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.

Katies' Wedding

My little sister, went and tied the knot.

And we where lucky enough to go and be apart of her special day.

I can't believe my little sister is getting so grown up.

I just think the world of her.

It's always my favorite thing to go down and visit her.

It's so refreshing to get sister time in.

We just adore her new husband Troy, he is the best thing to happen to her.

We are happy to have him as apart as our family.

June 25, 2010 is her special day!

We love you Katie.

My cute family in our traditional Indian outfits.

Finley

These two are to die for!

They have been friends since the start, and get enough of one another.

The best part is Finley is sweet, kind and I love her Mom.

It's nice to have a friend when the girls are playing.

We are thankful for are amazing friends!

Aleksandra and Finley age 2

Finley and Aleksandra as babies.

Swimming Bug

Right before swim lessons.

Here is my little swim Bug!

Scoop, Scoop, Scoop!

Potato

This month Coco picked a killer book

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

We had fun talking, eating and catching up.

Man i just adore these girls.

Book club gets better and better every time.

Can't wait till next month!

All the girls, at book club.

Picasso

Painter, Painter...

This girl loves to paint, draw, and scribble.

I am in for it,

next it will be my wall or worse

my employers all, eeeekkkkkkkkkkk!!!

For now the paper will have to work.

She is such a great painter, she pays such close

attention to details.

We love you Aleksandra.

Sleeper

This is how my little one sleeps.

She sprawls out like she is the queen.

I think getting a twin was a bad idea, too much room for her!

Plus now there is too much room for toys now!

St. George & Wedding

We headed to St. George for my cousins wedding.

We got a sweet deal on a hotel room with the Aragon's 

and had a big sleepover.

We had a kitchen and living room in our room, so we cooked 

all our meals and enjoyed being with one another.

We got to swim a ton and the kids loved it.

So glad we got to have such a great time with our family.

We just love our family so much!

On our way to the Bounce House.

Now that she is forward facing finally she is SO happy.

We could drive for hours and hours.

Mike and Aleksandra at the top.

She loves playing with her Daddy.

Wheeler Farm

We got to play at Wheeler Farm for the day.

It was a great day full of Sunshine and happy kids.

She ran around till cried for me to carry her from being so tired.

I would say it was well worth it.

Aleksandra stomping around Wheeler farm.

It's sad how fast this big kid is growing up.

Gow Gow Weekend

We headed down to Alpine to play with one of our favorite friends.

It was a great weekend and we didn't want it to end.

We played hard, stayed up late and ate too much food.

And of course laughed way too much.

Thanks Gowdy's for such a fun time.

We love you guys.

Gowdy's, Majors, and Us all at dinner.

Boys Day

Mike asked for a boys day, and boy did he get it.

His brother called him and invited him to go shooting.

And then Mike invited Gowdy's and Marc and then it turned into a guys day.

Mike came home happy.

But he was so glad to have such a great day with his

best guy freinds.

Thanks everyone for making my hubby happy!

All the stuff they bought for the boys day.

Tank

We got to go to Thomas the Tank Engine again.

It was quite fun now that the kids are older and 

we got to go with Barb and Jade which made it 100% better.

Check out last year compared to this year, and see how she has sprouted.

Thomas the Tank Engine Rolled into Heber and we decided to greet him.

Catherine 1

 From Baby to Big Girl

It amazes me how fast kids grow up.

I know she is not my kid, but really do LOVE her a ton.

I couldn't be more lucky with a great nanny kid (well two)

Happy Birthday Beaners

You have grown up to quite a beautiful girl

and we are quite over the moon about you.

Love you!

S'mores

This is becoming my favorite tradition.

Wednesday with Jillian....

The kids go down for nap 

and we bake up something really good!

And plus Jillian is amazing and baking

so it makes my job a 100 times easier.

Thanks Jillian for a great time.

Our S'more Cake, on an official tin plate (more festive) since bonfires and camping our around the corner!

Jillian getting the cake nice and ready. You all know she did 99% of the work! She is one amazing cook. Head over to her blog to check out the rest,

young marrieds

We all got together in honor of the three day weekend and

had a BBQ. We let the kids play at the park and enjoyed one another a ton.

It was a great time, and we can't wait for summer 

to kick in so we can do more of these.

Matt stealing all the chex mix.

Cleaning

We got together to clean the back porch.

And it turned into a 2 hour project that made them all so tired for nap.

Which made me HAPPY, and one clean back porch.

Plus in the mean time we had fun.

We used a lot of sponges and soap and went to town.

Filling the water bucket.

Sofi 1

We got the honor to be a part of Sofi's birthday first birthday party.

It was so much fun to see this little one grow up before our eyes.

Happy first Birthday Sofi Jane.

Sofi, looking confused.

Sofi really enjoying her cupcake.

Aleksandra REALLY enjoying the party.

Sunday Dinner

We had the amazing Copeland's and Gowdy's over dinner.

And we weren't let down from entertainment and fun.

And plus Marren make an insane dessert 

(that I promise I will get you the recipe)

We enjoyed the night away getting to know one another

better and better!

Thanks everyone for a great night.

Marren's Trifle dessert

Words can't describe how amazing this was!!

It was as good as it looked!

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Yep my two favorite girls and I needed to get away!

So we all headed to Park City for a night off.

Since the rooms are super cheap in the off season and

it still feels like a mini vacation. It makes going so worth it.

We got to shop, EAT, and EAT, oh and shop some more.

We relaxed in the hot tub 

and stayed up way too late talking.

Thanks girls for a much needed night away.

 Our room number for the night.