Bella's Birthday Bash

Happy Birthday Bella!

We went to Bella's first birthday party last night. Bella turned 1 on the 25th of this month. We gave Bella a butterfly painting and a Bears cheerleader outfit. She was not that interested in opening presents, but loved cake time!

Did I mention that Bella loved the cake? She resorted to eating the plate when the cake was all gone. I don't think Bella smiled during the entire party until it was bath time in the kitchen sink (she was covered in cake and frosting).

As we all know, Bella doesn't like it when food is taken away from her, not given to her fast enough, etc. She also didn't like it when the water coming out of the faucet was diverted (to wash dishes, rinse cloths, etc), turned off, or when bath time was over.

After almost everyone had gone home Bella modeled some of her new clothes (including the Bears outfit we got her). Amber, wait that has buttons on it!

A family of Bears fans! What a great Christmas card idea!

Night at the Races

Tonight we headed out to Tooele to watch our neighbor's kids last motocross race of the season. Kylee is in second grade and ended up tying for first place this season. Way to go girl! She is an awesome little rider and looks totally adorable in her riding gear!
Trevor is in fifth grade and a fantastic rider. My heart skipped a beat when he went down after another rider landed on top of Trevor's bike in his second race. Luckily both kids were okay, phew! Good job Trev!
The hungry and thirsty cheerleaders! Our neighbor Erin (middle) with her cute cousins McKade and Brynlee.
For those of you who aren't aware, this is Bryce's counterpart Clint. They are so much alike it is scary! Don't get the two of them started.

This is my counterpart Terra. I think we find more are more ways we are alike every time we hang out. Watch out everyone, there's two of us! Terra, do I have to be a mom to get the cheese and crackers open! Seriously, why do they make those things so hard, they are for children!

Lola's Sister

I have been driving for a little over 11 years now and have only had two different cars: Subie and Mazdie. I passed Subie along to my little brother and we traded Mazdie in to get our new car, which we haven't named yet. Lola's sister needs a name, any suggestions?

Good Eats at Grandma's

The night the Bears played the Colts we went to mom and dad's house for dinner. I love football! We have quite a few Bears fans in the fam, yeah! I snapped a few quick pics during dessert. There's nothing quite like brownies and ice cream! Addie, you got a little something on your face there honey!

Cam and Tan snarfing down some dessert. Easton was much to sophisticated to get in on such behavior! Actually the little man doesn't like ice cream. I know, crazy huh! Maybe he'll grow out of it!

Bella didn't get in on too much dessert action, mostly baby food, and mostly because I was caught up in the Bears game. She didn't look to unhappy though, can you say cheese! Don't worry girl, I'll hook you up next time!

Hanging Out

What have we been up to lately? A couple of weeks ago we shot the pictures for Tanner's birthday book, "Tanner the Soccer Star." We had a ball. Tanner is so funny. We took the pictures at a park right by his house. About half way through Tanner said he needed a break because he was tired. He wasn't really tired so much as he wanted to play on the playground! Nice try Tan, but Bryce saw right through that plan!
So, we forgot our camera for Tanner's birthday party. Sorry Patty! Someone will have to share their pics with us.

General silliness at Grandma's house for dinner.
Bella looked so pretty in her pink dress!
Grandma's house is so much fun, no one ever wants to leave. Bryce snapped this photo and said "WOW Tan, seriously!" Parting is such sweet sorrow.