Lets Rock-N-Roll with COLE! He turned 4!

Cole Man turned 4 last Saturday. He wanted a "rock n roll" party. Uncle Travis set up Rock Band at Grandma Dars house, Ty made a guitar cake, we hit a guitar pinata, and had little blow up guitars for party favors. What a fun day! I can't believe our baby boy is FOUR YEARS OLD!






This is Cole's cousin Navi. Isn't she adorable!


I knew that the party would consist of most of Cole Man's friends playing outside, while he rocked out! That's exactly what happened. Here he is totally zoned....


My mom was cleaning out over at Grandpa DeWitts and found this guitar guy she had made years ago for my uncle. She brought it to Cole to add to his collection of guitar stuff for his room. How cute that they kinda look alike! I think I may paint his outfit red to match Cole's room better.

Some "Cole-isms"....
*yesterday I asked Cole to do something, can't even remember what, to pick something up or something like that. He stopped in his tracks, looked at me and said, "what in the world! Do you wanna go to time out?" Cole trying to send mommy to time out. Gotta love that kid.

*Grandma Dar was babysitting Cole the other day and they were counting money. She was explaining how much different coins were worth, and picked up a penny and said, "This is worth one cent. Its called a penny", he said, "No grandma its a ONE-Y".


We love you so much Cole Man. You have brought so much joy to mommy and daddy. We love watching you discover new things and learn new words. You are such a sweet boy with so much spirit and energy. We are so glad you came to live with us! Here's to many more wonderful rockin' birthdays!
Love, Mommy and Daddy.

MY TY TY

Ok so here is a picture of me and my man, Ty. THE MOST AMAZING HUSBAND AND FATHER EVER. DONE. Ok, well I can't be done there. Let me just pay a little tribute to this guy. First off, he is in his 2nd year of graduate school studying Psychology. He LOVES his field of study and is so looking forward to being a "shrink" someday. (as am I, because I need therepy often...) So for anyone who has been through grad school, AND had kids, you know that it can be very stressful. This week, he has probably gotten less than ten hours of sleep total due to writing papers and school projects and stuff. BUT let me just say that he is STILL SO helpful to me and with the boys. Always making sure that I am ok, and that I get time to myself etc. We knew this would be hard, I am not sure that either of us had any idea how hard, BUT I can say that we are doing it, and we are still in love and enjoying this crazy journey.

"Frugal is the new BLACK!"

My new favorite saying is, "FRUGAL IS THE NEW BLACK!" I am now officially a "Couponing Mom". I was inspired by my good friends Courtney and Adelle. I cut coupons, do the CVS and Wallgreens thing, and have saved a TON of money the last month while doing so. I am not buying it unless its on sale and I have a coupon for it. Ok well it at least has to be on sale. We have cut way back on eating out, and if we have, its been with a coupon. It is almost addicting! Here's to saving money!

Ty and Linz-Valentine's Day 2009!

I love Valentine's Day. Truly in our marriage, every day is like Valentine's Day in some way, cause we are still pretty sickening in love! I know, I know... Its wonderful though. Guess that's what happens when you marry the man of your dreams. SO, the morning started off with me bringing Tyler breakfast in bed. (Pillsbury biscuits with syrup, I am no Betty Crocker, it was the thought that counted...) Then Ty gave me my "letter". I get one for every holiday/occasion. They always make me cry and crack up. This one was really love-y. He started every sentence with "I love you because," or, "I love that you" etc etc.... so sweet.








That night, we decided to do something we've never done before. Instead of going out to dinner, we took the boys to Grandma Dar's', got all dressed up as if we were going out, looked up our favorite restaurants recipes online, went to the store and spent only $10.00, and came back home for a candlelit dinner and fun presents! We listened to a CD of "our songs" that I had put together for Ty, and we had such a great time!







I gave Ty a bunch of love coupons. He was especially excited about the one that said I'd actually watch a movie with him of his choice! ( I'm not a movie person. I fall asleep. Goes with my A.D.D)







Love you honey! "EACH DAY IS VALENTINE'S DAY!!!"

Bo's Bear Crawl

This is our Bo. He crawls on his TOES! It it the cutest funniest thing. We captured some good pictures of him doing Bo's Bear Crawl.

Cole Singing "You Are So Beautiful" like Alfalfa from Little Rascals Movie...

Cole Man loves the movie "Little Rascals", (The newer one from the 1990's) In it, Alfalfa sings "You are So beautiful" to Darla. The other night, as we were getting ready for bed, I did his hair like Alfalfa, and he started singing this song!!! SO CUTE!!!

The Museum-Artville

We went to the Arizona Museum for Youth the other day. It has this big play place called Artville... what a fun time!!!

I just had to add this pic, cause I think Ty is so cute with a backwards hat! LOVE THIS MAN!!!

OF COURSE, he found a guitar!!!

Watching Cole rock out, is a sight to see! If you have never seen him do it, you are missing out!!

This picture below is CLASSIC COLE, because as you can tell, he is looking at himself in a mirror. He does this all the time!

So sweet! Ty and Bo.... yea for family time!