Discover Gateway trip

 Discover gateway is a children s museum that has a ton of hands on science projects and things the children can do.
The first stop was a sucking  tube that moved the balls from one place to another.  Brooklyn got a huge hit out of that.  Bentley on the other hand liked the balls. So he was in heaven.

 Next area, there were a ton of blocks you could build.  You could build, stack, move with a crane or play with them.  Brooklyn thought the crane was cool and was attempting to put it in it, so she could move it to another area.

Bentley just wanted to move the block around. 

 The next area was a hit.  Bentley loves water and so does Brooklyn so it was perfect.  You can move little boats or balls through the "steam". Bentley got a hold of a ball and would not let go of it until we were almost done with the hole museum.

Didn't really want to get wet, but he was happy with his ball. 

 Rock climbing wall.  Brooklyn did such a great job, she might enjoy this when she gets older.  She thought it was way cool to be climb a real rock and not be falling down.  She made it all the way to the top, with just a little help from her mother.

 They also had a grocery store you can shop at, weight items and ring people out.  Brooklyn, after much waiting, she was able to finally be the cashier.  Look at her in her own little shop. :)

 Bentley got a kick out of the car.  He was playing in it the whole time Brooklyn was in the grocery store.  He loved the knobs, buttons, wheel, and all that boy stuff.

We had a great time exploring somewhere we have never been before. Great time 

March 14th 2013

Christmas 2012

Santa visited our house:

Yes another year on the nice list! 

Our family tradition is after we see what Santa has brought us, we eat breakfast as a family and then head back down to the Christmas tree and open each gift one by one.  

I love having Christmas last longer than 5 minutes.  We have done well so far throughout the years.  We each take turns and open up a gift and we even let the kids open it up all the way and play with it for a few minutes.  As you can see, Eric already started his book. :)

The kids were very excited and happy with all their Christmas gifts they received from family.  We are very thankful for all the love our family has show for us this holiday season.  

After lunch, Brooklyn and uncle Kyle whipped up some treats on Brooklyn's new East Bake Oven! 

We had a great Christmas and are thankful for our family, and the Savior.  We try to focus the holiday season around Christ and the true meaning.  Brooklyn knows the three gifts that Jesus received from the wise men.  Which we are proud she learned and realizes.  

Family photos

Family photos for December 2012

 Bentley 1 year old.

 Brooklyn 4 years and 3 months old

 Family picture

Thanksgiving and the Cottriels

Happy Thanksgiving.  All the credit goes to the man of the house, Eric!  He made sure everything was cooked, hot and done on time.  I really am so thankful for him.

Grandpa Cotttriel had the honor or carving the turkey. 

 Brooklyn ready for dinner! 

Bentley ready for dinner! 

And it was served 

 what a happy man. right?

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to spend it with wonderful people. 

Everyone who attended: 

Eric, Alyssa, Brookly, Bentley, Grandpa Cottriel, Grandma Cottriel and Uncle Kyle. 

You can't have a visit from the grandparents without crafts, games and fun right. Brooklyn made sure she kept them busy. 

The Grandparents also took Brooklyn to a Rec Center that had a huge water area.  They spend some quality time playing together and swimming. 

Halloween at the library

 Brave, I mean Merida. Brooklyn was so excited to wear the hair since Merida's hair is crazy, red, long and CRAZY!  She was the most beautiful Brave girl we saw all night. 

 We decided to go to the library carnival since it was free and perfect for the kids.  Brooklyn had a hoot.  She did all the games and activities and was such a good sport. 

She thought it was so funny, that she had to color a picture and then chew gum and stick it on the witches nose.  

 Bentley enjoyed his time either in the stroller or on mom's hip.  Since he is such a good sport, he just watched the chaos happening and was content. 

 Brooklyn waiting in line to get her face painted. After about 10 minutes in line she chose a red heart.  Yes i know, she choose something I could do at home.  I was surprised she didn't pick the unicorn or the butterfly. 

Pumpkin patch and the farm

We visited good ol' Wheeler Farm again due to the Halloween/Fall season.  It was on our bucket list.  

We were able to hand out with the DeMelo family and join in on the fun.

We took a fun ride on the wagon that was pulled by the tracker...awesome!

My favorite part....They are soo0o darn cute! i might have to convince Eric to have a pig once in our life time.

Bentley enjoyed looking at the animals.  He had a short attention span, but at least was able to enjoy them at their level.

The kids with their pumpkins.  We didn't actually pick any out their, because a. Mom is too cheap to spend 5 dollars on a small pumpkin and b. Daddy wanted to help them pick them out.

Brooklyn was such a strong girl, showing me all the pumpkins she liked and telling me which ones she wanted.

Photos