Summer Fun: Spray Park

Last year I was excited to take Braden to the spray park. Him? Not so much. Just too young, a little too scared. But this year? He was so excited he couldn't contain himself! He was jumping and skipping around to get that extra energy out! We'd been having gorgeous weather all last week so Laura & I took the boys and I went and picked up Danika so they could have some fun.

Braden's feet are still recovering from his HFMD blisters, so every night when I put lotion on them we say "poor little feet!" and "poor little toes!". The kids had a great time, they shared snacks and juice. Well, I actually only brought 2 juice boxes, so I told Danika it was a secret and she had to drink hers fast! Braden didn't go in the water a ton, but in his defense those big spray guns...and big kids? Not so fun for a 2 year old! But he just loved being outside and having fun. Our summer fun continues!

Danika's 4th Birthday

My 3rd niece Danika turned 4 the day after my birthday. She reeeeally wanted Auntie Sarah to make her a chocolate ladybug cake. I didn't disappoint and this is the cake I'm probably most proud of that I've made so far!


See, not only have I had Danika reject to be born on my birthday, but now Abby didn't want to share my day either! Oh well! Each girl can have their own special day. Anywho, we went swimming for Danika's party and all the kids had lots of fun!








Danika loved her gifts, and loved her cake!

I hope Danika had a wonderful birthday and soon will be coming a very late Easter post. Work finally slows down for me now, I have one more shift booked next weekend and then I'm off for seeding - yay!

Happy Birthday, Chaz & Nolan!

Can you believe those little monkey butts are one??? I sure can't! 2011 has gone by WAY faster than 2010 for me!

I know this picture is really poor quality...but Joy, Laura, & Mark...just look so silly looking up at Luke I had to post!

Braden had a toy camera and was taking pictures of everyone saying "Cheese!"

Not my best work, but #1 cakes with brown fondant accents for the boys!

And one of me and my special little guy...

Last year:

This year:

While I'm posting about my nephews...I'll share some pics that I took of these beautiful kiddos last week!

And the many faces of Danika: