What a Party!

We've had a whirlwind around us this last weekend and part of the fun was celebrating Audrey's 11th Birthday. We started out the festivities with a little game of bowling followed by some laser tag. It was of course a bit difficult to get pictures in the dark, but what I did get you can see in the collages below. Just click them to see bigger.

Here they are, the cousins bowling league!

Lindsey and Audrey had their chest bump they did to celebrate, Reese jumped around like a leprechaun, and there was all kinds of screaming going on. Especially from the three boys.

After the party my sister took all the boys and Elle down to her house for a sleepover, leaving the big girls to themselves... Before they left, Elle got in on watching these crazy girls peeling off their facials. They all slept in Audrey's room and Lindsey dared to brave sleeping in the loft.

The birthday girl on her Birthday morning, happily enjoying her new requested long board and webkinz. I had the most fun I've had in a long time when I decided to lay down on the long board and let Audrey push me at top speed face forward, flying down the street. I laughed so hard I cried, especially when she tried to stop me and all I felt was my flip flops being pulled off!! Thanks for all the fun in the last 11 years! You really are one of a kind and we love you so much and are so proud of you!

xoxoxo LOve Mom and Dad

Other posts following up our weekend can be seen below, I've been a little busy for blogging so I had to do them in one big clump!

Swan Lake and Our Little Star

I am so proud of Audrey, and honestly a little amazed. I can't quite believe that this beautiful young lady is my daughter! Audrey, we so enjoyed watching you perform, you truly are a graceful and beautiful dancer. Great job, we love you!

We really appreciated all the friends and family who came to see her perform, Thank you!!

Still Daddy's little girl.

Preschool Graduation, Fieldtrips and Fun!

Busy busy busy time of year for everyone!! We had a great day at the Discovery Center with the preschool, and I was excited to see Elle's affinity for rock climbing taking root! Elle has also had so much fun running around with her little buddy Calli from preschool. They loved seeing the baby elephant at the zoo together!

Preschool Graduation Day! Was also the same day as soccer games, soccer pictures, a birthday party, Audrey's performance and a cousin sleepover... whew.. I'm tired just typing all that.

The "Graduation" went great and Elle successfully memorized her little part. Yay! Thanks to her teacher for doing such an awesome job all year long. They also sang lots of songs, one of which was titled "I'm your little hug bug" that completely melted my heart! So cute!

There is Beauty All Around

The Kids checking out all the Book Of Mormons printed in all the different languages from around the world.

We had an awesome family night last week visiting the temple grounds and the visitors center. The Sister Missionaries showed us a program about families and it was really great to just be there in such a wonderful place where you can feel the love and spirit of our Heavenly Father. We're so thankful to live so close to our beautiful city and Temple. We enjoy so many opportunities that other church members from around the world only dream of. If you haven't taken your kids to the visitors center, we highly recommend it!

Happy Mother's Day

To the amazing Moms in our lives, we love you so much and appreciate all the countless hours you've spent helping us, worrying over us, shopping for us, praying for us and putting all of your effort into raising good people. We owe you so much. What an amazing example we have to follow. Thank you Mom, Thank you Mary, Thank you Grandma. WE LOVE YOU !!

Happy Mother's Day!!!
Also, thank you to my sweet little family for putting in so much effort to make my day wonderful. I felt loved and pampered. Thank you!!