Sydnee lost her first tooth...Made her first cake!

 We can't miss out on the tooth action.  We have been working on her to get her loose tooth out since the other one is already coming up behind it.  So a dead line was given and she worked hard on it.  With in a couple of hours she came in screaming she had done it.  She had and was so proud.  She finally lost a tooth.  Most the kids in her class have lost a few.  She even got a dollar from the tooth fairy!  However, she informed us that the tooth fairy was going to bring a hundred.  Something must have happened in the communication on that end.  Dang tooth fairy!!

 My little artist put this beautiful mini cake together.  I have to say I am proud of her hard work on creating something so yummy.  She was kind enough to share with us all.  To bad it was a small bite!!  So good!!

Playing with cousins...Always fun!!

 Chase has a really good friend that comes over...his cousin Bodee.  They wear each other out hunting, playing cowboys, and wrestling.  They are great buds!!

 Cashlee is lucky to have her won friend...cousin Hadlie.  They are busy together.  In fact I just told her she was going to play at Hadlie's house.  So for the last hour she has been walking around with her backpack and boots saying lets go.  We are not leaving till in the morning.  Boy, is she excited!! 

It is a Girl.....May 12th

We are super excited to have a new addition join our family!!

  

Mother Daughter Party 2012

 Sydnee wanted to plan a party.  So with her creativeness, and some help from mom, we had a Mother Daughter party.  It was so much fun.  How grateful I am for these mothers who have raised good daughters.  They are great friends of Sydnee's.  A party we all will remember!!

Eating

Sometimes I get find pleasure in the conversations and moments while the kids are eating.  One, they are a bit more quiet and I love what they say.  So for memory......eating.

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A time to remember....Chritmas 2012

 Christmas was full of lots of cheer and laughter.  Specially at the Smith party.  We had lots of fun playing King Elephant and opening gift.  Cashlee was thrilled to have a baby.  Chase always gets excited for animals and his Tonka truck from Grandpa and Grandma.  Sydnee got a cute outfit and crayon maker and still talks about it.


At home, we cherished the time we got to sleep in.  It was not till about eight that they woke up.  Then it was crazy.  Excitement for an American Doll......Chase loving his hunting gear (imagine that)....Cashlee soaking it all in...then finding her toys.  We got most of the excitement on video so there are only a few pictures to share.  Cashlee was getting ready for the day and I caught her posing in her new winter attire.  Chase trying out his new game.  Sydnee in love with her doll.

Party at the Ivie's!

 We all got together, which is hard as our families get bigger, but so worth every effort.   We have such a good family and we had a great time celebrating Christmas together.  Thanks everyone for so much fun.

Grandma and Grandpa had the kids make gingerbread houses.  Of course what kid doesn't like that when there is candy every where.

 Sydnee and Cousin Ellie.  Chase and Jaicee.

 Spencer and Ellie

 Brylee and Sydnee

 Tylee, Ellie, Grandma, and Brylee

 Preston was having a blast as well as Jaicee.

 Grandpa graced Tylee with his dancing skills.  How precious is that.  How much fun is that!!

Then is was present time.  The kids all got PJ's from the Grandparents and after all the laughing and excitement Grandpa told about the Birth of Christ and the kids acted it out.  How blessed we are to have these beautiful kids in our lives.

 We hope you all had a great time this season.  May the new year be full of more adventures and cherished memories!!  Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Ivie for all you do!!