Twins' (or is it twinses?) 1st Birthday!

The twinies' birthday was bitter-sweet for me. They are no longer my tiny little babies! They are getting bigger and learning more and needing me a little less.

We had a carnival themed party in our backyard- nachos, snow cones, cotton candy, the water slide, you name it! We had about 25-30 people come which stresses me out. But it was a ton of fun!

They each got their own cake. Kailia was totally diggingin, Paislee not so much. Poor little Pais had a fever and just didn't feel good.

Bella's 3 birthday (2 months later...)

Bella's birthday was a lot of fun. We took her out to lunch at "The fancy restaurant" she always points to when we drive past (Olive Garden in American Fork). she was so excited to eat there! The look on her face when we told her where we were eating for lunch because of her special day....PRICELESS.

I let her choose this year what kind of party to have. I told her we could swim, bowl, or have a party in the backyard again. She chose bowling which surprised me, because she has only been bowling like once in her life! Bowling worked out great, because at Fat Cats in the summer, kids bowl free! You just have to pay for the shoe rental- which only cost two bucks a person. Including the balloons and party favors (her Nana bought the cupcakes) we spent less than $30.

Most of her cousins came, and a couple friends. We had so much fun. She got a table and chairs from Nana and Papa, a fish from Aunt Star which she named Mystery, a Dora couch/bed from Mom and Dad, Littlest Pet shops, a purse and shirt from the Johnson cousins, a Furreal duck from Jayce, and more! She loved everything. She ate probably 3 cupcakes, and stole the princess rings out of most of them.

It was a great day, celebrating Bella's life. We are so grateful she got to be in our family. It wouldn't be the same without her!

ImagiNation

This is a picture of Bella holding her "watercan"

Bella is wiggling and holding herself- obviously needing to go to the bathroom.

M: Bells, go sit on the potty.
B: O-Kay! Fine! (with a little bit of attitude)
M: Hurry! Before you have an accident!

Bella runs to the bathroom, but doesn't go in. She turns around and sits on our stairs. I watch with curiosity. She slips something imaginary over each sock covered foot.

Bella stands up and "skates" her way back, gliding to the bathroom. Sits down and takes care of business.

M: Are ya done?
B: Yep!
M: Good job!What did you put on your feet? Ice skates?
B: Yeah! I put on my ice skates so I can skate!

Bella, never ever lose your imagiNation!

We love summer!

Happy Birthday, America!

ha ha i'm sneaky....Paislee with her Nana. Pailsee was so miserable on July 4th, from lack of sleep. Luckily, Nana rocked her.

Me and my best lil' buddy Bell Bell

Fourth of July at Nana's house

Park days are the best days.

Bella's face totally tells it all.

Bella and Jayce at Strawberry Days

We got to go to Park City for 4 days in July. This is the incredible view of Main Street from our private deck. We were so spoiled.

Our own private hottub at the condo we stayed at. So fun!


Bella is CRAZY! They went so fast down the Alpine Slide. She immediately wanted more! She takes after her dad...I'm a chicken.


This picture cracks me up of Paislee. I had her all bundled up in my moby wrap. We couldn't fit all our stuff plus the double stroller, so we had to get creative.

Kai's mode of transportation while visiting Park City for 4 days.

The Twinnie Mini's first time swimming. This is Park City. We had an absolute blast.


Pais-a-Roo

My little KaiKai

Levi loves being outnumbered!

Paislee still crawling- which is just fine with me!

This is Kai walking some of her first steps! (note the shiny travertine floor that I refinished)

My best friend from like 4th grade Tiffany...isn't she gorgeous? We were sad Chelsie couldn't make it, she got strep on vacation!

Bells swimming with the cousins at nana's.

First picture taken with my new sweet camera Levi got me for my birthday. After I saw this picture, I knew it was a good camera! (not that Levi isn't naturally stunningly handsome!)

I am really sad that summer is coming to an end. We have been indoors a lot just because it's hard with two little tinies and just one me. But we have had a lot of fun nevertheless. These are our pictures in no particular order.