Birthday Festivities

It's not officially Lily's birthday 'till Tuesday,

but we've started the festivities early!

Here is the Birthday Witch!
Saturday, we had a pinata, and played Sardines,

ate birthday cake and icecream, and opened presents,

wore costumes and took pictures!

Lily pretty much planned her own party, and helped with everything from the invitations to the cake to the schedule of events. She is so responsible. She is an awesome student, she's enthusiastic about her piano, and she is such a big helper around here, which I, of course, appreciate very much. The little kids love playing with her, as she's patient and enjoys them. She forgives easily and appologizes quickly. She is always bringing home treats for the rest of the family, and she enjoys doing little things to make us smile. I sure love my Lily-girl. We are so blessed to have her in our family!

Happy Birthday Lily!

Dunes Day

I got the pictures off of Chad's phone!

Saturday we rode the ATVs with the Steeds to a big sand dune and spent time...

climbing,
sliding,

feeling the sand between our toes,

flying,rolling,

messin' around

stretching,

chillin',

and...?

On the way home, I noticed that Sage reminded me of someone.

Weekend Watching

This was our Saturday this weekend:

First, we watched this boy play soccer,
Then we watched this girl dance.

Then, we watched these guys play football,

with these awesome friends from Utah (David and Annette Steed, and cute Philip!)

We also took the Steed family out on an ATV ride in the desert. We had a FUN time, and I got some great pictures, but they're on Chad's phone, and I don't know how to get them off! Hopefully Chad will figure it out for me soon and I will share ASAP!

All in all, a wonderful weekend, and we miss the Steeds already!

Puppies!

Roxy had her puppies yesterday!

There are five black ones and one white.

She's such a good and proud momma.

With good reason!