The Openhouse

The openhouse for Devin & Karissa was at The Barn at Tanglewood Park ( a huge park with playground, swim pool, golf courses, horses, bmx track, etc). It was a great place and a fun openhouse. Jenna especially loved the chocolate fountains. She even tried to fill a whole cup full of the chocolate. I couldn't let her do that, but did let her finger paint with a little. She loved it! There was a live band that was really good. Here is a picture of my dad, Grandpa Gary, and Rylee enjoying the music.

North Carolina

Here are a few pictures of our fun in North Carolina. We were busy helping my mom get ready for Devin & Karissa's openhouse and lots of family was in town, but we did have some time to do a few fun things. My parents have a nice big yard and Rylee discovered this tree that was perfect for climbing. Jenna loved the birds and squirrels that would eat on the deck. I love this picture of her watching the squirrels so intently. She kept calling them "the big mouse". We saw some squirrels at the park too and she told my mom she had to buy one of those. One day we went to a really fun children's musem. The girls had a blast there. I think the picture of them on the alligator is great! At the museum they had a beanstalk (from Jack & the Beanstalk) that was 2 stories high to climb. The lady said parents could climb too because it could hold up to 1000 pounds per leaf. Well, I decided to join my girls and climb. Big mistake. Even though it could hold enough it wasn't quite big enough in a few spots. I had to turn and twist and crawl. I probably looked like an idiot. It was pretty funny once I made it up. It was a really fun museum and we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves.

Jenna's 3rd Birthday!

I can't believe my baby is 3! We (Jenna, Rylee, & I) left early Tuesday morning for North Carolina. Jenna was so excited to ride on the big airplane. She was such a good little traveler. We got to my parents late that night so we celebrated the next day. Here are a couple pictures of her helping my mom decorate her cake. I think she ate more frosting than what went on the cake. She is a chocoholic for sure. The other picture is of her in her new princess helmet riding her new princess scooter. Isn't she so cute? I am just hoping she is not a 3 year old monster like my others were. I never had a terrible 2 year old. They all seemed to hit it at 3. I am starting to see it a little in her, I guess I better hang on!

Devin and Karissa

Devin and Karissa with the Delozier siblings

The Dallas LDS Temple

Griffin "escorting" a bridesmaid (look at his arm)

Devin and Karissa in the Ewing Mansion

Devin and Karissa coming out of the temple

Here are a few pictures from my little brother Devin's wedding on Saturday. I was able to go to Dallas (thanks Mike) and be with my family for the big day. It was the first time we have all been together since Brandon passed away 7 months ago. It was nice to be together to celebrate and add a new member to the family. Karissa is a lot of fun and her family is so great. They got married in the Dallas Temple and had the reception at the Southfork Ranch. It is where they filmed the TV show Dallas. It was so much fun and we all had a good time. What a great weekend! Now we get to go the NC for the openhouse. Actually, Jenna, Rylee and myself are flying out in the morning to spend a few days with my family and attend the openhouse. It is also Jenna's 3rd birthday tomorrow. She is so excited to go on the big airplane. I will add mor pictures of the big day as well as the fun in NC.

Jenna-Babyface

Jenna had her first dance recital on Saturday. Unfortunately I had to miss it as I was in Dallas for my brother's wedding. I knew Mike would not be able to curl her hair and do her makeup. Luckily I have an awesome friend (Katie) whose daughter Savannah is in Jenna's dance class with her and she got her ready for Mike. Thanks Katie!!! She also took some pictures for me. Here is one of Jenna after Katie got her all ready. And one of her doing her "Babyface" Dance. Mike said she kept making glasses/binoculars with her hands to try and see him and the kids. Can you see which one she is. I was bummed I had to miss it but glad we have the technology to that I could still "see" how it went. Thanks again Katie.

Thanksgiving Point

Today I got to go oon a field trip with the boys to Thanksgiving Point. Because they are in separate classes I have to divide my time the best I can. In the fall I went on a field trip with Cole's class so this time it was Noah's turn. That is Noah petting/feeding the baby horse. The other picture is Noah and Cole waiting to start the tour of the farm. We went on a tractor ride, fed animals, and made seed necklaces. It was hot but still fun. I am glad I am able to volunteer and spend time with the kids and their classes.

Our Garden

My Gardners, working hard!

Noah

Jenna

Cole

We, I should say Mike and the boys, planted our garden today. We had an ok garden last year but we are hoping this year will be a lot better. We planted more of everything and are trying some new things as well. I am really hoping my herbs grow. The boys were so excited to help and now they can't wait until stuff starts growing. It will be fun watching them watch the changes in our garden throughout the summer. Hopefully they have more of a green thumb than I do. And hopefully they will actually eat the stuff that grows in our garden.