Memory Lane

Almost all of my childhood pictures were taken on slide film and I've really never seen most of them (my parents took thousands, who wants to sit through that slide show?) My dad is now scanning them on to his computer and sending them to me. I am finally getting to see what I looked like as a kid. Just kidding dad, there were some pictures that made it in to an album as I grew. It's been fun rediscovering my childhood so I thought I'd share.

My musical ability was apparent from an early age.
We were born in Provo, Utah and lived in a little red house that I think is no longer there. Here's my sis getting ready to go outside in winter time. She's striking a rather darling pose.
I was a total thumb sucker. It may have been cute when I was a kid but not so cute with a mouth full of braces as a result.
Check out my rad coat.
Don't ask me about this one. I just thought I looked cute in it. =)
I had a very serious birthday, I guess.
This is me getting what turned out to be my teddy bear that never left my side for years and years. I pulled all the fur off of it as I snuggled with it. I still have it. Patches and all. Named it Teddy of course. I wrapped my arm around him as I slept and now I have to put with a pillow where the bear used to be or I won't be comfortable.
You don't need those expensive American Girl dolls to match your clothes to your doll, all you need is a mom that can sew.
Some times I think my kids look like me when I was their age. Sometimes I think they look like Dale. I'll have to put some of his kiddo pictures up here for a side by side comparison. He's got some sweet ones too, like the pictures of him showing his prize hog at the county fair. It's awesome.

Ella's Puppy Party

Ever since Tabby had her Pinkalicious party, Ella has been talking non-stop about her party. She came up with the idea of a puppy theme all on her own. We had a small family party for her over at my parents house. Everyone got to wear puppy ears.
Or should I say, everyone HAD to wear puppy ears:
What a good daddy.

Ella had so much fun opening her presents.

It wouldn't be a party without one of Magi's specially designed cakes.

This time she used Ella's favorite stuffed puppy named Diamond as inspiration.
Here's Diamond (of course Ella named it).
Here's the cake:
So cute, right???
I especially loved the detail of the bow:
Then it was time to blow out the candles.
Look how all the kids are making a blowing out the candles face too. So funny.
Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Ella is 3!

She's still a baby right? Because I really want her to still be a baby. It's hard for me to see my kids grow out of their babiness. Ella turned 3 on Sunday. We took lots of pictures, had a puppy party (her idea) and gave her lots of kisses.

A little about our Ella:

She is hilarious. She cracks us up all the time.
She thinks she is a rock star.
She makes the biggest messes of any child I have ever met.
She loves to play with her dollys.
She is fearless.
She is adorable when she is grumpy.
She loves to dance and sing.
She has the cutest little girly giggle.

Here are some pics of our baby girl:
I just noticed that she's looking down in everyone of those pics I just posted. Maybe it's because I like the thoughtful looking pics best. Either that or she was sick of me putting the camera in her face.

Here are some more. My mom and I took these the day of her party:
There, now you can see that cute little face.

I'll post the pics of her cute little party soon.

Shredded

Yesterday, I did this:
Now I feel like this:
I need to do lots of this:
It's been awhile.

What else would I blog about right now?

All I seem to be posting lately are pics of my new baby G. I really have nothing else noteworthy going on these days. All I do is feed the baby, take pictures of the baby, feed my other kids, work, and the occasional shower. Unless you want to hear about my showers, you will have to see more pics of my baby.

He is 2 and a half weeks old now. And he's chunking up nicely!

I Heart This Boy

This boy is so sweet and precious. He has us all under his spell.