Happy 4th Birthday!! (this is an attempt at making Dad's "monkey face")

Bright an early on the big day the birthday girl was please to pose in front of this poster-sized pony for "pin the tail on the pony." Our resident artist (Daddy) drew it free hand while looking at one of the several pony coloring books we have.

They couldn't wait to play the game with their cousins later at the party

Before even breakfast they got started on the serious job of coloring this giant poster. Working together feverishly they completed the poster in 35 minutes!



B-day Girl wanted pony cupcakes with cherries on top. We couldn't find cherries this time of year so raspberries did the trick....Whoa, they were good. What doesn't improve with raspberries?

Partying Cousins

Pinning the tail in action.

Thanks, Big 4-year-old for being so much fun! You make our home a happier place to live. No kidding! We never quite know what you may say, or what face you may pull. I'm so thankful for your comedic talents. You make me remember that life is fun, not a chore. (though it would be nice if you'd do a chore every once in a while...its hard when you are so good at having fun) We love you!! Happy Birthday

Church Announces New Temples in Canada, Colorado and Idaho

Church Announces New Temples in Canada, Colorado and Idaho This was the most exciting part of conference for me! My mouth literally dropped open when they announced Meridian as a location for a TEMPLE!! Maybe its just pregnancy hormones but I cried at the announcement that will bless so many saints in ID.

Love this Lady...

This is my favorite sister in the whole world!!!! Seriously (or Serrrrsly) I don't even know what I'd do without her. Its hard to imagine life without my sis. Even when we didn't live close I depended on her so much for advice. But now that we live 10 minutes away??? I'm just in heaven. If we both didn't have so many responsibilities with our precious kiddos, we'd probably be hanging out every minute--to everything there is a season, right? I just love ya so much, Ky. Thanks for never tiring of my endless questions on what's best, what to do, where to go, how the heck, and everything else. I just admire you so much.