They are Here! Easter's on it's way...

What a cute little sweetheart walking down the sidewalk! So fun to have Kayli and Brynlee here a few days before Easter.

We met Grandma and Grandpa at Rumbi for lunch before they headed off to Michigan. Brynlee loved playing with and smelling Gma's new candle that Kayli gave her for her birthday.

Derek was here too, but he had to head out early for a conference call. Good Times! 

 Swinging High! She was lovin' it!

 Brynlee knows what a kitty says and repeats it over and over again. She loves looking for the cat out the window and in the backyard.

ST GEORGE - Dance Competitions and Fun!

Coincidentally, my niece Courtney had her dance competition in St. George too. So we all went down to watch them dance and enjoy the weekend together.

Smoothies from Orange Peel were so yummy!

The first time they performed Blinding was down here. Their dance took 2nd place overall. So Awesome!!

Celebrating Dad and Mom's Birthdays!

Heather and Steve hosted a combined family dinner to celebrate these two amazing people! Darby works at Cold Stone and made a fun black and white ice cream cake. Chocolate for Grandpa and vanilla with raspberry for Grandma. It couldn't have been better.

Happy 80th to a Wonderful Man!

This night couldn't have turned out better. All the adult children and spouses were able to surprise Dad at a fun birthday celebration at Market Street Grille. 

 Roger, Michelle and Laura even came into town for the party and to spend the weekend.

We all enjoyed visiting together and learning more about Dad's good life.

I could describe this man with two words - his words - PURE GOLD!!

Tracey had a fantastic idea to have all the families send 80 cards throughout March for his big birthday. The birthday wall became covered with all types of messages from everyone who loves him most.

She's Official!!!!

Someone is happy!! Someone can drive all by herself now!! Someone has joined the ranks of all the other members of the family!!

And she couldn't be more excited!!

Sara's 16th Birthday Weekend!

 This birthday girl of ours was spoiled from Friday to Sunday! Jake and Kate created a Starburst Slime recipe and a poem to be remembered.

 Everyone had fun getting in on the slime making activity. Unwrapping two bags of Starburst took a while.

Extra hands really helped to get the slime out...

Sara was on her own to stretch in the powdered sugar - this slime is totally edible!

My mom invited us up to her house for Sunday dinner and to celebrate Sara...

 SIXTEEN CANDLES FOR OUR SWEET SARA!

Sara wanted a vanilla cake like the ones they make at Sweet Tooth Fairy. I called them to order one and they wanted $70.00. What?? So, I made this cake to be like theirs. Four layers from scratch with butter cream frosting. I was happy with the way it turned out and it tasted really yummy.

A special card with red envelope from Grandma and Grandpa Butters.

 At 8:30, on Sunday night our doorbell rang and there stood a huge surprise for Sara. Her best of friends came with balloons and a chocolate cake. The party just keeps going on and on. 

 We all sang to her again and she blew out more candles.

She's had a wonderful day! Happy Birthday to our youngest child who is growing up way to fast. Can't believe you are 16 now!