Monday, March 15, 2010

Happy Birthday, Big Stud!


Eric being silly!

Happy birthday to my loving, crazy, hunting-obsessessed, NASCAR-nut, camping enthusiast of a husband and father. You are truly the apple of all your girls' eyes. Because of you we understand way more than we should about elbow joints and couplers, we appreciate "real" forest campfires, we know who Ryan Newman is, we now root for the M&M car, and we certainly know how find the humor in all things related to hunting!

Happy birthday. We love you!

Turning 34...not impressed so far!

I want to know where it is written in the book of life that once you hit your 30s you must be subjected to premature gray hair, crow's feet and a road map underneath your eyes. Gah!

Haylie Turns 6!




Well, here is proof that I take FOREVER to blog! Haylie turned 6 in January and I am just now getting around to blogging about it. Wow, I'm lame!
She begged for a friend party this year, and since I kept turning her down last year, I felt I should give in and do it since all of her other friends had invited her to their birthday extravaganzas. All I can say is "holy crap, that takes a lot of energy". There were so many cute little girls in my house with so much energy I felt like I'd need to sleep for at least six months just to recover.
Luckily, I had the help of my sisters, Erin and Darby and Dallin to entertain the kiddos. They saved the day-literally! It was super fun and the girls all got along really well, but I told Haylie we'll revisit the friend party when she turns 8...or 18. :)

Here's Mikaela and Chloe after all the excitement! That's what I needed!

Haylie had a whole "Princess and the Frog" theme going on for her birthday. She asked for a Princess cake so we chose to use "Charlotte" from the "Princess and the Frog" movie to make her cake. Here's my attempt at professional decorating. Oh well, Haylie was impressed.


Lately I look at my sweet little Haylie and wonder how it is possible that she's 6 already! It doesn't seem possible. I love her inquisitive little mind, and her funny comments. She is so smart and learns so fast. She told me recently that she plans to be a cheerleader doctor when she grows up. I say "Rah rah, Dr. Haylie!" She is such a blessing to me and Eric. We love her so much and couldn't even begin to imagine our lives without her! Happy Birthday, Haylie-bug!

Monday, March 8, 2010

To The Loser Who Now Owns My Childhood Home...

Ya'll suck at taking care of it! Thanks for obliterating all my wonderful memories of the beautiful yard my mom and dad worked so hard on!