The Bonham Blog

Ted's Amazing Grades!

2011-11-15T20:08:00.000-08:00

Ted got really good grades and he got this...

Halloween 2011

2011-10-31T23:41:00.000-07:00

Alex the Ancient Ninja, Ted the Vampire and Sierra the Princess Ballerina

Pumpkin Carving

2011-10-30T15:46:00.000-07:00

The Farm

2011-10-29T19:56:00.000-07:00

Heading into the corn maze

Sierra slipped and fell in the mud, she was not pleased! Luck for her

mom had a change of clothes in the car!

Purple Belt Test

2011-10-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

Brad and Ted had their purple belt tests today, they did their self defense,

sparring, form and broke boards!

Alex's Acrobatics and Circus Class

2011-10-27T19:30:00.000-07:00

Sierra's Preschool Pumpkin Patch Trip

2011-10-20T14:11:00.000-07:00

Edmonds Pier

2011-10-17T21:56:00.000-07:00

Scriber Lake Park Take 2 and Edmonds Pier

2011-10-16T21:11:00.000-07:00

Scriber Lake Park

2011-10-15T18:07:00.000-07:00

Ted Goes Hiking and Camping for Boy Scouts

2011-10-14T16:30:00.000-07:00

Fall has Begun

2011-10-14T14:48:00.000-07:00

Sierra's Gymnastics Class

2011-10-10T12:03:00.000-07:00

Butterflies from the Pacific Science Cneter Take 2

2011-10-02T21:25:00.000-07:00

The Pacific Science Center with My Dad

2011-10-02T17:18:00.000-07:00

Oktoberfest 2011 in Leavenworth

2011-10-01T23:34:00.000-07:00

Taking PIctures with My Camera

2011-07-18T15:56:00.000-07:00

Took these in my mom's backyard

Took a trip up the canyon

My mom's front yard

Took these on the way home to Washington

Taking Pictures of Alex, Sierra and Bear

2011-07-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

Playing around with my camera. These pictures are straight out of the camera, no touch ups. We all had so much fun taking them!

Playing in Grandma and Poppi's Backyard (Take 2)

2011-07-14T15:41:00.000-07:00

We pulled out the pool and sprinklers for Alex and Sierra today (Ted left for his mom's house). They had a blast!

Alex Gets His Ear Pierced

2011-07-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

Alex has been asking for years to get his ear pierced and today was finally the day we let him. We were out with Jenilyn, Hailea and Kadin getting pictures, having lunch and ice cream; when we decided to get Hailea and Alex's ears pierced. Hailea went first and when she didn't cry and told Alex that is was that bad he decided to do it...

Here we go....

That was it?!?

Okay all done!

Very happy and proud of himself! It looks great!

Pictures with Aunt Jenilyn

2011-07-12T12:32:00.000-07:00

Miniture Golf with Papa and Grandma Robbin

2011-07-11T23:14:00.000-07:00

Games with Grandma and Grandpa White and Lindow

2011-07-10T20:20:00.000-07:00

While visiting with Claudia, Ken, Grandma Lindow and Grandpa Lindow Ted was able to complete a puzzle game that only 2 other people have been able to finish!!!!!

Picnic with Grandma and Grandpa White and Siblings

2011-07-09T17:27:00.000-07:00

Party for the Boys

2011-07-08T21:03:00.000-07:00

Ted and Alex celebrating their birthdays with Grandma, Poppi, Aunt Jennifer and Uncle Aarron.

Dinosaur Park

2011-07-08T16:33:00.000-07:00

Alex panning for gold

Ted and Sierra digging for gems

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa Bonham at the Cabin

2011-07-07T17:05:00.000-07:00

Dinner with Papa and Grandma Robbin

2011-07-06T23:17:00.000-07:00

We met up with Barry and Robbin for dinner, dessert, exploring and talking. Ted started a nice fire for us..

While we waited for the fire to get nice and hot we went exploring. The river was the highest and fastest that we have ever seen it! It was beautiful and amazing and very scary.

The kids found a cave to go explore

And a really BIG hill to climb

Then it was time to roast some hot dogs

The kids were taught how to whistle with grass

Robbin is roasting the marshmallows for the s'mores (She does them perfectly!! She is now officially in charge of marshmallow roasting!)

Time to enjoy the s'mores

Visiting, Games and Birthdays with Grandma and Grandpa White

2011-07-06T12:17:00.000-07:00

Car Show with Poppi

2011-07-05T20:13:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-04T23:27:00.000-07:00

It was raining off and on the whole day, so we decided to buy fireworks and light them off in front of mom and dads house. We were able to do about half before the rain started coming down too hard. The fireworks we saw were great though, can't wait to do some more later in the week!

Brad's Birthday Party

2011-07-03T23:06:00.000-07:00

Brad gets some cards and bundt cakes for his birthday.

Pool Time

2011-07-03T12:16:00.000-07:00

Playing in Grandma and Poppi's Backyard

2011-07-03T10:35:00.000-07:00

Sierra out in the backyard playing in the sprinklers with Bear.

Nail Painting

2011-07-02T22:22:00.000-07:00

Aunt Jennifer painted Alex's fingernails and Sierra's fingernails and toenails.

Alex painted Aunt Jennifer's fingernails, Grandma's fingernail and Brad's toenails.

Pedicures

2011-07-02T16:23:00.000-07:00

Alex, Mom, Jen and I went and got pedicures this afternoon. It was so nice after the long car ride!

Ted Gets His Scout Rank

2011-06-30T21:22:00.000-07:00

Hhhmmmm, yeah

2011-06-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

Sierra's crazy outfits/costumes for the month of June....

Camping

2011-06-26T19:10:00.000-07:00

Friday night we (Brad, Suzanne, Ted, Alex, Sierra, Garrison, Shari, Matthew and Devin) made

it up to the camping club grounds and got everyone setup. Then Ted got the fire going and

we had s'mores!

Saturday was crazy. Brad and Ted had a Tae Kwon Do test at 12pm and Matthew had a birthday party at 2pm, so we were all coming and going all day long. But we all still had fun!

Swimming on Sunday morning before we leave

Blue with Black Stripe Belt Test

2011-06-25T15:35:00.000-07:00

Ted's 6th Grade Graduation

2011-06-23T22:42:00.000-07:00

Father's Day 2011

2011-06-19T15:30:00.000-07:00

Ted's Drum Concert

2011-06-14T22:24:00.000-07:00

Alex's Last Soccer Class

2011-06-11T18:59:00.000-07:00

A Warm Enough Day

2011-06-04T23:51:00.000-07:00

It was just warm enough to pull out the slip-in-slide. The kids had goose bumps and blue lips by the end of it, but they had so much fun!!!

Sierra's New Bathing Suit

2011-05-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

Bowling

2011-05-22T16:16:00.000-07:00

Praying Mantises

2011-05-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

This year we bought a praying mantis egg. Once it was hot enough the mantises hatch. Well today was the DAY! We had over a hundred praying manitses hatch. We had to realease them quickly because they will fight and eat each other. So we took them outside and released all but one.

*Update* The crickets we got to feed the mantis, ATE our mantis. So now we don't have a mantis anymore.

Fun Day at Home

2011-05-17T11:47:00.000-07:00

Ted playing on the Wii and Alex Reading

Alex and Ted playing Michael Jackson's Dance Experience

Sierra Dressing Up

Alex's Soccer Class

2011-05-11T20:17:00.000-07:00

Bike Afternoon

2011-05-10T12:05:00.000-07:00

Sierra is peddling and steering on her own!!!

Sierra's BIG Hair Cut

2011-05-09T11:43:00.000-07:00

Before

After

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

2011-05-08T23:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Ted made me an incredible MY MOM A TO Z book at school. I think it might be my favorite present from him, ever!

Sierra made me a card and candle holder at preschool and another card for me at home

Alex made me a second card, so I had something to open on Mother's Day

I just wanted one nice picture of me and the kids....

Alex was sick on Friday and didn't go to school, so he couldn't get my gift until Monday. So I opened his present to me Monday after school.

Planting Flowers

2011-05-01T20:08:00.000-07:00

Releasing the Butterflies

2011-05-01T10:18:00.000-07:00

It was time once again to release our butterflies. We got 10 caterpillars again this year. All 10 cocooned, but only 9 made it all the way out. And we were able to release all but 1 who can't fly right so we are keeping him and feeding him. The kids were really sad that he couldn't go, but happy that we are going to take care of him.

Ted and Brad Blue Belt Test

2011-04-30T16:22:00.000-07:00

Ted and Brad both had their Blue Belt test today.

They both passed and received their Blue Belts!!!!!

Brad's Picture to come soon.

Wine Tasting, Shopping, Eating and Comedy

2011-04-29T23:19:00.000-07:00

This morning Heather had to wake up early for a work phone call. I woke up a while later and we got ready. We went downstairs for breakfast, very good. After breakfast we headed out to the wineries that were recommended to Heather. First stop was Anne Amie Vineyard. It was gorgeous inside and out! And the wine was fantastic!!!! So much so that I bought a bunch!

After we went to lunch at a little Mexican restaurant on the way to our next stop. Next stop August Cellars. We both found a few wines that we loved and bought some more!

On the way back to the hotel we did a little shopping. We went back to the hotel to change. We went to Powell's Books and spent some time and money there. Then we went to dinner and the comedy club. It was Moms Night Out at the comedy club and it was pretty good. Then we went back to the hotel and stayed up way late again talking and reading.

Portland here I come!!!

2011-04-28T23:59:00.000-07:00

I left Bellevue (I had to drop Sierra off with Brad) at 2:15pm and got to Portland at 6pm. It rained the last two and a half hours of my drive and the traffic in Portland is horrible!!! I think it is worse than in Bellevue and Seattle. But once I arrived at the hotel everything was great! I unpacked and waited for Heather to get back to the hotel. While I waited I took pictures of the hotel room, I loved it and we will be staying here when we bring the kids back.

Heather and I went to the Melting Pot for dinner, it was fabulous. Then we stayed up late talking (like that was a surprise).

Happy Easter!

2011-04-24T20:02:00.000-07:00

Cuddling before seeing what the Easter Bunny brought.

Sierra got a new bike, some chalk, some candy and a book. Ted and Alex got a new spy watches, spy pens and spy cellphones, some chalk, some candy and some books.

Thank you Easter Bunny!

Hunting for some eggs

Dyeing Easter eggs

Time to play with the new toys

We went to Jump Planet for some bouncing fun and an egg hunt. It was a great way for the kids to work off some of the morning sugar!

After Jump Planet we went home for naps. After everyone woke up we went to Shari and Garrison's house for a wonderful dinner!! It was a great Easter!

Tulip Festival

2011-04-22T19:45:00.000-07:00

First stop for Sierra and me was Tulip Town...

After we walked the WHOLE field, we walked back to the main area and got hot cocoa and a muffin, then we bought a magnet and a bouquet of red tulips.

We had so much fun at Tulip Town that Sierra wanted to see more flowers. So we drove a few minutes away to RoozenGaarde and did it all over again!

Sierra found a beautiful golden flower and started singing the Tangled song to it!

Sierra LOVED this frog, we played here for over 15 minutes.

Trying to find her prince already!

It was such a gorgeous day for the Tulip Festival and Sierra and I had so much fun!!!!

Sierra's Bird House

2011-04-20T11:50:00.000-07:00

Lookin' Nice

2011-04-18T15:10:00.000-07:00

Just another day at school...

The Boys Hair Cuts

2011-04-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

Sierra's School Pictures

2011-04-14T12:25:00.000-07:00

Crazy Rainbow

2011-04-08T15:42:00.000-07:00

This picture is NOT upside down. The rainbow was actually curved up!

Barry and Robbin Family Picture

2011-04-03T15:36:00.000-07:00

Discovery Park with Barry and Robbin

2011-04-02T17:41:00.000-07:00

Robbin wanted to go and see the Lighthouse at Discovery Park in Seattle while they were here. So we packed up the car and decided to head and hope for good weather. This is the play/discovery room at the Visitors Center.

We found out that the tide was out and decided to head down to the beach and check it out. It was amazing!!!! I can't wait to go back!

After we were wet enough and tired enough, we headed back to the Visitors Center and let the kids play for a while.

Barry and Robbin Come to Visit

2011-04-01T20:38:00.000-07:00

Brad, Barry and Robbin went into Seattle today for the Underground Tour, Lunch and Pike Place Market. They brought these beautiful flowers home for me!

Sierra couldn't get enough of them! She had them reading to her as often as possible!

Alex Paints a Parrot

2011-03-23T20:43:00.000-07:00

Spring!!!!!!!

2011-03-23T17:59:00.000-07:00

Too Cold for the Zoo

2011-03-20T14:07:00.000-07:00

We decided to go to the zoo this morning, it was supposed to be sunny, 50 and no wind. We got there and it was mostly cloudy, 45 and VERY windy. The kids were so cold.

So way too much money later, the kids are bundled up with sweatshirts, hats and gloves.

We only made it a few hours and by then everyone was so cold, we decided to head home. At least we were able to see a few animals before we left.

Ted's Mid-Year Parent Teacher Conference

2011-03-17T18:15:00.001-07:00

I had the opportunity to meet with Ted's teacher after school today for an open house/parent teacher conference. The kids had cookies and hot chocolate, while I was able to talk with Ted's teacher and see all of the wonderful things that he has done and is working on. He is doing so well and working really hard! I am so proud of him!

Sierra's 3 year Check Up

2011-03-17T15:06:00.000-07:00

I took Sierra for her 3 year check up today. She is 39 1/2" tall (90%) and 39 lbs. (96%). No wonder I just had to wash all of her 4T clothes and all of her 3T clothes are too small, she is the size of a 4 year old. She is healthy, happy and ahead of schedule on most things (not surprising with two older brothers) and right on track for everything else. Sierra also had to have a shot today and handled it like a pro. One little "Ouch!", one little tear and that was it. She was so excited for her shiny band aid and sticker, she could have cared less about the shot!

Alex and Brad Go Shopping

2011-03-14T21:36:00.000-07:00

Brad needed some new shirts and ties for work. Alex loves to dress nice and put together "really cool and stylin' outfits". So Brad took Alex with him to shop for new shirts and ties and this is what they picked....

Having Fun

2011-03-10T21:27:00.000-08:00

Alex's School Performance

2011-03-08T22:38:00.000-08:00

The first and second grade classes performed Billy and the Bees for us tonight. Here is one of the songs that they sang for us...

Alex and his class did such a good job. Way to go Alex!!!!!!

Cousin Lara

2011-03-07T17:33:00.000-08:00

My cousin Lara was in Seattle this weekend and we decide to get together so she could meet Brad and the kids. It was the first time I have seen her in 12 years!! It was so nice to get together and catch up. Hopefully next time it will be for longer than lunch :)

Sierra's First Night in New Room

2011-03-06T23:10:00.000-08:00

First night in her new bed/bedroom

Sierra's New Bedroom

2011-03-06T19:17:00.000-08:00

Brad built the headboard and night stand last night, so today he needed to build the bed and dresser. As soon as Sierra saw the tools, she wanted to help. They started with the bed..

Checking out the finished bed...

Building the dresser...

She is finally worn out!

Family and Friends Party

2011-02-28T21:25:00.000-08:00

So we got some snow last week, which cancelled school (picture day, mommy working in the classroom, bringing the birthday snack, birthday party at school) and it was snowing on Saturday and we were worried that we would have to cancel her princess party yesterday. So I called the neighbors and some of Sierra's other friends to see if they could come over today for some dinner and dessert. Our neighbors and friends, Jean, Ray, Sydney and Haley gave over and our other friends, Devin, Matthew, Shari and Garrison, were all able to come over. Sierra requested pizza, garlic bread and fruit for dinner with make your own cupcakes for dessert. We had a great time.

Happy Birthday Sierra!!!!!

2011-02-28T15:22:00.000-08:00

Wow it has been three years since you were born! I can still remember how scared and excited I was when you were born. You were so small and beautiful and strong, I was so proud to be your mom. You amazed us all with your strength; we were told to expect you to be in the nursery for 5 weeks and you were home in 12 days. We were told it would take 2 years to physically and mentally catch up to a full term baby, and you did it in 6 months. You rolled over, sat up, crawled and walked on time or early. You talked and signed early and haven't stopped since. Now 3 years, 32 lbs, and 21 3/4" later you are the most amazing daughter (36 lbs and 40" tall at 3 years old). You are smart, funny, stubborn, beautiful, sweet and caring. I wouldn't trade you for the world, I am so happy that you are mine. I love you with all of my heart (well except for the parts that I gave to Ted, Alex and your daddy). I am looking forward to what the next year brings us....

Sierra's Presents Take 3

2011-02-27T21:13:00.000-08:00

Jason and Tonya stopped this afternoon to give Sierra her gift; some fun

jammies and a beautiful dress.

After Sierra's nap we gave her the presents from us....

Princess Party

2011-02-27T16:58:00.000-08:00

Waiting for her friends to arrive...

Decorating the jewelry boxes and tiaras....

Blowing out the candles....

Opening the presents and getting the goodie bags!

Sierra's Pictures

2011-02-25T20:22:00.000-08:00

Since Brad bought me my new camera, I have been having so much fun taking pictures. So when I told my mom my idea for Sierra 3 year old pictures, I wanted her to play dress up in mommy's shoes, jewelry, make-up etc., I decided to try to take them myself so we could play for as long as Sierra wanted to. I draped up a black bed sheet, opened all the blinds, pulled out all the dress-up things, did Sierra's hair, turned on my camera and just had fun with Sierra! She loved it so much we did it three different times today!

Hot Pink Toe Nails and Black Finger/Toe Nails

2011-02-24T22:22:00.000-08:00

My mom bought Sierra some pink nail polish to match the hot pink shoes for her dress up pictures. So tonight I decided to paint her toe nails. While I was getting out the base coat and top coat she saw some silver confetti nail polish and wanted it on over her hot pink. So that is what I did and here is how great it turned out...

When Alex found out I was painting Sierra's toe nails, he told me he wanted his done too. So he picked out black and asked if I would do his finger nails also. Sure why not...

Vegas Day Six - Hanging Out and Loosing Teeth

2011-02-21T23:58:00.000-08:00

Jen and Aarron both had to work on Monday. And mom, dad and Ted left for Salt Lake yesterday, so it was just Alex, Sierra, Brad and I home for the day. We let the kids run around out back with Bear (the dog) for a few hours. And went for a walk around the neighborhood and to the park again. And I packed for part of the morning, so I wouldn't have to do it later when everyone got home. Later that night after Aarron got home we pulled Alex's tooth, the second one he has lost. He was soooooo excited to lose it in Vegas!! After Jen got home from work we went to pick up food from everywhere; Chipotle, Cafe Rio, Pizza Hut and Panda Express! Little something for everyone! Then we all came back to the house to eat and visit. What a great way to end the trip!

Vegas Night Five - Back to Vegas via The Valley of Fire

2011-02-20T22:55:00.000-08:00

While Sierra was napping Brad and Alex went hiking/exploring.

While Sierra was sleeping in the car and Brad and Alex were exploring/hiking, I stayed by the car and played with my new camera. All of these pictures are staight from my camera (all shots on manual camera body and lense), no photoshop touch ups, I think they turned out pretty good

Heading out of The Valley of Fire

Vegas Day Five - Visiting with Grandma Gus and Grandpa Bud

2011-02-20T15:57:00.000-08:00

We went to Overton, NV to visit with Grandma Gus and Grandpa Bud. We ate a wonderful lunch, had dessert, played cribbage, visited, played outside, played hide and seek, worked the tractor and had a great time!

Enjoying the ice cream and cookies for dessert! Ted and I playing cribbage

Sierra and Grandpa Bud on the tractor

Alex and Grandpa Bud on the tractor

Ted and Grandpa Bud on the tractor

Thanks Grandpa!

Ted showing Alex and Grandma Gus his pictures