We had so much fun last week celebrating Jade! I can't believe she is really 4 years old! She has grown into such a sweet, thoughtful, sensitive, funny, smart, beautiful and strong little lady! We love you Jade!
On Tuesday the 15th we had her birthday party!! (Sadly, as we were getting ready for the party, Jade was sitting on my counter and I was doing her hair and she randomly reached for something way over by my curling iron and burned her wrist! :( Poor girl. It was a pretty good burn. But she didn't let it slow her down one bit! Her first reaction through the tears was, "I'm fine! I still get to go to my party right?!")
We had her party in Orem at Classic Skating and Fun Center and it worked out perfectly and was so much fun! We all seriously had a blast and are so grateful for all the family and friends that came to celebrate Jade. It meant a lot to all of us! Thank you!
Our only family picture!...blurry it is!
Gammy made the drive up to be there for Jade and she was so helpful with Lainey too! Thank you Mom!
Tom to the rescue haha! Swayzie got scared at the top of the slide and wouldn't come down so Tom saved the day!
You can tell by the red cheeks and sweaty faces that they were having a blast climbing and bouncing!
Grandpa Kevin came and it was great to see him! Our ward friends the Lontines came along with the Bunkers, Jones, and Fowlers! Jade had such a blast with Anna, Swayzie, Hayden and Carter!
Her shy smile listening to everyone sing to her.
It was seriously such a fun little party! We sure love you Jade! She was so spoiled by everyone that it was torture going home that night and forcing her to go to bed when she wanted to play with all her new toys!
The next morning (her actual birthday) was playing with everything she got!!
Her My Little Pony remote control car.... Tom and I knew she would love it! Side note: Lainey is TERRIFIED of it! boo!
New Barbies and Play doh from Gammy!
She had dance class that day and her class sang to her.
That night we had saved her big gift for her to open. It's a Fortsy! An inflatable fort and she loves it!
Our whole family fit in it haha
I'd say this little girl had a great birthday!
On Thursday Jade got to celebrate her birthday at preschool! She was asked to bring in a baby picture of her, her favorite toy (She chose the new Stacie doll and her Pinky Pie Pony), her favorite book (she chose Alfie and Betty Bug), and she also brought treats to share with her class. It was St. Patrick's Day as well so it was a pure PARTAY!
And on Saturday, Grandma Michelle came down to visit and brought Jade even more presents! She is loving the Doll house, dance mat, and book! Thank you! Seriously like a week long of birthday for the little miss!
4 year old interview:
1. What is your favorite food
"Honey toast...and french fries and chocolate milk and chicken nuggets"
2. What's your favorite thing about preschool?
"Penelope"
3. What's your favorite thing you have learned at school?
"Art projects"
4. What's your favorite thing about tumbling and dance?
"that I do this" (demonstrates plie and demi plie)
5. What's your favorite thing to do?
"Go see Santa"
6. Where's your favorite place to go?
"our house"
7. What's your favorite thing to do outside?
"Swing"
8. What's your favorite animal?
"a Horse"
9. What's your favorite toys to play with?
"My Polly dolls"
10. What do you like about Mom?
"your smile"
11. What do you like about Dad?
"his face and his smile"
12. What do you like about Church?
"Primary"
Love our sweet girl!!
Now just some random recent pictures...
The sun is murdering our eyes and playing with Jade's new chalk set :)
On Thursday night we planned a little Girl's Night/ Mom break and it was sooo fun, much needed and a great recharge!
We went out to eat at Outback Steakhouse and then went and bought candy and sat and talked at Brittany's for hours! We realized that the last time we did a Girl's Night Out was almost one year ago, the night before Brittany had Kendra!
I love this picture, even though Brittany's beautiful curtains make for a super cheesy picture background haha! Love these ladies!
On Sunday afternoon we took advantage of the gorgeous day and went and played at the park.
I wish that a picture could capture all the laughter that was taking place here on the swing!....
On Tuesday night we got to meet our new nephew Elijah Olsen Willis! We brought them dinner and got to visit for a little while and I got to cuddle that cute little newborn! He is so adorable and we are so happy for Kimi and Jon! The whole drive home Lainey kept saying, "buh bye Lella!" (Ella)
I took this picture around 11:55am and we were all still in our pajamas with bedhead. I think sometimes slow and lazy mornings are lovely and good for the soul!
