Springville Art City Days!!!!

Our town had a festival this past weekend and we had so much fun. There was a carnival, a parade, free concerts, booths and a firework show. It was so cool. I love this town. Thaya loved anyone who looked like they could be a princess and she had so much fun with her friends.





For Father's Day we went up to the Kelly's and saw JP's Family. We ate ice cream, had a BBQ and then we celebrated the Father's. We got Jim a hilarious card about Indiana Jones and how he is a father that does his own stunts. When I saw that I thought of Jim jumping off the large rock at Koberg Beach, OR. Thaya got Derrick a card about Finding Nemo and how he is a great dad outside the water or inside. I tried to get her to pick another one but that was the one she wanted for her daddy.
We also celebrated Donna's Birthday!!! I decided that I am going to treat Donna to a night of scrapbooking. That is something we love to do together and I told her that the real present is the gift of my company:)
It was a great time. Our family enjoys spending time with the Kelly's. Thaya and Matt got to play chess and we all love to see them play together. Thanks Kelly Clan for all the good times!!!

So I was tagged by Jan....

There are so many reasons why I love Thaya but I will list only 10 but know that there are a million more. {I know it said 7 but I am expanding:) }

1. I love all the cute faces my child makes..


2. I love how teeny she was when she was a baby.


3. I love how she loves to do things with me, my little best friend.


4. I love the relationship she has with her daddy.



5. I love that she loves animals.




6. I love her sweet little phrases like, "Oh dear!" and her cute questions she always askes like, "mom, you have green eyes?" and "why" when you give her your answer.


7. I love how adorable she is!


8. I love her variety of interests.




and many more...

9. I love when she is asleep in her Princess Bed!!!


10. And I love that my husband and I got so incredibly lucky with such an incredible daughter. We can only pray that our other children will be just as incredible as she is.



I tag Mariah, Donna, JP and Carol. What ten things do you love about your kids?

My Birthday Extravaganza and Our Family Roadtrip!!!

So, I am now 27 years old!!! My family and friends threw a big party for me at the Kelly's Party house. It was fun with a BBQ and cake, plus presents, what more do you need?!!? Then my husband took me on a road trip to eastern Washington to camp with my friends, the Bartlett's, Ballard's and Tragoutt's!! That was so much fun. We went into Leavenworth and had a blast! And how can I go that far without seeing friends and family on the other side of the state. We saw our cousins, the Anderson's, my sister Emily and her wonderful husband Jason, and my baby bro Adam. We also saw the Kilner's, with their new baby and then drove to Canada to visit my grandparents there! It was fun to see my grandparents and have Thaya have many of the same memories with them that I do! So much fun and an incredible birthday! I am glad to be 27!! Thank you to all that made it great!!