Friday, March 22, 2013

Miss St. Patty

 
 Katelee always seems to think her birthday takes forever to come!  That would probably be because she is at the end of our family birthday clump.  Mine in January, and her two siblings in February.  So she was thrilled when the much anticipated day finally arrived!!  This is the first year she chose a friend party.  Brenna had recently gone to a party at McDonald's and with a little suggestion, Katelee thought that would be a happening spot for 6 year olds too!   Here are some of the party people: Breanna, Katelee, Hailey, Christine, Emily, Capri and Pyper.  The boys (Grant and Collin) needed their own table, of course!


 I was not complaining.  Yes I know it is isn't the five star cuisine most moms must make for parties, but the kids were ecstatic, the playland didn't disappoint and the golden arches crew provided everything.  It was a stress free party and everyone toasted to its success! 


 On St Patrick's Day, Katelee's actual day of birth, we had family over for dinner  and cake and ice cream.  She chose a little purse cake.

It was supposed to stand up, but the crumbliness of gluten free cakes was getting the best of me.  So, this hand bag decided to lay flat.  I was so worried it wouldn't turn out, but phew....it did!  After presents

 and fun, we honored her with the happy birthday song.  Katelee is my biggest helper and such a goof ball.  She loves to laugh and has such a good attitude.  We are so happy she is part of our family!!



Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Baptism Day!

How grown up (and yet adorable!)  is this little man?!  Grant was recently baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  He worked really hard to prepare for his baptism and learn about what it would mean for him.  He has a great desire to understand spiritual matters.  He has a drive to be righteous and helpful and we are so proud of him!!!
 Dave was able to perform the baptism and confirmation and that was something he really looked forward to and treasured.  Grateful to have these two boys in our family!  Grant actually got to be baptized twice because the first time his knee popped up!  So, to make sure he was completely immersed, he got to do it again.  Same thing happened to me when I was 8!  After he was finished, Brenna touched his shoulder and exclaimed, "You did a great job in that pool, Buddy!"  Indeed he did!!
Grant requested a purple tie, so he and his dad were matchy matchy.  He wanted us all to wear purple...not sure why, but only Katelee had the needed color option!  It was a momentous day.   Dave's parents were able to fly in for the occasion and we had lots of family over for a breakfast after.  Should have got some pictures of that, pretty sure I say that all the time!!