Birthday Girl

Aly turned 5 and what an exciting day she had. We didn't have a "party" as such but I think the whole day was special. I was able to go to preschool with her and she had many special things happen at preschool. They called her up and sang to her, she got to wear a birthday cape, and pick a special prize. Later on she was able to make a crown and bring the snack for the day. The preschool teachers made a great effort to make her feel special. Later on that night we went to Red Robin for dinner and then she took cupcakes to AWANA. What a fun day.

They are great siblings for the most part, even sharing the sundae.
Me with my great parents! (AKA Grammy and Pappy)
Aly said she wanted them to sing to her but as soon as they did she buried her head in Brian's lap. They tried to sing a little quieter because she seemed so scared.
Grandpa Peter and Blake
Opening Presents

Balloon

Her lovely crown she made at preschool she wanted to wear it all day. I think she liked the special attention she was receiving.
Blake being silly in the car.
Aunt Emily having craft time with the kids.
Uncle Andrew and Aunt Emily
Grandma and Papa and Jill, Blake opening his special gift from Jill and Emily

Blake sleeping with all his tools.
Aly in her cute ballerina outfit, she is ready for ballet class
The kids enjoying the new porch

The new porch, now it is ready for the overhang!!

Is it Spring YET????

The beginning of our new porch! Ya I am sooooo excited
We are all ready for the sun and for spending time outside. Last week there was a bit of sun and so we played outside for a while. The kids were picking up leaves, wow that could take forever.

Life

Our friend from Vancouver, Alicia came to stay with us for a week, she was paging at the Capitol.
We all enjoyed her being here, she played with the kids, took me swing dancing and all in all we just had fun. We all have missed her now that she is gone. This picture she took a few pictures of herself while we were gone. Silly

This was a trip to Target, Blake tried on this pink coat, it would have been cute if he were a girl.
The kids hanging with Alicia
Aly's cute shirt
This was pajama day at Preschool and Aly wore her cute ones she got for Christmas.