A New Friend

I took Katelyn to the new neighbors house to meet their little girl. Katelyn and Savannah are the same age. I thought that they may like to play together.

While waiting for them to answer the door Katelyn took a look around the front porch.

"Mom, I just don't think I'm going to like this."

"Why not?", I asked.

To this she put her hands out and did the "Vanna White" gesture to the items on the front porch...

DOLLS!

Birthday Time!!!

Well it was birthday time again at our place. Ryan and Katelyn are finally two...ok seven, they just act two sometimes. It must be a twin thing.Here's Katelyn with her cake... Wonder Woman...who would've guessed????Here is Ryan and his cake. Batman...he almost didn't get the cake. He threw a fit because it wasn't chocolate. It started out chocolate but due to a technical issue I had start over...don't ask!Here is Katelyn with her haul.

Here is Ryan with his...don't you love the pose?

I attempted to post a few pictures of all the nice gifts they received at their party...like the new Zhu Zhu pets, the games, the sidewalk chalk, the cute clothes, the bike helmets, the Superfriends DVD, and the Wonder Woman complete series DVD...BUT...google just did not want to upload any more pictures for me tonight. Five must be my limit when I don't post everyday! Thanks to everyone for the nice things that I will likely get to clean-up nearly everyday for the next year. (Except for the sidewalk chalk. They plan to use that at Aunt Becs!)Wes and I got them bikes for their big day. I REALLY wish they could already ride them. It's going to be a loooooong summer. Do you know how hard it is to balance kids on bikes these days? What ever happened to banana bike seats with a handle on the back? I can't quite figure out where to hold them...handle bars or shoulders????? I just may give in and buy training wheels yet...

A Bit of Embellishment

Here's my welcome that I put in my entry. Anyone know where the saying came from? I had tons of fun putting it up. I'm excited to put more up...Julie, I'm gonna be calling you!!

Spring Soccer Pics

Here's a few pics of spring soccer. I froze...Ryan and Katelyn had a blast!Ryan dribbling toward the goal.Katelyn trying to get the ball turned around!

A big kick to get the ball outta the cluster of competitors!

Katelyn at goalie...making a save! Way to put your whole body into the game!

What did we get for all our troubles??? Two participation trophies- $50, two team pictures with Ryan's eyes closed- $22, Fighting off pneumonia for the next month-PRICELESS!

Cake with the Topper

It turned out way cute with the topper! Lisa seemed to really love it. I'm glad she was happy...

Lisa and Jack's Wedding Cake

Well, here is the finished cake. I didn't get the cake topper out for this photo op. It's one of those really cute Precious Moments toppers. I was afraid that I would drop it because I was so tired. That's the last thing I would have needed last night.

I'll take some pics of it tonight with the topper.

Sorry to All My Faithful Followers...

All five of you...

I am sorry for putting off updating my blog. I have a million excuses to list, but for times sake I'll only list a few for your entertainment.

1. I was sick. Ok- not the entire time, but a cold on top of allergies makes for one bad headache and a terrible attitude.

2. I've been reading...a lot! I found a bookstore in Logan where you can buy used books (most are in excellent condition) for only $7. That's $7 for as many as you can stuff in a plastic grocery bag! Terrific deal!!!! I've been there three times now and can't wait to finish what I've got now so I can go back. I decided that I'd better read as much as I can now...the little people will be out of school in just a few weeks. When they're here, I get to referee, not read.

3. I've been getting ready to do another wedding cake. Lots of prep work...psychologically.

4. Chasing to spring soccer games. This was a first for us. I did not like it at all. It was way too cold. Mostly I just froze. Ryan and Kate had tons of fun though. I'll post some of those pics later.

5. More reading...I am not looking forward to losing my personal time again...

6. Unmotivated....I don't know why. Perhaps it's because the computer is located all the way down the stairs. If I go downstairs, I can see that the stairs need to be vacuumed. So I vacuum. Then if I vacuum the stairs, the family room looks like it could use a once over. If I'm going to vacuum, I have to dust first. Ryan's room is a disaster...Oh here's another load of laundry on the floor....you know how it is. By the time all of that is finished, it's time to get the littles from school.

7. My Sunday post days are now spent on the back row in Relief Society freezing to death. I feel like I'm the only one on the room who is not having hot flashes. The last week that I went, I took my winter coat and refused to hang it up. (Not that I'm asking for a job in the Primary...)

8. I'm too busy trying to figure out what to make for dinner...For those who don't know, Wes is now on a restricted diet. Low fat and cholesterol. I haven't the first idea how to cook like that. I prefer to use butter, cheese, meats, you know all the good stuff. I do like vegetables too, but Wes doesn't like them... unless you count corn as a vegetable. I keep telling him that it's a starch / grain. He insists that it grows in a VEGETABLE garden, therefore it IS a vegetable. Go figure. If you know any good sites / recipe books for a meat and potatoes low fat diet, let me know.

Ok- enough whining from me. I have a renewed commitment to keeping up the blog. Check back often so you can keep up to how much fun we aren't having during the summer. Two house payments is really a bummer. I SOOOOOO want to go to DISNEYLAND!!!!