Grant's 4th Birthday

Grant has been so excited for his fourth birthday. He can't stop talking about his jumpy house and that he is going to be "4". The day was beautiful, Grant is really into trains and cars so since we did trains last year we did a hot wheels party. It was a lot of fun. Happy Birthday Grant!!!
Opening presents



The cake creation with added embelishments from the boys. Everything is edible except the hot wheels. We were not that ambitious to make edible hot wheels although it would have been really cool. Some of Grant's favorite things to do are riding his bike, fixing things (batteries are always in check), playing trains, playing with his sister, playing spiders in my bed and staying in his jammies all day. He shares his special day with his Grandpa and Brooke and Ty Addington (our friends) so Grant of course all day thought he had three birthday parties to go to. Still at the end of the day he asked when we were going to Grandpa's birthday. Happy Birthday Dad we miss you!!







After Grant's party we headed over to the Addington's to celebrate Brooke's 8th birthday and Ty's 1st birthday. Grant followed Cody around all day. He loves Cody, so here he is sharing his soda with him. What a fun day!

Claire's 8th Birthday Party

I Can't Wait Until I'm Eight

Claire's 8th birthday we decided to keep simple as to focus more attention on her baptism. She had a group of girls meet us at our house and then we headed to the movies to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. We could only fit so many in two cars but managed to get all the girls to the movies. After the movies we headed back to our house for cake. She had a lot of fun with her friends as usual. Claire really loves her friends, music, creating stories and songs. She is the creative mind that I do not have. I cannot believe my little baby girl is eight years old. It seems that it was yesterday that I was holding you in my hand. I know as a mom we want to freeze time and keep them small but I have enjoyed every growing moment with you as my daughter. You truly are a huge blessing in my life and I am thankful to my Heavenly Father for giving me this opportunity to teach you and love you.

Claire's 8th Birthday

Claire's actual 8th birthday they had an assembly at school and she received this award.


The cake Claire wanted Kathy to make her is actually a cake from Costco, but in Claire's mind Kathy makes this most delicious cake.

Boogie to the Beach

The Saturday after school started we headed back to the beach. Unfortunately, the weather was not all that great, but it was fun to be with friends. The weather definitely does not stop Claire from getting in the water. It was her first time boogie boarding and she had a blast.