happy birthday baby!

A while back, Krissy and I were both inspired by an ice cream parlor party we saw on Eat, Drink, Chic. We both had the best time planning this party, using the fun templates from that blog and also making a few of our own additions. Krissy was so excited to be the "worker". I went to In-N-Out Burger and got the hats and covered them with wrapping paper. She was delighted so I was delighted!













{A big thank you to Melissa for taking these photos for us!}

Tiff + Jorden

Just a few photos I took of Tiff and Jorden. It is hard to believe my baby sis is an old, married lady now. She was such a beautiful bride.

Tastebook

Yesterday I happened upon this fabulous website. I love cookbooks...it is something I get from my mother. We buy each other cookbooks for every holiday. In fact, someday I am going to inherit a whole load of them! I have been working on compiling my favorite recipes for some time now and I think this is the perfect way to put them together. Oh...and the gifting possibilities... I am so excited to play with this. Of course, I had to share.

screaming Hollie

Hollie...if you are reading...

I think you should make this cake for me.

I just saw it and it was screaming your name.

If there is anyone I know who could pull it off, it would be you.

I'd drive 6 hours to eat it if you make it.

What do ya say???

This is where I discovered the beautiful cake.

wedding week

Last Friday I flew to Boise to help my sister Hollie drive down with her 4 boys...in the dark, with a baby, a body cast and rain. I just couldn't let her do it by herself. So I hopped on a plane and was there in an hour. No luggage or kids...it was the easiest flight ever!

Saturday morning we had a bridal shower for Tiff. Later that night she went to the temple to receive her endowment. We hired 3 babysitters to take care of our 6 (Hollie's 4 + my 2) kids.

Sunday was baby Kate's baby blessing.

Monday we had a surprise party to celebrate my parents' 35th wedding anniversary. It was also our 14th anniversary!

{Thanks for 14 fabulous years baby...I have loved every one.}

And...he is still so hot after all these years!

Wednesday was Jorden & Tiffany's wedding dinner.

Thursday was the big day! What an exciting time it was to have our entire family in the temple. It is so hard to believe that my baby sister is married and off on her honeymoon. Congrats you two. We are so excited to see what the future holds for you!

Mr. & Mrs. Jorden Smith

And...yes, we are now exhausted.