He was super busy when it was his actual birthday, so the celebration was postponed a few weeks! We all enjoyed a delicious Ben & Jerry's Ice cream cake in his honor. I don't think he looks a day over 25 ~
~ T H A N K S G I V I N G ~
This year we hosted a few families at our house for Thanksgiving. Each of the kids helped me prepare something - they had fun and did such a great job!
Apple Pie
The weekend after Thanksgiving we celebrated my 35th and the little guys 5th birthday! He asked me about a week before the big day if we could please not share a birthday this year... We decided he would have his own little party with his buddies and I would have a cake to my own on a different date. When he heard of this plan, he asked if I would share my cake with him. Absolutely... we shared a Star Wars cake! Aren't I nice?
So he got his first little birthday party with friends ~ with absolutely no mention of mom's birthday! We took him fishing a few times during the summer and ever since, he has been wanting his very own fishing pole.
Our musician participated in a Christmas recital at Barnes and Noble. He is getting so good at playing the cello. It was fun listening to him practice Christmas songs. I can't wait until he goes off to Middle school next year - because I won't have to bring the cello back and forth... they'll have one at the school for him to play and we can keep ours at home!
Grandma and Grandpa came to visit for the week after Christmas. We visited the science museum, ate lunch at Friendly's (grandpa's favorite when he was a kid growing up on the East coast) and Panera (my favorite). My mom and I went to the salon and had our hair cut, we relaxed during pedicures and we did a lot of shopping! We miss them already...
We celebrated another birthday.... she turned 8 and was baptized!
We are so proud of her... she is such a sweet, smart young lady!
He is off to a great start in Kindergarten! He is a pleasure to have in my class this year - he is so well-behaved and friendly! I enjoy his sweet disposition and his great attitude toward school! He is a young student, yet he is gaining self-confidence in the whole group setting and he is a great participant. He is a very careful worker and he listens actively to directions. It is a delight to watch his young skills quickly grow!
She has had a great start to her year in 2nd grade. Although she can be very reserved and quiet throughout the day, it is wonderful to see her silly side come out. I am happy to see her hand going up more and more as she gains the confidence needed to speak out during discussions. I know it's going to be a great year, and I look forward to being a part of the many wonderful things she is going to do!
He is off to a great start in Fifth grade! He is an incredibly respectful and responsible student and he is a pleasure to teach. He always takes pride in his work and truly enjoys learning.
He loves his Kindergarten teacher, his little buddies that ride the bus with him and he has so much fun with his class. I was so nervous to send him to school this year - he is still only four, he made the "deadline" to enter by just two days. I couldn't be happier with the outcome so far!
This is an interesting one... there were actually a few like this.
She wanted the apples up high... I think she thought a lift would be fun!
He said his bag was full... Nope, he can fit another half dozen in there!
I was able to go with the girl scout troop on their first over night camp out. These girls are so cute together and they all had so much fun!
These three young guys took a ride on a few trails up Cottonwood Canyon. They got some amazing photos and had a great time!
I miss the mountains of Utah!!
After a delicious lunch while visiting Uncle Ed at his restaurant in Park City, we decided to hit the mountain for some summer fun!
"Park City was awesome. I had a lot of fun riding the slide down the mountain. It was really hot and I was sweating! I thought it would be cool to jump out of the lift, but mom wouldn't let me"
My little riding buddy! He pushed the handle down the entire way!
She has just barely reached the 48" height requirement to ride alone. She wasn't nervous at all and was looking forward to riding by herself. I felt really REALLY bad for the three people following her down the mountain. She may not have been nervous, but she sure was slow!
You can't visit Park City without stopping in for a treat at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. My favorite - the Apple Pie Apple!!
The kids loved the bagels and Jamba Juice samples at the end...
The next day we visited the Sacred Grove. We had visited a year ago, but didn't get to spend as much time there as we would have liked... so this year we took our time. I think the kids got a little bored. Pay special attention to the conversation between our littlest rugrats!
They are good kids... they keep us laughing!
We took this picture and video through the complimentary blue poncho ~
Next time we need to be sure to get passports, Canada has the most delicious Mackintosh Toffee!
