Aren't you going to stop me?

Kate discovered our neighbor's water feature yesterday. She could have played in it all night if I would have let her.

At first, she just sat down in the little stream until she found out how cool the waterfall was.
She even tried to drink it...
This face is priceless - "Aren't you going to stop me?"

I'm afraid I am going to have to watch her like a hawk now that she knows what's across the street...

We Saw The Angel Fly!

We were lucky enough to be able to see Angel Moroni placed on top of the Oquirrh Mountain Temple on Friday. The church doesn't publicize the event, but since Okland is building the temple, Harmon knew when it was happening. It was a long process, but totally worth it. My kids will always remember that they were there when the Angel Moroni flew for the first time. Very cool experience.

Here we are in front of the Angel Moroni laying on the trailer they drove him in on.
Angel Moroni up close. They allowed the artist that made this Angel Moroni go up in the lift to help place it. I guess he is quite afraid of heights but decided he really wanted to go up.
Here is the temple without the angel. They had just lifted the steeple on an hour or so before Angel Moroni. I was surprised at how early in the construction process they put the angel on - I would have thought it would be the finishing touch. I guess it's quite a process grounding the angel to protect it from lightning.
The kids as they begin to lift the angel up.
On his way up.
Everyone clapped and yelled once they got the angel in place. We can't wait until our temple is done.

Kate Turns One!

I can't believe my baby is already 1. It feels like I had her just yesterday. We have loved every minute of her 1st year. She is such a good, happy little girl.

Kate showing off a new dress and her new teeth!
They just don't get any cuter...

Kate LOVES her Aunt Polly and her Aunt Polly LOVES her.
Kate is not quite walking yet but she loves to push around her walker.
For Kate's birthday, we got a bounce house for everyone. It was a hit!
Kate and the cousins in the bounce house.
Kate has her Dad wrapped around her little finger.
Mom helps Kate blow out the candles.
Kate liked eating the cake.
Kate thought the presents were good for climbing on. She wasn't too interested in the presents, so we had the cousins each take a turn opening a present.
Kate got a baby from her Aunt Amy. She couldn't figure out why the bottle didn't work.

Lacey's 10th Birthday!

Lacey requested French Banana Cake for her birthday - her taste buds are obviously growing up too!
Nana and Papa gave Lacey her own digital camera. She couldn't be happier.
Lacey got this cute pink cruiser from Mom and Dad. She looks like PeeWee Herman riding around on it!
Lacey and her friends went and saw a movie and then went to Marble Slab for some ice cream. Her group of friends includes five cousins that are her same age. She is so lucky (just ask Halle).
Lacey with her friends in front of Marble Slab.
Lacey and her cousin Addie.

Halle's 7th Birthday!

Halle wanted a pink cake with sprinkles this year.
For Halle's birthday party we took a bunch of girls swimming. Halle has such a nice group of friends and they all had a great time.
Halle and her friend Brynli take a break from swimming to get their picture taken.
Halle and Brynli.
Lacey got to bring her friend Kennidee.
Halle the birthday girl.