Sunday March 26
Gavin gets his first two wheeler!
He outgrew his tricycle and it was time to move him up to a big boy bike. It took a second to figure it out and then off he went. We live on the corner of a culdesac so he just rides and rides in circles and loves it. He is getting better and better each day. He rode for a while Sunday afternoon (the day he got it) and then again Monday morning and Monday afternoon (today). We sneak out when Mackenzie is napping and bring the monitor with us. Our side gate in our back yard opens up to the culdesac. He is saving the tricycle for Mackenzie. I guess we'll have to get something for Mackenzie so she can play too. Sometimes we chase him with the stroller!

Saturday March 25
Gavin and Mackenzie met Clifford at Barnes and Noble story time. Gavin was so excited to see Clifford. He kept asking on the way there: Mommy, when are we going to be there? Who is driving Cliffird there? Is his friend Emily going to be there? Mommy, when are we going to be there? I bet he will lick me. Are we almost there?
He was just a little nervous when he met him and not quite sure if he was real. I told him that he looked just like the Clifford on T.V. to me.
Mackenzie was very interested from a distance but when she got up close and touched him, she
was afraid of him.
After we met him, we sat and watched all the otehr kids meet him. Then as he left, Gavin yelled out to him: Goodbye Clifford. We'll see you on T.V.

March 23, 2006 HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY MACKENZIE!!!
Mackenzie started her birthday being woken up by daddy and big brother singing happy birthday to her. This was not as much fun as eating her peanut butter and jelly sandwich birthday lunch! When daddy got home from work we celebrated by having pizza for dinner, cupcakes, more singing and then presents. She got cards, savings bonds, money, books, a new outfit and a pink Barbie Doll from Gavin!
Thanks to all who sent gifts!!!! She loved them all.

Sunday March 19
We spent a beautiful, sunny, 50 degree day on a scenic Idaho train ride. The Thunder Mountain Line offers amazing scenery as it winds around a narrow canyon along the beautiful Payette River (where we swim in the summer!). The train ventures through sagebrush covered hill sides, pristine national forests, mountain meadows and range lands. We spent the first half of the ride inside and the second half outside in the sun and the wind. It was lots of fun!

My little bug enjoying her ladybug beanbag. This was the find of the century at the thrift store. We have a thrift store here, where Melissa loves to shop. She finds name brand clothes for Mackenzie like Baby Gap, the Childrens Place, etc for .99 cents. It's so much fun.

Gavin tries some fox ears on for size at the zoo.

We spent a sunny, 55 degree day at the Boise zoo last Saturday. We enjoyed bald eagles, red tailed hawkes, penguins, zebras, monkey, and even a camel. We were very surprised to learn that there are no elephants at the zoo. Maybe it's the climate. But the camel was cool!

Happy Birthday Daddy. Thanks for the chocolate cake!

My young models posed for a few All American shots one Feb. afternoon.

Gavin turned 4 in January. He had a very fun birthday party with 9 of his best friends at Chuck E Cheese. Yeah, 9 friends. He has adapted well to the move and made lots of friends. He got a bunch of toys and played lots of games. Everyone had a good time.

Jimmy and Mackenzie enjoying the hot tub. I guess you're never too young for a nice relaxing soak. Mackenzie loved the water. We can't wait to get her in the river this summer.

Here's Melissa enjoying the beauty of an Idaho winter.

This is the Payette River. Just a few weeks earlier, the chunks of ice were floating down the river. We love to swim here in the summer. Rafting down the Payette River and the Boise river is a big thing here in the summer time. The water is cold because it's snow melt but on a hundred degree day, it's refreshing.

Gavin and Mackenzie Christmas day.

Gavin and Mackenzie visit Santa. Mackenzie was terrified. Sorry baby girl.

On our way to see Santa.

Cousins: Caelan, Mackenzie & Gavin

Mackenzie at Thanksgiving time in Syracuse. 8 months old. Isn't she beautiful?

Gavin at Thanksgiving time in Syracuse. Not quite 4 years old yet. Isn't he handsome?