Birthday Party

16 energetic children for 2 hours was great fun. Nick said all of the pain was self inflicted, he often says I make more work for myself then necessary. All I can say was thank goodness my Mom was here to help. I was on overload, and just let her and my friend Deborah run the show. My Mom and I had planned several cowboy games for the kids to play, but because of their short attention spans and all of the sugar we fed them, they couldn't sit still long enough to listen to directions. All of the organization was out the window, and we finally gave up and let them run like wild cowboys. Sophia and Savannah had a wonderful time and have fun friends. We'll relax for a few months until Isaac wants a Birthday Party.

Birthday preparation

I spent several days preparing for the big birthday party. The girls chose a Cowgirl theme, it was fun to plan. I wanted to post the invitations, thank-you cards, goody bags, and puppets that I made for the party.

Big Girl Beds

Our babies are four, I can't believe it! They got big girl beds, they are so pretty, and Sophia has only fallen out once(hopefully that's the last too). Aunt Angie made the beautiful pink and green quilts at the bottom of the beds, they look great with the room. Now they just need to learn to make their own beds.

Preschool Graduation

Sophia and Savannah graduated from their first year of preschool. I'm so glad that Grandma Reeve was there to watch and take pictures. They are enrolled for one more year before they turn 5 and start Kindergarten. ABC preschool has been a wonderful experience for them, they made some good friends and learned a lot along the way. Thanks Teacher Ann.

Mother's Day

I have the best family in the world, I love them so much, and I'm so grateful. It's nice to feel appreciated on Mother's Day. I received lots of beautiful flowers, I love them all. Isaac painted the pot to look like a watermelon, it is very cute. The girls also painted pots for me, they made theirs at preschool. The notes attached are so cute, I have to share!

I am your little flower, Mom,
I'm different from the rest:
Don't pick me Mom, just help me grow
to be my very best. Love, Isaac

Cleaning up my toys in my bedroom makes my Mom happy.
I know my Mom loves me, because she hugs me.
My Mom is really good at washing her hands.
When my Mom is not working, she writes letters.
I like to play with the toys downstairs with my Mom.
My Mom always says "Clean up your room."
Hot Dogs are my Mom's favorite thing to eat.
Happy Mother's Day! Love, Sophia

My mom is happy when I brush my teeth and hair.
I know my mom loves me, because she gives me lipstick.
My mom is really good at putting my clothes on.
When my mom is not working, she brushes her teeth.
I like to eat food and drinks with my mom.
My mom always says "I love you!"
Peppers are my mom's favorite thing to eat.
Happy Mother's Day! Love, Savannah

It's so sweet, I will save and cherish them forever! Sophia was a little off about my favorite food being hot dogs, but other than that, they know me well. I love my 3 children so much, they are gifts from God. I feel blessed to have a great Mother, I'm glad that I learned from her. Happy Mother's Day!

Isaac's special day

Isaac decided he was ready to be baptized, we were happy to have Grandma Larsen play a special musical number for him on the piano. We asked Isaac what his favorite primary song was, and he said, "Once there was a Snowman." Grandma did a great job of incorporating it into her arrangement. Isaac did a great job and we're proud of him for being a good example to his little sisters. We celebrated by going to the nicest restaurant in Cheyenne, Poor Richards. Isaac complained saying he'd rather go to Burger King. It was a great day, good job Isaac.

A visit from Grandma and Grandpa Larsen

We were happy to have company, and we had a lot to celebrate. We had a chocolate cake for Grandpa's Birthday (just a few days late), Isaac got baptized, and we had Grandma here for Mother's Day. We had a good visit with them, it's hard to live so far from family. It's always nice for the kids to spend time with relatives, and then it's hard to say good bye. For fun, we went to the Wyoming State Museum. I've always wanted a picture by the big boot, and now we have it! Nick treated Marilyn and I to a relaxing, deluxe pedicure for Mother's Day, it was heavenly. But mostly, we just talked and hung out at home enjoyed the family time. Thanks for coming.