Presley's Milk & Cookie Party

a few months before Presley's b-day I told Steve I wanted to get her a toy chest, so we looked around and we couldn't seem to find anything cheap enough. That is when he said he could make one himself for way cheaper then any of those! Well I had my doubts, but it didn't take him long at all. I was so excited for Pres to have something that her dad made her.

before it was done me and my mom went to work on the aesthetics of it. Luckily I had her because it would never have turned out as nice as it did without her.

After Presley's 1st Birthday Purple party I said that this year was just going to be a simple affair. But after seeing this website I HAD to do the "milk and cookie" party. Fortunately I have a great family who helped me pull it off. It may not have been as nice as the one on the website but I thought it turned out pretty good.

( my sil heather made these Fabulous oreo cookies- a new business she is starting)

( suzy's awesome banners- btw she is selling them now for a great price)

my vision for this cookie cake was a little more classy- but hey it did the job

Presley loves babies and as soon as one showed up at the party she had to go and see him.

Aunt Sarah took pres to get her nails done for the first time, before her party.

( more pics later)

She showed them off all party!

Boyfriend 1

Boyfriend 2

Never missing an opportunity to eat

Ready for presents

all these pics are so cute- Presley is famous for her faces and she did not dissapoint

filling up their bags at the cookie bar

tills and pres

everyone was in love with Grandma C's awesome find

Happy Birthday to Presley

7.17.10

My beautiful girl went to bed a one year old and emerged a 2 yr. old little lady.

My kids would always pick Cereal for breakfast ( which saddens me) so it was no surprise that that is what Miss Pres picked for her birthday breakfast, complete with Her Pink bowl.

that night we decided to do "Ice Cream" for diner for Presley' s birthday and the fact that I have been wanting to start a tradition of having Ice cream for dinner one night during the summer.

We picked Thrifty because they have the best ice cream.

and who did we run into

Suz, Ellie and Quincy

I couldn't believe it. Pres couldn't have been more excited to see them.

Lebaron Reunion '10

One of my favorite traditions that I married into is that of the Lebaron Annual Reunion.

My family is super small on both sides, I have a total of 6 cousins all together! Not Steve his Lebaron side is Ginormous. I absolutely love going to the Reunion every year, my kids do as well and why wouldn't they with all the fun things the family in charge plans.

This year the Carroll's were in charge we had cooking classes, Minute to Win it competitions, games in the meadow, plates, Wayne's breakfast and so much more. I think my favorite was the Testimony meeting, the spirit was so strong and I really felt connected to the family.

The first morning always starts out with Waynes breakfast. Jackson was looking forward to this most.

He loves being able to make it all himself.

Yes i get a picture of each kid helping make theirs but we know the real person behind it all.

Waiting for their turn at bat. Hudson was so excited

he should go pro!

always a grin- even though his pop fly was caught

wrestling with the cousins