Idaho Trip Part 1

We had so much fun in Idaho!

I am so lucky to have the worlds greatest mother who came and got me early, so I could spend a few extra days there too!

We mostly relaxed and hung out at my mom's house.

My sisters and I watched movies, beaded, went to D.I., laughed, talked, and just had a great time.

~Some of my fav picture highlights~

Make over day with Grandma, sisters, and mom.

I love her so much. She is such a good women!

Shopping w/ Grandma. Also a DI fashion show find!

Check more of it out here!

Lunch after shopping.

Teasing my Gramps....and stylin' his hair!

Watching my Grandpa tell kids stories!

This picture is so priceless!

And of course enjoying all of my beautiful neices and nephews.

I wish I would have gotten more pictures of all of them! Here are a few.....

And of course, sharing with them my sweet kiddos. Especially this lil' one they don't know to well!

Happy Birthday

I cannot believe that Kenny celebrated her 4th birthday last month.

She is such a fun loving, vivacious and spirited child!

We had a fun family party. Full of lots of presents and laughter at her classic "Kennedy" reactions.

She is always so grateful for toys and loved everything she got!

Daddy made her a special kitty cake just like she asked.

He did a great job too.

Happy Birthday Princess!

We love you so much. You enrich our lives with laughter.

Our days are brighter because of your spunky personality.

We love you sister!

Happy Birthday

I can't believe Savanah's 8th birthday has come and gone already! She is growing up so quickly, too quickly.
Savanah had a few of her closest friends over for a fairy themed party. Each girl recieved wings and got dusted by the Good Queen Fairy when they arrived. (courtesy of, none other than myself, with a can of glitter spray)

The girls made fairy wands, fairy crowns, ate pizza, played "Fairy Freeze", opened presents, and ate cake and ice cream.

Love these pictures...especially the second with her eyes closed. She really thought her wish through!

We love our birthday girl so much!

It seems like just yesterday Beau and I were experiencing those first feelings of becoming a parent, when they placed her in our arms. I knew from the second I saw her that our lives would be never be the same . Discovering being a parent, with her as our first, has been one of the best journey's of our lives!

We love you Savanah!

We hope your day was as bright as you make our lives feel!

Although you got the presents, we still feel like we got the best birthday gift of all...the gift of your sweet smiling face in our lives every day!
Happy Birthday!

WINNER!!!

WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!
(so it isn't a chicken dinner, but it sounded fun to say)

Well people, the winning name is in for the 20x30 print of the Salt Lake City temple!
I went to random.org and typed in all the names (well over 70 through the two blogs and face book) and the winner is..............................



Thank you to all who entered! On this blog, my personal blog and face book!
Keep watching for a Photog session giveaway soon!!!

(Julie email me and we can arrange pick up!)

Giveaway Contest!!

I have been wanting to do a giveaway for some time now!
What better way to start then back to school time, Fall, and all the fun new things going on!

soooooo...............

It is a 20x30 ! (Not framed or matted)

All you need to do is leave a comment. If you want your name in the drawing twice post this blog post or my blog link to your blog {in a post} and then leave another comment letting me know you did!!

I will draw a name in one week...Next Thursday!
Good Luck to you all!!

(my logo will be in the right hand corner, very small)

Preschool

Kennedy has been excited about this day for awhile now. She gets mad watching "sissy" and "brother" being dropped off to school everyday.

Finally her day came!
She was awake earlier then everybody. She had picked out her outfit the night before (with much coaxing from me, that arm sleeves probably wouldn't match.) She didn't complain and let me do her hair (with more coaxing that we couldn't add pink in it for the first day. So sparkles it was!) She applied lip gloss (her favorite and most wretched way to accessorize. The girl had a mound that Beau and I had to, once again, coax to wipe some off.)

She wasn't scared at all!

(Her teacher...we LOVE her. Seriously, the women is amazing. She also has a few more openings if any of you want to put your 3-4year old in. Let me know and I will get you her info. She is soooo worth it!)

As you can see in the picture she still has her backpack on. I showed her where the hooks were and she said (so kindly)"I want to wear it so the other kids don't steal it. They will all want it because it is cute."

When I picked her up she walked out and said " I was SUPER good mom, and all the other kids were naughty!" (pretty good indicator she was naughty.)

She said "Do you know what this means?" (as she put her head down on her hands)
I said "No, what does it mean?"
Ken "It means I was naughty."
Me "Oh"
Ken" But I told teacher that I would be super good from now on."

None of this shocked me of course. The teacher did say when she walked out "She is a little firecracker!"

Ken has since picked out her outfit for next week.
She definitely will need a little more convincing that go-go boots, a hot green skirt and red arm sleeves maybe won't be the best option!

Man, It's a good thing she is so cute!
I love my little stinker!