She really did turn 12....I just didn't get around to blogging

My baby turned 12. The age didn't really bother me, although I do feel old. I had a harder time thinking about her going to young women's. Our time with her at home is flying by. I only have 6 years before she heads off to college! Back to the party...

There was A TON of giggling going on....maybe due to sugar overload?!

That darn whipping cream ran out!

Games were played!

A plate full of whipping cream with m&m's in it...try to get them out with only your mouth! This induced more giggling!




This fabulous cake was from Lin's.

Now a note about Brooke....Brooke is such a wonderful girl. She takes school very seriously. We went to her choir concert and I saw the honor roll list. I asked if she was on it and she told me no. She was right...she was on the high honor roll because she had all A's...not even an A-! Brooke enjoys trying new things. This year she tried running with me (hated it), played soccer (would have had more fun if her team had won 1 game), took piano lessons (sad the teacher isn't teaching anymore...so we need to find a new one) took a volleyball class (none of her friends were interested so she decided to do it alone, she made a really great friend and fell in love with volleyball), went repelling (was very nervous but tried it anyways and had a great time), started a new school (loves switching classes and doesn't enjoy p.e.), babysat, babysat, babysat(she loves it...her biggest complaint is that the kids have to go to bed so she get bored. She loves to entertain them when she is there, she isn't big on just turning on a movie for them) Started young women's (she loves going and I don't think she misses primary one bit) Sewing (she made her friends Christmas gifts this year...she is getting better all the time, maybe I will teach her clothing this year!) Braces (she got her braces off and didn't break one bracket the entire time she had them on. She wears her retainer without complaint and has never lost it) We love having Brooke as part of our family. She is such a big help with her brothers and sister. She has a great testimony and is very kind. She worries about hurting others feelings and is extremely honest. We love this girl.

36 and ?6 and brand new!

Two very important people in my life just celebrated their birthdays....on the same day! Happy Birthday Neil and Mom! These two both mean the world to me and I can't begin to list all the many wonderful things they do! My mom is so amazing. Talk about a talented woman! Neil is also amazing...great dad, husband, son. He is such a hard worker and good provider! Happy birthday. My cousins new baby girl Sarah is lucky enough to share their birthday...she joins a great crowd. So happy 36th..?6th and first day Neil, Mom and baby Sarah!

Easton turns 5

We had a great time at Easton's birthday party. We moved the party from 1 p.m. to 10 a.m. since the temp. was suppose to reach 103! We were so glad we moved it. The kids played on the waterslide, ate popsicles and then Easton opened his presents! Here is Easton's friend Stockton on the waterslide!
Our friend and Neighbor Auri!
The girls at the party found a potato bug. Addison was quite as excited as Asia and her mom Katie!
Opening presents! Clockwise Left to right:Eliza, Justice, Stockton, Camden, Bronson, Zach, Colton and Olivia! Eliza, Justice, Easton and Olivia were in the same preschool class this year and they are in the same primary class with Bronson.