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 Happy Birthday Asa!  I think Asa has one of the most beautiful smiles in the world, besides Kyran of course! We had a fun day trying to entertain the birthday boy. I am a little sad that he was not able to be surrounded by extended family.But I tried hard so he wouldn't feel deprived today.

We took him to the" dead animal zoo" as Quinn calls it, at Cabellas, which he totally loved, and then we got some energy out at Albertsons park. He ran, and chased the geese and got really tired and worn out!

 

This little boy was just as sweet as ever. Kyran just enjoys being along for the ride.  He has his 4 top teeth coming in right now, poor guy. But you would hardly know it by how good he is. 

In spite of the few tantrums we had today  I think it was a good 2nd birthday! I  love trying to make his day extra special!

I am grateful every single day that we have been blessed to have Asa in our family. He is truly a special  little boy and makes me so grateful to be a mom!!

I LOVE YOU ASA QUINN!

choo choo

Thanks to Quinn and his hard work this summer, our family was rewarded with a day of fun!  We went on a train ride up in Horseshoe Bend . It took us all the way to the North Pole!

It was our first time on a train, and it was exciting for all of us. I think the boys faces describes it best. 

They got to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause, Asa was so excited to see him from far away, But as soon as he came to see us, he clammed up and wouldn't say a thing! Figures....

It was still really cute.

...and Kyran doesn't really like anyone. But it was worth a try!

(I am kidding. he's a SWEET boy, just a HUGE mamma's boy which I totally love)

I have learned as parent I now live my life for these sweet little moments of happiness. I love to see my boys smile and laugh. 

What a fantastic day!

Winter...Bleh...This is basically how our winter has gone so far. But cute, right?  We have to find silly ways to entertain ourselves indoors. Here in Boise, Winter has basically just begun but I am so much craving  some warm summer sun. I think I am in for a long winter!

This picture is just so funny to me. Kyran being a goofball! 

Some days I get so tired of being stuck inside our cramped apartment. But I know that it's not forever and I am so grateful I have been blessed with  a warm home filled with 3 amazing people!

Not a bad trade off huh?

Craving a Salad....

Yes that is right. Salad. My body needs a Salad, But Thanksgiving with my DEAR sister Sarah and her family was amazing! By the way I am kidding about the Salad Sarah. kind of.

The kids were SO patient with Asa!  I think Asa started to think he owned the place. SWOORY guys...

Photo bomb! Love you Emily!!

There was a lot of fun, a lot of laughing, a lot of relaxing and a lot of eating going on at the Haslems and we loved every minute we had with them. Thank you so much again Haslems for letting us bring our chaos to Rexburg! Love you all!

Halloween with the Fowlers

I'm Not a real big fan of Halloween, Quinn and I both are a couple of duds when it comes to Halloween. But I really REALLY loved seeing how happy Asa was running house to house. 

I do appreciate the people who do get into Halloween though like this guy. Thanks Batman!

I do believe that these 2 little people can make just about anything better!

Even Halloween!

KYRAN

 I am rebelling tonight and ignoring my nightly routine and duties. Instead, my feet are propped up in my chair, and  I am doing some serious relaxing. AHHHHHHH.... K, so 

I am pretty sure my sweet baby Kyran will be walking soon.  He stands every chance he gets, pulling himself up on everything and every once in a while he will hold it for a few seconds and then usually topple over.  It has become very scary for me!  

But I SO love his determination!

I love how happy he is all day long! 

Quinn made Asa a little car track and tried to teach him how to use it. But really all Kyran and Asa wanted to do was pull the tape off. 

So we made a game out of that instead, and had A LOT of fun!

Asa loves Buzz, And I mean loves. I find it so adorable. Everything becomes so much cuter when it is your own kid. Annoying right? I am totally one of those moms. 

So I wanted him to have his own Buzz and so a few weeks ago I bought him a little cheap one with intentions of giving it to him as a reward for being potty trained. I dont want him to just expect to be given things for doing nothing. You know?  But I caved. Last night I begged Quinn to give it to him. And Buzz has not left  Asas side since. 

I love this character stage. It reminds me my silly brother Pj. I think we all have fond memories of that kid and all his different characters growing up. PJ if only we all had the passion that you carry around with you! 
Well its nap time, so I am going to go get some reading in while I still can!