Extra Photos

I always get my blogging done and then I remember that I have a bunch more photos on my phone.  So here it goes....

We have got to talk to our Tripper every Christmas and Mother's Day.  We feel super lucky.  He is doing awesome!  Only 3 months left. :)

This is my cute primary.  We may be small but we are awesome!! :)

My cute dad received a professorship from BYU.  We got to go to lunch and honor him.  I am blown away at how much he has accomplished in his life.  I am so proud of him!

So we went to another BYU dinner the same week and this was my dessert.  It was actually ice cream that they made look like a peach.  It had its texture and everything.  I almost couldn't eat it because it was too pretty!

Muffins with Mom - with  my cute Kai Kai.

Karsten got a pretty cool smoothie. ::

On Karsten's B-Day on his cool new motorcycle.

Some of the gifts he got - of coarse a soccer ball...

An Iron Man which he doesn't go anywhere without...

And Dinosaur stamps.  The boys love to do crafts. :)

Mikaela's first girl/boy party.

Mikaela and her friend Lexi planned the funnest surprise party for their friend Brynnlee.  It turned out so great.  :)

Lexi, Mikaela, and Brynn - the three amigos. :)

KaRsTeN is 4!! :)

He is only turning four but I swear he thinks he is ten!  We got home really late the night before so he was very sleepy when we came into sing to him.

All he wanted was the pink frosted mini wheats.  Gotta love the easy breakfasts.

He got to go on a treasure hunt around the house to find his main present.

And this is what he got...

I think he was pretty excited! :)

He had his first ever friend party.  We had a beach party. (Even though everyday before it was something different.)

I wanted to do a beach ball cake, but this is what he got instead.

Didn't take into count that I was going to light those pretty green trees on fire when I lit the candles.  Luckily we only had one tree damaged. :)

But Karsten loved it!  And so did his friends who got to choose lots of different treats!

We are so happy that so many new friends have moved into our neighborhood.  Karsten was the only one his age for a very long time.

Grandma is always so good to come and help!

What can I say about Karsten.  He is my little buddy, but he also loves to push every button until he gets his way.  He loves to ask "why" about everything!!  He is always blaming somebody else for anything he does that is wrong.  He is very independent and wants to do everything himself.  (And he does!)  We love this cute little red headed boy!  He is super smart, funny and super cute!  (Even though now that he is 4 we can't call him cute anymore.)  I am just glad he still wants me to hold him, kiss him and cuddle.  Love you Karsten! :)

Fun activites with the kids!

The little boys LOVE gymnastics.  Every April they get to have a showcase and get medals.  They love it!!

Mikaela was very lucky to be able to go the Tulip Festival with her YW group.

Karsten's last day of his pre-school.  Kai always gets to go to his parties which is nice.  This one was a beach party.

Koby advancing his Karate Belt.