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!

Basketball

Sophie had a great 7th grade basketball season this year, winning all but two of their games!  We were proud parents!

Thankful

Thanksgiving went pretty well if I say so myself. My sisters, parents, grandparents and great grandma had a nice Thanksgiving playing pictionary, wii and talking about what we were Thankful for and stuffing our selves with lots of food. I was thankful for my dog, and my guinea pig. Rosie and MacGregor have both made me very happy this year and I hope they will make me very happy for years to come.

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!

Bella's 10th Birthday

The Invite

Our Sweet Birthday Girl

Some of the food and decorations:

 

Decorating photo frames to commemorate the night:

 Waiting for the cookout; playing outside.

Let the cookout begin!  

 The girls roasted hot dogs and s'mores!

 

We made snuggly blankets.

Bella's friend Liesl holding Molly.

Everybody loves getting presents!

Silly girls!

Sweet Sisters

The morning after...

And that's how we go "glamping" at "Camp Bella!"

Spring Dance Pictures

I just got the girls' dance collages back from their spring dance showcase.  They are pretty darn cute, if I do say so myself.

Nerd alert...

Consider yourself warned, the following post is quite nerdy.  I've been on a cleaning and organizing spree for the the last 6-8 weeks.  You would think my house would look spectacular, but I have found, that years of clutter and general craziness that is life are quite difficult to undo.  However, things are looking up!  On Monday, I organized two of what I lovingly refer to as "my dirty little secret" areas.  Yes, that's right.  Not one, but two...in one day!  I really should have taken pictures of my pantry before I cleaned it.  It was ridiculous and it looked similar to this:

Now, I have this gem:

I am literally feeling like a young child on Christmas morning.

My children have all remarked that they cannot believe this is our pantry.

 

I can't either!