Elle is 5!!

I don't know where march went- but we have been busy!
Elle had such a fun birthday at the beginning of the month. I can't believe that she is 5. She is getting so big. We celebrated her by having a "rainbow" themed party/day. It was so fun and she loved it. Before friends came over we went and got her first pedicure together. So fun! I love girls and she was loving it- she felt so big. Then we met daddy and Paige at the pet store to pick out her very first pet! A fish- named "kingdom". Haha. She takes such good care of him and is in love.
Her party was so fun and all 8 kids were so good...I will admit that I prepared myself for chaos. Haha. We love this little lady. She is such a smart girl and has started to read up a storm. We are so proud of her. She loves being a big sister and can't wait for this new baby to arrive.
Happy birthday to you!!

Some of the party details were a custom made rainbow pinata, an amazing sign (thank you Auntie Ken), tie-dyed shirts for party favors, and a rainbow cake! So fun!

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam!

I have a little lady who is getting big and LOVES primary. We love you lady and that you love to choose the right!

Fun start to 2012...

We LOVE Fairmont...it was really fun too extend the holidays and spend time with the Woolf family in Fairmont the first week of 2012! I have been going here since I was born and have many fun memories from growing up. I love seeing the girls LOVE the things that I did as a little kid. We had such a fun week relaxing, swimming, eating, laughing, sleeping, hiking, and playing with family and cousins.

The girls can both swim independently now and LOVED swimming with their cousins who are just as fearless and brave with swimming as they are. The Fairmont pools were perfect for both the kids....a little bit of a challenge, but still fun!


Jared took both Elle and Paige skiing. They had such fun daddy/daughter dates and both learned tons. It was fun to see them loving it!

Top 11 for 2011

This is our families TOP 11 FROM 2011 in no particular order (well besides the first):

1. getting pregnant (due beginning of July)
2. Elle starting preschool
3. February in Fairmont (Elle skiied for the first time, lots of swimming with Woolf cousins)
4. Paige starting ballet and Elle danced at the jubilee for her recital in June
5. July and August in Summerland (spent 4 weeks in the sun by the lake with the Bakers)
6. getting away to Mexico just Jared and I (in April)
7. house projects:
-building a fence
-yard with grass, bushes, & flower beds
-wainscotting and feature wall in living room/kitchen
-pedestool in laundry room
-painting of many dressers, bunk beds, tables, and lamps
8. Elle learning to ride a 2 wheeler and Paige riding with training wheels
9. Elle loved being a sunbeam and Paige was such a great helper in nursery
10. the girls swimming all by themselves
11. Paige got her ears pierced

We know that this next year will bring our family so much happiness and lots of memories. We love reflecting on each year and striving to be better than we were in the past. We have set our goals...wish us luck! haha.

We had a very exciting Christmas surprise!

Watch this and see how exciting this surprise is for all of us!!!!

Christmas 2011 was Memorable!

We had such a fabulous holiday that started on December 16 and lasted until January 9! We love when Jared is on holidays and we can just hang out and enjoy sleeping in, eating yummy food, and spending time with lots & lots of family.
Prior to Christmas we went down to Welling and enjoyed taking Paige skating for the first time, hanging out, acting out the nativity, playing Wii, eating, playing with cousins, and visiting with Grandma and Grandpa.
Christmas morning was spent at our house with our little family. It was so relaxing and fun to see how excited the girls were. We hope everyone had as much fun celebrating with family as we did. We are so grateful for the birth of our Savior and the chance that we have to reflect on this and teach our children each year.Jared and I spent many hours building and decorating this barbie house/bookcase for the girls. They were so excited to play and have already used it for hours!

My Baby is 3...Happy Birthday!

Happy Happy Birthday to you Paige!

Paige is:
-in love with babies (real or dolls- like OBSESSED!!!)
-loves her sister
-has the goofiest laugh
-so sensitive
-gives the best hugs and kisses
-loves ballet!
-can write her name
-learning her letters and sounds
-loves her cousin Jaxon
-such a good swimmer
-loves her "sassy" (blanket)
-getting so big!!!

We love you lady! You definitely make our family fun...we love your little personality and your goofy sense of humor. Happy birthday princess!