HP 2.0

Let it be heard that I will never be able to throw a party like this.

So I never want my children or husband to expect this.

Brooke really knows how to throw a party and did an amazing job.

She decided to throw a Harry Potter themed birthday party for her husband.

She did a great job and the party was so much fun 

between al the food and HP games.

We played all day and didn't want the day to end.

Thanks Gowdy's once again.

Happy Birthday Steve
The sign Brooke put together.

The most amazing Birthday invites ever sent out.
The where so themed and got you excited about the party.

4th Fireworks

Fireworks 2011, turned out perfect.

I felt like we got a more then perfect spot 

and in the spot we where in it felt like the fireworks where made just for us.

Even though we got lost from our friends (sorry Moss's) 

we still had each other and had a blast.

It's just fun with Aleksandra getting older and enjoying fun things like fireworks.

Mike and Aleksandra getting ready to head to the fireworks.

Lams Canyon

We headed up to Lam's canyon to escape the cool.

We got to stay in such a fun cabin with the Gowdy's.

My favorite part is that we had no cell phone service and we got 

to be as a family and have a great time.

Time like this is rare anymore and we love every moment.

We got to hike, play games, read, and be in nature.

Couldn't ask for a better time.

Thanks Gowdys

Our drive up Lam's canyon was gorgeous.

I didn't want it to end.

The best part is you got to this gate 

and still there was another 30 min drive up to the cabin.

Aleksandra with Park City view behind her.

First First Pedacure

We went and got manicures and pedicures together.

It was such a fun time together.

It makes it so fun to have a kid starting to get older.

She is such a great kid, she held still the hold time.

She was so patient while the lady worked on her feet.

I am so proud of her.

Me and Aleksandra getting our feet done.

Look how cute she is!

She also painted her little nails.

And here is a picture of our end product.

Kitchen Sink

Best money ever spent!!

This Kitchen sink makes for busy time for Aleksandra.

She plays forever in it.

Plus it's a great way to cool off in this summer heat!

She loves having her mermaid swim in there while she sings.

She always so happy playing in her kitchen sink.

Aleksandra playing in her sink.

Payson Canyon

It was a gorgeous Saturday, so all the brothers and sisters got together.

The little cousins had so much playing together.

They played for hours.

My favorite is all the laughter I hear from them.

Having all the cousins close together is the best feeling ever.

We are so thankful for our family.

All the cousins,

Scarlett 4, Evan 3, Aleksandra 2, Kylee 1.

Coupons

Katie has got me hooked on Coupons.

I made fun of it at first and now I can't stop.

I am for sure eating my words on this one.

It's amazing to go to a store and pay a fraction of a price for things.

I finally have a food storage for my family and didn't pay much!

Plus it's so fun to go shopping with girl's. 

We get to be baby free, talk, and giggle like we are 12 again.

Such great memories.

Are free Strawberry Lemonade drinks, CHEERS to that.

PC with friends

We got to get away for a night with our one of our favorite couples.

We ate too much Sushi and walked around Park City.

It was one of the most perfect night in Park City.

I love Park City it reminds me of all the great years I lived there.

Gowdy's and Us with Aleksandra in Mike's hand.

Favorite Place

Summer.

One word for it is AMAZING.

We find ourself in the same place every week.

We can't get enough of our favorite summer place.

We love going with friends and enjoying the water and sun.

Please summer stay FOREVER....

Aleksandra in her underwear, enjoying the water.

Daddy Day

It was a special day in our house.

Father's/Daddy's Day in our home.

We got to celebrate our amazing daddy, in our special way.

We had been planning for months to make this one day he wouldn't forget.

Aleksandra and I have been practicing the song 

"I am so glad when Daddy comes home"

We have sang it hundred of times in preparation for Father's Day.

So when the morning of Father's day, she sang the song solo to Mike.

It's was beautiful and so sweet.

Mike was so happy.

He started to cry when she was singing and from there I knew we hit the spot.

The we got to give him his present and card.

He is such a sucker for his little girl.

We just love Mike so much, and so lucky to have a great Dad.

Aleksandra and him have such a great relationship.

Nothing could come between those two.

Thanks Mike for being a Dad that a little girl can look up too.

Thanks for always being there for us even in your busy schedule.

We love you forever and always!

Aleksandra and Mike enjoying breakfast in bed.

Katie

Before Katie got married we all got together.

You can say it was a mini/dinner bachelorette.

It was great to spend the day with family.

Congrats Sister!

My Mom's sisters and some cousins at dinner.

Alaina's birthday

Alaina's 26th birthday

We got the pleasure of spending the day with our favorite people.

Dustin surprised Alaina with dinner with us.

He went out of his way and got her favorite cupcakes.

What a great husband.

We just love Alaina and her cute family.

Happy Birthday!

Alaina with her birthday crown Aleksandra and I made.