Kittens

My mother's cat had kittens. Matthew loves to go look at the kittens when we get to grandma's house. We tell him the kittens are sleeping so he will not want to pick them up and play with them, but he is so sweet with the kittens.

He was so anxious to hold a kitten!













Once he learned, he cupped her in his hands and gave her kisses.

My First Tattoo

On April 28, 2009, I got my first tattoo. Mike was not a big fan of the idea, but since has come around. The tattoo is on my upper left shoulder area on my back. In loving memory of my grandmother, Irene. Justin Foss, the tattoo artist, did an excellent job! It literally is identical to the picture!

She was 18 in this picture, in 1954.

Water Play!!

On Memorial Day we took Carli and Matthew to the water park on Truxton. They had a great time running through the different water obstacles. Unfortunately, Matthew was knocked down by a kid riding a scooter through the water; luckily, Matthew was not hurt. Overall, we had a great time.


Matthew and Aunt Carli holding hands through the water.













My baby boy is so adorable!!













They had a great time.













Matthew and daddy

Matthew's 2nd Bday Party!!!

On Saturday we had Matthew's 2nd bday party at my mom's house. It was a Lightening McQueen themed party and turned out great!



Matthew blowing his candle out













Opening presents...







































Eating suckers on the couch with Aunt Brittney and cousin Brook













Playing pin the tail on the donkey













Mom wearing part of the pinada

















Matthew hitting his first pinada


























Trying to kiss cousin Brook













Decorations...












































I made this cake all on my own! Pretty good for my first time!

The 4th annual OBCBE

So Monica and I are very excited about Matthew turning 2 on Tuesday. Not only is he a big boy now but he is now old enough to compete in the 4th annual OBCBE, (Olympic Bottle Cap Blowing Extravaganza) held in Oslo Norway. Here you can see Matthew in intense training for the event. We just hope he's ready to face off against the likes of Bjørn Johannesdatter, the three-time Norwegian bottle cap blowing champion. Good luck little buddy and don't pass out...

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Matthew's Masterpiece

Yesterday Matthew learned that his Cars crayons can write on our white walls.

While mommy was watching...













While daddy wasn't....













Dad: This is not accurate, Matthew had actually colored on many walls before I got home.

Happy 2nd Birthday Matthew!!

Matthew turned 2 today! Mommy took off from school to spend the day with her boy. We had lots of fun watching movies, playing, reading books and splashing in the bath. In the evening we went to Grandma Sandie's house for cake and presents.

Grandma and Grandpa got Matthew a singing Elmo and Cars cookies.













Mmmm! Matthew loved the cake.













Matthew feeding Grandma.













He was so excited!!













He had lots of fun blowing out the candles.