Paige's 8 Year Photos

Paige is turning 8 this month and getting baptized. I wanted to get her pictures taken and put together a Baptism Photo Book for her to keep. I figured people can write in it and she can keep memories from the day in it. I thought the photos turned out great. Thanks Aynn Thurman.

Ear Piercing Party

With Paige turning 8, we thought it would be a great time to get her ears pierced. We thought we would make it a fun mommy daughter outing with friends. We all met at Clair's at the mall.

That morning Paige couldn't have been more excited, but when it was time to go on the drive there she looked like she was going to lose her breakfast. I assured her it would be fine and we turned up the volume to Justin Beaber's Baby Baby to take her mind off of it.

Here are the brave girls:

Kate, Avery, Paige, Eliza and Cate
She didn't even flinch. It was amazing.
She was SO happy when it was done. She kept saying "I can't believe I have my ears' pierced... I keep forgetting that I have my ears pierced." So funny.
We took the girls to Ruby's to celebrate. They all got lunch and shakes! I always remembered the day I got my ears pierced and I wanted to make sure this was a special day for Paige.

Olive's First Birthday

Our Ollie-Pop turned 1. We celebrated with a small party in our backyard.

I made this shirt and tutu to wear in her photos (see below).
The mini cake just for her.
She wasn't too into it.... all the kids were a bit overwhelming.
She was totally into opening presents. She loved it.
We had another birthday party that day where the kids had their faces painted. Brock was sporting the frog face with spiderman arms.... he enjoyed some hula-hooping as well.

Another Birthday at Farrells

We took the family to Farrells for another birthday celebration dinner. This is definitely the place to take a noisy family... because the place is so loud - we fit right in.

Here is the "girl side" of the table. (Notice Olive smiling for the camera again HA!)
The "boy side" of the table.
They came and sand happy birthday softly to Olive. She thought it was great and couldn't wait to dig into her ice cream. (will someone please tell her mom to wipe down her face before all the photos)

SHE LOVED IT!

Olive's 1 Year Photo Shoot

While we were in Utah for Spring Break I got the girls photos taken. Olive's 1 year and Paige's 8 year. Olive was a sick as can be - but snot aside... she is still super cute. Thanks Aynn for the photos.

Spring Break 2010

We decided to go up to Utah for Spring Break this year. Last year we were stuck at home, I was 9 months pregnant with Olive and the kids went stir crazy... thought this would be a better idea this year.

John drove up and back with us, but went home during the week via airplane. We thought driving straight through would be the way to go but we hit a terrible blizzard at 2 a.m. during our drive there. Yikes! We made it though.... exhausted and tired but alive.

So is this what Spring Break is? Why did we leave warm 80 degree California again??? Hmm...

The kids were excited as ever to see snow... good thing we brought jackets. :)
We attempted to see How to Train A Dragon... Olive had other ideas - bit Paige and Owen stayed and liked it. Afterwards, for every one's amusement - we paid too much to watch the kids suffer through a 30 second machine simulated Hurricane. They looked funny... that was about it.

We also took the time to visit the local mall and Smash Burger... why is it that other malls always have better play areas than ours. It really bums me out. Smash burger was excellent -- there is no way it can be healthy though... it was too tasty.
My Brock enjoying a lemonade.
Olive crawled all around this dirty floor enjoying herself - once again... why not our mall???
Owen --- these are the looks I often get from Owen. Not sure what it means ;)
Brock was into getting his picture taken - he kept saying, "mommy now me." As opposed to Olive or anyone else. I love this one... too bad he isn't on a sandy beach.
This is another classic.
Owen (who kept sneaking off) almost gave me a heart attack. Here he was on a giant globe.

We also went to some restaurant that I can't remember the name of... who does that? Oh yeah, me. Our cook was hilarious... super entertaining. The kids loved all the tricks and food.

Savanah, Fletcher, Skylar and Paige.
Rod and Julie
Me and Olive - I think it's so funny how she smiles for the camera... (look back at our IHOP night too.)

John and Owen

Easter Party

Thanks to Mike and Tiffany for their fabulous Easter Party and Egg Hunt! The kids had a blast as always!

{Owen & Paige after finding their eggs}

{Brock happy about his find}

{Olive watching the action}

{Paige}

Sk8er Girl

The other day we were out front and I got out my (yes, I use to ride one) old skate board. Paige hopped on and was instantly in love... I think she was out front the rest of the week. She road up and down our street for hours.
Ezra got in on the fun.
Paige and our neighbor Avery.
Anytime I try and take a picture of Paige lately this is what she does... really???