Thursday, March 18, 2010

RS Birthday Celebration

My friend Michelle and I were asked to decorate a table for our Relief Society's enrichment night. It was way back in March... and we were celebrating the RS's own b-day so was the theme for the night. There were about six other tables and each table was designed for a certain age group, and was to have a theme, party favor, invitation ideas, game ideas, cake idea, and the decorations.
Our age group was for 3-8 year old.

Our theme:
Ice Cream Party!

Invitation: 3-D Ice Cream Cone card (Made by Michelle--Super cute!!)

Games/Activities: Catch the "Scoops of Ice Cream" (Balloons) in Your Cone game, Pin the Cherry on the Ice Cream Cone, Color/Decorate Your own Soda Jerk Hat, Obstacle Course, Make Your own Ice Cream Sundae!

Party Favor: Small ice cream bowl, candy, swirly straw, and bubbles in an ice cream cone shaped container.
Decorations: Ice Cream Cone balloon center piece, Bowls of Ice Cream toppings/goodies, Streamers hung on the back of the chairs, Paper ice cream cones and sundaes to hang on the walls. Cake: Cupcake ConesMichelle and Me:

Ready for Summer!!!

Susie was playing quietly upstairs... when I went up to check on her I found her ready for the beach!
Not only was she wearing her swimsuit, but a speedo as well... along with her boogie-board! We put Lennon in his swim shorts... to let him in on the fun:
Pretending the bed is the ocean:

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

What Did You Wear for St. Patrick's Day?

We received a hilariously crazy package from my mom: Green outfits for each of us... found at her local thrift store. All she asked in return: a picture of us in our "new outfits" in our front yard. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Minnesota Friends

A couple weekends ago, we were able to visit our friends, the Moores, who live in Minnesota. We had a wonderful time... they were SO nice and welcoming (i.e. giving us their bed, while they took the couch and floor!, feeding us delicious homemade meals and goodies, etc.). We were able to go to a fun Kids Science Museum while in Minnesota. The kids loved it... and so did we!
Susie trying out a laser harp:
Building walls with over-sized foam bricks:
Ryan lifting Dave with pulleys:
Ryan and Susie checking out their funny reflections in the warped mirrors:

Lennon, Ryan, and Susie playing so nicely together:

Thanks again, Moores!!! We had a great time! We look forward to your visit to Chicago! :)

Monday, March 1, 2010

Squished Finger

Susie had to go to the emergency room two Sundays ago. Someone accidently closed the door on her finger after church... it was so swollen, bleeding like crazy, and black and blue. The doctor had to burn a hole in her fingernail and drain out the blood to relieve the pressure. They also took x-rays of her finger to make sure it wasn't fractured. Poor girl!

Ice Skating

During the winter, there are outdoor ice-rinks near where we live. I've always loved driving past and seeing people glide along. Well, just last week we miraculously found 3 pairs of ice-skates at the Salvation Army (a thrift store) that fit Dave, Susie, and I perfectly! So, we have been able to get out and enjoy some skating!
Susie with her new (used) skates:
Susie holding on tight to Dave's hand... she mostly just let us do all the work.Lennon watching from the side:Olympic Figure-Skating pose:Me going for the Gold Medal:Dave falling on his face (for the fourth time... he, he):