Pirate Party

Keddi had a great time at her 10th birthday party!

There were rubber ducky and dolphin races, diving board tricks, an octopus ring game, pirate pictures, sword fighting, swimming, treasure diving, pizza and a pirate ship cake.

Keddi had 22 kids on her invite list and I told her I could accommodate 11. We asked people to r.s.v.p. so that she could fill empty spaces. (It surprises me how even then, some people didn't have the courtesy to call.) And she ended up inviting 3 other children. Alex misread the invite and didn't get to come, but the ones that did had a good time.

Patio furniture

We got patio furniture delivered! We still want some things and I will post pictures of the finished result later. Grandma Dory was here, she had come the day the girls got out of school. She was headed to St. George to get some stuff she had stored there. After we arranged the furniture, we all sat out there for a while and Anarya fell asleep. Guess it's comfy!

Pizza!!!..Crust

O.k., I haven't given her pizza to help herself to yet. But she was fed this piece and then I gave her the crust to gnaw on. She is getting so big. We need to start letting her use a spoon. She feeds herself fruit, bread, pasta pieces, cheerios and baby "cookies". But nothing too messy yet. And she has handled her sippy cup like a pro for months now!

Another hmmm

When Anarya wakes up from her nap, she plays for a while and then starts calling. I guess I left her in there by herself for too long this time. Not sure how she managed to get her arm out of the sleeve. This outfit is getting tight!

2011 Memorial Day

The girls had wanted to go swimming today but I thought it would be too cold. Instead we went to a little park near the church building we attend and it has a water feature. So much for it being too cold. They enjoyed themselves and despite sunscreen, Keddi got burned. Everyone else seems fine. The baby wanted a nap so Joel stayed with her. We had already had grilled burgers and brats, and the like. When we came home we watched a movie together and then had a blueberry cake with strawberries and whipped cream. Good day!

Not to be remiss, we remembered to be grateful for the purpose of this day and made sure the little girls understood it.