Birthday Party

Jessi had a great time at her party. We just have had few girlfriends over from church and school. We had 7 girls come and it worked out okay. They all played nicely together and were very well behaved.

We played pin the tail on the horse. Horse bingo, and musical chairs. MJ and I were busy with the actual party so there aren't many pictures.


Then we had spaghetti (hay), carrots and apples. Jessi wanted a horse theme and she came up with the menu. It worked very well and no one complained that they didn't like what we had amazingly!
Then we had cupcakes.


Finally presents were exchanged and the girls played a card game while we waited for parents to pick up their girls.


It was a very enjoyable party for everyone. I'm grateful that MJ was able to help or I would have been a little overwhelmed.
Happy Birthday my sweet, spicy girl!

Cupcakes

The boys and I made cupcakes for Jessi's party while she was at school to prepare for her party on Saturday.

Jessi's 6th Birthday

Jessi turned 6 at the beginning of the month but we just had her birthday party on Saturday. Her birthday was on a Saturday this year and she was super excited to have a little party with some of her girlfriends but she got sick the day before and we had to postpone it. She was a really good sport about it, she must be getting more mature in her old age. So for her birthday we had some cupcakes and ate some take-out form Shin's (her favorite restaurant). She also received another American doll for her birthday and is super excited to have her two dolls be able play together since they are best friend. (Kit and Ruthie).
Here she is opening a few gift on her birthday and the day after.

To infinity and beyond!

Tanner likes to fall asleep in our bed. MJ found him there one night in his Buzz Light Year PJ's with Woody and couldn't resist a picture. Tanner stretched right as the picture was taken.

MJ's Birthday

This year for MJ's birthday we were able to leave town for an over night getaway. Jessica kindly watched the kids for us and MJ and I went up to Oakland. We were able to go to dinner and attend the temple and then have a relaxing evening and morning without the kids to worry about. It is so nice to have family so close so that we can do this and not have to worry about the kids.
Then when we returned we were able to go to a movie together in the theater too.

The kids and I made a cake for MJ on new years day while he was able to take a relaxing nap. The kids really enjoyed getting "into" the cooking.




We are so grateful for the wonderful husband, father and friend that MJ is to us and for how hard he works so that we have what we need. We love you MJ!

Finally finished December!

I finally have caught up for posts from December. Horray!!! Now I am only a month behind again as we are almost through January.
More to come.

Christmas 2010

We went to MJ's parents' house to open gifts Christmas morning. We were mean to the kids and made them eat before we opened presents. We even covered their eyes so they couldn't wee Santa stuff as they came in the door. After we ate our yummy cinnamon rolls and breakfast casserole, the chaos began.

Santa Loot




Hunter was pretty happy until we wanted him to open presents.

Then he had no reaction until he had had enough, then he let us know.

He loved climbing on all the presents.

I enjoyed watching him.

He was trying to stand in this little bus and ride it.

He got a little frustrated toward the end and it ended in tears.

(I think he looks like Ethan, his cousin, in this picture)


The boys posing on a present as they watch Jessi open her gifts.


Tanner loved opening his gifts. He was so animated. I wish I could have captured in all on the camera.


Jessi too was so excited for all her presents.


"Santa" got the kids this trampoline for Christmas, it is now set up in our play room until the weather warms up a little. They love it!

After all the gifts were opened and put away, we headed home to try to fit it all in the play room. Not an easy feat. MJ made some delicious pies, Vicky made a wonderful turkey and we all enjoyed the rest of the wonderful meal with Auntie Rain, and her family at our house for Dinner.

I hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas too and enjoyed the family time together to remember our Savior's birth.