Belle’s Babies

Another bunny post.  I think Belle thinks these are her babies.  They love her and she is very protective of them!  If our cat…or my mom’s dog Bernice…even come close to their cage, Belle growls and guards the cage!

The Bunny Whisperer

Peyton has some sort of natural touch with these bunnies.  They are definitely getting more feisty and just older & bigger.  But she can still do the funniest things with them.  A couple weeks ago, Kayla was over to play.  They took the bunnies into Pey’s room to put them down for a nap.  And the bunnies actually let them!  These pictures show the bunnies laying on their backs in her blankets!  So funny.

 

Bon Voyage Party – Mrs Stone, Lexi 2nd Grade

Last month was Mrs. Stone’s Bon Voyage party.  This is where the class takes off on their (imaginary) trip around the world.  They get to study other countries and “visit” them.  These events are very big deals to Mrs. Stone and she puts so much effort and detail into every single thing she does.  I think she is the only 2nd grade teacher who has things hanging from her ceiling…especially art!

 

It was fun to have Tucker and Grandma & Grandpa be able to stop by the party.  I also got to serve my “famous” slush, as always.

 

 

Love that we got to snap a picture of both the girls with their amazing teachers!

Jordyn’s Birthday Celebrations – Part 1

Jordyn’s birthday is broken down into several fun celebrations.  More like a birth-week!

 

First of all, Grandma and Grandpa took her shopping and to dinner (of course she picked Chili’s) the Friday before.  The kids always look forward to this fun tradition and my mom had way more patience helping Jordyn pick out clothing than I ever would.  For that I am grateful!  Jordyn loved her night out and was gone from about 4:00-10:00 pm.

 

 

We had our family birthday dinner the night before her birthday since Tucker was leaving to go out of town the evening of her birthday.  I was surprised when she requested spaghetti, garlic bread and two kinds of salad: caesar and vinegar salad.

 

Instead of a cake, I made her favorite kind of ice cream from scratch:  cookie dough.  Yum!

 

 

Because we are having a birthday party this year, she opened just a few presents.  The game Headbanz (really fun for families) and a shirt I made her with the number 9 on it.  I had to clarify that I didn’t actually MAKE the shirt…but I did cut out the 9 and put it on there :-)

The next morning, she proudly wore her new shirt, which I was glad.  I think the neck bugged her a bit, but she was kind enough to overlook that for mom.  Tucker took them to school in his rental car (for his business trip).  Peyton asked him why he got such a short car this time (we laughed…he actually has no say in which car he gets each time).

 

Jordyn is slightly indecisive.  But I think it’s because she LOVES so many things.  We finally narrowed down that the treat we would take to dance class and to her 3rd grade class would be chocolate rice krispie treats with colorful sprinkles on top.  I was excited because I was thinking of making sugar cookies…which take WAAAY longer and I would have eaten WAAAAY more of!

 

Tucker felt bad that he had to leave in the afternoon on her birthday (for four days) and so he pulled her out of school really early (like 9:30) and took her on a date.  They decided to go hit a bucket of balls on the golf course…she’d been wanting to do that for some time.  When they got there, here is how she described it:

My dad said “Oh, do you know what you need??”, and I said “sunscreen?”.  Then he opened his trunk and said “ta-da!” and he pulled out my very own set of pink and purple golf clubs!”.

Tucker said he has never seen her that surprised or thankful.  She kept saying over and over how grateful she was and how she couldn’t believe she has her own clubs.  It’s fun to have a surprise that you will always remember.  They tried to go bowling after that, but all bowling alleys were closed still.  So they picked out a dress at a store and then ate at McDonald’s.  She also got a clown ice cream birthday cone at Jeb’s in town.  They had about a four hour date and I think she felt special.

 

 

We came home to a beautiful happy birthday song on my phone sung by Gam & Pa (she loved it).  Tomorrow we’ll take the treats to her classroom and then on Saturday, we are having a birthday party at Trinkets & Treasures.  It’ll be a little shopping party.  More on that when it comes! 

 

I hope you have had a wonderful 9th birthday so far Jordyn!  I cannot believe you are 9.  This is the first age where I have felt disbelief.  Something about it feels different.  Maybe because it’s the ‘halfway’ mark until adulthood?  I don’t know, but I am proud of who you are and the goals you have.  You are a bright and sunny person and I appreciate the zeal you add to our family.  I love you! - Mom

Jordyn's 9th Birthday Questionnaire

Jordyn – Age 9

· What was the last chore you did? Sorting laundry.
· What is your favorite song? You’re Never Fully Dressed w/o a Smile from Annie, and LDS Scripture Rock CDs
· What's your favorite food? Vinegar Salad, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Homemade French Fries, and Grandpa’s Steak
· What's the nicest thing you've done for someone in your family lately? Clean Mom & Dad’s room.
· What makes you mad? I don’t like when people talk when I’m talking.
· Where would you like to go on vacation next year? Washington DC, China or Boston
· Who's the smartest person in your family? Me  Why? Because I’m learning long division and my sisters don’t know it.

· How are you like your dad? We like to laugh.
· How are you like your mom? When we walk, our ankles pop.

· What's one thing that Dad always says to you? Remember who you are and what you represent.
· If you had a million dollars, what's the first thing you'd buy? An iPod Touch and a Truck with a travel trailer

· How do you know that I (mom) love you? Because you always smile at me
· What's your favorite cereal? Lucky Charms
· What's your favorite movie? Million Dollar Mermaid, State Fair, Music Man and The King and I
· What's your favorite vegetable? potatoes
· What is a personal item that you would never give away? My family

· What's your favorite game? Life
· What's your favorite book you have read this year? Beezus and Ramona, The Chocolate Touch
· If you could choose a different name, what would it be? Paige
· What's the scariest thing you've ever done? Picked up a crab
· What's your favorite candy? Reeces Peanut Butter Cup
· What's your favorite holiday? Christmas
· What's your favorite color? Red and Yellow
· Who are your best friends? Paige L., Lindsay, Olivia
· What's the best age to be? 16 and 18

Kylee – 9 Months

Sweet baby endured her Aunt’s photo-shoot long enough to get a few good ones! 

 

Lindy and Sweet Baby Kylee

Lindy has been smitten with Kylee since she was born.  Not that it’s hard!  She is so cuddly and cute.  Now that she’s nine months old…she’s getting more feisty and developing her little opinions.  It’s been fun to have a niece to snuggle with.  We sure love having her around!

These are some pics from about a month ago…