Pirate Party!

It was a great party! Because the new Pirates movie was coming out on his birthday, K decided he wanted a pirate party. I made pirate bandanna for each guest and put other assorted pirate themed gifts in the gift bags. The party was rounded out with pizza and cake. (The frosting melted in the heat of the room, so the treasure chest started to fall apart, but it tasted good just the same)

End of the Year School Picnic

Each year at the end of school the kids eat outside and get a little longer recess where they can play with one toy from home. I have gone the last two years, it is so much fun to see K with his friends/classmates. This year K took the camera and took funny face pictures of himself, too cute to not share.

New Grandson!

This adorable little guy was born today. (This post is being typed much later, so more facts are included) This is the first and only grandchild so far to be named after DH, such an honor. He had a very rough beginning, but he is a fighter. He is doing well now and is so adorable! Congratulations to DH's youngest daughter, you are a terrific mom and we are so proud of you!

Family Birthday Party!

For K's family party, we invited our dear friends over for dinner and water play. A and K got the wettest I think, but I think they all had fun. Thanks C family for celebrating with us!

Together Forever!

Wow, it finally happened! That's right our family was sealed in the Bismarck, ND temple today! Everything that happened was so perfect for us. Friends from our ward honored us with their presence, even though it was a three hour drive one-way! We couldn't have asked for anything to be different. Good thing the temple provides tissues, emotional me was in need. I can't tell you the amazing feeling when they brought K in to be sealed to us! I will never forget this day. Thank you to our dear friends who came so far, for the support we received from family, and to my amazingly awesome DH and K!

The Newest Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints!

K was baptized today! Yes, it was even on his birthday! (Had to be, no choice about it!) What and exciting nervous day. K and I planned everything, he chose who would be involved and mom got it all together. I was so proud of K, he decided who he wanted to participate and made all of the calls himself! I was nervous that I would not get everything together, to the church and on time. DH was nervous about performing the ordinances. When we started there were just a few people there, but we decided to start anyway. When we turned to go out to the baptismal font, we were surprised at how many friends had shown up to support K. All in all it went well, there were a few glitches and mishaps, but that is just us. We are not perfect, but somehow we it all works out in the end! Here is a video that I made to cover the necessary time that K and DH needed to change clothes after the baptism.

Lots of Planning...

So this year is a big year in our family K is turning 8! Which means he can choose to be baptized and become a member of our church. He gets to join cub scouts, and he will be in 3rd grade! (There is one more surprise, but you'll have to wait for that post!) I can't believe how fast time has gone, I still remember the day of his birth and all the emotions that went with it. Anyway, about a month before K's birthday, we attended the baptism of one of his friends. I tell you that Partay girl of a mom really set the bar high for me. K wanted everything his friend J had. (K was so excited when J got baptized, he let out a loud hooray!) So now that school is out the planning is on. This is the picture that we used on his invitations.

Last Final !!!!!!!!!!

Last final Ever!!!!!!!!! Had to have a celebratory dinner!

Boredom Buster

1K + 1 box of bathroom cups = ? Self-entertainment!