Family Reunion

I don't know what my problem is but every time we go to a family reunion I completely forget to take pictures. I think it may be that I am so relaxed that I don't even think about photos and when I do actually think about it I don't have my camera with me. It was such a wonderful time and I enjoyed myself so much. Here's a picture of our annual mother/daughter pedicure day.

Butter Beer and Selfies

Every since reading the Harry Potter books I have always wanted to try butter beer. I found a simple recipe online and whipped some up. It tasted a lot like an Italian soda. I am going to try a slightly more complicated recipe next time and see which one I like more. The kids enjoyed it and we took some to Jesse at work.

Atreyu found my phone and showed me some selfies he had taken. I love these two kiddos!

I cannot believe this handsome boy is starting kindergarten next week!

Lake Powell

Atreyu said he had a wonderful time at Lake Powell and he would love to go back again. He caught lizards and fish, went tubing behind the boat, jumped off of rocks and the house boat, and he was even able to play Dungeons & Dragons. Annie said he was so well behaved and he never got home sick. I am so thankful that we was able to have such a fun time and be safe. Thanks Brower family!

A Week With Addie

Earlier this month Atreyu was able to go to Lake Powell with the Browers while I tended Addie. She is such a cute little girl but she was so needy. I'm not used to taking care of a baby let alone one that wants constant attention so it became a bit stressful for me. Knowing that I was helping out such a great friend and allowing her to have a good vacation helped me through it. Cambria enjoyed having Addie around and tried to play with her. The very first day after Atreyu left Cambria told me that Atreyu was taking too long. She really missed him but almost as soon as he got back they were fighting again. I guess that just means that they love each other.

Even though we missed Atreyu like crazy it was a good week. We were so happy to have our little boy back!

Happy 3rd Birthday Baby Girl!

Our little girl is three! I swear we just barely brought her home from the hospital. She is growing so quickly and she is such a spitfire. Recently, she has been easily offended. If we get after her for something she starts crying and usually runs to her room. In most cases she won't stop crying or come out of her room until we give her snuggles and apologize to her. She loves playing with and teasing Atreyu. He left for Lake Powell yesterday with the Browers and I think she already misses him. This morning she told me, "Atreyu's taking too long." I'm afraid it's going to be a long week for her.

Cambria's favorite colors are pink and purple (naturally). She always wants to eat chocolate cereal with marshmallows for almost every meal. Cambria absolutely loves her kitties. She plays with them every day and sometimes she even leaves her meals for a few minutes to got see them. She prays for them in every one of her prayers. She also loves Diesel but she can't pick him up and carry him around. She loves being outside and playing in her playhouse. Grandpa is still Cambria's best buddy and they have a very sweet bond. This is the birthday card she got from Grammie, Papa, and Uncle Tim. She was able to decorate the cake with stickers.

We celebrated Cambria's birthday a few days early so Atreyu could be here. I made her a Bubble Guppies cake. I love the way it turned out and it was delicious. 

Cambria said she wanted the inside of her cake to be pink and brown. I did this swirl cake and she loved it.

Josh and Kim Kunz were here to celebrate with us and Josh lit the candles. He then started teasing Cambria that he was going to set the Bubble Guppies on fire. She kept watching him pretty intently to make sure that no such thing happened.

She then got to open presents. We gave her a Bubble Guppies rock 'n' roll stage and some roller Bubbles Guppies. Atreyu was really excited to give her some Legos. She wanted some just like her brother.

What a blessing this little girl has been to us. She can be very stubborn and ornery (apparently like her mother) but she can also be the sweetest girl ever. We like to call he our Sour Patch Kid. I am so thankful for this precious girl.