Gimme 5

5 Years old and Feeling Strong!

Dash's Birthday Party

Dash had been planning this party since February. He had a vision of a Star Wars party with levels just like the video game. Some of his requests were a little extreme, but we did our best. These were the invitations.

When everyone arrived they were greeted by our little Luke and Leigha look alikes.

The Star Wars theme song was playing and there were Chewbacca Chips, Sith Salsa, and Yoda Soda to start things off. Then they were given a jedi robe and a badge while Master Jedi Dash explained to them that they were padawans seeking the training to become a Jedi Knight and he would be their Master. They were suppose to pass 4 levels of training.

The first level was to build a lightsaber. These were the hit of the party and luckily they were foam. Even Yoda joined in on the fun.

The next level to pass was a little lightsaber training. Jedi Master Dash taught them all his "moves" to prepare them for the last level.

Then for the third level they all took turns on Sebulba's Podracer. This was also a big hit.

The padawans were then ready to take on the one and only Darth Vader for their final level of training. It was a good fight but in the end the Jedi prevailed.

They were all given certificates for their achievements in becoming a Jedi Knight.

Of course there was cake and ice cream and he opened presents.

It was lots of fun and the kids costumes were really cute. Especially Yoda (Thanks Noelle)

Easter Fun

On Saturday we had a full day planned with lots of fun for the kids. All outdoor activities of course. We woke up to find this

But that didn't stop these kids...So the day began.

They woke up to little Easter baskets

But we hadn't had a chance to paint eggs yet so we had to make sure and do that before anything else!

Then it was off to the park for the easter egg hunt.

We went from there to the first soccer game of the season. They are both on the same team. It stopped snowing, but the wind picked up instead of the temperature.

We left there and went straight to the Easter party with some members in our ward. Where they got to color more eggs and then do another hunt. They loved it.

It was a lot for one day but they loved it. When we got home they were so excited to tell dad all about it. Especially Jack Jack.
Then on Easter Sunday we were able to relax and enjoy conference.

8 Years and Counting

Dear Mr. Incredible,

On this day 8 years ago
There were a lot of things I didn't know
I knew I loved you and that we would be
Together for time and all eternity.
But there are things and I'll list eight That I found out a little too late.

I didn't know that...
1. You'd find enjoyment out of dumping cold water on me while I am taking a hot shower.
2. You'd always steal my glass of water and pour pop into it.
3. You were insanely observant and you'd use it to make fun of me.
4. You would cry at things like Hallmark commercials and finding Nemo.
5. I thought that you would outgrow tackling me in the aisles of the grocery store.
6. You'd paint my toenails.
7. You'd give me compliments daily, even when I smell like spit up.
8. You'd always be the first to say "I'm sorry."


When you asked me to marry you 8 years ago
I didn't even think about saying, "no."
Since then you've learned a lot about me
Some faults and weaknesses I'm sure you agree.
But you've stuck by my side and loved me the same
Anticipating any of my needs that came.
You make me laugh everyday
Tell me its all going to be okay
Show me how to have fun and play
So there may be things that I didn't know
And the plans we had didn't really go
And I'm sure that I don't still fit into that dress
But if you asked me again today, I'd still say YES.

All about Life

Hello again, everyone out there in the blogging world. I have decided to make a few changes on my blog. I don't want to go private because I am afraid that some of you will miss out as I have on other blogs that have gone private, but I still wanted to be aware of the blogging dangers so I have just opted to change all of our names. These characters seem to fit our family quite well. So I do have the internet once again and my sis-in-law is telling me to vow to post once a week, I don't know if that will happen but I will promise to post as regularly as I can. I am just really excited about being able to read all of your blogs again.

Mr. Incredible is getting busy at work again. The course opened full force on March 1st and he is the only one running the show right now. We are very excited about this season because there have been a lot of changes around the shop. One of which is that my brother is going to be moving up here and working at the course. We can't wait to have his family here and have cousins to play with.
Violet is loving school still. She really gets into the AR program. She stays in from recess to read books and take tests on them several times a week. Lately, she is really enjoying the Magic Tree House series. (because Junie B is kind of for babies)
Dash and Violet will both be playing T-ball and Soccer this season. They are going to be on the same team but we are still going to be running around crazy, but Dash is really excited. He will be turning 5 in April and he has already planned out his entire Star Wars birthday.
Jack Jack is almost 16 months now and he is just barely starting to take a few steps. He has also developed a little temper! Church is just 3 hours of wandering the halls so hopefully he will warm up to that nursery leader soon.
I have been working a little bit doing bookeeping, but most of my time is still spent keeping up with the kids. I am looking forward to getting out and golfing a little more this year.

We miss everyone and would love for you to come and visit!