February 27, 2010
Olympics Par-tay
For some reason, I always seem to plan my parties around food:) Go figure!! Well, I had seen these in a magazine and thought they were just so cute, so we decided to have our friends, The Greenlaw's, over for an Olympic party. Our kids LOVE to watch the Olympics! And it is so much fun to see them rooting for the Americans:) Go Apollo!! Anyways, they didn't much watch that night....too much fun to be had with friends. But it was a fun night and we think we will have to remember this one when the summer olympics come around!! Can you tell I am really into food?? I didn't even take any other pictures!!!
My Knight in Shining Armor
Dallin tried out for the school play this year and made it! He was so excited! He put in a lot of hours of work into it and we could tell! The finished product was great! He was the knight in the play "Quest for Quasi". We are so proud of his courage in trying out and in getting up there on stage and giving his best efforts. He even made up a fake accent to add to the part:) Yay Dallin!! We are so proud of you!!
Valentine's Day
So this is what we do for the kids for Valentine's day. I found this idea in a Family Fun magazine years ago when the kids were little and have done it ever since. They totally expect it now:) It is such an easy and meaningful way to show and tell the kids how much we love them. We put little sayings that are meaningful to each of them and tape them to ribbon and hang them outside their doors. Then we heart attack their doors and put hearts and kisses all over the floor. When they wake up, they are sure to know that we love them!!
I found this older picture of Amanda standing in front of her door after she was "heart attacked".
I found this older picture of Amanda standing in front of her door after she was "heart attacked".
December 18, 2009
November 14, 2009
HAWAII
WE MADE IT!! Some of you may not know this, but I got accepted to BYU-Hawaii back when I was making the decision of where to go to college. It was a tough choice, but I went to Utah instead...vowing that I would make it to Hawaii someday. When Mike and I got married, I told him this and he was totally on board! We planned it for our 10 year anniversary. But when that came and went, we started looking at each other and thinking, when are we going to go?? Well, just when it had been a while since we had had a "vacation", and Mike had racked up quite a few miles, we decided that this was our chance. We feel very blessed that we had this opportunity. So here is a glimpse of the bliss we felt in Hawaii!
This is the view from our hotel room. Not too shabby!
I got leied:)
The first full day, we spent at Pearl Harbor. It was such a neat day. The Memorial over the USS Arizona was a solemn and humbling experience. I couldn't stop thinking about the movie "Pearl Harbor" that made it so real to me. We were so glad we could pay homage to the people who died serving us and our country.
Hanauma Bay--this was some of the best snorkeling around. (or so they told us:)
This is the view from Diamond Head. Just a small hike for such an amazing view!
The Hawaii temple was closed while we were there. They are gutting and remodeling the whole thing, so it won't be open til late next summer. But we did get to tour the visitors center and take some pics. We met "Brother" Eubank from Utah otherwise known as "Mark Eubank--the weather guy". He works there. We were ok that the temple was closed--that just means we have to go back!!
I took these pictures for you-mom! Nothing better than cruising around Oahu with the top down in a red stang!
Polynesian Cultural Center. By far, the most fun day we had.
You CAN'T pick your friend's nose, Mike!
This was actually a funny story. When we checked into the hotel, the bell boy asked us where we were from. When we said Fresno, he asked if we were here for the game, in which our reply was..."what game?" He then informed us that Fresno State was coming to play against Hawaii that Saturday. What a coincidence!! So sure! We were indeed there for the game:) We spanked them. And we got rained out! But it was still fun!
more pictures
Mike being daring! That is actually him jumping!
Truly a memorable trip. We are ready to go back!!
This is the view from our hotel room. Not too shabby!
I got leied:)
The first full day, we spent at Pearl Harbor. It was such a neat day. The Memorial over the USS Arizona was a solemn and humbling experience. I couldn't stop thinking about the movie "Pearl Harbor" that made it so real to me. We were so glad we could pay homage to the people who died serving us and our country.
Hanauma Bay--this was some of the best snorkeling around. (or so they told us:)
This is the view from Diamond Head. Just a small hike for such an amazing view!
The Hawaii temple was closed while we were there. They are gutting and remodeling the whole thing, so it won't be open til late next summer. But we did get to tour the visitors center and take some pics. We met "Brother" Eubank from Utah otherwise known as "Mark Eubank--the weather guy". He works there. We were ok that the temple was closed--that just means we have to go back!!
I took these pictures for you-mom! Nothing better than cruising around Oahu with the top down in a red stang!
Polynesian Cultural Center. By far, the most fun day we had.
You CAN'T pick your friend's nose, Mike!
This was actually a funny story. When we checked into the hotel, the bell boy asked us where we were from. When we said Fresno, he asked if we were here for the game, in which our reply was..."what game?" He then informed us that Fresno State was coming to play against Hawaii that Saturday. What a coincidence!! So sure! We were indeed there for the game:) We spanked them. And we got rained out! But it was still fun!
more pictures
Mike being daring! That is actually him jumping!
Truly a memorable trip. We are ready to go back!!
November 12, 2009
September 9, 2009
My baby is ONE!
CAMDEN. He is just a wonderful baby! I don't think we go a week without someone telling us what a good baby we have. And boy, do we know it!! He is the easiest baby to get to smile or laugh. In fact, we just had his pictures taken the other day, and it took all of about 5 minutes to get the shots we needed. (I think I deserve a discount for that!!) He loves to play peek-a-boo, watch baby mozart, and crawl all over the place. He is definitely a climber! We love you, Camden! And are so glad you are part of our family! What joy a baby brings into a home. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday, Carter!
So I am a little behind. That's okay....it gives me time to upload the photos of their actual birth day:) Here we are celebrating Carter turning 4! I can't believe he is 4 already. Going to preschool, having playdates, getting dressed by himself, having an opinion about what to eat and where to go and what to watch! We love Carter and can't imagine life without him. He is the peacemaker of the family. He is so sweet to his younger brother. He loves cars, dinosaurs, and Disneyland!! We love you, Carter!!!!
June 1, 2009
School Days
Dallin had his big 3rd grade passport project this month. He did a great job, and learned lots about his ancestors from England. The teachers (& parents) always think it is the coolest thing when we whip out the journals from 2 of our ancestors that we have in print in our own library:) Way to go Dallin!
Nathan had "career day" in kindergarten. He had to dress up as who he wanted to be when he grew up & dress a paper doll. He dressed the paper doll as an astronaut because that is what he REALLY wants to be when he grows up. But unfortunately he doesn't have the craftiest mom. I looked all over the house for something "astronauty" hehe, but came up empty-handed. So we found something else. He also wants to be a veterinarian, or what he calls a vegetarian:)
Nathan had "career day" in kindergarten. He had to dress up as who he wanted to be when he grew up & dress a paper doll. He dressed the paper doll as an astronaut because that is what he REALLY wants to be when he grows up. But unfortunately he doesn't have the craftiest mom. I looked all over the house for something "astronauty" hehe, but came up empty-handed. So we found something else. He also wants to be a veterinarian, or what he calls a vegetarian:)
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