Just a Bunch of Fun Outside!

Here are the kids enjoying random days of good weather. The popcicles are from the ice-cream truck. It was his first trip into the neighborhood this summer and all the kids went crazy. Every kid on the street had one. Cloie picked a tweety bird popcicle and Carter picked Batman. They heard the music from the backyard and ran in to tell me. By the time we got our money and went out front we were too late. We sat out on the steps for 45 minutes waiting for it to come back. When it didn't they were sooo sad that I got them brownies from inside. Then as soon as we were finished with our treat we could hear the music again and it was getting louder and closer. So we ran out as fast as we could and were first in the long line of kids to get our popcicles. Oh what an ordeal!!

Here is a day at the park with all the neighbor kids.

And this adorable boy is Carter after a fun afternoon playing in the mud. Oh what a mess!! But oh what fun he had. Good thing we got him all cleaned up before Daddy got home to see the mess he made.

Easter

The kids had so much fun this Easter. Cloie knew exactly what she was doing when it came to hunting for Easter eggs. Carter on the other hand was soon preoccupied when he discovered that there was candy in the eggs. After that he didn't worry about finding eggs he just wanted the candy inside the one he already had.

I managed to finish Cloie's Easter dress just in time. I am so proud of my skills. Isn't she adorable. And of course Carter had to get all spruced up too!

Cloie's 4th Birthday- The Friend Party

So here is Cloie's birthday party with all of her friends. She had all her friends dress up like princesses (except for the two charming princes that came-Korbin and Jake). She wanted it like a tea party but since the last tea party she had with just two friends resulted in broken tea sets, I thought we would do without the actual tea sets and have sandwiches and veggies and what not. I wanted to get a picture of all the girls dressed up but of course I forgot. But, I did somewhat have an excuse, as I was not feeling well. All in all it was a good party. After all of our little princess guests had left Cloie got to go to build a bear with her daddy and build her own special bear.

Cloie's 4th Birthday-The Family Party

Here are the pics from Cloie's family birthday party. She had two parties this year. One with family and one with friends. Boy that was a lot of cake and ice-cream!! But it was a lot of fun too. I can't believe how big my little girl is getting. She is so smart and so talented. She is a really good dancer (if she can pay attention long enough), she is a really good singer (she is always making up her own songs), and she is a great big sister-always looking out for her little brother. Cloie, you are my little angel, my cuddle bug, I love you so very much and I am so glad you are my little girl. Happy Birthday!!

Cloie's First Talk

I am so proud of my little girl. Today she gave her first talk in primary. She is just growing up too fast. I wasn't sure how she would do since her first day in primary she was scared to death that she was going to have to get up and talk. But when she found out that she would have to give the talk, she was so excited that she would get to talk into the microphone. She did such a great job. She was loud, but not too loud, and you could understand what she was saying.
She actually couldn't wait to talk. In sacrament meeting she kept asking when her turn was. She was so excited and confident that she wanted to speak to the whole congregation. That's my Cloie.

Riding The New Bikes

Here are the kids riding their new bikes. Cloie's really isn't new, she got it at the end of last summer but hasn't had a chance to ride it until just recently with the spring like weather. And Carter is riding his new tricycle that he got from Grandma and Grandpa Arnold for his birthday. We went out to ride because the weather was so nice and we have been couped up inside for so long. I guess our neighbor had the same idea because we found Cloie's "boyfriend" Jake out on his bike too. Yes I said boyfriend. Anytime she knows she is going to see him she gets out her make-up box and puts on her Hanna Montana perfume and makes herself all beautiful for him. One time she told me she wanted Jake to dance with her like the prince does with the princess. I told her she would have to ask him and that's exactly what she did. Cloie: "Jake, I want you to dance with me!" Jake: (having just woken up from a nap) "Not right now, I'm too tired." How cute is that! When we got home she said she was sooo embarrassed. I asked her why and she said, because Jake is my boyfriend.

Anyway, I guess I got a little side tracked from the bikes. Cloie had to practice riding her bike inside the house because she was too afraid to ride it. Finally she got the confidence (from her daddy) and she hasn't wanted to stop riding. Carter hasn't quite figured out peddling. When he first got his bike he did ok, but while we were out today, he just scooted along. Oh well, he'll figure it out eventually.

The Birthday Boy

Happy 2nd Birthday Carter!

Happy Birthday to my little guy! The big and teribble TWO's. I can't believe how big he has gotten. Or how smart. He can say and do pretty much anything. Carter's personality is developing and coming out more and more each day. He is a definite boy! He has learned very early on how tease his older sister; how to blame her for things; how to get into, or onto anything; and how to get away with anything using his charm and puppy dog looks. He loves milk, chips, and candy. And that is what he tries to live off of. He already has a darling sense of humor and knows just how to make us laugh. He enjoys running around, riding his new bike (he just got for his birthday), staying up late, cars, motorcycles, and trucks (except for the garbage truck which he thinks is "gary" or as we would say scary). We are so lucky and so happy to have this precious boy in our lives. We love you so very much Carter and wish you the happiest 2nd Birthday ever!!

Here is Carter opening a few presents the morning of his birthday. We got him this really cute Missionary Fund bank and a semi truck full of little cars.

This is what happens when daddy is in a silly mood. Carter gets stuck wearing his big boy undies over his pj's. As Cloie would say, "Oh, Dad!"