Sunday, February 28, 2010

PAAaaaarta Time!

Spencer recently turned 5! Its so hard to believe but my baby boy is NO LONGER a toddler he Align Centeris a...... KID! a Big KID! I working on another post about my terrific BIG boy!
This post....
Is ALL about the PARTY to celebrate his 5th year as a part of our family!
So sit back , RELAX and ENJOY the show!

( My disclaimer is that I am 100% in love with Birthdays, and this year BJ made me promise to keep the party budget UNDER 50$ so here it is..... homemade and DINO-MITE!)

This year I made a fondant cake, my 1st one! Here is the play by play! It was surprisingly easy AND YUMMY!
Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5The Finished Dino! Kind of like a fat Barney but I the kids thought he was perfect so all the little imperfections didn't matter! We had snacks for all the kids and parents that were there....
Pudding cups with Dino fruit snacks hiding in the different layers!

Dinosaur Nests with different "eggs" There were veggie nests and fruit nests and a few sweet nests too! We also had some salty snacks- DINO CLAWS also known as Buggles!!I had such a fun time turning the house into a Dinosaur Jungle! I pick and choose through these pictures so you get to see them ALL! It was t
We played a bunch of Dino-Tastic games:

We dug for (homemade) fossils! They had a blast and got so excited when they found one buried in the sand! (we did this in the garage so don't mind the sick cludder everywhere:)
When they all came in we played a game called the Stego Stomp! Everyone a balloon around each ankle and they had to try to STOMP each others balloons! The boys got way into it and i was pleasantly surprised because no one was scared!!!

We also played "Pin the Tooth on the T-Rex" I was a little hesitant to play this game because I thought it was kind of lame but the kids laughed and laughed they thought it was so funny when they put a tooth on his eye or arm! IT WAS A HIT!
I got a little crafty and tried to make a volcano so we could have a science experiment unfortunately my volcano dough didn't think it was such a good idea! so it looks REALLY shabby! We had Roar contests to see who could help add the LAVA ingredients, so get ready for some loud ROARING in the video!

After our science project we had one last activity... THE PINATA! I tried to make it again! I figured anything would be better then last year! :) SO I tried a pull the string style and ..... well just watch....

I am hoping all the kids care about is whether or not candy comes out!!! Maybe next time I will finally make a pinata that works!!!!:)

It was time for cake and the big surprise came out smoking! I really love Spencer eyes in these 2 pictures! He looks so amazed, and THAT is what I was hoping for!
Look at that HANDSOME boy! I am so excited to see how he grows this year! Kindergarten starts in the fall and he will be with me less and less, my heart beats and my eyes water to think that he will need me less but I look forward to all the new ways I can be there to help him! HAPPY BIRTHDAY my big boy I LOVE you more then I know how to say!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Our NEW Fishy Friends

We decided to get the kids a pet! Unfortunately we cant have cats or dogs so we decided we would try out a few fish! Each of the boys picked out a fish and got really excited to get them home and "play" with them! We had to break the news that fish don't like to be touched and so they can watch them and feed them and help take care of them but picking them up and PLAYING with them wasn't really an option! When we got home they each named their fish...
Spencer's is the HULK
Cooper's is IRON MAN or BATMAN (depending on the day)
AND
Graham's WAS SUPERMAN .... but he died the first night!
:(

SO far its been a lot of fun! The kids love to feed them and they even had their first vacation! We took them down to St George this weekend when we went to work for the weekend!

More on Valentines day.... Spencer's 5th BDAY and Work at the flower shop!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

My Loves

As Valentines Day gets closer and closer it helps me think about who I love and how lucky I am to have people who love me back!I love my family for the way that we are growing up together and for the way they believe in BJ and I!
I love BJ's family! It has been a fun ride getting to know and love another family and becoming part of their family has made me a better person!
Pictures from our bowling date night! We played the skittle game and the boys beat us and then the next match we walked away the WINNERS!!! ooooooo
I love the GREAT friends I have in my life! They help me laugh when I feel like breaking down, they help me appreciate my blessing and remember who sent them! I know they are part of my life for a reason!
I love my 3 little boys! They show me that love can be silly AND crazy AND cuddly! But most of all they show me that love is unconditional! They see me when I am trying my hardest and when I have dropped the ball and need to try again.... and they STILL LOVE ME!
Most of all I love my MAN! He has been beside me for almost 8 years! He inspires me to the best me I can! He laughs with me, supports me in whatever hobby I am immersed in, he ALWAYS puts me and our family first! I have never met someone more understanding and compassionate he sets such a good example for me! Not to mention he is a major STUD!I think its kinda special that a simple call from him in the middle of the day or smile when I have accomplished something can light me up and get my heart racing! It makes me feel all giddy and girly... like I did when we were dating!

This year we are making a special effort to keep the giddy feeling alive! I made us a special "Love is" mail box! Each week we are going to write each other a little love note about why we love each other that week! I am SO SO SO excited! I really think this is going to help us look for the best in each other and I know I am filled with anticipation to see what my love letter will say each week!

So to all of you out there who care about me... THANK YOU! I am thinking about you! HUGS and KISSES ! I SURE LOVE YOU!

Monday, February 1, 2010

No No Baby

Graham has officially declared his spot as the BABY in the family. This last week he has made it clear that we are NOT allowed to say "NO" to him! Last night at dinner he kept trying to drop his bowl on the floor so I told him "No no baby boy" and the shadow of despair just fell over him and
HE ......
......LET.....
......IT.......
OUT! I ran to grab the camera (just like any mother would as her child cries in anguish) because this had to be documented! As the baby boy he is above being told No and should always be catered to and given what he wants! ..... at least thats what he told me!!!!

Oh I wish life was that way my little one! It all starts with being told you cant throw food on the floor and then it jumps to you cant beat up your brothers and then it escalates to no ice cream for breakfast!

But DONT WORRY

Life has so many moments where the light does shine through the clouds and you can be free! I promise to say "YES" LOTS more then I say "NO" I promise to love you and laugh with you and life's little "uh oh no no"moments! Keep crawling and I am sure you will find something new and fun to get into!