Chuck-E-Cheese....

Today we celebrated Gavyn's 6th birthday at Chuck-E-Cheese. The kids (and parents) had a blast playing the games, eating pizza, and hanging out with the big cheese himself-Gavyn! Happy Birthday little man. I'm officially noting that Gavyn's mother forgot her camera. I know this may come as a surprise to people, but the truth is I have spoiled every member of my family by always taking pictures so they never think to bring theirs.

Gavyn the birthday man...

Nikki made a public announcement that she was the worlds greatest mom and wore the name tag to prove it!

Can you tell my Mom has a celery stick in her mouth??

I loved the look on Gavyn's face.

This was hilarious to watch...

Gavyn and his Cobra that Grandma Debbie gave him. He has been fascinated with snakes and tells everyone that a Cobra has enough poison to kill an Elephant. He is so funny!

The perfect pet....

Aunt Jessica surprised the kids with these cute balloon animals and they have been apart of the family since. Kensie especially loves her cow and was the envy of the elementary school when she insisted on taking it to Cael graduation practice. They are so cute and when you walk with them they follow behind like they are being lead. They move like a real animal and there have been a few time I've walked in on them and screamed thinking there was something in my house. Thanks Tah Tah we love them.

Another trip for the tooth fairy...

and it was actually a legit tooth loss, not one courtesy of the dentist. One of Cael's caps (shiny teeth as he calls them) has been loose for a couple of weeks now and I was starting to get worried that maybe it was just the cap that was loose not the actually tooth under neath. I was relieved when it fell out and the tooth was attached. He was down at the farm eating some cheese when he felt something hard in his mouth. He carried it in his pocket the rest of the day until we got home from grandma's. He was excited to get his dollar from the tooth fairy and is going to put it with the other money he is saving for his 4-wheeler.

Sunday best...

Since we sluffed Easter Sunday, today was the kids first time wearing their Easter clothes. They sure do dress up nice!

Easter Day 2011....

Loot from the Easter Bunny...

Caels loot

Harry Potter movie

swim suit

bubble gun

foot ball

clothes

1st grade work book

chalk & candy

Kensie's Loot

Tinker Bell movie

Swim suit

clothes

sun glasses

bubble gun

Preschool work book
Chalk & Candy

Loot from Grandpa & Grandma Smith

Why is it that the "after thought" gift is always their favorite. They loved their bubble guns!

Easter Egg Hunt...

Easter Egg Roll... every year we question where this tradition comes from since Linda says that her parents use to do it. When I got home there was an article online about rolling eggs and said the first known Easter Egg roll was done at the White house in the 1700's. They didn't roll them down a hill but with a spoon across the White House lawn. From what they can tell it must have come over from Europe. Where ever it came from we sure enjoy it!

Grandpa & Grandma heading to the egg roll....they love their new RZR!

I know....what a little ladies man!

The Princess...

The hottest Easter Bunny around....

Jarrett Family Reunion 2011.....

We drove in from camping to spend the day at the Jarrett Family Reunion. When we got into town it was raining so we went home and showered, did a load of wash, and made some Easter treats. Around 2 we headed out west and it was still raining when we got there. After a few hours of visiting in the trailer the sun finally came out and actually turned out to be nice the rest of the night. I love my family and wish we could spend more time together. Thanks Connie & Wayne for a fun time!

Karen, Justin, Wayne, Drew, & Connie

Jessica, Chad, Casey, Paul, Val Kelson (who was camped next door) and Cael.

Drew, Matilyn, Cael, & Nolan getting ready to play minute to win it.

Cael loved these games and was thrilled when he won the cup game.

It wouldn't be a Jarrett Reunion without horse shoes.

Wayne & Tyson

Nolan & Cael.

Chad & Casey

This picture reminds me of the many camping trips I had with my cousins. Cael had the best time riding bikes, hiking (to rock mountain as Nolan put it), and playing cop & robbers. Camping with cousins is the best!

Karen, Rock, Hap, Tyson, & Wayne cooking the burgers & dogs.

Grandpa Earl, Kathy, Mike, & Hap

Playing paper dolls around the fire.

We had the best time around the fire laughing with Karen & Machelle. Thanks for the good time girls!