Kathryn's 5

 We had a family party on Sunday.  Kathryn had a great time and loved all the visitors.  She got some great toys, outfits and lots of love.  She wanted a frozen cake which was fine by me because it was super easy.  I still can't believe she is 5 and will be going to Kindergarten next year.  She is still her energetic self, still very stubborn and definitely has a mind of her own.  Her imagination still amazes me and she is such a great big sister and tries to include Emme on most everything.  We really love this girl.

 Gibba made a doll bed for her dolls, she loves it and it is darling.

 We finally had a little friend party this year.  Kathryn was so excited to have all the girls come.She decided that she wanted to have a "frosted" (frozen) party.   They had a great time.  We started the party out by playing with all the balloons kicking, throwing and trying to keep them off the ground.  After balloons we decorated sugar cookies, played but the nose on Olaf and then ate cupcakes and ice cream.  She loved all the wonderful gifts and all the girls had fun opening stuff and playing with all of Kat's toys.  I think it was a success but to be honest I was exhausted and ready for bed after the party.

Flying High

We made sure before we headed home from St. George that we found a time to go fly with Grandpa.  The boys got to go two days in a row and then the girls got to go as well.  The boys love flying and spending time with Grandpa.  The girls where great, Emme was a little nervous at first but ended up loving it.  She was very cute and wanted to talk to Grandpa through the headset.  Kathryn had a blast and was very excited that she got to sit in the front and that she was able to fly by herself.  We had a great time and loved sharing in one of Grandpa's passions.  

Thanksgiving

 Thanksgiving was spent down in St. George with Rob's dad and family.  It was the first time that we have ever had Thanksgiving dinner with them and the only time we had only one place to go.  I have to be honest and say as much as I missed the rest of our families it was heaven.  It was a very fun ans relaxing weekend.  We tried to get some pictures of the whole family and some of just the grand-kids.  We all tried to help with dinner and clean up.  Even Rob got in on the cooking action.  It was a great meal and a fun time.

 Love that Robbie wouldn't do a funny face and then was totally embarrassed by his crazy family.  He is totally in the preteen years, and starting to think his parents are crazy.  But I say at least we have a good time and who doesn't need a little silly in their lives.

 Grandma Tina was awesome and had a games and prizes for all the kids and even made sure to start the Christmas Holiday out with a Christmas story with presents involved.  It was so fun and something I want to do again.  

 The Kid table minus the two who had to sit at the bar, we have a ton of kids.

 It wouldn't be right to go to the Green's and no pull out all the toys.  The big kids and little kids a like loved riding around while dinner was being finished.  Henry even learned how to ride the little 80.  

After dinner some of us ventured out to do some Christmas shopping.  I thought I was done shopping until I saw all the great deals.  We had a blast hanging out and spending way to much money.  Needless to say we are done with all gift buying until after Easter.  We had a day and I am so happy the whole family could be together.

Family Pictures 2013

 We got our annual family pictures taken which I love but lets be honest is extremely stressful and hard.  Rob hates getting them done and we usually have lots of tears from the kids before we even get there.  Then once we are there we are frustrated when older kids can't cooperate by looking at the camera, seriously we shouldn't have to worry about you if your over 9.  So then at the end we get a few photos that will work and Rob wonders if it was worth the money.  For me it is just part of life and when we are older we will look back ad see the kids personalities and realize how blessed we where.  I don't think we will remember the stress as much as the smiling faces.

 As for the kid pictures they always seem to be taken last and so needless to save never really turn out.  I know I shouldn't expect much when you have 5 ranging from 2 to 12 but it would be nice to get one really good one.  Maybe next year.

 I will say the that the individuals always turn out great.  I no longer pay for school pictures because I love to get these great shots and lots of options for the kids.  This year was hard on me as I looked at the pictures and realized my babies are growing up way to fast.  

 Kathryn insisted on sitting in the green chair, which I loved because it shows her vibrant and stubborn personality so well.  She is really turn into a beautiful and fun young lady.

 I really had a hard time with this picture because Emme looks so old and grown up.  She is no longer a baby and is doing so many things that make her seem older than what she really is.

 Wes was a stinker for the family pictures but was so wonderful for his alone shots.  He is such a fun kid and is full of personality.

 Love this picture of Tanner it really shows his sweet disposition.  He is so mellow and laid back and I really feel like this pictures show that.

This picture makes me realize that I am heading straight into the teenage years.  Robbie is getting so old and is turning into a fine young man.

Third Grade Program

Ani and Tanner had their third grade program yesterday .  They did a great job and had a ton of fun.  It was a very cute program but seemed a little long when you have two little girls in tow.  Tanner didn't have a speaking part this time but instead was very glad to be holding one of the planets.  Ani did have a speaking part and did a very good job, you could actually understand what she was saying unlike some of the other kids.  All in all it was very cute and the important part was that they had fun.

Federation

The boys had their federation recital and they all did a great job.  I love seeing them improve and I especially love seeing how much they are starting to actually enjoy it.

Update:  They had federation the first weekend in March and they all did awesome.  Tanner and Westin both received Superiors and Robbie got an excellent.  I am so proud of them and all their hard work.

First Snowman

Kathryn Made her first snowman with the help of her little friend Mattix.  She had a great out in the snow and was so glad to have company that wasn't her sister.  These two re so dang cute and get along really well.