Alex is 7!

Alex turned 7 today. I am afraid to blink because I know when I open my eyes she will be 18 and going away to college. This year Alex wanted a Nintendo DS for her birthday. I had to combine all $ from grandparents and us in order to get it. Such an expensive gift for such a little girl. Martin had to work today so I decided that we would celebrate her birthday yesterday, let me tell you we celebrated. She wanted to go mini golfing so we went to Liberty land in Lehi. At first we were just going to go golf but apparently it was a better deal to get the unlimited pass. So we went and played laser tag, golf, go carts, bumper boats, and on some inflatable stuff. Alex also went rock climbing...which is something she loves to do. After our hard playing in the hot hot hot sun she wanted to go to dinner at Chili's. Apparently she wanted to have their macaroni and cheese aka Kraft. We got there and ordered and Alex decided she needed to quickly drink 2 glasses of chocolate milk in order to quench her thirst. That just made her sick to her stomach so we promptly got everything to go and left. Jenny and Katie came over for Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream pie that night and then Olivia stayed for a sleep over. All in all I think she has had a fantastic birthday.

I am so glad Alex is apart of our family. She is so smart and responsible. She loves to help around the house and loves to care for people. We love her and hope she has another great year.

Grass

About a month ago Martin and I finally finished the new sprinkler system and laying the sod. I was going to post the results after a couple of dry spots got greener. And then I was going to wait until he cut it for the first time. Delay after delay so I finally just did it. The labor was incredibly back breaking and I am so thankful for a husband that doubles as the incredible Hulk. No matter how hard I tried to keep up and do my share, he really did all the work. I am so happy to have a nice front lawn so I can no longer be embarrassed by what the house looks like. Now the back is a whole other story...

My Baby's 5!

Ashlynn had her 5th birthday today. I can not believe my youngest is that old and will be starting kindergarten soon. I hope she had a good birthday. When I would ask what she wanted she would constantly change her mind or talk about the three cakes she wanted.(She is such a funny girl) I love her so much and am so glad she is apart of my family.

My brother also had his birthday today. I wasn't able to be there but I hear he had fun! I love you Matt!