Funny story. I asked Kate to get dressed up in one of her (many) princesses dresses for the party and she flat out refused. She wouldn't even let me do her hair, even when I begged her to let me get her all done up. So she looked like a ragamuffin for the party, but it's her birthday, so whatever she wants, right? On any given day I never know whether I am going to have Kate the diva or Kate the tomboy on my hands. That girl keeps me on my toes!
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Our Princess is 5
Funny story. I asked Kate to get dressed up in one of her (many) princesses dresses for the party and she flat out refused. She wouldn't even let me do her hair, even when I begged her to let me get her all done up. So she looked like a ragamuffin for the party, but it's her birthday, so whatever she wants, right? On any given day I never know whether I am going to have Kate the diva or Kate the tomboy on my hands. That girl keeps me on my toes!
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Wedding of the Year
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Saturday, June 30, 2012
Cameron's Bday
Cameron is 9!! We had a family party and he also had a friend "get-together." I was trying to avoid calling it a party because I didn't feel I had the energy to pull something like that together. Yet it still felt very much like a party, funny how that happens!
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Cutest pumpkin at Cinderella's ball
Kate's BIG dance performance was last week. She has been practicing her pumpkin dance for months with her adorable dance class. There is nothing like watching a bunch of 3-4 year old girls trying to learn a dance. Over the last several months there has been crying, laughing, teasing, falling over, picking noses, pulling pigtails, etc. It was so neat to see it all culminate onstage at Kingsbury Hall in front of hundreds of people. And I was so proud of Kate! There was no stage fright or fear, she went up there and did the entire dance perfectly (as perfectly as a four year old can do a dance!)
I don't think that was her favorite part however. She LOVED getting her hair and make-up done and getting all dressed up and being the center of attention and having her grandparents come to her performance and getting flowers from her dad. I really think it was magical for Kate to have an evening all about her. She was all smiles when I tucked her into bed that night and couldn't stop talking about everything that had happened that evening. At that moment all I could think is I AM SO GLAD I HAVE A GIRL :)
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Tulips and Tantrums
The best smiles I could get, but I'll take it! |
I heart this. |
I guess I really was asking a lot of Connor by making him come here with me....... |
I have always been obsessed with flower pictures. |
Yep I think I've put them through enough! |
These guys too! Thanks for the great mother's day gift :) |
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Monday, May 7, 2012
May the fourth be with you
I gave myself permission to take a break from blogging, and it felt good I gotta say. But now I think I might want to post a few things for the (maybe 2?) people who might still read this. And it is a good way for me to record things so I don't forget. So here it goes.....
Connor turned 7 on Wednesday. We had a family party that night and also the missionaries came over for dinner (it ticked him off for some reason, maybe because they were sister missionaries? Who wants girls over for dinner when it's your birthday anyway??) On Friday the 4th of May, Connor had his friend Alton and brother Everett over for pizza and a movie. Alton and Everett are friends of Cameron and Connor's from Wisconsin who happen to live less than 10 minutes away from us now. How cool is that?? I still remember how sad it was for my boys to say good bye to them almost two years ago when we moved from Wisconsin to Indiana. I never would have imagined things turning out like this, with all of us ending up in Utah. It makes me so happy!!
Pizza party! |
Ha ha! Caught him before he could make a face for the camera. |
At least Kate will pose for me! |
He's even cute eating pizza. |
Opening presents :) |
So Keith apparently works with some pretty nerdy guys (of "The Big Bang Theory" variety, for anyone who watches that show.) One of these guys happens to have a replica of a Storm Trooper costume that he has spent hundreds of dollars putting together to make it as authentic as in the movies. So he offered to show up for Connor's party. We were outside talking with friends when all of a sudden this storm trooper comes walking down the street (neighbors weren't sure what to think about that one!) The best part was bringing him into the house - as the boys are watching Star Wars - and seeing the looks on their faces as he walked into the room. Pure awesomeness. I bet this is a birthday Connor wont forget!
Happy birthday Connor! |
With some friends and neighbors |
Thanks random storm trooper!! |
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
January stuff
Hmmm.....guess I need to come up with a new blog title! I'll add that to my list of hundreds of things to do. It has been a busy few months but somehow we managed to survive the move, get unpacked, have Christmas, and then get unpacked some more. The boys started school and are loving it, and Keith and I are working hard to de-80's the house. And I get to look out my back window and see the GORGEOUS mountains every day. I have missed the mountains :)
I'll put up house pictures soon, because I still need lots of ideas (help!) But for now I just had to post a few pics I came across on my phone. Sometimes those impromptu pictures really are the best!
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