Kami's Birthday

Wow, yes, another birthday! It seems the last month and a half, we have celebrated birthdays, been sick, celebrated Christmas, been sick, New Year's, been sick, birthday, been sick, and then Kami's birthday, before being sick again. It's not me that been sick, which is a huge blessing, but my kids and Ty. I'm ready for it to leave our house for more than a few days. But in-between all the sickness, we've had a lot of fun!

Kami had a birthday party with Aunt Marisa a few days before her birthday so we could have family around. She didn't want to wake up from her nap, but when we mentioned presents, she decided that was worth it. She got fun stuff including bubble bath which she has used almost everyday since. She also got an awesome lap top computer from Grandma.

On her actual birthday, we had to celebrate in the morning before Ty was gone the rest of the day for work. She opened a couple presents and we had a birthday pancake cake. All the kids thought that was pretty fun. She had a fun day playing and even got to go to Grandma's to play and have left over birthday cake! What a day! Kami totally acts like a three year old to me. She is a real joy to watch and have around. I love that she will go play with the older two kids, but also wants to spend time with just me. Oh, there's lots to love about this girl!

Happy Birthday Kami!

My favorite thing about this picture is Teague's little eyes and nose peaking up over the bed!

Happy Birthday Derek!

As if the holidays aren't busy enough, we add birthdays into the mix. Derek turned five! He is such a cute boy and lots of fun. We have decided that kids turn into giggly monsters when they turn five! He likes to laugh. I love this boy and that I can still get him to cuddle with me. When looking at cake ideas he liked the pac man cake he saw, so that's what we did. We had it looking great before church, but when we came home Teague had gotten into it.(Teague was home with Ty and Karly because she had a rash from an allergic reaction to amoxicillin and couldn't go to church.) Anyway, we ended up decorating the cake twice, but it was fun and everyone liked it. We went to Grandma Wardle's and celebrated with all the cousins and aunts and uncles still there from New Years. What another fun party! Derek had fun and that's what matters! I'm glad it was a fun day for him and that he waited til the next day to be sick, again.

Happy Birthday Derek! We love you!

Christmas!

We dressed up for our ward Christmas party, which the kids really enjoyed. Ty and I even dressed up, but didn't get pictures as proof. Karly and Kami both wanted to be Mary and Derek and Teague were shepherds. Karly asked if Mary could be pregnant when she is a kid, and then giggled. She even had her baby Jesus.

Isn't Teague the littlest, cutest Shepherd you've ever seen?!

Just a fun craft I helped the kids make.

I thought they turned out super cute.

Even though I got a lot of gruff from the Peterson's, we bought our Christmas tree this year rather than going to the mountains. I wanted a big bushy tree this year, and got the fattest tree I think I've ever seen. Loved it!

ps. Ty made the dresser. Yes, he is amazing!!

Derek got the sled he asked Santa for, but not the 4-wheeler!

Light Brite Cube! I got my kids toys that I will want to play with them.

Magformers are pretty much the coolest things ever and my kids have been loving them just as much as me! I'll have to take pics of some of the things they have been making.

Karly Turns 6

I can't believe I have a six-year old. Wow! It fits though. She was ready to be six. Karly is such a sweet girl and the perfect oldest child you could ask for. We had a goal to finish "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons" Which we did two days before her birthday. So she is now a reader. She is one smart little bug.

The day before her birthday, we had a ward breakfast party for Christmas that we all got to dress up for which was fun. The rest of the day was pretty much devoted to making her Barbie cake. My first time using fondant also, which I made and didn't buy. There were some stressful times, but we were very very happy and excited with how it all turned out. On her actual birthday, we went to church in Heyburn so Ty could sing with his dad and brothers. Then had dinner and cake and ice cream at Grandma and Grandpa Peterson's. It was a super fun day where Karly got to be with her cousins all day.

I realized having a six year old and how much this barbie cake was a big deal, she will probably remember this forever. It made me wonder if I have been being a nice enough and good enough mom. I want her to remember me in good ways not bad so I had better try harder to always be good.

Happy Birthday Karly! We Love YOU!

What do you want for Christmas?

Sleigh Ride - Check. Santa Clause - Check.

We took the kids to a local nursery to go for a ride and see santa clause. Their trees were too expensive so we still have to get that, but it was a fun little adventure anyhow. It was fun and informative to hear what my kids asked Santa for. Karly - "Polly dresses because I only have one shirt and pants" Kami - not able to interpret. Derek - "Skates for the ice, a sled, and a four-wheeler" Where did that come from? I think Karly's price range is a bit more reasonable! Fun times!

Water Fun

Teague really is just a cute kid. He wanted to turn the water on and so he climbed in the sink so he could reach. When he realized what he could do, he was very happy as you can see in the picture. What a funny little boy!

Th..th..th..The Grinch!

Well, after many ideas, and planning and eliminating, we came up with the Grinch this year as our halloween theme. I wasn't sure Derek would want to be green, but after watching the movie he decided he wanted to be the Grinch. Ty thought that would be easy because our girls already look like whos. Thanks to Bonnie Z. it turned out super cute, even better than the picture portrays. And thanks to the amazing Bonnie, I spent less than five dollars! YES! That's how I like to do Halloween, cheap and cute! The kids had lots of fun at our ward's trunk-r-treat. Everyone walked past our table to get to the food, so everyone saw and commented on the girl's hair. I think Karly liked all the compliments, and not going to lie, I like them too! It was a fun night! Teague however was a little weary about all the weird costumes and wasn't about to accept grandma until the makeup came off!

The Grinch

"The girl with the ring, but my mom doesn't really like her"

I just say she's a cute who!

Cindy Loo Who, naturally

Max the dog! He didn't have a say so in the choosing of themes!

Happy Halloween!