Happy Birthday Mama!!!!

My Mama turns 39 (again) today!!  Thanks Mom for all you do for my and our little family!  I am so grateful to have such an amazing example of motherhood.  You are awesome!!  I hope you have a super birthday - you deserve it!!   Love you MORE!!!

My Tiny Dancer.....

Brenna had her dance recital last night - she did such a great job!!  Her dance teacher used Disney songs for most of her classes - it was so fun!!  Brenna has been practicing her 'Hercules' dance for a while now - she made us proud!!  Then, after we went to Red Robin for dinner to celebrate!!  It was such a great time!!  Great job Brenna!  Love you girl!  

Oma's

We were all lucky enough to get to go and visit Oma.  We had such a great visit.  My Oma is 96 years old!  I try to make it out to California as often as I can to visit her!  I can see a change in her from the last time I was there - she is getting older.  It makes me sad but she is still pretty amazing!  We had great visits with her.  We also went to the beach - AMAZING day!  We went to Point Reyes lighthouse - we had to go down 308 steps to get to the lighthouse but it was quite a sight!  The sky and the water - both amazing colors of blue - a blue that is almost unbelievable.  We also helped in Oma's yard, had dinner with my cousin Rita & her family - visited with cousins and laughed A LOT!  I learned a few things too.  For example - did you know that a peacock is louder than a rooster?!?  I didn't either - I do now!  We had such a great time!  I truly hope we are able to make it back to see her soon.  She is such an amazing example to me - I marvel at her.  She left her Motherland at 41 with four young kids and a new husband - not speaking the language.  She is so brave.  

This is THE Place!!  

Cowboy Wyatt!

Cowgirl Brenna!

Wyatt LOVED the petting zoo!

Wyatt and the lambs

My family!  Look at that view!!

Patrick and the woodworker!  

Brenna wanted to bring a bunny home!!

She loved the animals!

Me & my kids!  Again - look at that view!!

On Memorial Day - Gaylen & I took the kids to "This is the Place" monument in SLC.  Neither of us had been there since we were kids - my, my how things have changed!!  There is a whole 'town' complete with townspeople dressed in period clothing!  It was so fun!  It was also baby animal day - the little kids LOVED that!  Patrick did catch and hold a bunny though!  So fun!  We were able to see how many things were done in Pioneer time.  It was a really great place to see!  We ran out of time - I think we will have to visit again!!  What a great day!!

Narnia Day!!!!

Wyatt's group & Mr. Tumnus
THE BATTLEFIELD!!
That is Wyatt behind his shield!!!  

 

Mr Tumnus
Mr Tumnus & Wyatt's group


The Coronation

Mrs. Sheffield & Wyatt & Aslan

Wyatt's class had the most awesome day today!!  His (amazing) teacher, Mrs. Sheffield, loves the Chronicles of Narnia books.  So, today was Narnia day!  It has been in the works for almost the entire school year and today I realized why we started talking about it so early in the school year!  It took so much work and effort on many people's part!!  The kids started in the gym watching an 'intro' movie, then they met with 'Uncle Andrew' (from the Magician's Nephew), went on a scavenger hunt, each of the kids were assigned a name (Peter, Edmund, Susan or Lucy), rode the 'train', then, visited the spare room and went through the wardrobe.  The kids were divided into groups - each group met with Mr. & Mrs. Beaver, Mr. Tumnus (and learned a lullaby on the recorder), the (very scary) White Witch and the warriors.  They met up with Father Christmas (who armed them with shields!), they were treated to a special lunch and then, they went to the battlefield!!  The kids faced off again the (evil) parents (who were mostly dressed in black).  We had a battle complete with 'flour' bombs!!  IT WAS AWESOME!  Then, after the White Witch died - there was a coronation (complete with crowns) and special desserts!  :)  It was amazing!!  I am in AWE at the parents that threw so much behind this day!  And Mrs. Sheffield?!  I think she is about the most amazing third grade teacher I have ever seen!!  

Unfortunately, the pictures really don't do the day justice.  I found myself getting caught up in the day and forgot to take a lot of pictures!!  I didn't get pictures of the White Witch, Father Christmas, Mr. & Mrs. Beaver or the Magicians.  :(  They were all fabulous!!  I am so grateful for everyone who put so much into making this day so special!!  

Perfect Day for a Wedding!!

Brenna & Matt

Wyatt

Patrick

Brenna LOVED her dress!  

All the girls - Emilee, Erin, Ashlee, Brooklyn, Nicole, Jill, Amorie & Brenna

Matt had the sweetest look on his face when Camden & Brooklyn came down the aisle.  Then, he lit up when he saw Nicole.

Patrick, Wyatt & Brenna

Matt & his sisters - doesn't everyone look amazing?

Gaylen and Brenna - she is such a Daddy's girl.

Me & Brenna

Gaylen's son Matt got married on Thursday!  It was a BEAUTIFUL day!!  Nicole was radiant and Matt is so obviously in love with her and her two sweet kids!!  It was really a special day!  Matt & Nicole were married on top of the Wight House in Bountiful and then had a reception at a church after.  The church was decorated so pretty - it didn't even look like the inside of a cultural hall.  :)  

Congratulations Matt & Nicole!  We are so happy for all four of you!!  Love you!