Happy Birthday Kevan!

Happy 8th Birthday to my little man, Kevan. This day and weekend is full of Birthday Celebration. Today includes a quick party at school with some fun treats. Then after school we are all off to a pizza place called Leo's. They have arcade games and a huge room of play structure things to climb on and slide down and jump on. Tomorrow, Grandma and Grandpa are coming into town. Saturday is baptism day complete with a lunch with friends and family. Sunday is when he gets recognized by the bishop as the newest member of the ward.

Happy Birthday, Kevan! Let the Celebration Begin!

This picture was taken a few weeks ago for "Crazy Hair Day" at school.

Happy Birthday!

Just wanted to wish my best friend a Happy Birthday! He is such a gorilla at heart!

Morgan Turns 2

Sorry this post is a month late, but here is the latest on our little 2 year old.

I'm not as good as Shana, but this was my attempt to make a cute "flower" cake for Morgan.

Belated Pictures of Kevan's Birthday

Back in March, Kevan turned 7 years old and had a fun party to celabrate the big day.

While we waited for all the guests to arrive, we made paper airplanes. These are their creations.

Then we played the classic game of trying to pop the balloon that is attached to someone's ankle, while protecting your own. These boys are pretty competive, so it was kind of a long game.

Next we played the mummy game with toilet paper. They had to start all over if the toilet paper broke. They did pretty good!

Next was pinata time.

Kevan asked for a Scooby Doo Mystery Machine Cake for his birthday. He insisted that the cake be chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. So this is my attempt.

I'm glad he liked it.

Happy Birthday Shawn!!!

Instead of a birthday cake, Shawn requested a Banana Cream Pie for his birthday treat. Good thing for him, I make good Banana Cream Pie!

Happy Birthday to the Greatest Husband, Father, Varsity Leader, Engineer, Son, Brother, Brother-in-Law, and Friend.

Happy Birthday Grandpa Edgar!

I just wanted to tell my Grandpa Edgar Happy Birthday! We can't wait to come and visit you and grandma this March.

Happy Birthday to Me!

It really is a "happy" birthday. Here are 31 things that make me "happy"...

1. My husband

2. My 3 beautiful children

3. My yard with real "grass"

4. Free Samples

5. Scrapbooking

6. Surprise calls from my mom

7. Vacuuming (I know, I'm weird)

8. Snow

9. Christmas music

10. Being healthy

11. The whole family healthy

12. A clean house (not doing it, but the result)

13. Surprise calls from any of my brothers or their wives

14. When Wyatt says "I'm the best mom in the world"

15. Running a 5K

16. Presenting a good primary lesson

17. Being organized

18. Kevan's success at school

19. Having my girls leave Activity Days with a smile

20. Looking good in my jeans (Thanks Jeniece)

21. The Beach Boys (right, Dad?)

22. Morgan's love for music and dancing

23. Money in the bank - not to spend, but just knowing it's there

24. Being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

25. Good news about old friends (congrats Jon and Shaunae, your baby is beautiful)

26. When Shawn takes the kids for a few hours to give me "mommy time"

27. When Wyatt recognizes letters he learned in preschool

28. When Shawn calls from work to say "hi"

29. Morgan's tight hugs around my neck

30. When Kevan says "That was a great dinner, mom"

31. Hot chocolate made from steamed milk