Krissy's Paris Party

This year for Krissy's birthday we decided to do two parties...one for her neighborhood and school friends and one with her cousins. This is the party we planned for her neighborhood and school girlfriends. We were so excited to have Gage join us at the last minute...a chance we don't get very often! Krissy was so excited to have him...and quick to remind him that he was "girl trapped". For years I have wanted to do a Paris party and this year Krissy wanted to too.

We had so much fun planning and playing! Up next...cousin party!

Little Lady

Krissy has been getting ready for her end of year dance concert. Last night they had team pictures and a dress rehearsal. She is so excited about this pretty little costume. We had a fabulous time getting her all dolled up. I look forward to putting mascara on Krissy every time I get the chance. Look at those beautiful eyes! I love you little lady...can't wait to see you strut your stuff on stage!!

dance class

I've been working on a BIG project. I took photos for Kendall's dance class...along with 2 other classes that Miss Mindee teaches. It was such a fun project and I feel like I learned a lot. Look at all this cute, pink fluffiness...I can hardly stand it! And I must say how much we love Miss Mindee! She is perfectly cut out for this job. We feel lucky to have found her.

Vanessa: Senior Pictures

Three years ago we hired our first babysitter, Vanessa. It is so hard to believe how quickly the time has gone. The other night we went to the high school to watch her in her last orchestra concert before graduation...and boy were we BLOWN away! I knew she was great, but to watch her play her violin and even conduct the orchestra was such a treat. This is one girl who has her head on straight...straighter than straight. We sure love you Vanessa. Thanks for being such a fabulous example for our girls.

Go get 'em girl. You will do amazing things for sure!

June 2008

linebackers in training

Look at these two cute brothers in yellow pulling the flag at their football game! I was so excited to this picture with Ty and Gage both in it...it made my heart so happy. I wish we had the chance to see them play in person a little more often. I think I'm feeling a Boise trip coming on ;)

the purple pancreas

So, this is "the" pump that we love so much!! It was been such a blessing to have good insurance again this year...(love you Select Health!) I figure in the last three years we have done around 4300 shots at probably 5ooo finger pokes! So, as you can imagine we are delighted to have this pump that eliminates the need for shots, although we are still doing finger pokes. :) I had to do so much paperwork and record keeping for our doctor in order to prepare for the pump. I am so grateful to have made it through the process...and even more grateful Krissy likes it and is doing great!

3rd Diabetes Birthday...already

Way back on February 24 we "celebrated" ;) Krissy's third diabetes birthday with a surprise cousin party at Chuck E. Cheese's. This year we really had reason to celebrate. Early in the day we took her to get her insulin pump, which is a huge milestone for us that will really help improve her control and her long-term health. We surprised her afterward with a party at one of her favorite places.

We are so proud of you Krissy. She is learning at a young age that she can do hard things and she has a fantastic attitude through it all!

parents and pastries

We went to the school for Parents & Pastries...for us it was also cousins, an aunt and an uncle too...but no pastries! They ran out due to better-than-expected-turnout. So, we took the girls to Krispy Kreme for our own version. No one was complaining!

dying the eggs

Two little girls were in heaven this afternoon...mixing and matching colors and dying the tips of their fingers all colors of the rainbow!

royal wedding week

It is crazy to me how much attention the royal wedding is getting here in the US. I totally get it in England since we were there shortly after Diana died. The outpouring of grief and sympathy was amazing. I'm sure I will tune in to get a peek at William and his cute Kate on their big day. I saw this party and thought that it looked like something right up Kristy's alley... and I'm always up for a party!