Five years old, going on twenty

My little girl is turning 5 on December 30th! Where has the time gone? Since her birthday is during Christmas break, we decided to have her party a little early just in case someone would be out of town. Livvy decided she wanted a pj/makeover party. Her friends came dressed in the favorite pj's and got the hair, makeup and nails done. The last picture is my attempt at a Hello Kitty cake, Livvy's current favorite. It's not bad......but, it's not great either. I'll keep working on my cake decorating skills. Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Sweet Pea! I love you tons and tons! You get more beautiful everyday and you are the best helper with your younger brother & sister. I am so thankful Heavenly Father sent you to Daddy and me.

Livvy Lou

Kaylee Malia
Mara
Maelee

The girls striking a pose

Sina is in the stripped pj's

Temple Square 2010

Our annual trip to Temple Square to see the lights and enjoy a yummy dinner at The Lion House! It was a little cold and rainy, but we had a great time. Livvy's favorite was seeing the Christus statue in the visitor's center, Micah loved the lights and Leisy slept all bundled up! Kenny & I enjoyed spending the evening together. It's so nice to be able to visit the temple and be reminded we are a forever family.

Christmas is coming!

I love Christmastime! I love holiday baking, wearing warm, cozy sweaters and the decorations. In the seven years we've been married, we've only had a real Christmas tree once. We just decorate a *gasp* fake Christmas tree each year. I'm sure we'll have a real Christmas tree as the kids get older, but for right now this serves the purpose and is a lot easier to maintain.

The many faces of Leisy

I just can't get enough of this little girl! She is so adorable. I just love munching on her cheekies. These pictures are of her playing with her daddy. She was so happy at first & then Kenny did something to upset her. Not to worry, she loves her daddy so much, she didn't stay mad for long.

I want to be a Missionary now

I want to be a Missionary now.

I don't want to wait until I'm grown.
I want to share the gospel while I'm young,

For I have a testimony of my own.

Bumbo!

Here's Leisy testing out her Bumbo. She isn't quite sure of it. She does like the new vantage point, but her head is still a little heavy to hold up for long.

Livvy's first letter to Santa

This year Livvy wanted to write a letter to Santa to let him know what she wanted for Christmas. I helped her spell the words, but she wrote them all down herself. I think she did a good job. If you can't tell what she wanted, this is what she wrote:

Dear Santa,
I would like a Moxy Girl, a walking cat, polly mermaid, Rapunzel doll, white dog.
Love, Livvy

We'll see if she was good & if Santa felt she deserved all of these on Christmas morning!