Bradley is 6!

Watch Bradley's 6 year old interview above. I can't believe how big he is getting!

And just for fun, here is his 5th birthday interview, and his 3rd birthday interview. (Where is his 4th?!) I don't know. I'll have to find it another time)

I love this boy. He is such a great big brother to his younger siblings and a great help to me. He starts kindergarten on Monday! I am so glad he is my first. Happy birthday, Bradley!

**Update** I found his 4th birthday interview. And then vividly remembered why I didn't post it. He could not sit still! I was so frustrated. He was so four. But now, 2 years later, it's much funnier. I'm glad I didn't delete it. I will post it below.

Happy Mothers Day, Grandma!

Grand Canyon

So, when someone asks you to follow him into the biggest hole in the earth, what do you say? Well, yes of course!...Well, yes of course if he is asking literally and not spiritually, emotionally, mentally, or any other kind of -ally.

The Grand Canyon is amazing. It makes everyone look better. Just look how handsome the Grand Canyon makes this fellow look...

This next picture looks even better, not because the handsome fellow is gone, but because of what it took to take it. This next picture came after climbing to the bottom of the canyon and back...

...let's get a few details:

Detail 1: Don't climb down a hole a mile deep alone! Always take at least two people as good or better looking than you;

Detail 2: The Grand Canyon makes everything you do look cool--you could put your backpack on at home or school...or you could put it on at the Grand Canyon!

Detail 3: Just in case you didn't catch the first part, the Grand Canyon makes you look awesome, just look at this guy...

Detail 4: The Grand Canyon is so great is makes you want to stick tissues in your nose and start dancing...well maybe not the first part, unless you have allergies, but definitely dancing...

Detail 5: The Grand Canyon has a cool bridge at the bottom!

Detail 6: And a green oasis!

Detail 7: The Grand Canyon gives you Spring, Fall, Summer, and Winter weather all in one day!...

...well, that might not be a highlight, but (Detail 8), if you buy a beanie at the bottom (a better choice in my life), then you won't be cold the next day.

February Happenings

Here are some pictures from some of our recent excursions. The weather has definitely been helping. It has been in the 60's all week!

Yesterday, we hiked to the Volcanos. Right by our house, so a nice short hike, great for kids that are just starting out. Lots of whining on the way over, but Bradley really loved it when we got there. Noah pretty much complained the entire way up the mountain (hill, really...) but he happily talked my ear off on the way down. Rinna did not love the backpack idea, but she definitely loved walking around at the top.

Last Monday night for family night, we went on a walk. Bradley wanted to go down the huge steep hill with his scooter. I advised against it but he still really wanted to so we did. But he did not want to go back up that hill! But he did it and pushed his scooter every step of the way. I was so proud of his perseverance!

At the top of the hill

From the bottom of the hill

The Saturday before that (February 6), we went on a family run. Mike pushed Noah and Rinna in the stroller, and Bradley, on his scooter, ran with me the whole time. He sure is getting big.

Bradley and I stretching after our run

And, the Saturday before that, (January 31), we had a fun time playing at the park.

We are feeling really grateful for the beautiful weather we have been having!