Beautiful Ballerinas!

So, here's the deal. I tried to do two posts last Friday. But I couldn't upload the video until today. So, it posted under Friday's date, even though it didn't really post until today. So, don't get lost. I explain these pictures in the last post. Here are the pictures of the girls in their new outfits. They wore them to Church today and they were so cute!

I don't know if you can really see their shirts. They say "Little Sister" and Big Sister" on them and there is a little girl. They are adorable. Emma really has worn her tutu everywhere. The day after we got them, we went to Walmart and she had to wear it there. Everyone was looking at her and telling her how pretty she looked and then looked at me and laughed. I'm not sure if they were laughing at me or with me. Doesn't really matter. Sorry about the pacifier. I had just woken Kaylee up from a too short nap and threw her clothes on her to rush out the door. Give her a break.
One of the gifts that Emma got for her birthday was some coloring books and markers. She really likes the markers but prefers blank canvas to coloring books.

Fortunately, we caught her before she got to the walls. We'll just put those away until she's a little bit older!
Emma had a rice krispie square the other day and went to enjoy it on the stairs. She was followed by her best friend. They sat face-to-face. That is, until Timothy went to get the camera. Then they backed up a little bit. Wicket loves the kids...food.

And another of the best friends. Both sittin' at the window. Watching the neighbors.

Well, that's all for now. Sorry to bombard you with so many posts in such a short period!

The Big Update

So, as it turns out, I really do need to post more often. I have a lot to put up today. Bear with me, I'll try to keep it as short as I can.
So, I totally forgot that our ward had an activity for Pioneer Day and we got some pictures, until I was 'cleaning out' the camera. It was a really fun activity, well done to the committee!

This is Emma and me in the three legged race. You see the little girl next to us? Well, we totally beat them. Just kidding! We had Emma and her run the three legged race together. It was really cute! Except that they looked at us totally confused. I think going with their mommies was a little bit better. But it was really cute. ALSO, here's a video. You all get to participate in Kaylee's first steps. She is pushing a stroller but still. This is what started it all! She is walking very well now, for all of you who are interested. But this was her first experience with pushing something that moves and she really loved it!

Alright, that was pioneer day. The first part of August, the State Fair was in town. We went one day and Mom and Dad came down. It was tons of fun! Thanks to our friends for the free gate admission! Unfortunately, the batteries for our camera died right after we got there. I'll post our pictures as soon as they get emailed to me! Just be on the look out for them because they are really cute!

Last Saturday, August 9, was Emma's third birthday! I cannot believe how old she is! And I still feel like I'm 18. We had a little party for her and she got spoiled rotten! I asked her what kind of party she wanted (princess, fairy, etc.). She requested a horse party. So, we rented a horse. Just kidding, do you think we're crazy? I made a cake. That was about it. Anyway, here's some pics!

This is the day before the party. I made the cake and then let the cupcakes cool on the counter. I turned around for about 5 seconds to sort some laundry. When I turned back around, each of the girls were enjoying a cupcake. Hey, at least Emma got one for her sister too!

Let me explain this next picture. Like I said, Emma got spoiled rotten. And we did allot of it. Timothy saw all of this stuff at a garage sale. We spent like, $12 on all of this stuff. Plus, she shares everything with Kaylee. So, we'll justify.

The kitchen is in awesome condition and it came with dishes and food. Then there was the stroller, Emma's wanted one for two years. Seriously. The red boxes are board games left over from Christmas. (She was too overwhelmed to open them.) And the makeup counter thing. I'm sure to some people, that doesn't look like a lot for a birthday but in our family, its unheard of!

So, did you know that you can go online and print out templates to make horse head cakes? Neither did I. You can though. So, next time, remember that! This time, just don't make too much fun of my cake. It tasted really good!

The green cupcakes are supposed to be grass.

Here's Kaylee, enjoying her sister's birthday.

And the pinata. I read this idea in a parenting magazine. You make a pinata out of an oat container. It was super easy and fast and worked really well. I'm such a cool Mom. Just kidding! Anyway, that's all I've got for you this time. Emma and Kaylee's Aunt and Uncle sent them the cutest outfits but I don't want to tell you what they are until I get a picture. Emma won't take hers off but Kaylee's not quite sure how she feels about it. So, I'll snag a picture and get it up here sometime soon. Thanks Jen and Isaac!

An Ode to Ma and Pa

I realize that I've posted this picture before. I'm sorry that I had to use it again. Obviously, I don't often take pictures with my parents. So, sorry about your hair Dad. Anyway, I just felt that I needed to write a little bit about Mom and Dad.

I have the greatest parents in the world. They have done so much for me and taught me well. They are kind and caring, gentle and loving. They are incredible. Their testimonies of the Savior have strengthened me and their love of His Church has taught me. I hope that someday, I can be as good as they are. I hope that the family I am starting will be like the family they raised. They made our home such a wonderful, happy place to be. They showed me what a marriage should be like. I cannot recall a time when either has ever raised their voice to the other (in anger, anyway). They have taught me testimony, service, love and communication by example. And now I have another reason to want to be like them. A lot of you know that they are going on a mission. Well, they are currently flying to Salt Lake City to report to the MTC on Monday. I am so excited for them and so proud of them. They will be missed but I know that we will be blessed for their service. Thanks for all you do Mom and Dad. We love you!

Happy August!!

So, I've been meaning to post for a while now. Sorry about that. I've got some more before and after pictures (don't get too excited, it's not the bathroom) but right now, I don't have a ton of time, so just some cute pictures of our incredible kids!

Emma asked if her car seat could be right beside Kaylee's. They like to hold hands and Emma will make sure that Kaylee is safe. Today we were out and Kaylee was pointing out the window grunting like a monkey (which is currently her preferred method of communication) and Emma said in a sweet little voice, "What do you see KK? Some grass? A tree? A man walking with a pack-pack?" I looked back and saw some grass, a tree and a man walking right on the road wearing a backpack. I had to laugh. They are such good sisters! It breaks my heart how much I love them!!

We had to take a picture of this monumental occasion. One night I decided to promote Kaylee from high chair to booster seat. She absolutely loved it! She loved sitting right at the table with the family. I think her favorite part was picking food off of Daddy's plate! For the sake of keeping the house somewhat clean, I feed her most of her meals in her high chair still. She likes to throw her plate.
Anyway, that's all for now. I'll try to get the before and afters posted soon!