Abbie's Bday Party

Abbie's party this year was "P" for Party!
The party plan:
Nail Painting
Pizza
Pajamas
Princess Bride movie
Pillow fight

Luckily my mom took Lucy and Penny for the evening, because these girls partied hard!

When the girls arrived they made their own pizzas. While the pizzas were being cooked by our handsome chef Brad, they were all treated to a lovely manicure

Then, present time!

After presents, they settled in to watch The Princess Bride. Seriously, one of the best movies ever made. Then, who could resist a massive pillow fight after the show. Let's just say things got a little out of control. Who knew 13 eight and nine year old girls could be this crazy. I think my ears are still ringing from all the squeeling and high pitched giggling.

Birthday cake to finish off the night. Don't worry, the whole neighborhood heard the Happy Birthday Song. "cha, cha, cha's" and all!

The bday group. I'm so grateful that Abs has such great friends.

Field trip with Lillie's class

I was able to volunteer for a field trip with Lillie's 1st grade class this fall. The trip was to follow directions through the neighborhood until you arrive at a secret location. The best part was the secret location was our house! Lillie and her friends were surprised and it was such a fun morning. Unfortunately, it was a wacky 100 degree October day! We were all melting, but still had fun. After we ended at our house, the kids got to have Root Beer Floats and play at the park.

Notice Lillie's bright red face

We named our group the Diva Explorers cuz they were all girls. These girls really lived up to the DIVA name with their sassy walks and poses!

October birtdays at Nana's house

We celebrated some of the Oct birthdays at Nana's house. Abbie, Lillie, and cousin Sarah thought it would be fun to try out the October freezing pool.

Grandma June with Penny and I.

Aunt Chicky

Nathan

Hula-hoop contests

Conference Weekend

We headed up to my parent's cabin for conference in October. It's alwasy to much fun to go up there and get out of the heat. My Grandma June also came into town.

Who says you can't ride a motorcycle in pajama pants?

Penny was soooo close to walking the whole weekend.

All the ladies with Grandma June. 4 Generations!

Fun at the Mesa Youth Museum

We went to the Mesa Youth Museum with Aunt Kristen and Wesley this fall. I haven't been in so long. When Abbie and Lillie were little we came here so much. It's changed a lot. The kids had a blast.

Penny even made a new friend.

First Day of Preschool

In September, Lucy started Preschool! She was soooo excited and couldn't wait to tell me that I was not staying with her at school.

Lucy and one of her preschool friends Quincie. She is doing a group where us mom's take turns teaching. I have December/Jan and it has been so cute seeing how these little kiddos interact with each other. I am enjoying spending that time with her and her little friends (5 other girls!). I am also being reminded of the fact that I will never be a full time preschool teacher :)

Lucy...

Lucy's turning 4 in a couple months, so today I asked her what kind of birthday party she wants. She said, "A string cheese party. Ha, ha ha ha!"

(she was eating string cheese at the time)

I can never get a straight answer out of this girl. She is such a crack up.