School has started

School is in session. Barrett my big man started first grade the 16th of August. Grif is starting the three year old program at his preschool. It looks to be an interesting year with homework. On a good note Griffen is making great efforts to be brave and not cry when I drop him off in Tuesdays and Thursday. That is a an accomplishment in itself.

Happy Birthday America

Our family can always say that we never have a dull fourth of July. Since moving close to home we seem to party over the summer. The fourth of July is no exception, as a matter of fact it is one of the busiest holiday for the Mudd's. The fun weekend started out with the farm party and the boys first real camp out that was not in our backyard. It was then followed up with a party at my family in Bloomfield complete with a water slide.

The force was having a party.

As you may have guessed the theme for Barrett's 6th birthday this year was star wars! There is nothing like a summer cookout with your family and celebrating a birthday. The gift giving theme was Lego's! Barrett is either going to be an engineer like his dad or a mechanic.

My dinosaur turns 3

It was all about dinosaurs this year for Griffin's dinosaur party. What a great party the kids had running around with the dinosaur mask and of course the dinosaur cupcakes. However the big surprise came when Griffen got his spider man bike. The look of surprise and happiness was the best of all.

Hallie Marie

On May the 11th Hallie made her way into this world. She weighed in at 6lbs and 11oz and was 19 and 1/2 inches. She is a wonderful completion to our family. The boys adore her and Nick and I are in love.

Winter and snow 2011

During our many days of snow this winter the boys were able to get out the sled and have some fun. Barrett got to do some solo rides this year and he was a big fan.

The boys on the sled!

Here he is in all his glory, his first solo ride

Ready to go down the hill

Griffen hitching a ride up

Santa came!

Santa made a stop in Bloomfield for the boys this year. The night before we left Santa some cookies and Barrett was thrilled that he left him some crumbs. It was fun watching the boys, even though it was at seven in the morning.

Watch out this storm trooper has his eye on you

This Storm trooper even has the helmet

Oh my goodness Dinosaur train

Its a storm trooper gun

Yes Santa game and he even wrapped

Two weeks worth of family and Christmas

It is great being so close to home during the holidays. This year we were able to make it everything and had a wonderful time seeing everyone and catching up with some family that we have not seen in a long time. It all started the day before Christmas eve and ended on New Years day.

Barrett giving Ally some Love

Griffen opening gifts on Christmas Eve

Barrett opening gifts on Christmas Eve

Oh please can we open gifts now instead of taking pictures

It's a ???????

Okay if you can not tell by the background, then I guess I will spill the beans. Barrett and Griffen are getting a little sister. Barrett is thrilled and told me it was a girl! I don't think Griffen understands but he does lift up my shirt and points to my stomach and says "baby"