Decorating Christmas Cookies

We frosted several dozen sugar cookies this year for our family and friends.

 Mom and Dad Binder helped us!

 The boys started off strong.

  And then Dawson ended up on the couch. 

Merry Christmas from the Binders!

Baseball Season Ends

Both Caiden and Dawson ended their baseball seasons just a few weeks ago. Here are some pics from their parties and medal ceremonies.


Dawson waiting to get a "hi-5!"


It used to be Dawson, now Cole is the one that really needs to get the medal - for attending all of his older brothers' games.


Dawson's last game of the season - warming up.


Our 2 Ball Players - see Dawson's trophy.

Caiden getting his participation medal from Coach Jonathon.

Posing for Us.

Cole Takes The Cake

This video says it all...first birthday, smash cake, you know the rest of the story.

Halloween Weekend

We started the weekend with pumpkin carving...Caiden's spider.


Dawson's "Jack O" Pumpkin!


Cole's pumpkin (carved by Daddy). It is supposed to be "Sleepy Hollow."


Then, we went to the fall festival at our church. Here's Cole with one of our props for our small group trunk.


The boys trunk-or-treating...


We wrapped up the weekend with trick-or-treating with the Thompsons.

OOOooohhh what fun!

Army Men

The boys getting in to "character" for Halloween.

Caiden Rides Away

While we were camping over fall break, Caiden learned how to ride a bike without any training wheels using Dawson's little bike. Once he got the nerve up, it only took about 5 minutes before he was off. He was so proud. What an awesome milestone!

The Pumpkin Patch

Here are the pics from this year's trip to the local pumpkin patch.


Awwww...


OOOOooooohhhh....

Yes! Made it through the maze.

The boys always love to play in this corn. Great trip to the patch!

Cole's First Bike Ride

Disney on Ice - Toy Story 3

Grammie & Papa gave us "Disney on Ice" tickets for Dawson's birthday. The big day finally arrived. It was an awesome show. Cole wasn't feeling well so he stayed home. The big boys loved it.


In the big city...


Getting ready for the show.


The view from our seats. It was awesome!


Jesse "the yodeling cowgirl."


The Barbies.

Woody and his roundup friends.

Buzz Lightyear's entrance.

The Sam Davis Home

Caiden's first grade class took a field trip to the Sam Davis Home. I was able to go with them. It was educational and fun! But, I didn't take a picture of the actual "home."

Climbing on a huge stump.

Watching one of the crafters weave baskets.

Petting a chicken.

Friends.

Field Day 2010

Field Day at Caiden's school. So much fun.


Making a basket!


Balancing an egg


Pull...pull...pull

After this event, Caiden said, "That is way hard, Mom." I agree!

Happy #1 Birthday Cole!

Even though the day you arrived went without a hitch, oh I will forever remember the 9 months leading up to that. I knew already that you had spark, determination and a zest for adventure.


Your birth was much anticipated by many...but no more than two older brothers that adored you from the beginning. You are still affectionately known by many as "Baby Cole" and have earned the nickname of "Colie" from your biggest brother, Caiden.


You are always on the move. You enjoy climbing on top of things and of course, you love the outdoors.


Your infectious grin doesn't go unnoticed by anyone. And, your "mohawk" hairdo gets a lot of attention. You are certainly making yourself known in our family. We are all still trying to figure out exactly who you look alike, mommy or daddy?


We can't wait to see what God has in store for you in the years ahead. But, for now, can you just stop climbing up the stairs?
Much love and Birthday wishes...Mommy & Daddy

Dawson's a Knight

This is Dawson's first season playing baseball. He is our town's Smart Start program. He's having a great time learning and playing the game. The team his is on is named the Knights.

Here's the two baseball-playing brothers.