The Beach

California was sunny, but not too warm. We did visit the beach, but decided to not get wet, because it was so cold. Camden just wanted to get his feet wet....you can imagine what that led to...yep, wet shorts. The wind was cold, but it was a beautiful day. Payton would start running when the water started coming up the shore. He being a such a clean freak was not excited about all the sand on his hands and feet.

Santa Monica Pier

Legoland

Legoland also included an Aquarium. The boys loved looking at all the sea life. They had lots of fun places to get up close and personal with the fish!

Payton fell in love with the star fish and wanted to touch all of them.

waiting in line for a ride

THOMAS!!! I could not get Payton to look away from Thomas long enough to take a picture. He was so excited!

Darth Vader...Camden was looking specifically for him. He was right inside of the gate.

The Lego Pirate

Maylee Grace is 7 months old

A Day at the Zoo

Lang's Farm in Corrales

Our sweet friends in Corrales allowed us to bring the kids down to visit the farm. They have horses, dogs, a goat and a giant pig named "El Guapo" who apparently loves donut holes. :) The property has been used in several movies. They run a Bed and Breakfast and have hosted Kevin Costner, Willie Nelson, and Toby Keith...just to name a few. Anyway, here are some fun snap shots from the weekend.

"El Guapo"

Maylee Grace is 6 months old (2/8/09)

At her 6 month check-up, she was 15.8lbs (tripled her birthweight) and 28 inches long. What a joy she has been in our lives!! God has already given her such a sweet spirit about her. We are blessed.

Maylee Grace thought she needed to see what the all the "hype" was about Hot Wheels.

Happy Valentine's Day!

God made you so you could share in His creation, could love and laugh and know Him.

-Ted Griffen-

Boys loving on Maylee Grace

Payton loves his baby sister.

MONSTER JAM

For Christmas, the boys got tickets to Monster Jam in Phoenix. We were able to go see Grave Digger at a local car show the day before.

Matt took this picture with his phone at Monster Jam. She looked too cute! The ear muffs just accentuated her chubby cheeks!

Tour of AZ Cardinals Stadium

While in Phoenix, Matt took Camden along with our beloved (adopted) nieces and nephews to the AZ Cardinals Stadium. How fitting since they're headed to the Super Bowl!!

R to L: Camden, Lexi, Rhett, Maddie, Grant

The visitors locker room