I Spy With My Little Eye

Sawyer has become obsessed with the game I Spy. He plays it in the car, at home, at school, anywhere we go. So it came as no surprise to us, that he decided he and daddy should play while reading. So last night the two of them sat reading and spying together for almost an hour. Here are some pics. Enjoy!

I spy something...

One with a finger in the mouth, the other with a finger in the nose. This must be a tough one!

Aren't they sweet!

Sweet Boys

The night before we left to come back to TX, we had dinner and game night with Paul's family. As always, it was a bittersweet time together. Even after all this time it is still so hard to say goodbye. Here are a couple pics I had to share of our little guys. They always have such fun when they are together. Enjoy!

Sawyer dressed up as Batman.

Wil, Thaddeus, and Sawyer, could they be any cuter?

Thaddeus Boy Turns 5!

Our nephew Thaddeus turned 5 while we were in San Diego. It was such a treat for us to be able to celebrate this special boy with our family. Being away from our family is the one thing we miss most about San Diego. The kids all grow so fast, so we love every moment we get with them. Thaddeus, Uncle Paul and I have been so blessed to call you our nephew. We love watching you grow and change. You are a wonderful boy filled with so much joy and energy! Every moment with you is filled with laughter. We love you so much! Here are some pictures of our family birthday party. Enjoy!


Airplane from Sawyer!

The happiest kid you'll ever meet!

Thanks Uncle Lance!

"Reading" his cards.

Have you ever seen a child so happy when given batteries?

What could it be?

Thanks Champa and Grammy!

Thanks Faye and Wil!

Cute boys.

Thanks Nana!

His card Nana made for him.

Star Wars cake, courtsey of his mother!

Happy Birthday to You!

Blowin' out the candles!

Party crashers.

My Boys!

Christmas 2009 (part two)

Christmas with the Balcombes is always such fun. We start the day off with a big breakfast complete with the Arriolas famous sticky buns. We then spend the next few hours opening presents as each family shows up and takes a turn. Then its time to get ready for lunch/dinner. The kids all play with their toys as we(by we I mean all the ladies) set up to eat. I guess it's only fair to include this little fact, the men do set up the tables for us. Then it's time to eat. It's a big spread that looks a lot like Thanksgiving, however we do always have a ham for Christmas (thanks to Aunt patty and Bob). After we eat and clean up, it's time for the sibling gift exchange. It's always a highlight of the day and this year was no exception. Then everyone spends the rest of the day/evening playing games, watching movies or football and just enjoying being together. Here are some pictures of the day. I didn't get as many as I usually do. This year for Christmas Paul got me one of those Flip video cameras, so I was busy taking videos of the kids instead of picture. Oh well. Enjoy!

This the puppet stage from Grammy and Champa!

Sawyer helping Champa open his presents.

Sawyer opening openign a gift from Champa and Grammy.

New Charger slippers!

Champa in his new Chargers jacket.

Sawyer got a wind up train.

Thanks Grammy and Champa!

New Jeans! Thanks Mom and Dad!

Pauls new jacket courtsey of his Dad and Mom!

One of our new favorite games.

My new boots!!!!!

Thanks Grammy and Champa!

A new Wii game from uncle Lance.

Pauls new Jersey!

Thanks Dad!

Paul and his brothers with their new Jerseys.

Family game of Hungry Hungry Hippos!

Poppin'

Thanks Wil and Faye!

Evan and his new Chess set!

Sloan and her new Barbie doll!

Ananbelle!

Sawyer, Wil and Thaddeus!

Christmas 2009 (part one)

We headed out to San Diego for Christmas again this year. It's always a special time of being with our families. It's so important that Sawyer, Paul and I continue on all the family traditions we love so much during the holiday season with our famlies. It's so special for Paul and I to watch Sawyer making such wonderful memories with his grandparents, cousins, aunties, uncles, and even his great grandparents. What a wonderful heritage he has. How blessed we are to be able to celebrate this wonderful season with the people we love the most. This year was the first year that Sawyer began to understand the True meaning of Christmas(as much as a 3 year old can). It's such a privledge for Paul and I to be able to share the gift that is our Lord and Savior with our son. We read stories, and played with our nativity and explained the best we could to a 3 year old how great a gift Jesus really is. A gift that one day he will treasure as much as we do and pass on to his family as well. What a wonderful Christmas season we had. Here are a TON of pictures of our first Christmas morning at my parents house. More to follow from our day with Paul's family. Enjoy!


Waiting for Sawyer to come down stairs.

Coming around the corner, I wonder what Santa left?

A new tool bench!

Finally looked at the camera.

He also left a scooter. That Sawyer has named his tooter scooter.

Looking for his stocking.

Going through all the treasures in his stocking.

A Wall-E watch.

Daddy and Sawyer.

Thanks Dad and Mom!

Sawyer helping mommy open her gifts.

Sawyer got me a game for us to play.

Daddy in his new hat from Sawyer.

The BEST game ever.

Daddy got new shoes.

Sawyer on his tooter scooter.

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!

Balcombe's love games.

Pauls new single cup coffee maker.

Sawyer's new puppet from Uncle Jim and Aunt Connie.