Jillian's Party

Jill had her birthday party today. We did it on the big grassy area behind the church. It worked out perfectly!

The kids loved the one-eyed butterfly pinata. (It just came that way). They beat it in half anyway so missing one eye didn't seem so bad after that. Jillian did lots of jumping to reach the butterfly.

We opened presents and Jill was very good about letting her friends help her. Thanks for all the great gifts everyone!! She loves them and was so excited to look at them at home.

We BBQed hamburgers and hot dogs for lunch and had a great feast!!

Then we had yummy cake & cookies. Thanks Robyn for the crown cake idea, though it mostly turned into a valentines cake with a million candles that didn't light! There was too much wind so she eventually just blew out the lighter as it rested on the candle. She didn't seem to care! All the kids had so much fun running, digging in the mud, and collecting eggs that Aunt Kelsey was kind enough to stuff & hide.

Birthday night

Opening presents at Grandma & Grandpa Parke's house, having a pillow fight, and throwing tantrums.

Celebrating!

For preschool today we went to Point Vicente where people watch the whales migrate. We had a great time learning about things that live in the sea! Carter only had a screaming melt down once which I thought I handled very patiently considering it was really embarrassing and everyone had to wait for us. BIG MONSTER!!! Jill & I made Chocolate chip muffins last night to take to the park before the field trip. We all met there to let the kids play and get out some energy first. Jillian has been enjoying her Birthday!! We followed this with lunch from McDonald's & eating while watching 2 of her favorite things!

FIVE!!

I cannot believe this girl is already 5!! She loved her sign and her heart toast. She knows we are having her party on Saturday but I wanted to do a few special things for her today. She came out of her room this morning saying "Today's my Birthday!!!"

Happy Birthday Grandpa Underwood!

We just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday Grandpa Underwood. The kids had a lot of fun making silly faces for your pictures. Also, I took a picture of the backyard so you could see what it looks like here for your birthday. It has been pouring all morning!

Parke's

Celebrating!

Turning 5

Abi turned 5 on the 4th and Jill will be 5 on the 18th. They had a great time celebrating together. And their brother's loved it too!

Las Vegas

So in case you haven't heard we are moving to Vegas at the end of Feb. Christian got a transfer and we are going back to Vegas. We stayed with Shaleen and Nate & the first thing to do when you get there is hug the cat & never leave her alone for the rest of the trip. At least according to the kids. They love Jasmine and she is really patient with them.

We spent a very cold and rainy weekend looking for a place to rent until we find what we want to buy.