Brooke's 7th Birthday

Brooke celebrated her 7th birthday with 5 of her friends. We started off the afternoon with her friends coming over a playing for a few minutes. We went right into opening presents and then off we dashed to the Tacoma Mall to Build-a-bear. All the girls made their very own bear. They all loved it. A few had never been so it was especially fun for them. Brooke chose a penguin and loves it. We then went to McDonald's where we had Happy Meals all around! We stopped by and played at the play place and then over to take a train ride around the mall. We got out of there before I hit exhaustion and headed home to do cupcakes and dipping dots and sing to to the little angel!(it went very well, I was a little surprised how well it did go. I had my helper, Cierra with me and she actually made a big difference!-Thanks Cierra! you earned your $5)

Left to Right:Kaylee, Amelia, Brooke, Madison, Bailey, and Hailey

Birthday fun starts early here!

Brooke will be turning 7 tomorrow! Where did time go? I'm sure it wasn't too long ago she was a little baby in my arms. She will always be my baby since she is the youngest but she is certainly growing up.
She holds a special place in my heart. She has such a cute little voice that just melts my heart. She wants me to lay with her every night before she goes to sleep and I love to snuggle with her.
Brooke is doing well at school. She is loves to read and solve math problems. If it's not raining, you can catch her outside roller skating with Baley. We got her a new pair of roller skates because she has worn through Kaylee's hand me downs. Brooke still sucks her thumb but only at night. Not sure when we will break her of that habit.(Sean sucked his thumb until this age too-don't tell him I said that!)
Yesterday Auntie took her shopping and got her the Hello Kitty outfit she is wearing. She loves it. She also got her a pair of shoes and some candy. She spoiled her and Brooke loved every minute of it. She is used to getting spoiled and I'm afraid we are creating a monster but she is our little monster and we love her to pieces!
Happy almost 7th Birthday Brooke!!!

Fun day off!

The kids had a long weekend for mid winter break so on Monday we took a drive down to Ruston Way and walked along the waterfront. Although it was rainy, we had a great time. No one complained and everyone enjoyed each others company. It was awesome! Love these kinds of days! The Conner family joined us as well.

we did a lot of rock skipping!

We were trying to throw rocks to hit a broken down dock way out there. Connor was the only one that could hit it, and believe me, Anna and I tried!(I think I threw my arm out!)

Valentines Day Dinner and Fun(early)

On Saturday we had our 4th annual Valentines Date with the Carvers! It was the ladies turn to plan so we took the easy way out. There was a MMA fight the guys wanted to go to(a guy from Silver Creek Ward was fighting) so we planned dinner at Stanley and Seafort and then we headed to the fight. It was a really fun night. I think we are going to go to Taiki's next fight as well. It was pretty cool to see, especially when a fight broke out in the audience between a girl fighter and another girl. It really isn't the scene we are used to but we still had a great time!

~Cierra's 4th grade singing concert~

Cierra had her 4th grade concert where they sang some cute songs. My favorite song was: A-your adorable, because she also sang that in preschool and it made me remember her at that age. I guess she decided she needed to grow up and get attitude. I love her anyway!

Lake Washington

Sean and I at Lake Washington when we went away for our 12th anniversary:)

District Wreslting tournament!

Connor tried wrestling for his first time this year and loved it. He did really well. He was able to wrestle on the Varsity team for some of his matches in the 92lb weight class. He made it to Districts and took 5th place. We were so proud of him for trying something he hadn't done before and working hard at it.

Storm hits Washington

We had a big storm hit that brought rain, sleet, snow, hail, wind, ice and everything else that could possibly come. It took our power for 3 days. Connor was able to build a snowman before it all turned to ice.

Our tree in the front yard barely survived with all that ice on it.

The kids had fun building an igloo in the Conner's yard.(or should I say Anna had fun building an igloo.:))

What do you do when the power is out for 3 days. Play games, fight with your siblings, drive your mother crazy, go out to dinner, and go out to the car to charge your cell phone every once in awhile. I was about to go crazy!

No Sun Fun Run!

A few weeks ago my parents, Mindy, Shay, Chance, Austin, Cierra and I ran a 5k at Heritage park. It was a bit chilly for my blood, but it is so much fun to run these races together.(Even if we aren't all together the whole time) Cierra didn't get her best time but she had fun running with Shay.

Mom and Dad-

My mom's Birthday

My mom had a birthday in January and we went and had Mexican to celebrate! I love my mom very much. I talk to her almost everyday. She is the one I call when I need anything. A shoulder to cry on, a pep talk, or a babysitter:) I am so lucky to have my momonly 4 miles away. I hope that never changes.

My mom is like me when I take pictures. It takes a few to get a good shot. See below and you will know what I mean!

I think this is the winner!

I love you mom!