Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Salt Lake Supercross

Every year Derrick and Brandon go to the Supercross in Salt Lake and this year Derrick took Romeo with him. He is really into motorcycles and watching them race, jump and even crash. Derrick got him a riding shirt to wear, and he loves it! He was upset when they had to put his jacket on over it, but it was cold and rainy so he had to have it on. Here is a picture of the boys going through the pits. This is where they look at the bikes and trailers and if they get there early enough, they can get autographs. That didn't happen this year, but maybe next year.

Derrick really didn't let Romeo drink a full Monster energy drink. The cans were their ticket into the pits. Romeo did like it though, as you can tell by the thumbs up!
This is a picture Derrick took during the practice laps. He said the track was awesome and that Romeo's eyes were glued to the riders.
If you look really close, you can see the rider jumping and laying his bike on its side.
I love Romeo's smile. He is such a cutie! Here he was hanging out with Uncle Brandon.
Here are the boys before the rain hit. They had such a good time even in the rain. Derrick was prepared with their winter coats and rain gear so Romeo was warm. He is already talking about going again next year.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Zadie's First Soccer Game

Last Saturday was Zadie's first soccer game and she was so excited to play. (I think Derrick was excited too because he took about a hundred pics!) With kids this age, they mostly just run around following the ball in a pack. Zadie did get a couple kicks in. We were really proud of her!


Her fans....and Lukas' first soccer game
Romeo & Brandon
Misty, Trevan, Ryan & Jaren
Papa Layne & Romeo
Romeo getting a drink of Zadie's gatorade...
Such concentration....
Getting treats after the game.

**BiKeS, fRiEnDs, and TrAmPoLiNeS**

A few weeks ago Derrick came home with this cute little bike for Romeo. It doesn't have pedals so they use their feet to move and it helps them learn balance. He was a little shaky at first, but now he cruises around everywhere and he even lifts his feet up like he's doing tricks. The first thing he tells me every morning is that he wants to go ride his bike, even when it's cold. I am so glad that the weather is getting warmer because they spend a lot of their time outside. Yippee!
One day they were playing outside and it was a little chilly so Zadie came in to get her gloves. Well, so did Romeo. I didn't notice until later that he had two different colors on. So cute!

Zadie and her friend Riley. They love to pose for pictures.
Romeo and Mason
Easter Sunday-Derrick and the kids couldn't wait to get the trampoline up so they could use it. The kids stayed out the whole time to help him. If you could call it that :) He is such a good daddy!


Baby Love

Well Lukas is a month old now and gets lots of love from his big brother and sister. Zadie is such a helper, always asking to change his diaper or burp him. She is really good at helping me with whatever I need. The other night Lukas was hungry right after we had made a mess in the kitchen so she washed the dishes for me. I am grateful for all she is willing to do. Romeo has also come a long way and now tells me every day that he loved 'Baby Lukas'.
Bath time...he is finally starting to like taking a bath. It's getting undressed that he doesn't like.

Lukas' Easter outfit.
So precious!
Taking a ride in the swing. He was just falling asleep in this picture. He is such a good baby; I feel so thankful for that!
Zadie & Lukas
I love when babies sleep with their arms above their heads. Lukas sleeps like this a lot. If I wrap his arms in the blanket, he'll work until he gets them out.
Romeo asked to hold the baby and it was right around his nap time. I went back to my bedroom to get something and when I came back out, this is what I found. I think it is the cutest picture ever!! And I have one of Zadie like this with Romeo.
I am so grateful to be a mother. I love my kids so much!

Riding without Training Wheels

Zadie took a couple spins on Jaren's smaller bike when she was at their house, and when she came home, she asked Derrick to take her training wheels off. Once he showed her how to get on and balance, she was off and hasn't stopped since. (Even after she took a digger on the sidewalk!)

Happy Easter!

All the goodies the Easter Bunny left us!!!
Zadie's basket
Romeo's basket
and the trampoline!!
Since the kids spend so much time outside riding their bikes, (Zadie can ride without training wheels now) they got bike helmets for Easter.
Still sleepy...
modeling her clothes...
and Romeo's...He was more interested in the stickers and the candy gum!
More clothes...
Derrick insisted that I get in a picture with them. Don't I look lovely! Yuck!
All decked out in their gear. They look so cute!