It's a pajama party celebration

I can't believe my little girls is seven years old.  Where did time go and I did I get her.  She is growing up way to fast.  We don't do parties every year and sometimes not every other year.  Last year we celebrated Savannah's birthday with family. This year all she could think about was having her friends come over to her house and have wonderful party.  We decided to have a late evening pajama party.  We painted pillow cases, painted nails, jumped on the trampoline, had a freeze dance contest, opened presents, decorated cupcakes, and filled the night with lots of laughter and giggles.  She was a happiest little girl and I am glad we were all able to celebrate her special day with her friends.

We were so lucky to move into a neighborhood that had lots of girls. It made the transition a little easier for the girls. Every chance they got the would get together outside and just play. So instant friends make an amazing birthday party.
She is full of energy and is the best of friend to everyone she meets. She isn't afraid to be a little crazy. She has the sweetest heart and loves everyone around. With the look on these girls faces there is no doubt they love Savannah and they had a blast

Spring Break fun

Its spring time and the girls are out of school.  We didn't plan any trips to go anywhere but we tried to make the most of our week...and be a little more adventurous then usual.  The Eric and Alex had a boys night on the town while I stayed home with the girls and we watched Annie.  The fell in love with the movie and all of the singing.  I love that my girls love to watch musicals.  They are Brittlynn's favorite.

We went bowling together as a family.  We waited until it was time for Eric to get off work so he could join us for a little family fun.  The girls had lots of fun bowling.  Savannah is following in the Lescarbeau competitive footprints.  She didn't like the idea of not being able to do as well as everyone else.  

I took the girls to see Cinderella.  We had lots of fun in Boise at the movie and then having lunch together.  It seems that for the longest time we did everything together because we were all home at the same time.  Now that Savannah is in school its just me an Brittlynn.  I miss having us all together, so spring break is nice to have a few special girls days.  The girls like to dress the same so when I saw what they were wearing I thought I would wear my same hoodie with them.  

There was also lots of laughing and jumping on the tramp.  Its always more fun with brother joins you.  We went swimming, played games, and baked so treats.  We filled our days together with fun and laughter. Brother decided he was ready for a hair cut so Eric shaved it all off for him.  I guess he is getting ready to go to basic training.

A Chance to serve...

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints we are always given a chance to serve.  I sometimes take for granted that I am given this opportunity and how much it helps me learn and grow.  Right now I am serving with the Young Women.  It is always fun to work with the youth and I really enjoy working with my girls in the mia maid class.  I remember in the past talking with my brother in-law of a different faith and he works with the youth in his congregation.  The only difference is he gets paid for what he does.  Right now both Eric and I are working with the youth.  He is working with the Priests in the Young men program.  I am grateful we are able to serve together.  I am also grateful that Alex is at our house and gives us this opportunity to serve.  

Family Pictures 2015

Everything is always changing.  With older children moving out of the house and starting their own life.  Being together as a family isn't always the easiest thing to do.  When Alex came to visit for Eric's baptism we were determined to have a family picture together.  The weather wasn't being very nice for us.  It was raining, overcast, and windy most of the day.  Finally right after dinner the rain stopped and we thought we should give in a try.  I am glad we did.  It was fun taking pictures together, and it is even better having the new pictures hanging on the wall at our house.

Emily really wanted a picture taken of herself because she needed one to submit with he mission papers.  She has decided to go on a mission.  It is crazy to think that she is going to be missionary.

The Temple

After waiting for what seemed like forever to be able to get baptized Eric couldn't wait to be able to go the temple.  He worked on his family history and was able to take his own names to the do at the temple.  What an experience to be able to be baptized for your own ancestors...with your last name so soon after getting baptized.  An extra special moment was being able to share the first time in the temple with Emily.  She was home for the weekend and we made it an evening at the temple.  I was there too...but didn't get a picture.  We can't wait to be able to go together as a family.  

I love pictures...

So I love taking pictures.  I love looking back at the memories I captured from the pictures that I have taken.  Having an amazing phone with an even better camera allows me to capture moments in life that would have been forgotten if it wasn't for my phone.  My girls love having their picture taken.  They love posing for pictures and they have already found ways of using my phone or other devices that I have to capture them being sisters.  Usually I write about and post events that happen and the picture that goes along with it.  I don't want to forget the moments they have together and I love how close they are to each other.  I pray they will always be this way.

Savannah has lost so many teeth in just a short about of time.  There isn't much to brush up front and I am starting to wonder when they are going to start to fill in.  She has been so brave with each tooth she has lost. Once it is just a little bit wiggly she asks me to pull it out for her.  The last one she lost (bottom right) was stuck in there and she let me pull it out. I am sure it didn't feel pleasant at all...it was still attach to one root. After it came out I asked her if it her and she told me nope.  I love her toothless grin.

A day at the Zoo

Trying to find things to do his is sometimes difficult.  A trip to boise is usually on the agenda.  Alex should was still on the recovery so we decided to take a little trip to the Zoo.  We quickly realized not all zoo's are the same. The Boise zoo is very small and it is hard to compare it to the one we came from.  The most important part of the day is we had fun and we were together as a family.  Unfortunately we will probably not be going back to this zoo anytime soon.  We will have to find a new one for our adventures.