Brooklyn's Birthday

Yesterday was Miss Brooklyn's 7th Birthday!! I can't believe our little girl is 7. CRAZY!! For her party she was back and forth between Chuck-E-Cheese and The Fun Park and opted for The Fun Park- we were all glad to stay in the Valley. Chels had told her she would rollerskate with her and was so excited. She started the morning off by opening her presents from us. Grandma and Karen checked her out during lunch and took her to Burger King and she was thrilled. After school, we picked up Sean and went to The Fun Park. (So the funny thing about this is that Brooklyn had decided that she wanted a surprise party and told my mom that everyone could be there waiting and when she walked in they would yell "SURPRISE" even though she would know that they were all there.) So we decided that we would give her a real surprise. The family that came to The Fun Park left early and headed to Fredrico's and the rest were there waiting. We walked in the back room and everyone yelled "SURPRISE!" It was classic- she was so surprised and loved every second of it and loved her pink cake! It was such a great day for her and we are so blessed to have such great family that love and support us and our little gals. I don't know what we would do without our little Missy! She brings so much joy and happiness into our home and we love her so much!

Brooklyn's new birthday outfit- she insisted on wearing even though it was chilly.

Her and Chels and her first time rollerskating

The big SURPRISE- I love the look on her face!!

Her birthday loot- spoiled girl!!

Happy Easter!!

We had a fantastic Easter this year! We started our Easter festivities on Monday when we dyed Easter eggs. Wednesday we had an egg hunt- the gals LOVED this! Sean was flying out on Thursday to go to his brother Brent's wedding near Nauvoo. So we got a hold of the Easter Bunny and he came on Wednesday night so when the gals woke up on Thursday he had hidden their baskets. They were both excited to get a pillow pet and some bubbles. The gals and I went and stayed at my parents house for the weekend. They were thrilled to dye eggs again with grandma on Friday. They waited patiently on Saturday night for Pops to get home to have an egg hunt and get their present from grams and pops. On Saturday they got all dolled up in the their Easter dresses and looked so cute! (We were glad to get Sean home on Sunday. He was flying out of St. Louis and a tornado had ripped through the airport. We weren't sure when he would be able to fly out. But was able to come on Sunday just later than he had wanted.)

I love how hard they are both concentrating on their egg

Egg hunt between the rain storms

The gals coming in looking for their baskets. (Brooklyn does have shorts on they are just really short.)

Egg hunt at grandma and pops'

I have had a few people ask for a pregnancy update- I don't like to take pictures of myself pregnant, but here are a few. I went to the doctor today and she is measuring big. Gracie was 8 lbs. 10 oz. so we will see how big she is. I have 31/2 weeks left, but most likely will be induced a week early.

Brooklyn's Program

Brooklyn had her school program last week. Her and 2 other kids had speaking parts right at the start to introduce the theme. She had 3 different parts and worked hard to memorize them. She nailed it and did a great job. We were so proud of her!

She was excited to get all dressed up for the program

And these 2 cuties loved climbing up and down the bleachers