Celebration!

It isn't every day when we are able to fit in all three set of parents but today was a success. We drove down to Lethbridge Friday night for the weekend. We woke up early this morning and went with Ryan's parents and each of his siblings to the LDS temple in Cardston. It was a nice relaxing morning and a great start to RYANS BIRTHDAY! Everyone stuck around afterwards for some lunch before departing so we got to spend the morning with the Beatties. We then went back to my moms for a little bit to change and eat some birthday cake with them and then took the kids to my dads because not only is today Ryans birthday but it is also my dads birthday. While we were there we had the most amazing appetizer I have ever had in my entire life. It might have been the best food I have ever tried, AMAZING. I couldn't get enough of it and I couldn't eat it fast enough. I felt that if I was going to slow down and enjoy it that I would get less because everyone else was eating it too. We had a great time at my dads hanging out, the kids always love playing around with Auntie Kait and she never fails to keep up with their expectations. Tonight she taught them the illusion of walking up/down stairs behind the couch along with riding the non existent elevator. Always good times to be had!
So, too two of the most important men in my life: Happy Birthday and I love you both!!

Tooth Extraction

This afternoon after church Sydney decided that it was time for her tooth to come out. She had already proven to be a little tougher then her brother when it came to teeth when she lost her first tooth. She just went into the bathroom and ripped it out. This tooth, however, was proving to be more of a challenge. It wasn't loose enough for her to just pull it out because the slobberiness of it kept making her fingers slip and she couldn't get a good connection.
Ryan mentioned that he'd be able to pull it out with one of his tools and she pretty much just laid down right there waiting just at the suggestion. So off Ryan went and grabbed something from the garage and ripped it out for her. She's so tough!

S is for Snake and/or Squished

This afternoon the kids were out riding bikes when Brayden ran inside out of breath and excited about something. He comes into the family with wide eyes and starts telling us "We found a snake! A snake!"
I was a little skeptical and asked for clarification but was given the same answer. Yes he was sure it was a snake, no it was not a huge worm. He wanted a camera so we could take a picture so I walked back down the drive way to where they were huddled and inspecting this snake. I'm not too sure what I expected but it wasn't a real snake, what I got was in fact a snake .... a gross squished snake.

He's a Mouser

You might be wondering what in the world Banks is eating? Well, it's a mouse. I guess he found a trespasser in the garage and took care of it for us. Yuck! I guess I'd rather it be in his belly then inside the house.

First Day of Joy School!

Today was Madisons first day of Joy School. It's a parent run preschool group that I'm doing with 3 other moms. There are 2 girls and 2 boys including Madison and I think she's going to love it. She really does not like to be left out of anything that her brother and sister are doing and school is a pretty big part of that. She was so excited as we got her backpack together with her pencil crayons, glue and paint shirt and seemed pretty ok with everything as I dropped her off for the first time.
After I picked her up she had so much to tell me. She had a great time and seemed pretty disappointed that it wasn't going to be an everyday thing. I guess you have to save something special for kindergarten!

My Sister Got Hitched

So, I've been making paper flowers on and off for a couple of weeks now. Why would I spend hours of my free time discussing chevron and gluing? For my sister and only for her. She got married and our hours of work were on display in the middle of all the tables at her wedding. We put together beautiful bouquets of hand crafter paper flowers mixed with beautiful fresh flowers Friday until it was time for the rehearsal. Once they were put together and we left for the rehearsal dinner we had to trust that the next time we saw them they would be perfectly placed around the room.
The next morning bright and early over a bag of potato chips we got beautified for Kait to walk down the aisle.

After we were clothed, hair frozen in place and every eye lash in place we made our way to the wedding location. It was held in Springbank Alberta at Matthews' dads place. We were a little worried because the wedding and reception were outside and it was raining but we had to wait. We took the wedding party pictures on the property and hid in the trees in between pictures. It worked out perfectly and don't they say that those cloudy days are the best for photographers? After pictures guests started to arrive and so we went into hiding.
We spent the time listening to people make their way into the right area and waiting for a break with the weather. As soon as the rain lightened up everyone gathered around the alter and it was time.
The ceremony was perfect and the rain help up right until the newly weds first kiss as Mr and Mrs Kliewer. They got to walk back the way they came under umbrellas and finish up some pictures before gathering under the tents for the reception. It was so beautiful with all the flowers, lights and decorations. I wish I had pictures of it all but I thought that would look trashy to start taking picture from the head table and so I only have a few that I was able to sneak.
Everyone gave amazing speeches (myself included), the food was incredibly delicious and Kait & Matthew looked so happy. Perfection.

First Day of Grade 2 & 4

Today was the first day of school for Brayden and Sydney. Sydney is starting Grade 2 and pretty excited. Brayden was a little nervous to be starting Grade 4 but seemed to be way more relaxed by the time he got home. This is his last year in elementary, next year is middle school. YIKES!