It’s FUN to be 1!

We celebrated with a party.  Dallin celebrated by walking!  He’s taken 2 or 3 trial steps, but today he was playing with Bishop Mosman in the foyer at church and he just took off for him making it 8-10 steps!  It won’t be long!

 


I had the girls draw a road and all of the kids colored on it and could drive cars.  It was a great activity to keep the girls busy while I worked on a few other things for the party like..

A birthday shirt for the boy, a banner, and a scrapbook sign!

Then our friends came. You can’t have a birthday party with out your best bud!
   


We opened presents and it really was fun.  The girls didn’t like new toys when they were this little.  Dallin loved everything and was so cute trying to figure out what it all was and how it worked.


I love this boy he is so snugly.  Not usually cleaning but will play and then come check in with me for a hug. 


Wendy brought this for Dallin.  I know right, it is hard to believe he’s one already!!

And finally we ate!!

          

It was good day!

Incorruptible Royals

So this year I got to go to Girls Camp as Ward Camp Director!  The plan was to go for one night.  Well after checking in on Mark and my little guy I was able to stay 3 nights! We had the best YCL’s.  I really enjoyed every minute.
I didn’t get a picture of Caia getting  off the bus, she rode with her Rolling Hills friends hand I was taking pictures of our girls getting off a different one. 
Here she is with her YCL Emily being knighted “incorruptible”.





The first year hike was like one giant stair master, straight up!!
Caia, Emma and Addi just finishing their 30 minutes of observing nature reading scriptures and journaling to fulfill their requirement.


We had some rain but were thankful for warm afternoons so the girls could tube the river.  They all had so much fun in spite of the freezing water temps.
Kylie, Caia, and Lindsey, head to the top.



Caia and Addi heading for another trip down.

Waiting for Flag.

I love being up their with Savannah, she always makes me feel loved!!

A Very Candy Birthday!

For Elyse’s 6th Birthday we decided on a Candyland theme.  We had the theme but I went back and forth trying to decide if I could pull this off only 3 days before leaving for girls camp!  It was so important to Elyse that I decided to enlist the help of some really great actors!! 
Rosauers put together this really great cake!!

The cast: Queen Frosine, Gloppy, Princess Lolly, King Candy, and Jolly

First We printed off character cards using pictures from the Candyland web site. Nothing was left out the kids chose the card and that was the activity we did. First up was Ms Mint.
I was Ms Mint, I didn’t get a picture of my costume, and it was really great (for me that is).  We blew up balloons ahead of time and put a Lifesaver mint in each.  The kids simply popped the balloons to get the treat to put in their bags.  It was over quick but they loved it!!


Next up was Princess Lolly.  She played pin the Lolly on the stick.  After everyone had a turn she gave them a lollypop for their bag.




Then Gramma Nut was drawn.  She was a huge hit.  She was a little nutty and lost her nuts!  The kids had to hunt for peanut M&M’s and Snicker that were all over the yard. ( I froze them ahead of time so they wouldn’t melt)


These pictures don’t do her justice.  Her shoes and jewlery were all made from peanut M&M’s and Peanuts!!  What an amazing friend to do this for me!


Then Queen Frostine was picked.  She served cake and icecream. 



Jolly was BIG SUCCESS.  Well it’s just as it looks.  They spent over 20 minutes making these.  I think they could have sat there longer if we didn’t have a few more activities planned.  This was my favorite, it was so fun to see their creations!


Can you believe how big he got this???


King Candy was up and what else would the King do but a Piñata?  Elyse had always wanted a Piñata and at bed time this was her favorite part!!


We did do plum relay with “plums” but I forgot to grab the camera.
Presents were a lot of fun too!

lli

Dallin  really got spoiled by the girls!!


Over all a really great day and a very happy Birthday Girl!!