Micah Moo--How old are YOU?

My beautiful oldest daughter turned 5 on the 29th. I can't believe how time has flown. I never imagined she would be so beautiful, so kind, so mothering. I am having a hard time realizing she is growing up, but I do enjoy watching the Wonderful young lady she is becoming.

She enjoyed getting breakfast in bed on her special day.

She loved getting a new bike on her special day.

She LOVED opening presents from us, and her grandparents on her birthday.

She especially loved the CASHEWS gramma Farr sent

She giggled with delight to have her dad with her the whole time at preschool. And what kid doesn't enjoy getting to be the special kid at school on their b-day? John had to work that night, so we took pizza to the hospital cafateria, and got to have some yummy ice cream. The kids always LOVE going to John's work. I'd like to say it is because they love seeing their dad, which they do, but the special treats they get there, makes it extra fun.

So Micah had a birthday party on Saturday. Was it cRAzY! YEAH! But I think she had fun. I thought I could pull off the Barbie Cake Dress cake...should have done a little more research. (Could have used a Steph Ward right about then) I think it turned out okay with Barbie sitting in her big poofy dress. Micah liked it anyway, and that is all that really matters. She could not blow out the candles for the life of her. They weren't even trick candles.

So this was the mass of kids we had come to the party. I was so crazy to try and do tie dye shirts with this many kids. Thus there are 0 pics of the tie dying.

I think all of the kids had a pretty good time, although Zoe doesn't look like it(sorry about her shirt). Micah got a lot of fun presents, especially a very cute tutu(thanks Becca!). She is already counting down the days to her next birthday.

WoW! What a difference a week makes!

Monday to Friday...really!?! In just one week?

My parents are visiting some of my siblings this next week. Yeah for them, boo for me! I will miss my twice daily updates--What good parents, and foreman they are. Love them!

Noah said something funny this week. He said, "Mom, when you sign me up for school in Utah this time, tell them I only want to go half-day." I think it must be time for summer vacation!

Feed Store--Photo Shoot--Take 1

This is my Wonderful, Brilliant, very loved friend Brenley. We did two photo-shoots in two days. We both love photography, but we were kind of asking for it making out kids do this two days in a row. I shot most of these pics, and Bren shot the one the first day. I absolutely love this Location, I have been eyeing it for months, and had to take her there. But because of a forgotten soccer practice, we only had about 15 mins there. It was fast, furious, and definitely crazy...I am giving my kids a few weeks off and then am going back to explore. There is so much I didn't even get to shoot, I can't wait. Wish you could be with me Bren!

She looks so much like my niece Whitney here, I can't believe it!

This is Brenley's sweet McCoy. He was not so sweet this day. We got off only two pics of him. But he really is a sweetie.

I LOVE this bench, I would go and steal it, if that was legal! It is a very, old abandoned feed store, I don't think anyone would know it was gone...I know, I know!

Oh, I seriously love this door. So many fun pics yet to take. I have already got one sister-in-law coming to take pics with me here, any other takers? I'll shoot the pics for free if you come visit! 5 weeks left...I hope they don't tear down the place before I can get the kids back there!

Manito Park--Photo Shoot w/ Brenley

I had to take advantage of Brenley's Great photography skills while she was here and get a new family picture! Thanks so much Bren!

I love so many things about the way Brenley takes pictures, but I really admire the angles she is able to get. If you want to check out more of her photography, here is her link.

Brenley & McCoy, we miss you already!

One of my very bestest friends, not only from Oregon, but anywhere, told me when I called her for her birthday (2 days before mine) that she was going to come and visit me. Wahoo visitors! We had such a great time, and the kids got to know each other fast.

Good times were had by all, minus the sickness, and crazy sleep schedules. Thank you Bren for all your help, and for watching the kids so John and I could go out for a missed anniversary dinner. You are wonderful! We would LOVE to have them back anytime, but Brenley has assured me, we have got to come back to Oregon, before she is going to venture out again. We shall see....

Miss you Bren and McCoy!