Pioneer Day

On July 24th we took the kids (we also had my brother Kaden and sister Halie) to the pioneer day celebration at pioneer village in Provo. By the time we got there, there was only about an hour and a half left and the lines were super long, so we weren't able to do many of the activities. When we got there Owen was really grouchy so he stood in the long lines with Rick while the rest of us did a couple different activities and we caught up with them and I was able to lighten his mood after that. There was a petting zoo that they loved and pony rides too. While we were leaving we decided to wait in another line and let the kids sit up on a 91 year old fire engine. It was the first engine in Provo's history. They had a lot of fun playing on it and Kaden even smiled for a photo! :-)

Petting the calf

Kaden is petting a little bunny behind the cow

Sadie with the cow. It kept mooing at her and startling her.

Owen with the cow

Owen with the goat and lamb

Owen with the baby horse

Sadie with the bunny

While my mom and sister were on their cruise Halie and Kaden came down to stay with us. They were here for Owen and Sadie's actual birthdays so we did some things to celebrate with them.
On Owen's birthday I had to take my mom and Shaina to the airport in the morning and Rick had to work that afternoon so we hung out at my parents house till Rick left and then we headed back home. A couple days later we had a picnic at the school park for Owen's birthday. On Sadie's birthday we went to mcdonalds for lunch because the dentist gave the kids a free hamburger and ice cream cone coupon and they played on the play place for a while. After that we went to baskin robins for their free birthday scoops. Next we headed up the canyon to bridalveil falls to feed the fish and play in the water. They had a lot of fun up there. It started raining on us a little but thanks to my mom always having umbrellas in the car we stayed pretty dry. After that we went to red robin for dinner to get their free birthday meals. They had a lot of fun there too. Behind us and above our heads there was a train that went around and around and every time it came in sight the kids (mainly Sadie) got so excited and wanted everyone to look.
Here are some pictures from when Halie and Kaden were down.
Just a heads up. I posted this from my phone and I don't know why but some of the pictures ended up sideways. Sorry. They also aren't the best quality.

My attempt at getting Kaden in the pic. There are deer in the background.

We scared the deer away

Sadie and I at McDonalds

Free Ice Cream!!!

Looking at the train

I had to be sneaky to get these pictures with Kaden in them. ;)

I can't get over how cute my daughter is! She was doing the cutest things on the tramp!

Birthday time

My mom and sister Shaina were going on a cruise over Owen and Sadie's birthdays so we had a party for both of them on the 13th. We had planned on having a water party but it was overcast and raining off and on so we had to change plans. We started with lunch and then went to the pinata. Rick and I spent many hours on the it and it caused me a bit of stress but it's worth it for my kids. We made one side Mickey Mouse and the other side Minnie Mouse. They loved it.

After the pinata we opened presents. They were so spoiled again this year. I don't even know if I can list everything but I'll try. Owen got a spiderman toy and toy story dart board from my parents, a cool wooden toy that I don't know what to call or even how to explain from grandma Wirsch, a cars book with flashlight from Willie, a frisbee and water shooter from aunt Halie, a play bbq from Sadie and some cars pj shorts from me that I made for him.
Sadie got a princess tea set from my parents, a wooden magnetic train set from grandma Wirsch, a princess book with sounds from uncle Willie, a trophy and pony from aunt Halie, a ball and princess camera from Owen, a couple shirts and pjs from us and a pair of silky pink pj shorts that I made for her.
Together they got a Thomas the tank engine book from Isaac and a trampoline from us.

wearing the shorts I made them.

loved all of her reactions, they were priceless!

So excited about her new clothes!

Next we had cake and ice cream. Since I was already stressed about the pinata I decided to take it easy on the cakes. They both wanted funfetti cake and Owen wanted Cars 2 and Sadie wanted a Princess cake. I made Owens cake blue with red frosting and cars cake toppers and made Sadie's cake pink with pink frosting and princess dress up toppers.

It did rain on us a little but we just moved under the patio. The part was a hit and I was very pleased with the way it went. The only thing that would have made it better is Jason, Katie, Callie and  Madison.