Halloween 2011!

Our Cute trick or treaters!

Sam-- as an angel!

Kenz- as a gypsy!

Whit-- as a Hula Dancer (thanks G-ma Diann) and we clipped my hair extentions in her hair! she was very excited about that.

We made Dallas be Yoda

Which he was not Happy about.... NO one likes that costume. Ha.

Scott's Boise State Bronco that he freehand carved in a pumpkin! AWESOME!

April-Oct. 2011 Watching Layla

I have had the rare and wonderful privilage of Babysitting my little niece for the past 7 months, because her mommy had to back to work a few months after she was born and her daddy (my brother) has been running an internet business from home.  I have gotten to watch her 2 or 3 days a week depending on the time of year.  She is a spunky fun little girl!  Her mommy just got to quit her job to stay home with her!! So we will miss having her here.  Dallas loves her so much and when she was first born he couldn't hug and kiss her enough... but now that she can crawl... he is a little threatened by her.  He will say, "Layla NOOO!" or "Layla OUT!" and he tries to sit on her.  But he is really sweet to say "Rorry!" to her and softly rub her cheek.  They are only a yr apart almost to the day... Feb. 9th and Feb 11th!  They will be the best of friends.  Whitney also adores Layla and plays and loves on her like a litle doll.  It is soooo sweet.  We will definitely miss little Layla, but we are so happy that her mommy gets to stay home with her now! :)

September 2011-- 80's Day at School!

Appreciate the bangs!!!!

Seriously used to wear my bangs just like that in 4th and 5th grade!  Love it!

September 21 2011- Sam's 10th Birthday! Welcome to Hogwarts...

Spookey Dinner at Hogwarts! Lizzard Lasagna, Bone-powder bread, Salamander salad, Aunt Petunia Pudding!

A Toast of Butterbeer!  --Which we made with Ice-cream, rootbeer, and butterscotch!

Everyone is Harry Potter!-- We got them all Harry glasses and gave them lightening bolts on their foreheads.

Time for gifts!

We Made wands and then played Quidditch!

ON to Potions Class!

Hope you pass the test!

And Finally, watch Harry Potter!  

Harry Potter in Training!

Sign We made for the door!

This Year Sam wanted a Harry Potter Party! I did my best to make it Fun for her and her friends and as Harry Potter as I could!  She loved it! :)

SepTember --- McKenzie's Baptism!!!

Isn't she beautiful?



Glad Daddy is there.




Proud of you sweetheart.



Her pretty white dress.

Thanks Dad.

We are so proud of Kenz for making the decision to get baptized.  We love her so much.  She is so sweet and loving and thoughtful.  We are happy the she is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS!  We hope it brings her lots of joy in this life and in the life to come.

August- 2011 Dallas's BIG BOY hair cut

This is Bubba with his first big boy hair cut!  We (Scott and I) used the clippers on the side and I scissor cut the top! I just think he looks so handsome and grown-up.  Love you sweet little guy.

August-- First Day of School-- 2011

They look a little Nervous

Whitney Starting Kindergarten!



Kenzie Starting 2nd grade




Samantha Starting 4th grade



Sisterly Love

August- McKenzie Ann's 8th birthday party

 Kenzie and her best friend

                                                          We gave the girls a foot bath

                                                       Aunt Macie painting Sam's nails

                                                             Banana & Honey facials

                                                             Whit's pretty in pink nails

                                                 Opening Presents!  Kenz calling for quiet

                                                                  Super cute gold purse

          Kenz wanted fruit and yogurt parfaits for her dessert, from McD's--- they're her favorite!

This year Kenz wanted a DAY SPA party!  We patterned her party after one of our favorite Fancy Nancy books, where she treats her mom to a homemade day spa.  The book gives you recipes for how to do things at home!  It was so girly and so super fun!! We just loved it!  We Painted the girls nails, gave them foot baths, and facials... then we treated them to fruit parfaits. 

 Happy 8th Kenzie-benzie!

August- Whitney LaRie's 5th Birthday Party

Whitney wanted a Tangled Party, this was her first B-day friend party.  We played water games in the back yard, had a pinata (which Scott finally broke),opened presents and ate cupcakes and ice cream cones!  It was super fun!  All the kids had a great time! :)