Hunting Trip 2009!

This is the second year Nick has taken Brayden hunting, they love it. They went with the Wakley's, Jesse and Kaden. This year they took their trailers instead of a tent so that they could stay a little warmer. The trailers were already winterized so they still had to rough it. They didn't end up getting anything, but had a fun time anyway.




Just trying to stay warm.




This is the mud hole they got stuck in. Nick had to hook the wench around two sage brush to get out. Apparently it was pretty stinky.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Jaycie really hates Halloween. She hates masks, spiders, and anything else that is remotely scary. She always has, even when she was just a baby she hated it when I put Halloween decorations up. This Halloween was no different. It was the start of October so I decided it was time to put up my Halloween decorations. I went down stairs to pull out the Halloween bin. I opened the lid and Jaycie freaked. She ran up the stairs and wouldn't go back downstairs by herself for the longest time. So needless to say, we didn't put any up this year. We were lucky she wanted a costume. She wouldn't even go down the costume aisles in the stores without a death grip on my leg. Brayden on the other had loves it. What better time to dress up and become a superhero. He dresses up on a regular basis so it is nothing new to him.

Here are a few pictures of Brayden's school costume parade, our pumpkin carving, and Halloween.









Nothing too creative this year. At least it wasn't the throwing up pumpkin that we have had in the past.

Happy Birthday Brayden!!

Brayden turned 5! It is amazing how fast time flies. He has been counting down the days until his brithday for a long time now. He had a Birthday Party on Saturday with all of his friends and family. We rented a Jumper and had a Storm Trooper come to visit. He thought that Storm Trooper was the coolest thing. Even after his party he knew he wasn't officially 5 yet until the 21st. It was the cutest thing, at 3:00 in the morning on the 21st I get woke up with Brayden tapping me on the shoulder.
Brayden: Mom, mom, am I 5 yet?
Mom: No Brayden you need to go back to sleep you aren't 5 until 6:00.
Brayden: Okay goodnight (and ran back into his room and went to sleep)

He didn't wake up again until 7:00 and when he did he asked dad if he was 5 yet and Nick said yes you are now officially 5. So Brayden stands up, stretches looks down (as if to check his hieght) and says yep I guess I am. So fun!!

Party Pictures









FIVE THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BRAYDEN!!

1. He has such a sweet heart. He truly is concerned for others and thinks about others often.

2. He is a true friend. He wants to make others happy and is always so willing to give extra hugs and kisses when they need them. He also defends others when he sees they are in need.

3. He loves to learn. Brayden is always asking questions about new things and he wants to know everything about everything. He doesn't stop until he understands what he is curious about.

4. He is fun! Brayden loves to have a good time. He gets so excited about everything.

5. He has a wonderful smile and is always happy. He makes everyone happy when he is around them.

We love you Brayden!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SWAT TRAINING 2009

Nick has been extremely busy for about a year now, planning a training for the SWAT team. Finally the day came and everything went well. The SWAT team traveled to Boise (Gowen Field) to play (I mean train) cops and robers. They shot fake bad guys, invaded houses, and rode in a helicopter. Here are some pictures of the grand adventure.

A Day of Golf!!

Brayden and Nick joined Zach and Shawn for a day of golf in Idaho Falls. The highlight was watching Shawn get his only "Birdie" of the day, but not the kind your thinking...

Shortly after Shawn hit the ball he began to yell and scream "It's attacking me!!" Nick turned to see why he was yelling to find a small black bird attacking Shawn's legs and arms. The bird then flew circles around him three or four times before turning "Kamikaze" style right at him. Shawn, with his 9 iron in hand, swung and knocked the bird to the ground, the only birdie all day! Those who say golf is a boring sport don't know what they are talking about.

MY KIDS!

Never a dull moment. The Edwards Clan proudly presents "Rain of Fire" by Johnny Cash!!

BACK TO SCHOOL!

Summer is over and now fall sets in. I love it when the new school year starts. This year was a little bit different for me because I too got to go back to school. Nick and I decided it was a good time for me to go back to work. I got a job teaching at an Elementary school in the 5th grade. I was nervous but excited at the same time. It has been a definite change of pace. I am both loving it and hating it. I miss being home with the kids but Nick is an awesome stay at home dad. He went back to the street after 3 years in the schools and is loving every minute being a "real" cop again. His schedule has worked out great for him to take care of the kids while I am at work. He cooks dinner, does laundry, cleans the house and amazingly does Jaycie's hair. In fact the other day he really showed his true colors when he got excited about finding a ponytail on the ground. I really appreciate how wonderful he is.
Brayden also went back to school for his second year of preschool. He was way excited. Jaycie can't figure out why it is not her turn yet. She has to wait until next year for chance to go to school. But she needed pictures taken all the same.