Tyden turns 4

Who can help but have fun when dressing up is involved!!
Jonathan was the winner of this game! He knows how to trow a pumpkin!

Julia (who doesn't like her face wet) and Tyden (who doesn't like apples). All loved the challange of the bob. He had a Halloween Birthday Party. We bobbed for apples, played "hot pumpkin," TP mummy relays, and mask making. He had a few friends and lots of family there and had a great time as Batman. His spider cake was well liked except for the black licorish legs (all the kids said they wanted it but when they tasted it they quickly changed their minds:)).

Cypress is Baptized!

Cypress was Baptized on Oct 10, 2009. She was very excited and very beautiful. Everything went well. All the Hills were present and the local Hunters and the Davis' as well as friends. It was a very exciting day. She also got her own scriptures with her name on them and that was pretty exciting. She is a great example to her brothers and sister and is an amazing part of our family. We sure love her! Thanks to everyone for your help and support and for giving talks and prayers and playing the piano at the baptism.

School Pics

We're skipping a lot of time here but I'll go back. We decided that school pictures were too expensive so I took them myself. We had a photo shoot and a lot of fun and they are way better than school ones if you ask me! :)

First day of school!

Don't they look darling!! Cypress is off to 3rd grade and Tayla to 1st. They grow up way too fast! Dad took the pics and forgot how important it was to see the whole outfit for the first day impression but I guess we'll forgive him. Thanks to those who helped purchase the outfits and to those who helped pick them out. We really appreciate all your love and support!!Tayla outside of her classroom and showing off the new backpack. She had two friends in her class. Her teacher is Mrs. Robinson. Cypress outside of her class and meeting her teacher Mrs. Bradford. He backpack shows too.

Hair cut time!!

Kasen turned one so I thought it was time for a hair cut. Dad wanted his cut so since it was all out, I went for it. Notice how it grown in a mowhak and is very shaggy around his ears. This is before! He had to be stripped for quick bath entry after and then I tried to hold him while I did it but that was rather unsuccessful so after dad got a picture or two, he held him for the duration.
All in all, he held pretty still and was pretty happy through it all. My two men in their new dues. Dumb mom didn't remember to keep any of the hair for the scrapbook though, not that there was much there anyway but it sure made a big difference.

He looks so old without the wispy baby hair. I'm kind of going to miss the mowhak and everyone calling him a cupie doll.

Our friend Julia Turned 5

We were invited to join Queen Julia at Olivia's Doll House Tea Room in Carmichael and it was the dream of every little girl! This was the sign outside and all of the kids from the party.
Above is momma April dancing with darling little sister Alyssa. The owners put on makeup and did the hair of all the girls after they picked out the dress and shoes of their choice. Tyden had about 5 suit coats and ties to choose from as well as a few hats and shoes. Below is Tayla in the makeup area.

Cypress with dress choice number one but not the final choice.

Tyden got a little silly while he was waiting for all the girls to get ready.

After they were all ready they put on a fashion show for the parents while they were introduced and their outfit choices explained.

Then they all posed on the stool for pictures that were quickly printed and sent home with you.

Queen Julia on her thrown calling her servent with a bell (this was a little over abused because it was way to fun to ring).

Cypress and Tyden eating their lovely lunch of PB&J, mini cheese pizza, hot dogs on a tooth pick, and the highlight - Juice in your own teapot.

A fabulous time was had by all! Thanks April and Jed!!

ARTSY FARTSY

Cypress was in an art class at the Park and Rec center everyday for a week. She had a great time and made lots of fun projects. At the end of the last day they had an art show that they had made invitations for. We all went to see what they created and had cookies and lemonade. It was very fun!