WAITING FOR OUR LICENSE

After Hayden's party, Kevin's co-worker drove his Pontiac out and the boys got a big kick out of pretending to drive it.

Hayden's 5th Birthday Party

Hayden turned 5 April 21st and we celebrated Hayden's 5th Birthday the sunday before with a Karate party and a BBQ. He had a very eventful weekend. My inlaws took the boys to the St. Louis Supercross (motorcycle racing) event the night before his party (Sat), and a professional motorcross rider showed up at his party the following day. He was so surprised and I think a little overwhelmed. Who would have ever thought, KARATE AND MOTOCROSS combined?. Justin Hanna was the riders name. He signed Autographs for all the kids, summo wresseled with Hayden and Kennady, and then let them all sit on his bike. Hayden was able to rev it up for all the kids as well. I must say that Three Tigers Martial Arts really went above and beyond to help make Hayden's day special. I have know idea how we'll top this next year.hehe

Homemade Pizza and a Sleepover

Hayden and Carson had their friend Seth stay all night and we made our own personal pizzas after enjoying the nice day. They played hopscotch, baseball, rode bikes, and then made their own dinner. I couldn't tell if they actually enjoyed getting their hands dirty with the flour and pizza dough, or not, but wish my hands were clean to get those pictures:). Everyone ate well, had strawberry milk, took baths, then ended the night with Rainbow Sherbert and a movie.

West Virginia Visit

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Now there is a picture of me, Hayden caught me closing our hotel room curtain and snapped a picture. I usually do all the picture taking and so am rarely in the pictures.

Mom and I were able to cook a spaghetti dinner for everyone our last night in West Virginia and it seemed to go over well. Guess who ended up doing the dishes.

In the mornings we swam off some energy before going to see the boys great-grandparents (nother momaw and nother papaw according to them), and we also swam before bed each night. Now they can't wait until we vacation in May so they can swim again.

The boys were able to climb up the side of a moutain in the Cheif Logan State Park while we were visiting their great-grandparents, play a little basketball, and enjoy the warm spring days. It rained our entire drive there and back, but it was beautiful the 2 full days we were there.

Brotherly love in West Virginia

While we were in West Virginia to spend time with my grandparents the boys were able to take a chopper ride, just kidding! We were getting ready in our hotel room and thought the helicopter sounded really close and looked out the window and Wahla. We are guessing it is a personal helicopter for some big shot, since it landed on a neighboring job site. The "owner" hopped out and hopped in a 4-runner so we helped ourselves to the photo opportunity.

New Cousins

We were able to meet our newest cousins Sat March 29th and they are sooooo precious. They were born Mar 24th and are doing well. Kylie and Colten are their names. Our boys are excited for them to get a little older so they can play together, and have informed us that when they are 3 like Carson, Carson will be 6 and Hayden will be 7. Chris and Crystal are their proud parents and we are so HAPPY for them. Chris and Kevin are actually 2nd cousins I think, their dads are first cousins, either way, we're happy to have an addittion to the Ott family.

Gymnastic Party

The kids had a birthday party to attend for their friend Eli on March29th at World Class gymnastics and had a blast. Eli turned 3 and I have known his mom since '92. My friend Amanda's kids were also there (she has known Kate even longer....military). The kids were allowed to jump on trampolines, throw bean bags for a bean bag toss, play parachute, and run all over the place. Just what they needed after this long winter. Now doesn't Kevin look good holding a little GIRL!!! Grace says, "Kevin", so well and of course we just love her to pieces. Now if I can steal her--or talk him to giving me my own little piggy tails.