Random photos Late Summer 2011

 My boys looking so handsome after church. I forgot to get a shot of them on Easter Sunday. So I guess this counts, better late than never.

 And as always there is never one good shot of them all! They each look great in one photo, but not in any one together. So pick who looks best in each photo.

 I spoke in Stake Conference this year. It was a good experience, I love my Family!

 David loves it when his cousin Ethan comes to play! They played cowboys outside.

David's 5th Birthday the Cowboy Way

 The invites.

 We decorated donkey tails and I handed out cowboy party favors tied up in bandannas.

 Pin the tail on the donkey a classic.

 I like the one on the donkeys nose.

 Roasting hot dogs.

 These were actually quite yummy and the weather was nice. I was so glad.

 David swinging at the boot pinata.

 Cousin Evie taking a turn.

 I wish I could decorate cakes but this is as good as they get.

 I can't believe David is 5 he is growing up so fast.

 David loved his 5th birthday party and still dresses up like a cowboy almost everyday. I love David's enthusiasm. I wish I had video taped him opening his presents. He was so excited about his woody and buzz lunch box and water bottle! His reaction was just so funny I have never seen a kid so excited!!!

 . Cousins Annie and Evie had some of the cutest cowgirl outfits from their dance recital, I thought they looked adorable.

 I would like to thank Spencer Donaldson for giving all of the pony rides!

Every one had a good time and I enjoyed planning it, and seeing the kids have fun.

I am not a photographer!!

I love Arizona sunsets and a few weeks ago we were out side in our backyard and the sunset was so awesome, I had to take a picture. I don't have a good camera and know nothing about photography, except that I know I am not good at it. But wow this was so pretty! I think I will ask Santa for a nice camera for Christmas this year!

Mother Daughter Birthday Trip

My sister Cassie moved to California about 2 years ago and now we never see her. So I thought it would be fun to surprise her for her birthday. All of the girls in my family have birthdays close together in the Summer. My Mom, Cassie and I, all have ours in June and Alaina's is the first week of July. So we told our families all we  wanted for our birthdays was a trip to surprise Cassie. It was so fun to surprise her, she had no idea we were coming, her Husband Aaron was so good at helping us plan! He picked us up at the airport and dropped us off at their home. We decorated and hid, while he went to pick Cassie up from work. We really took her by surprise she will never forget it. Love you Cass.

 In Monterey CA at the Hat Store. Alaina, Cassie and Mom. We spent forever in this store and we all bought a hat! I love mine and I want to were it to church, but have not had the guts to yet. I so wish that more women would wear hats like these to dress up.

 Me and Alaina the oldest and youngest of the family.

 We must have tried on every hat in this store.

 Our lunch spot, so yummy. I ate way too much on this trip but enjoyed every bite!!

 On our way down to the beach we stopped in front of one house to take a photo. I just love these homes right on the beach!

 I thought this was cool.

 Cassie holding onto Mom. We had to help Mom around a bit she has seen better days with her health, but we tried to help her along as much as we could. Mom did better than expected and I will always treasure this time with my Mom and two sisters.

 Alaina holding onto Mom.

 Mom and I.

 Da girls. We had a blast especially during our dance party in Cassie's Yaris!! Trust me it was wild and crazy!!

The Lone Cypress tree is a neat site, it is over 200 years old and is one of the worlds most famous trees.

Alan's 2 year Photo Shoot

Here are a few of my favorites from Alan's photo shoot. He is such a cutie. I love his blue eyes they are just like his Daddy's. 

Summer Birthdays!!

Alan is 2!

 Alan loves horses and tractors right now. Alan always dumps out the entire basket of Lincoln Logs just to find the horses to play with. So I got him these horses and he still dumps out the Lincoln Logs to find the horses??

 Alan also got a trike that will take some growing into. He also got those green boots which are easy for him to put on when he wants to go with Daddy around the farm.

 I made a strawberry Jello cake. A favorite from my childhood, I requested it a lot!!

 Jared wanted oatmeal cookies for his Birthday. He made a request for half raisin and half craisin.

Jared's parents gave him a family memento. It is his Grandfathers WWII shadow box. A very special gift for Jared I know he really liked it.

We spent most of Grant's Birthday at the Lake at his request! We were visiting family in Royal City WA during Grant's Birthday and I forgot my Camera. So these are his only Birthday Photos. Courtesy of Katie Allred (Thanks Katie). He had an amazing birthday thank you to all the many Allred's that helped to make it a fun day! Big thank you to Uncle Jerry and Aunt Chriss, Tyson and an extra Thank you to Derek and Carly for dropping everything to accommodate us. I know some piano and swim lessons were missed and who knows what else. Thanks a bunch!! Grant had two birthday cakes a steak dinner and I made him puffy oven pancakes in Carly's Kitchen for Breakfast. Grant is now 10 years old.

Oh and Grant learned how to knee board!!