Dance

This year was a GREAT "dance year" for the girls and, although we've already started anew, here are their end of the year pictures!

Utah Dance Fest-2013

We had another great year at Utah Dance Fest.  This year Mia, Bella & Hannah all competed.  Artistry In Motion did great and it's always fun to watch our babies do what they enjoy most!

Soccer Sweety

It's true, we're biased, but this is one cute soccer player!



We've been very fortunate the last two soccer seasons. Mia is on a great team with great coaches and great kids/families!

Happy Halloween

Halloween 2011

Mia ~ SpongeBob Girl
Sophie ~ Mime
Bella ~ Witch
Hannah ~ Grrr Monster

These sillies had way too much fun taking pictures!












A sad mime who's make-up is rubbing off.

Mia Graduates from Kindergarten!

and announces that she would like to be a ballerina so that she can

"spin around"

Cheese & Crackers

Mia is home sick today and here is how she is spending her time:



spelling "SPICER" with easy cheese.

"You have to see this mom, even the dogs love it!"
{I'm sure they do!}

Foxy Girl

This is Mia in her
'foxy tail' and 'foxy ears'

and yes, she insisted on

wearing them to school today!

Angel Turkey

The assignment:

The request:

That the turkey be disguised as an angel.

The result:

The response:

"You're da best mom eva for helpin' me do this!"

{and you just can't beat that!}

Our Spirited Child

I met with Mia's teacher today to discuss my "spirited child, with a zest for life." Her teacher could not sing her praises enough {not necessarily academic praises, but rather, those of her "exuberant personality"}! Below is just one example that she presented me with to illustrate this point. "I can just hear the expression in her voice as she tells me what she's going to write!"

Mrs. Salisbury exclaimed.

"My gosh! I'm looking at a rainbow!"

Other fine statements that Mia has apparently made in class that further illustrate her zest for life:
To her friend when he said something Mia found funny: "Oh Lance, you're just a big pile of cuteness!"

About her father when the kindergartners were discussing their dad's various hair styles:
John: "Well my dad doesn't have any hair."
Mia: "Oh yeah, well, my dad looks Mexican because his hair is really dark and he has a lot of it!"

Oh spirited child, what did we do before you entered our lives?

Hip, Hip Hooray - It's Orange Day!

Once a week, Mia's kindergarten class celebrates a specific color. Today is orange day...and that's something to jump for joy over!

More from the Fashionista

I know, I know - but she's so cute!

And seriously, who wakes up this happy everyday!?!

The Karate Kid

No, I'm not talking about the 80's blockbuster movie or even the summer smash hit remake. I'm talking about our very own karate kid. Mia started Karate this week and LOVES it! We love her enthusiasm and, perhaps most especially, all that karate can offer Mia: confidence, respect, self-discipline, agility and protection are just a few life skills she will be gaining. She is in the "Little Ninjas" class and their student creed {which they will recite during every class} is:

I WILL do things that are good for me and stay away from things that can hurt me.
I WILL be nice to my family and friends.
I WILL do my chores without having to be reminded.
I WILL use my karate to help people.

Their "Dojo Kun" (Japanese for school rules are):
1. Seek perfection of character
2. Be sincere and honest
3. Show strong spirit {she's got this one in the bag}
4. Practice courtesy
5. Control bad temper

Of course, we can't close without some shots of our "little ninja"!

Her "karate pose".
This is what I got when I wanted a
picture before we left for class.


In class and very focused.


Karate is so fun!


Practicing our moves.


"Yes Sensei!"

The Budding Fashionista

Mia has always marched to the beat of her own drum. So, does it really surprise any of us that her fashion sense would be any different? She is developing quite the sense of style and is quite opinionated about it.

If you are going to pull off her style there are several key pieces you need in your wardrobe: boots (she has hot pink cowboy boots, black boots and brown boots); Chuck Taylors {don't they go with everything} again we have numerous pairs to compliment our many looks; lots of jewelry i.e. dangly or what we refer to as "move" earrings, tons of bracelets and a variety of necklaces; hair accessories: bows, flowers, scrunchies, etc.; crazy knee socks & leggings in any print and color you can find; a variety of jackets; lots of skirts and, finally, denim. Those are her current faves! Her are some shots of her school looks so far this year, what a cutie!

Rocker Chic.


Working the Tulle Skirt, Cheetah Leggings
& pink Chuck Taylors.


With my velvet jacket.


My floral shirt dress and denim capris.


Red poppies for "red day".


"Smart Girls Rule...Boys Drool"
that's my motto!


My cute dress which I wear with...
Chuck Taylors of course!


Jumping for joy over my cuteness!

Working Girl

So, Mia got to go to work with Justin for a couple of hours one day this week. Going to work with Daddy is a little treat that all of our daughters get from time to time but Mia has never really been old enough to take until now. While there, I received a steady stream of quotes from Mia via text from Justin. They are too funny to not share! She is such a character! In no particular order:

"Hey Dad, wanna see me put my whole fist in my mouth?"
"Hey, Dad: I'm going to flick a piece of cookie at you, OK?"
"Hey, Daddy, let me hear yo' ringtone."
"Hey Daddy, I want you to eat this cookie."
"Hey Dad, I can say 'ringtone' without moving my lips....'wingtone.'"
"Hey Dad, watch me pinch my lips together and try to talk....'mmmmmm mmmmmmm mmmmmmmm.' "
"Hey Dad, wanna see me fill up a whole page with mini 'A's?"
"Hey Daddy, do you see my 'A' masterpiece?"
"Hey Dad, do you see my whole face is covered in A's {while holding said masterpiece in front of her face}?"
"Hey Daddy, is there anyone that doesn't love pink?"

Mia working hard at the office!

Flashback...Some Fun Facts About Marvelous Mia Jeanne

While pulling those pics of Hannah, I came across lots of pictures of Mia and thought I should do an "in honor of Mia post". Her birthday was in March and frankly, although Mia is the youngest, it was ridiculously difficult to choose pictures of her because she is by far and away the biggest ham of our family. Hope you enjoy these as much as we enjoyed reliving the memories...

She likes to talk {a lot}...

prance around in the nude...

loves to have a good time...

makes friends very easily...

loves candy...

loves school...

loves to soak up the sun..

1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

4th Birthday

5th Birthday