A little of our summer

Finally a update!!! We have been having lots of fun this weekend. And in order to save myself a lot of time I have just put a few pictures of all the things we have done.

LAKE POWELL- with my family

This was Sienna's first trip to Lake Powell. She has a big fear of water that started with a bad swimming lesson, so she didn't get in the water, but LOVED playing on the beach. It has been 5 years since I have been to Lake Powell, and it was a blast. It would of been even better if Casey would of been there with us.

5 Year Anniversary

We spent our anniversary up in Deer Valley. This was a much needed getaway for us, if only it was a week long! Casey has been busy working 55 hours a week and going to school full time, so we don't see much of him. And these have been the BEST 5 years of my life!!

4th of JULY

This is the newest member of our horse family. Sienna has named him Bulls Eye after her favorite movie and the name stuck!

This is all this little cowgirl wants to do. I have LOVED every second of watching her develope a trust and relationship with our horses. She does make me a little nervous because she has NO FEAR!! I hope more than anything she grows up loving horses like I do, and this is something that we can do as a family.

My cute sister made me this sign for my Birthday

And my mom made this AMAZING cake! Not only is it the CUTEST thing ever it was also unreal how good it was.

Rodeo



Bear Lake

Sienna and I went up to Bear Lake on the 4th and spent the week. We took the girls down to the beach and Sienna was a stink about getting her feet dirty, so she chilled in her chair. While Haylee played in the water. It's always BEAUTIFUL up there!!

Of course we had to get some projects done. This is my 3rd apron I have made like this, and you would think that I would of made one for myself, but I have given them all away as gifts.

Photo Shoot

Sienna has had a series of photo shoots. The first one didn't go so well, but the second try turned out AMAZING!! We started out in the studio and after a little bit Bobbie suggested trying some outside. I LOVE how she captured her spunky/sweet personality and all of her fun expressions. Thank you Bobbie for all your hard work, and being so patient with my very active 3 year old!

Happy 28th

Casey turned 28 a few weeks ago, and we had a little family party for him at Market Street then cake and ice cream at my parents. Casey is always so good at making sure he spoils his girls on holidays so we decided to spoil him for a day. I am so proud of this man and all the hard work he has put in the last few months. It's been hard having him working so many hours, and then going to school. Casey got a 3.5 this semester so the parents and I decided to pitch in and get him a laptop for school. Hopefully it will make school a little more enjoyable and the semesters go a little faster. Happy Birthday Casey!!!

Easter

We had a really fun Easter, other than a few attitude problems it was a really good day! It was also my moms birthday, whit and I had planned on making her dinner, but when we showed up at her house she had already made a feast (think Thanksgiving) so that idea didn't work. I LOVE my mom and all that she does her family she really is the most incredible woman. Sienna loved the easter egg hunt that lead to her basket. We tried dying eggs the night before and the little stink would have NOTHING to do with it. She has her own agenda and there is no way no how you can change her stubborn mind!! I had mixed feelings with Easter being on conference weekend, I look forward to getting her a new easter dress and taking her to church. Conference was exactly what my overwhelmed mind needed. I couldn't believe all the talks that were given on the importance of parenting. I get nervous just thinking about the teenage years and what challenges she will face in her life.

Mimi showing Sienna her loot

LOVE these two stinkers

I had to put this picture on of sienna and "uncle" she LOVES him so much. Although I doubt there is a kid that has met pete that doesn't instantly think he is the best!!!

Who says Thomas the train isn't Girlie?

We had Sienna's big 3rd Birthday the other night and the theme she picked was Thomas the Train. I have to admit I was trying to talk her into something else a little more girlie, but when she wouldn't budge I figured I better get to work! She was so EXCITED when she saw all the Thomas decoration, especially when Auntie Boo boo walked in with her darling hat and matching wand. Sienna had so much fun and loved having all of her FAVORITE people there to celebrate with her.

Ohhh how I LOVED this cake! Sienna came unglued when she saw it for the first time. Thank goodness for Annie's discovery of Dippidee Bakery, because I didn't know how I was going to find a CUTE Thomas cake.

Sienna in her new throne loving her new hat and wand. So I decided I had to make a 3 shirt and I found this sequin idea and decided to try it out. WOW what a waste of time lets just say all of those hand sewn sequins didn't last very long on a 3 year olds shirt!

The "Birthday Girl" sign that I did twice, I drive myself nuts!

I will never ever be tired of her sweet little kisses

And finally the new train set that is now a permanent fixture on my coffee table, I really don't think we can get anymore toys packed into this little house!

She LOVED being sung too. She was a little nervous about blowing out the "fire" so we sang twice and she figured it out the second time around.

The best part about her cake is the little train was a mini cake that was all for her!

Sienna and her mimi

And her FAVORITE cousin!

The two Best Friends a girl could have!

Happy Birthday little girl!

This post has taken me so long to put together. How do I even pick my most favorite moments from the last 3 years. I have to admit I cried a lot going through them all, I can't believe how much has changed. Sienna has brought so much joy into our lives. And I am so LUCKY to be her mom. She has taught Casey and I so much about life and the importance of family. I cherish EVERY day I get to spend with her because I know not long from now she will start school and her independence will begin. I was listening to a song today and little Siennas voice in the back seat singing "caterpillar in the tree how I wonder who you'll be can't go far but you can always dream wish I may and wish I might don't you worry hold on tight promise you that there will come a day butterfly fly away" and I couldn't help but get choked up. I hope so much that I can build a relationship with her like my mom has with me, because there is not a day that goes by that I don't need my mom! I know that might sound silly, but really she is my Best Friend! I see now why my mom was so overprotective of me and would do anything for me. There is no better gift than being a mom and I truly am blessed.