Hughes Family

Rocky Point Spring Break

2010-03-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

We spent four days at the cabin in Rocky Point (Cholla Bay). The first couple of days were a bit windy and chilly, but the last two were nice. The kids had fun on the beach and riding the quad around. Scott tried to do a little fishing, but gave up after about 5 minutes each time. He obviously did not catch anything. Just a cute photo.

Pipsqueak

Might spear fisher.

At least it was entertaining for the kids.

Catching some rays.

Mason's wet dance.

Maddy and Mason's Birthday

2010-03-20T13:19:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Maddy's 6th and Mason's 2nd birthday in February. We had an ice cream party. The kids got to build their own sundaes, get their pictures taken in the ice cream parlor, play pin the cherry on the sundae, and hit the very strong pinata. The pinata would not break and by the time everyone took their turns (including Scott) every piece of candy and toy was smashed and broken into a million pieces. It was a cold and rainy day, but it was a good time anyway. Maddy got a teddy bear hamster, she has done a great job

taking care of it, so far!

Maddy's cousin Marlee painted the pin the cherry on the sundea.

Renaissance Festival

2010-03-20T13:14:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time since I have ventured out to the Renaissance Festival, so the kids and I , my mom and grandma headed on out there. We had wonderful weather and the kids seemed to have a good time. They were exaused and fell asleep before we even left the parking lot. It was a quiet drive home.

Student of the month

2010-03-20T13:08:00.000-07:00

Maddy got student of the month in December.

Her teacher wrote:

"I feel this student deserves the student of the month award because she is kind and considerate to her classmates. Maddy is a friend to all and sets a good example for others. She is also a conscientious student and an excellent listener. Good job!

We are so proud of her!

Christmas

2010-03-20T12:49:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful Chirstmas. The kids were so excited Chiristmas morning. We had a long day traveling between Scott's family and my family. Santa visited my mom's house Christmas Eve. They all like him except Mason who was okay until he sat on Santa's lap.

Maddy's Christmas Concert

2010-01-11T17:31:00.000-08:00

Maddy's kindergarten class had a Christmas concert. They were so cute (and rather funny) singing their songs. Maddy was able to recite her poem that she won first place on at the concert.

Maddy's Grandma Toot-Toot, Great Grandma Mia,

Great Aunt Sissy, Great Grandma Wanda & Great Grandpa Burrell and of

course us were there. Scott is the blur in the background.

A quest to find the perfect Christmas tree

2009-12-05T18:41:00.001-08:00

We decided we were going to have a real Christmas tree this year. So we bought a pass and headed up north. Scott's parents met us at Munds Park (just south of Flagstaff) Friday night where we spent the night at Scott's sister's cabin. We got up Saturday morning and drove another hour and a half to the south rim of the Grand Canyon to the designated tree cutting area. We pulled off onto a dirt road and did some off roading for about a half hour before we finally found "the one". It was a very cold day and there was even a few patches of snow on the ground that the kids got to play in. It was very exciting to watch our tree being cut down and loaded into the truck. I was very thankful that Scott's dad was there to help carry it back to the truck because it is huge. I did have to help get it inside our house when we got home. It is a good thing out ceiling is pretty high because we barely have enough room to put something on the top of it. I think we exceeded our 10 foot tree limit. I hope it makes it to Christmas!

Since we were so close to the Grand Canyon we did some sight seeing. Scott and the kids had never seen it. I now realize why my parent's were so paranoid every time we went to visit it when I was a child. The sight of your children standing near the edge of a giant hole in the ground was not easy to bear.

TIMBERRRR!

Thanksgiving Trip To The Sand Dunes

2009-12-05T17:38:00.000-08:00

We spent another fun trip at the sand dunes for Thanksgiving. Maddy is getting really good at riding her quad and Jaydie tried it for the first time and did very well too. We deep fried a turkey and had plenty of other great sides and deserts. We camp with a huge group of people where the amount of children exceeded the number of adults. Its good though, it kept the girls busy.

Playing at the top of a huge sand hill.
Mason and daddy hard at work.

My mom and Grandpa Burrell

Maddy lost her first tooth and the tooth fairy had to make

a special trip to the sand dunes. She left some money and a note.

Mason asleep after a long ride in the rail. It is the only way to get him to nap. You would

think the lound noise and all the bumps and turns would keep him from sleeping.

The kids with their cousin Ryland.

Maddy showing off on her quad.

Jaydie on the quad.

Mason loved the Barbie jeep. He didn't care what color it was, he just wanted to go.

TRICK or TREAT

2009-11-01T09:31:00.000-08:00

It was definitely a treat for me to see my kids having so much fun Trick or Treating this year. Mason even roared at the people giving out candy.

AND THE WINNER IS..............MADDY!

2009-10-31T14:21:00.000-07:00

Maddy entered a poetry contest where she had to stand in front of judges and an audience and recite a poem she memorized. I was so proud of her for being so brave and following through with this. She won and is now going to recite it at her Christmas Concert.

They announced her at flag ceremony. Her principal rambles on for a while. Sorry!

Down on the farm

2009-10-22T19:06:00.000-07:00

We headed out to Schnepf Farms for some fun. For dinner we had kettle corn, ice cream, and a corn dog (in that order). Then we went on some rides. Nobody got sick! Jaydie got lost. I stood in line for one ride while the rest of the adults and kids went down this huge slide, and instead of waiting at the bottom with everyone else, she went back up to do the slide again. Well it was really dark and we couldn't find her. She didn't know she was lost. She was having fun on the slide. After talking to her about how important it is to stay with an adult, she didn't leave my side the rest of the night.

The Blue Dolphins

2009-10-22T18:33:00.000-07:00

The girls had their first t-ball game. They are the only girls on the team. It was so fun to watch. They don't keep score and everyone gets a chance to bat every inning. Maddy was pitched to and did very well. Jaydie is the only 4 year old on the team. She hits off of the tee and the coach has to pretend to race her to the base to get her to run fast. They were all asked to come up with a team name. Jaydie liked Blue Birds. Maddy liked Blue Dolphins.

The team voted on Blue Dolphins

Jaydie

Maddy

Jaydie

Maddy

Zoo

2009-10-22T18:11:00.000-07:00

My mom, the kids, and I went to the zoo. It was a hot day, so the kids enjoyed spending most of the time in the water zone.

Rocky Point

2009-10-22T16:59:00.000-07:00

We spent some time in Rocky Point over the fall break. We haven't been there since June and were very excited to get back down there. The weather was beautiful. The water was warm enough for the kids to get in (not me). J.J.'s was having a fishing derby so the girls got to watch fish being filleted by the local fish cleaning man. It was pretty busy there. We had a 30 min. wait at the boarder, which isn't too bad since the longest we have ever had to wait was about 3 1/2 hours. We went to eat in town one day for lunch and before we were allowed in we had to use hand sanitizer. Scott was talking to someone about the suine flu and he said that it is worse here in the states than it is in Mexico or at least in Rocky Point.

165 pound black sea bass

Raw Hide

2009-09-23T19:31:00.000-07:00

Our friends Joe and Jamie were in town from New York, so some of us got together and had dinner at Raw Hide. It was good to see everyone and their kids. The girls got to ride on a donkey. It made their night. My camera's battery was running low so the picture of them riding the donkey is blurry, but I had to add it.

Boogieing Down!

Topsy-Turvy

2009-09-23T19:25:00.000-07:00

Scott got a couple of Topsy-Turvys for his birthday. We love tomatoes (especially Maddy) so we decided to plant tomato plants in them. I will update you on how well they actually work.

Happy Birthday to Me!

2009-09-23T17:26:00.000-07:00

I celebrated my 32nd birthday this month. Oh, the years have flown by.

The girls wrapped my presents in Christmas paper.

Scott said that was all he could find.

They got up early and made me breakfast.

Happy Birthday Scott!

2009-08-30T20:26:00.000-07:00

Scott celebrated his 36th birthday. We had many people from my family and his there. We swam, chatted, played the new Wii resort, and ate until we popped. I love get togethers.

Presents!

Yummy!!

The big kids entertaining the little ones.

Silly brother!!

Ryland, Jaycee, Maddy, Ellie, & Jaydie

COUSINS!

Some of Scott's family

My Hawaiian baby!

Winding down from a fun party.

Fun Pictures

2009-08-30T20:09:00.000-07:00

Maddy made herself and Whiskers out of paper.
Maddy got a gift card to Target from her Grammy and she bought a princess game. She was even more excited when she discovered that there was jewelry inside.

Mason loves to go outside. I'm surprised the cat let him get this close.

Maddy looked so cute I had to take her picture.

First Day of Kindergarten

2009-08-10T18:47:00.000-07:00

Maddy started Kindergarten today. She gets to go to my school. Her teacher's name is Mrs. McKenny. I am so excited to have her there with me. She only goes have a day, so the other kindergarten teacher that only teaches in the morning takes her home with her. Her name is Mrs. Memmot. She lives on a farm and also has a preschool in the afternoons that Maddy is going to be a big helper at. She had a great first day in kindergarten. She also had fun on the farm. She chased chickens and drank milk that was taken from a cow named Chocolate.

Meet the teacher day.

Big kindergarten desk.

I tried to take a few pictures before I had to rush off to be with my class.

First Day of Preschool

2009-08-10T18:37:00.000-07:00

Jaydie started preschool on the 3rd. Her teacher's name is Mrs. Tracy. The school is at my brother and sister-in-law's dance studio. I love how they have it set up. On Mon. and Wed. she does school work and then on Fri. she has dance or P.E. My brother (Coach Kevin) teaches on the days she has P.E. She is having so much! Thank you so much Kevin and Kelli!!!!

New additions to our family

2009-07-20T21:20:00.001-07:00

We gave Scott's dad two finches for Father's Day and not too long after that, two became six. They had 4 babies. Well, he was kind enough to let us adopt two of them. They are now in Maddy's room and our cat Phoebe is now very interested in them. It doesn't seem to bother the birds at all. Phoebe just lays there and the birds talk to her. I think that we have a male and female. Scott can't wait for them to have babies. The first thing he bought for them was a nest.

Cantaloupe

2009-07-20T21:15:00.000-07:00

I was cutting up a cantaloupe the other day and Maddy grabbed a few seeds and said that she was going to plant them. I didn't think anything about it or where she even took them, but when we got home from California she got out of the truck and ran over to a pot in the front yard and said "Mom my plant is growing." Thinking it was just weeds I just ignored her. Later Scott came in from water the pots and called us out to see the three new cantaloupe plants growing. I couldn't believe it.

Newport Beach & Disneyland

2009-07-20T19:34:00.000-07:00

We spent a week in Newport Beach. We stayed at the Newport Dunes RV Resort in Scott's parent's fifth wheel. We went to Disneyland for two days. One of the days we dropped Scott and Mason off back to the trailer and my mom, the girls, and I went back to Disneyland and closed the park down. We didn't get home until 1:30 am. We were exhausted. The girls were so brave they went on every ride that they were tall enough to go on. This includes the Tower of Terror, Space Mountain, Thunder Mountain Railroad, and the Matterhorn. Their favorites were The Tower of Terror and Splash Mountain. It was a fun trip. I am going to miss relaxing on the beach and riding the bikes around with the family.

All three out for a ride

Mason thought he was so big to be lying with his sisters.

Waiting for the Muppet 3D show.

The Jungle Cruise

Mason loved Pluto. See videos.

Tower of Terror

Mason crashed while waiting in line for the Pirates of the Caribbean and he slept through the whole ride too.

4th of July

2009-07-20T19:25:00.001-07:00

We spent most of the day at my sister-in-laws house swimming, BBQing, and chatting. That night the girls and I watched some fireworks from our front yard.

All the cousins

Maddy doing a "jack-knife" into the water.

Father's Day Camp Out

2009-06-21T19:04:00.000-07:00

The first to catch a fish.

Maddy fishing with her cousin Ryland.

Ryland was the 2nd one to catch a fish.

Jaydie taking a ride in Great Grandpa's fishing boat.

The girls watched their uncle clean a fish for the first time.

Jaydie didn't like it so much!

The proud tent builder!

The girls were so excited to sleep in a tent!

He was quite dirty by the end of the day!

Rested and ready for a fun filled day!

Sitting around the fire.

I heard him laughing and squealing and saw him sitting in this chair. He was very proud of himself.

Jaydie coming back after doing a little exploring.

The homestead.

We went camping at Black Canyon Lake this weekend for Father's Day. This was the first time Scott and I have ever gone tent camping together, so it was the first for the kids as well. We had a great time. In addition to my family, my brother's family, my mom, grandpa, aunt, and grandma came as well. We were trying to think of something fun to do for Father's Day and when I found out that my brother and nephew where headed up to the cool forest we kind of invited ourselves along. Then more of the family heard and came too. Scott trailered the Jeep up there and my brother and mom brought their Rhinos, so we did a little trail riding as well. We found a family of doe not to far from our camp and went and visited them a couple of times. There were at least a dozen of them. I forgot how exciting it is when you spot a deer. The girls were so excited to see them too. When Maddy saw them she said, "Oh, those are white tail deer." I asked how she new that and she said from Diego. I do have to say the girls know a lot about animals from Dora and Diego.

My grandpa brought his little fishing boat and took the kids out on the lake to do some fishing. We also fished from the shore. Scott was the first to catch a Trout. Maddy wanted to catch a fish so bad. She fished for a couple of hours, pole in hand, but no luck. Maybe next time. A total of 6 fish were caught. No, we did not fry them up, we had my brothers famous chili instead. Really good by the way!

It was pretty cold up there. The storm came in Friday night. Just as everyone went to bed, it started to rain. I should of brought some ear plugs because the rain hitting the tent all night was not a soothing sound. That was all the rain we had, but the clouds stuck around and it would mist every now and then. I made it a pleasant day on Sat. and very hard to come back to the heat. We all REALLY needed a shower though.

I had a great time talking around the camp fire while we roasted s'mores. I can't wait until we can do it again!

First lake trip of the summer

2009-06-14T17:10:00.000-07:00

Jaydie, Mason (1st boat trip), Maddy Jaydie, Grandma Toot-Toot, Maddy

Maddy, Mason, me

Click on this one. I love Mason's little smile here.

Grandma Toot, Jaydie, & Maddy

I'll do my fancy tricks next time, LOL!

We went to the lake on Wed. . It was so much fun! My mom bought a bumper tube that was actually comfortable to ride in. Everyone tried it out even Mason. He just thought it was another way to get around, boat, sand rail, rhino, quad, bumper tube, nothing phases him. I even wake boarded for the first time in a year. I did pretty well. The water was rough so I didn't last too long.

The newest member of our family

2009-06-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

Meet Sally, a.k.a. Mason. Maddy has always loved dressing up her brother. It began with only one pony tail and bow, the next thing I know there were two. The amazing thing, he tolerates this. He really loves Maddy though.

Rocky Point

2009-06-13T16:00:00.000-07:00

We spent a couple of days in Mexico this past weekend. We celebrated Summer Time and my nephew's 2nd birthday. We had great weather and the ocean wasn't too bad either.

Look at me! No training wheels!

2009-05-29T10:21:00.000-07:00

After strapping on knee pads, elbow pads, a helmet, gloves and boots, Maddy was ready to ride without training wheels. This is her on the third morning of trying. YOU GO GIRL!

D-Back's Game

2009-05-28T18:17:00.000-07:00

We went to the Diamondback's game last night. I was given tickets from one of my student's parents. It was the girls first time there. They had fun. We sat in the Golden Glove section by left field. Before the game started Maddy went over to the Golden Glove Lady and asked her if she would give her a ball if she catches one. The lady told Maddy she would be the first one to get a ball. We only stayed until the bottom of the 7th inning and there were no foul ground balls while we were there. There were plenty of foul balls that went whizzing above our heads. There was also a Streaker that jumped over the fence right by us and went running into the outfield. I caught the end of the event on video. It was the highlight of the night.

It was the loudest the crowd cheered all night.

Mason Walking

2009-05-28T14:29:00.000-07:00

Mason is finally showing us that he might actually walk.

Kindergarten Here I Come

2009-05-28T12:56:00.000-07:00

Maddy graduated from preschool May 20th. I took the morning off so I could go. They sang MANY songs, but they were very cute. Before we left, Maddy went to all her friends and said good-bye. I think I may have been sadder than her to think that she wouldn't see those friends again. She will be heading off to Kindergarten next year at my school. I am so excited to have her there with me. I have thought about the day she would begin Kindergarten not too long after I began working for this school 4 years ago. I can't believe that time has already come. We are so proud of our big girl!

Maddy's teacher Mrs. Johnson

The big graduate!

Maddy and some of her classmates

Dance Recital

2009-05-16T12:50:00.000-07:00

The girls had their dance recital today. I love to watch them be brave and get on stage and dance.

Both of the girls are in the back.

Mason's New Tricks

2009-05-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

Mason loves the scooter he got for his birthday. He can go SUPER fast on it. If you look closely at the end of the video, you will see both the cat and dog running to get out of the way. He likes to chase them on it.

Mason likes to do head stands. He really likes it when you roll him over. There has been a couple of times he almost rolled over by himself.

Mason is finally showing interest in walking. He just stood up. I wish I had the camera the first time he did it. The expression on his face was priceless. He was very surprised and proud of himself.

Maddy's Mother's Day Song

2009-05-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

Maddy and her classmates sang us a song for Mother's Day.

Fun in the Sun

2009-05-15T17:32:00.000-07:00

We finally get to go swimming in our pool. It is still a little chilly, but if you keep moving your okay.

Jaydie, Maddy, and cousin Ellie in Grammy and Papa's jacuzzi.

Mason loves to swim, so much that he has no fear. Not always a good thing.

Our first swim of the year. Yes, mason is naked.

Phoenix Zoo

2009-04-19T16:04:00.000-07:00

We went to the zoo today! Yes, it was HOT! The kids brought their swimming suits and they got to get cool in the water, but it was no relief to the rest of us. The zoo was celebrating Earth Day and had many activity booths set up for the the kids. In all it was a fun day, but probably the last I'll see of the zoo until the fall.

Maddy, Jaydie, and cousin Ryland

A crazy loud Howler Monkey

Golden Eagle

Cousin Ryland & Maddy

This is a video of a Howler Monkey. He was upset because his friend was taken into a cage and was being examined. They were both talking to each other, but he was the loudest.

Happy Easter!

2009-04-13T16:19:00.000-07:00

We had two days of Easter. The kids got to hunt Easter eggs three times. Saturday night we went to my brother's and sister-in-law's house and celebrated Easter and my nephew's birthday. Then of course the Easter Bunny visited and left treats for the kids, then we spent the afternoon and evening at Scott's parent's house. It was a fun filled weekend. I think the girls are still coming down from their sugar rush.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAYDIE

2009-03-30T19:18:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Jaydie's 4th birthday Sunday. She was so excited to finally have her birthday. She has been waiting a long time since she had to watch her brother and sister open their presents. It was a good time and she got a lot of fun gifts.

Mason snuggling up with his Great Aunt Sissy.

This is where Mason spent most of his time at the party.

Four generations + Aunt Sissy

The girls at dance.

Mason's favorite place to hang out while I do dishes.

BEES!!!!

2009-03-23T18:39:00.000-07:00

When we returned from Mexico we realized we had a bit of a bee problem. It wasn't until our neighbor knocked on our door that we had a huge bee problem. The bees were covering half of the bumper on Scott's truck and the ground below had piles of them. I wish I had a picture of that, but I didn't stay outside long enough after seeing how many there were. Later that evening the bees settled down inside our water meter box, so Scott decided to tape them inside of it. I actually thought it worked, because there was no sign of them when I went to work that morning. When I got home I saw Scott outside poking at the meter box with some kind if homemade spear. I think it was a broom stick with a screwdriver duck taped to the end of it. As he was trying to spear each bee, a man drove by, stopped, backed up, and asked if we had a bee problem. Well wouldn't you know we have a bee keeper a few houses down. He popped open his trunk and got out a bee hat, some kind of spray, a box, and went to work. After spraying the bees and waiting for them to calm down, he lifted the meter lid (which had thousands of bees attached to it) and shook it into the box. Hopefully he got the queen because he left thousands of bees behind. There was also a honeycomb on the meter lid that the bees had already started to make. It was really neat to watch.

Spring Break

2009-03-23T17:36:00.000-07:00

We traveled to Rocky Point for Spring Break. We had a great time! The weather was beautiful! We stayed at Las Palomas where Scott's sister Tena and Matanda have a condo. We are very spoiled when we stay there. It is VERY nice with all the comforts of home! We spent most of everyday at the beach or at the pool. The kids loved getting a jump start on swim practice. I was so excited to find that Mason loves the water as well. It didn't seem very busy, but the 2 hour wait at the border showed us otherwise. We are looking forward to our next trip down!

Happy Birthday Whiskers!

2009-03-13T20:41:00.001-07:00

Maddy got her first Webkinz for her birthday. It is a Sea Otter named Whiskers. She has been having fun learning how to take care of him and play games on the computer. On Saturday she told me that Whiskers birthday was coming up, and he was going to be three (I'm not sure when she celebrated his 1st and 2nd birthday). When I asked her when it was, she said in two days. I said, so on Monday? Well sure enough on Monday when I got home from work she had the whole party set up, gifts and all. So we all had to celebrate. It was so cute and she was so excited. I also added a video clip of all the pictures she drew of Whikers. She amazes me everyday with her drawings.

I love the 2nd one which shows her eatting three scoops of ice cream.

Mason walking behind a toy

2009-03-03T18:07:00.000-08:00

Mason is finally getting brave enough to try and attempt walking. We does well if he is holding onto something. He is also trying to let go of the couch to come to me, but his head leads and his leg have a hard time following. It is more of a dive, but at least he doesn't go down on his knees anymore.

Maddy's & Mason's Birthday

2009-02-25T15:48:00.000-08:00

Saturday we celebrated my oldest turning 5 and my youngest turning 1. I can't believe how fast time flies by. By the time the party was over our front room was filled with toys, wrapping paper, boxes, and bags. It was like Christmas all over again!

My big 5 year old!

My baby who is already 1!

Of course they had to have their own cake!

Craft time!

Before cake!
AFTER CAKE!

Sand Dunes

2009-02-25T15:41:00.000-08:00

Another great trip to the Sand Dunes. We had fabulous weather and nothing broke! This trip will probably rap up the season for us. I'm glad we ended on a good one.

Granny's 95th Birthday!

2009-02-03T15:31:00.000-08:00

We celebrated my Great Grandma's 95th birthday this weekend. The family + my mom loaded up and drove to Safford. We didn't know many people, but we knew Granny. She still has her sence of humor. She told me she really wanted to dance on the table, but no one would help her up. While we were there Maddy sang a song to her, then all the Great Great grandkids, sang Happy Birthday. You can enjoy those videos below.

Field Trip To The Fire Station

2009-01-29T17:45:00.000-08:00

I took the day off today and went with Maddy to the Fire Station with her preschool class.
She loved it! She got to sit in the fire truck, saw a fireman put on his suit, and sit in the fireman's lazy boy. She learned some safety tips and got a fire helmet and badge.

Our New House

2009-01-18T21:41:00.000-08:00

Well after 3 weeks of VERY hard work, we moved into our new home Jan. 1, 2009. It is a great way to begin a new year!

Family Room

Kitchen

Living Room

The pool we've always wanted!

The boys

Bath Time
Mason's personal tub

Christmas Morning

2009-01-18T20:47:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve we went to dinner and then to look at Christmas lights. Then hurried home so we could get the milk and cookies out, spread the reindeer food out on the lawn and then right to bed. Christmas morning we were woke up by the girls (6:00 a.m.) letting us know that Santa had come. It is so fun reliving the excitement of Christmas morning through the kids. After the excitement had calm down, we went over to Scott's parents for more excitement. Oh, the toys! After that we TRIED to get a little rest before going to my mom's house. There was no use with so many toys that had to come out of their packages NOW! Next was my mom's for dinner and more presents. What a long, but wonderful day! I think Christmas should officially be Dec. 25th and 26th. There would be a whole lot less rushing.

All he needs is a red nose and he is ready to pull Santa's sleigh.

He is also training for a Popeye sequel.

Isaiah was born Dec. 22,

8 lbs. 15 oz.

22 1/4 in. long

His due date was Dec. 25th. Scott's sister Tena was very

thankful he came 3 days early. It was great he could join us for Christmas.

Maddy's new vanity

Great and Great Great Grandparents visit

2009-01-18T20:40:00.000-08:00

My Grandpa, Grandma Sharron, and Great Granny Grunt came over for a visit. They are my kids Great Grandparents and Great Great Grandma (who will be 95 this month). It was so nice to see them.
The kid's Great Great Grandma
My Grandpa on my Dad's side

Splish splash they were taking a bath

2009-01-18T20:36:00.000-08:00

The kids favorite time of the day.

Christmas program

2009-01-18T20:30:00.000-08:00

Maddy had a Christmas program at preschool. She got to be Mary. She said she liked it because she got to take care of baby Jesus. (Sorry it is so blurry)

Gingerbread House

2009-01-18T20:26:00.000-08:00

We had fun making a gingerbread house this year. The girls did a great job. Maddy HAD to have it look just like the one on the package. I like theirs better!

Christmas Photo of the kids

2009-01-18T20:08:00.000-08:00

While trying to get the girls ready for pictures, Mason got into marker and ended up like this. I got is face almost green free, but left his hands thinking that it wouldn't show up in the picture. I was wrong. His hands are out for all to see.

Thanksgiving at the Sand Dunes

2008-12-09T17:38:00.000-08:00

We went to the Sand Dunes for Thanksgiving. We had a great trip!

My three little pilgrims!

Buckled in and ready to go!!
Mason and Daddy

This is my Uncle going up the hill.

This is us going up the hill. I'm video taping from the passanger seat. On our way down you will see my Uncle going back up again. It is so fun going FAST!! The girls favorite part in going down the hill. They put their arms in the air and yell WEEEE! Mason falls asleep as soon as we start our trip. Going for a ride is the only way the kids will take a nap.

2008-11-10T19:43:00.000-08:00

A Trip To the Zoo!!
Jaydie and cousin Jaycee.
So nice of her to share the ride!

Maddy and cousin Ryland.
What a strong handsome young man!

Mason and his 1st trip to the zoo!
Who's watching who?

Stopping for a quick family photo.

What a good looking group!!

2008-11-10T19:30:00.000-08:00

Zoo Trip Continued...

Jaydie and Aunt Sissy feeding the ducks!
Grandma Toot-Toot and the grandkids!

2008-11-10T19:10:00.000-08:00

Swing Time!

2008-11-10T16:10:00.000-08:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Grandma Toot-Toot, Grandma Mia, and Aunt Sissy dropped by for a visit and helped get the girls ready.
Three Fairy Princesses
Maddy, Jaydie and cousin Ellie

Our Little Tiger

This Halloween we got together with Scott's family and had a party and went trick or treating at Aunt Tena's & Matanda's house. The girls had so much fun. I love that Halloween is back. I remember how much fun it was running door to door to try and collect as much candy as you can. Scott's sister Tena really went all out and through a great party with the cutest deserts, and she did all this 7 months pregnant.

2008-11-10T03:00:00.000-08:00

Carving pumpkins!

The girls had fun, but Mason had more!

The Sand Dunes

2008-10-26T18:04:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went to the sand dunes. It was our first trip this season and Mason's first trip ever. We all had a good time until I broke the sand rail, luckily it was on the last day. I think it was going to break anyway. Scott has 3 1/2 weeks to fix it before our next trip. Aunt Tena gave Maddy a little quad and she jump on it and drove it like she had been doing it for years. She was a very good driver. Mason loved riding in the rail. He slept while we drove and woke when we stopped. We were all busy trying to keep sand, rocks and whatever else was near him out of his

mouth. Sorry the video is blurry, I'm having trouble with my camera.

Mason Scott Hughes

2008-10-16T16:38:00.000-07:00

Mason is our newest member of the family. He is 8 months old now. He an amazing little boy. He has always been ahead of the game. He smiled and laughed at 3 weeks of age. He rolled over for the first time on Mother's Day (3 months) and then continued to do so from then on. It was nice when he stayed where you put him, but that didn't last long. He started sitting up by himself and scooting around by six months old, and crawling about a month later. He has one tooth and loves to eat! He will eat anything, and when I say anything I mean ANYTHING! He is our human vacuum. Whatever is not attached to the ground he will eat. Just when I think I have removed everything he will find something to put in his mouth. He developed his pincher grasp at a very early age. He is very spoiled with love!

Jaydie Lynn Hughes

2008-10-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

Jaydie (Bird) is now 3 1/2. She is always keeping us on our toes. She is our dramatic one. Jaydie is very funny. You never know what she will say next. Jaydie loves to play with anything tiny. One time she found a marble in the sand in Mexico. She played with that marble for 4 days. Every now and than she would forget where she put it and then the whole family had to stop and look for it, because drama! We would find it in the strangest places. After doing laundry I would find pebbles, seashells, or coins in the laundry, which probably were in her pockets. Jaydie is daddy's girl. She loves to cuddle with him after waking up from her nap. She is very caring and always asks how you are doing when she knows you have been hurt or sick. There is never a dull moment when she is around.

Madelyn Elizabeth Hughes

2008-10-16T15:43:00.000-07:00

Madelyn (Maddy) is now 4 1/2. She is our independent one. She is going to preschool this year. She says her favorite things to do there are drawing, playing with friends, and snack time. She says the snacks are more delicious at preschool than at home. Her favorite things to do at home are play dress up (even with her brother), color, ride her bike, and play with her brother and sister. She is such a big help with her brother. She thinks he is her doll at times. She has been very attached to him even before he was born. Two days after bringing him home from the hospital she took him out of his swing and cradled him in her arms. It was a sight to see, but I had to remain calm so she didn't drop him. She is a very sweet girl.