Run Baby...RUN!

Could Nate have a bigger smile on his face?
Britt was SO excited to run in her new Pink running shoes...and they were FAST!

We didn't expect Nate to run the whole race but he did and with a Smile too!

Pre-Race picture...everyone has their "Race Face" on!

Boise's Main Street Mile Fun RUN

Britt and Nate were very excited to run their 1st race. Britt was so excited that she slept in her race shirt the night before!! The kids ran a 1/2 mile race chasing a Meadow Gold ice cream truck. It was pretty funny to see. I even particpated running/walking most of the way. Scott was on a team for Albertsons and his race was just 1 mile but he finished in 5 and 1/2 minutes! NICE! Plus he still looked good at the end of the race. Too bad I can't say the same for some of the other runners who ate Pizza and Power Bars before they ran their race in 85 degree weather! One fireman, who ran in all his gear, looked EXTRA green at the end of the race--YIKES! My runners however did awesome and I just wanted to share some picutures of the fun night we had last Friday.

Mini Me Too?

Since Natalie posted a picture of her little mini me.... I thought I would post a picture of my mini me.

Any guesses as to who this is?

It's captain Phil from the Deadliest Catch! We had a vendor bring him to town to promote a product (not Mac n Cheese) and so I got my picture taken with him. Kind of funny, huh.

Mini ME!

Mommy and Mini ME!

After--So CUTE!

Before Picture--Hawaii Day at Kindergarten

Today we went and got Britt's hair cut. I wanted a cute little "bobbed" haircut that would not get tangles. Surprisingly when she was all done she looked exactly like ME! I may be biased but I think this is the most cute little haircut EVER! I love it! I knew Grandma's, Aunts, and all girls in general love to see a cute new Haircut so here are the pictures. (Thanks for endulging my silly post, but I'm seriously so excited to get up tommorow and fix her hair again. I hope it's as "tangle" free as I dream it will be!)

Can you stand it???

SEE YOU NEXT TOUR!

This was Britt's 2nd year of ballet and I have to say the Spring Recital is a bit of a "high" for Mom! It's like playing with dolls...except these ones are sassy and tell you at least once a day that you don't know anything--but that is beside the point. Today was dance pictures so I got to get Britt all dressed up complete with make-up and fake eyelashes.(Hallie--I'll save the eyelashes for you! They are pretty fun to play with!) I finally mastered how to do a bun and I was so excited. After pictures Britt came home and struck some of her own unique poses! I think you can tell which one says "That kid plays too much guitar hero--or as she says 'kuitar hero'". I bet Aerosmith wouldn't have looked this rockin' in a PINK tutu!

1100 miles and....

ALOT of vomit! Sorry this is a graphic post but I have to tell it like it is. Our little Nathan is getting more and more sensitive in the car as he gets older. We traveled to Dillon, Montana to visit Grandma & Grandpa Snelders and then on to Helena to visit my brother Jer and his wife Tami and their kids. We were lucky on our drive Friday because it required only 1 pit stop near the craters of the moon. But we must have used up all our luck because Monday was NOT Nate's day. We had to stop 5 times!! After alot of wipes, one air freshener, a change of clothes (for Mom and Nate) and a diet 7-up we found out that if you stop putting food in ---it will stop coming out! Nathan was SO happy to see Mountain Home and know that we were getting back on a straight road that would lead to home! We had a blast with our families in Montana--thank you for showing us such a good time! We got to go to 2 easter egg hunts, play guitar hero-mario kart-bowling, play at the park, AND collect rocks and crystals! We had so much fun. We made memories to last a life time. And we would wade through "IT" all over again to be with the ones we love. Hopefully this post didn't leave anyone feeling sick! Happy Easter!

It's a.......

BOY!!!

Not to worry, I don't think Nate will get his way and name our son Nacho! I was successful in getting Scott to make a guess last night. And the story of my life continues that Scott is always right and beats me at everything (even my own game!). I was so sure this baby was a girl because EVERYONE I know is having a boy as well! I guess it will all even out somehow right? We are all totally excited. It is funny that I have done this twice before and still when they scan across my belly and I see this little person I am just amazed! It is so incredible that this little guy is in there!! I know it sounds wierd since I've had 2 kids but it is more unbelievable to me the older I get. What a miracle. Even more amazing was when the nurse asked us which side of our family had the "tall" genes and Scott and I both laughed! Then she went on to tell us that our little boy has long arms and legs that measure about a week ahead of his head and body! She said this could all change but at week 20 we can say for now that our son is Tall! That's our Nacho! Thanks everyone for your comments and guesses. It made me feel very loved today!

Pink or Blue

We are counting down to Wednesday when we find out if baby Snelders will be wearing Pink or Blue. I think it is fun to guess but I'm too computer illiterate to know how to make one of those cute little poles that I've seen on other blogs. So just make a comment and let us know what you think. Today Britt told us if it's a girl she wants to name her Macy and if it's a boy she wants to name him Luke. Nathan however had more creative names. If it's a boy he thinks Nacho would be a great name and if it's a girl we should name her Daisy or Peach!! (Do you think someone has been playing too much Wii? For those who don't know those are Mario character names!) Hopefully we get alot of comments because I think it's just fun to guess and I can't get my husband to play these little games with me so I hope you will!

Spring time in Star

World's best DAD! He had to fly the kite the most--and do all the running to get it in the air!

I thought my jacket would mask my rapidly expanding waistline better than this! (18 1/2 weeks but whose counting?)

Britt is such a good girl for letting me get at least 1 picture for the scrapbook before

she ditched us for the monkey bars!

Notice the level of the string...not a successful flight!

Tonight for FHE we took the kids to the park to fly kites. We were all very excited as we loaded everyone in the car... and then it was the same story as last year. They were all excited to go fly kites until they got to the park. Once the kite was in the air the kids quickly disappear to play at the playground. Then Scott and I feel very manipulated as we stand there flying the kite and we realize Britt & Nate used "kite flying" to trick us into going to the park!! Kid's are not dumb. They realize quickly that swings and slides are much more action packed than holding onto some string. SO, the pictures I got of the kids "flying" the kite lasted approximately 30 seconds each! But at least I had something to post on my blog. The real fun was Dad kept them playing at the park for another 45 minutes. Britt now is an expert at the monkey bars. She wants us to buy some for our backyard so she can practice. I bet she can't wait until Spring Break is over so she can show her Kindergarten "Peeps" her new found skills.

B-day Batman

Nate got Batman PJ's from Grandma Gog and Grandpa Beard. He loves to be Batman. If these pajama's need to be washed he is counting the days until he can wear them again. The kids had a babysitter last Saturday that brought crafts and they made these masks...how perfect. Now his Batman costume is complete thanks to Shelby! Star is a much safer place to live now that we have our Pint-size Batman to protect us!

Wii are having the time of our Lives!

Nate LOVES Doughnuts so here is his Krispie Cream Doughnut Cake!

Britt chose Lemon Cupcakes and her friends mostly liked the sour watermelons on top!

Britt and her BFF's Sadie and Jennie! (Nate has a little crush on Sadie-in blue)

We got a Wii for Christmas and it has turned us into video game junkies. Scott is ready to go on tour either as a Rock Star or part of the PGA!! Britt has a blast just creating new Mii characters...it's like paperdolls but better. And Nathan is our most passionate Olympian. He follows me around all day "Mom, you want to go running?....or Swimming?" He has a world record in the high jump and he is barely 4! It is amazing to watch the kids navigate their way through the games without being able to read. I am the want-a-be Wii player. I have too many new responsibilities for much Wii time. I have still been pretty tired in these first months of pregnancy or I am driving youth to dance festival practice, mutual, or other meetings. It is such a fun calling but I can't wait until I feel like I know what the heck I am doing!! Our new family passion is Mario Cart that Nate got for his birthday. The kids both recently celebrated their birthdays. Britt , now 6,had a blast taking 2 friends to Planet Kid in January. In Nathans mind there is only one place to celebrate your birthday: Chuck E. Cheese!! Here are a few random pictures of how we have spent our time these last few months.