Katelyn's 4th Birthday Party

My baby girl turns 4!!
She is such a sweet little girl, so loving, so sassy and so much more!
We love her more than words can say!
Since we moved to Rexburg this last year we decided that it would be fun to have "friends"
birthday party for Katelyn, since we don't have much family around.
Although she did get a surprise visit from her Aunt Beth!!
So we invited the neighbor kids, headed to the dollar store and had a ball!
Katelyn had to get all dressed up for her PART-A! As she would call it!
Half way through the party she even made time for a change of wardrobe!
Although it was only ONE hour long we managed to squeeze in pin the tiara on the Princess,
stuff our faces with cup cakes literally and open presents.
I don't think Katelyn stopped smiling the whole time.
You can be assured that I did, as the little boy next door marches across the house
shoving cup cake down his throat, he ate THREE and took one home for later!
I am sure his MOM was thrilled...it was right before dinner after all!
All in all we had a great time! We LOVE you Katelyn!

Look who turns 4!

Last month Katelyn turned 4!

I can hardly believe it.

She is such a good girl and we love her so!

Here are 4 things Katelyn LOVES right now:

1. Preschool, Miss Kari and her classmates

2. Her Dad, her friends(boy friend Logan) and her little brother

3. Mac n Cheese, chicken nuggets, and ice cream

4. Nail polish, playing dress up and reading books

ok that was more than 4.

Enjoy these cute pictures of my big girl...

Oh how I wish I could get a picture of the two of these little rascals looking at the camera and smiling at the same time! Nope, better luck next time...

Katelyn seems to do better for the camera ALONE.

Not having Briggs there to bug makes a difference I guess.

There is never time for a camera when there is a ball in his hands...this kid is obsessed!

Field Trip!

Katelyn and her preschool class went on a field trip to the BYU-Idaho's Campus Post Office. Honestly, will attending college there and even after I had no idea this place even existed. On the day of the field trip Sherm had no school, so he stayed home with Briggs while I attended to field trip with her. Well, I was the ONLY mom that joined the fun! I was a little surprised and a little embarassed (i am sure all the teachers were like, get a life lady) but I had fun anyway. I just could not imagine sending my baby on her first field trip ALONE. She learned a lot and had fun with her friends. I really enjoyed seeing her with her teachers and friends.

We then went from the Post Office to the BYU-Idaho Animal museum. All these animals made Katelyn very nervous, but I did seem to get a few shots of her close to and looking at the animals. I mean, wouldn't this bad boy make you nervous too?

So dang cold!

Last week it was -22 and with the wild chill it was -34! Schools were closed and we never left the house that day either. We are not really enjoying the cold. We would prefer to be playing outside in the sunny weather. I think I am ready to move somewhere sunny! But when we do go outside I bundle my poor kids up so much they get really bugged, but atleast they can try and stay warm. I don't let Briggs play out in the snow, he just cries at the window, but I do let Katelyn go out with friends on those not so freezing days. She loves to play with friends or her dad in the snow!

Although Briggs doesn't make it out to play in the snow, he still likes to where his snow clothes in the house or to the store. Those little bibs are so cute and tiny. You should see his little snow boots, so cute! I would love to let him play outside, but it is just too cold for this little guy. I can get sick at a drop of a hat, I don't want to risk it. Katelyn on the other hand does pretty well.

Mr. Independent...

Briggs has really been changing a ton lately. Growing up way to fast. Just within the last month or so he insists on feeding himself food that requires a spoon or fork. I really tried to discourage this because he makes a huge mess. I was content feeding him things like soup, fried eggs, cereal, and so on. Well he is determined to win that battle. Here is Briggs feeding himself taco soup at the table. He did a pretty good job, I must say. I still have a hard time letting go of that control. I guess my baby is not really a baby anymore.

This little man had been talking so much. Just so I remember at a later date I am going to list the words that he has learned to say:

Ball

Football

Touchdown

Down

Wait

Daddy

Mommy

Beth

Kendall (Beth's friend)

Johnny (cousin)

Mama (Grandma)

Papa (Grandpa)

Baby

Please

Thank you

Love you

Bite (we he is hungry)

Bath

Bed

Socks

Shoes

Hat

Dog

Toes

Nose

Eyes

Head

I know there is more but I can't think of them now, of course, right?

Oh and he still HATES nursery.

But he sure is a pleasure to have in our home.

we lOVE him!

Just being silly!!

Doctor Katelyn

Katelyn got a "doctor" kit for Christmas! She has a great time playing "doctor" on her little brother. Infact he loves it and usually begs her to play. Katelyn's Grandma Liz made this cute little doctor outfit! It is perfect for play time! Thanks Mom! She love it!

Bobcadette Dance Camp

Just last month Katelyn got to attend Bobcadette Dance Camp at Madison High School. She had so much fun. Monday -Wednesday was practice and then on Thrusday they preformed at Half time of the Varsity Boys basketball game. I do have the preformance on video, but that will have to be a post for later. She did so good and her little group was so cute! Katelyn's dance coaches were so nice and taught the girls a really cute dance!

Katelyn with her Bobcadette dance coaches.

Katelyn and her dance group learning their routine.

Katelyn just happy to be at dance camp!

posing for the camera!

Ready for her "Big" night and the "Big" basketball court!