Is it just me...

or is anybody else having trouble uploading photos to blogger? I was FINALLY going to post an 'all things summer' post, but none of the pictures will upload. And where's the fun in blogging with no pictures?? I can't even change my font or anything, it just inserts the code. Weird.

Happy Birthday Lucy

Well, yesterday was Lucy's 6th birthday! We had a wonderfully fun day, and she was so excited to finally be 6! I went to the store early in the morning to get all the stuff we needed for her panacakes (that's how we say it here, not pancakes), eggs, bacon, peaches, pears, OJ, milk, and toast breakfast that she requested. While I was gone, Lucy woke up, ran into our room, and yelled 'I'm 6!!!' to an empty bed. Poor girl. But, she found Jordan, and yelled it again. It started off a wonderful day. Then, while shopping I realized I locked my keys in the car. So much for a nice breakfast before Jordan went to work! So, Jordan, Lucy, and Josiah came to rescue Mahri and I. The rest of the day went off without a hitch, though, and we were so happy to have a nice day with our new 6 year old. She got a Strawberry Shortcake doll from Grandma and Grandpa California, a magnetic paper doll set from Grandma & Papa, and a Razor Scooter from Mom & Dad. She loved it all yelling "I'm so happy it's my birthday!" after opening each present. And she played with those all day long! It was a great day! Happy happy birthday Lucy!!

Rainbows!

On Saturday we had Mahri's birthday party. I had a blast planning and carrying out the theme. Well, by 'I', what I really mean is Brie and I carried out this super fun rainbow themed 1st birthday party. Once again, not in order because uploading them always comes out backwards. Darn it. I'll have to remember that before I upload next time.

Lucy as a Rainbow!



Papa and the Birthday Girl taking a much needed nap!

I love the tradition of the one year old getting their own birthday cake! It is always such a funny mess. And I love that Mahri is covered in Rainbows!

The 6 layer Rainbow Cake. I love how it turned out, but for a really pretty looking one, go to my inspiration here.

Getting that mouth ready to blow out the candle!

Pretty little One Year Old Girl!


The table doesn't look that exciting, but it was. And on the side is the Pin the Cloud on the Rainbow game.

The Rainbow Arch. Maybe my favorite part. I don't really know what it was for, but it looked fabulous!
The Rainbow Bean Bag Toss. Oh yes, I totally made this. And Brie made the adorable bean bags. We work so well together!

Mahri Walks!

I promise that Mahri does occasionally wear clothes...just not when I'm taking video or pictures.

Happy Birthday Mahri!!

My baby turned one today! It was a somewhat uneventful day, in birthday terms. But Mahri started walking!! And I'm not talking a step or two as she tumbles to the ground. I mean full on walking. She has to be encouraged to do it, but once she's up, she just keeps going. So fun! Yay Mahri! Love you girly!!!


By the way, I didn't get it on the camera, but she was a PRO candle blower-outer! Good job M!

Memorial Day Fun

We had lots of fun at City of Rocks on Memorial Day with the Papa & Grandma, Uncle Joseph, Aunt Lisa, Lyndi, Brooklyn, Emma, and Sadie.
Climbing the rocks really brought out the adventurer in Josiah, and that was really really fun to see! We bbq'd hot dogs and s'mores and climbed and hiked and laughed. A good day!
Pics are in no particular order because I hate having to rearrange them once they are uploaded...


Mahri climbing her own rock...

Dad & Lucy at the top of Bath Rock...
I love this girl!

Mom at the top of Bath Rock. You can't tell from this picture, but I'm way high up!

Lucy, Lyndi, and Brooklyn climbing and being adventurers!

Daddy and Lucy flying!

Josiah and Daddy climbing down Bath Rock...that was interesting to watch. Way to go boys!

Daddy and Josiah getting some air!

The fam.

Lyndi, Lucy, Mahri, Papa, Josiah, Emma, and Brooklyn

Mom got caught bathing!

Daddy and Josiah are CAUGHT!

Mom and Josiah at the top...

Lucy, Daddy and Josiah at the top of the rock we bbq'd at...

Fun times!

Oh Lucy

Lucy decided it would be fun to get some silly puddy wet. Yes, with water. So it got sticky and all over her bed, pillows, clothes, face, and hair. I was a little teensy bit upset about this. And very calmly told her that this was NEVER going to come out of her clothes. Her response was, "I think it will if we use oxy clean."
We don't even own a tv. Where did she get that?