6-month and 4-year Pictures

We got the girls pictures done – which is always an adventure!
Easter Pictures

Blakeslie's 4th Birthday!

I seriously can’t believe my baby is 4. Blakeslie is so much fun. It has been an amazing adventure and a privilege to watch her grow. We had a great time celebrating. It was a 3 day event. First Bean got to take cupcakes to Preschool where she got a hat, a gift and all the kids made a big deal about her.

Her actual birthday was spent getting things ready for her party. We put her favors together, played lots of games and we went to the Popcorn place (Winger’s) for dinner. Blakeslie got a Barbie Jeep and had a great time going around to her friends’ houses and giving them rides.

The next day we had a 12 Dancing Princess Party at Blakeslie’s dance studio. Lynna and Alisha helped me decorate the studio into a beautifully enchanted kingdom. The girls got their makeup done and tiaras on and then we played a few games. Miss Tiffany, Blakeslie’s dance teacher, taught them a little dance and let them play freeze dance. Then the girls danced around a May Pole and we finished with cake and ice-cream! It was such a great time and Blakeslie had a blast! Good thing they are worth all the trouble!

Mayzie's First Dinner

We finally gave Mayzie some rice cereal. Blakeslie was so excited to feed her real food. It was quite the event and Blakeslie was a great big sister, however, she gagged when she tried Mayzie’s “real food.”

Trude's Funeral

Chip’s Grandpa passed away on February 22. It was unexpected and he will be very missed.

The service was beautiful and it was nice to see all the family. We hung out at Woodleigh lane and also went to Discanso Gardens to see where they are putting a bench in honor of Chip’s Grandma Joan.

The highlight of the long weekend was going to DisneyLand with Johnny, Hilary, and Crosby. The kidos had a great day. Blakeslie’s favorite part was without a doubt the Princess Fantasy Faire.

Mayzie's 6-month Appointment

Time is just flying by. I can’t believe Mayzie Pants has been with us for 6 months. Her appointment went well and the Doctor was impressed with her skills at sitting up. She was in the 75% for Height and 60% for weight. She’s growing like a champ!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

We had a great Valentine’s! We started with a pink breakfast and then I got to help at Blakeslie Valentine party at preschool- what a blast! Dad gave all his girls beautiful flowers and we had heart pizzas for dinner. I love my Valentine’s!!!

Valentines Hoopla

We have had a great time getting ready for Valentine’s Day. We have been playing with Blakeslie’s mailbox since the middle of January and have “mailed” Valentines to everyone we know at least 30 times. This is definitely one of our favorite holidays.

We had some friends over for a little party to make Valentines and little heart cakes for their Dads.

And you know I can’t resist taking pictures in all their Valentine outfits.

Boise Trip January 25- February 2

Well our weekend trip to Boise turned into a week long adventure. We came up to help de-junk my parents’ house. When it was time to go home on Monday the weather was terrible. The entire week was awful and either the mountain pass or some part of the freeway was closed until the next Saturday. Thankfully, Chip could work from there and we were able to get a lot more projects at the house done.
The highlights of the weekend were Mayzie perfecting sitting up, finding my old Halloween costumes that Blakeslie had a great time trying on and tushy shaking painting.

1st Bath Together

This bath together was out of necessity and trying to multi-task, but they were both in heaven. Blakeslie thought it was so fun to share her toys and help wash Mayzie, and Mayzie was in awe of the new experience.

They both love their Snowman towels

Extra Large Mayzie

This week Blakeslie has really wanted to “play” with Mayzie. She woke up one morning and decided Mayzie must play with her house and dolls. This was how we decided she could play. Mayzie actually had a great time with all the attention Blakeslie gave her.

Football Sundays!

Chip and Blakeslie’s favorite pass time together is watching football. It is a race after church to see who can get into their BSU shirts fastest. It doesn’t matter what teams are playing - the wardrobe is always the same. They always have so much fun cheering together and having “concessions.” They make a barricade around the coffee table so that the dog can’t bother them. They call it the “No Duker Zone.” Chip has justified this Sunday activity since she was very little by saying it is great time they spend together. Now I actually agree because it is fun to watch how excited she gets to “hang with Dad.” They have even started to invite Mayzie to their elite party and she’s loving it. I know they will all be sad after the big game and the end of the season.

1st Primary Talk

Blakeslie gave her first talk today as a Sunbeam. (Third week in primary-we brake them in fast here!) We were so proud of her. I thought she would need help or get nervous, but she didn’t. I hope she will always be fearless unlike her mother.

Mayzie's Big Roll!

On her 5-month birthday Mayzie finally mastered her rollover. She has been so close for so long. Everyday Blakeslie would cheer her on and nothing would happen. We were all very excited when Mayzie finally made it.

How did I get here!

Lovin' the Snow!

The only good thing about all this snow is watching Blakeslie play in it! I had forgotten how much fun it is to eat, walk in, kick, jump, make snow angles, etc.

I have felt like a kid just watching her.

We made a 9 foot snowman one afternoon- seriously, this is the most snow I ever seen in my 10 years in Utah. (Have I really been here 10 years- guess it is officially home!)

We had a blast sledding up at Mike and Lynna’s. I couldn’t believe how long she played- she was in heaven!

Happy New Year!

We celebrated the New Year by going to Tepanyaki Steak House. Blakeslie thought it was awesome and kept talking about how she liked “the cooker” and the fire. I hope we don’t have a pyro on our hands.

Bowling

While Troy and Eno were still here we went bowling. Blakeslie loved it and she was pretty good. I have to admit it is a little embarrasing when a 3-year old beats me at bowling!

Christmas Day

We had a great Christmas. Blakeslie was more than a little overwhelmed by what Santa brought. The doll house is by far her favorite, but followed by an extremely close second with the High School Musical Clock (already hanging in her bedroom.) Mayzie was a little indifferent about the day’s festivities. We think she likes her exasaucer from Santa, but she kept quiet about it. It was so nice to spend the Holiday with Mom, Dad, Troy and Erin. We had a lot of fun playing HSM doll house, Pretty Pretty Princess and the new Wii.

Gingerbread Train

Dad, Papa and Troy helped Blakeslie with her Gingerbread Masterpiece!

Nutcracker

We took Blakeslie to see the Nutcracker and she absolutely loved it. She was in such awe that she didn’t even wiggle the entire first act. She met some of the dancers after the performance and that was the icing on the cake- she hasn’t stopped talking about the girls and she didn’t move anywhere unless it was on her toes for days.

Check out her sweater- it is from Lynna- and it has all the characters from the Nutcracker. Thanks Lynna!!!

Preschool Christmas Concert

The anticipation leading up to the Preschool Concert was unreal. I don’t know if Chip and I were more excited or the Bean. It was the cutest performance. Every song had actions and Blakes did a great job. She is definitely a performer!