31st birthday

Stetson's school had a bbq for families that fell on my 31st b-day.  Of course I had to go so we buckled Janelle in her stroller and the 3 of us girls walked over.  The weather was beautiful and lunch with my kids was delightful even though I'd anticipated a little bit of havoc having them all by myself. :)  It was probably the best party of my day.  I love doing things with Stetson and being with him at school.

Janelle's 3rd birthday par-tay

 We celebrated Janelle's 3rd birthday 1 day early this year, which I think is the first time we've ever not celebrated our kids' b-day on their actual birthday.  I was planning on leaving for Park City on her actual birthday so we bumped it up a day.
We had swimming at Rose Park pool from 3-5 and then a bbq after.  I was so glad the weather cooperated.  It'd been overcast the entire week and Michael and I kept checking the forecast in hopes of good weather on Wednesday and we got it. :)  I am SO grateful for our family who was able to come support us.  We love them so much and appreciate their fun and support.  It wouldn't be much of a party without all our "party-ers" so THANK YOU!!  WE LOVE YOU!!

 Michael and Chloe getting ready to head out.

 Here's Carson and Janelle partying in the wading pool.

 Jill snapped this pic of Janelle in front of her balloons and cake and presents.

 Dad & Brenda

 gma Asay, Michael, Kandace & gma Dorothy having cake

 the party girl

Janelle got the best presents ever.  Everyone asked what she wanted/needed.  I mentioned that she loved clothes, shoes, frozen and needed some summer pjs and she got it all!!  Yesterday while getting ready for church she said something to the effect of wanting to wear her "let it go" dress.  I was so confused until I said it out loud and then it dawned on both Michael and I that she wanted to wear the dress from Frozen that Jill got her.  She loves it so much and I can't wait for her to wear it. :)
Happy birthday to our super special darling girl with all the personality.  We love YOU!

3 on the 3rd of July

Today my girl turns 3.  I'm taking Stetson and Kandace to a family reunion in Park City though so she's in Lovell with her gma and gpa.  

Oh Janelle.  We love you.  At 3 years old you are:

*very enthusiastic about life.  I think almost everyone on staff at the Y knows you by name because you bust through those doors every day going a million miles a minute with a huge smile on your face ready to conquer the world.

*You take 1 nap in the afternoon and sleep great at night

*You are notorious for the following phrase: "I want gomething (something)" meaning you want a snack or...something.  We're not always sure what

*You love to swim!  

*You are a great talker.  Since the start of this year, your vocabulary has taken off and listening to you verbalize your wants and communicate with the world is a little piece of heaven.

*You got your first haircut and now you think its pretty cool.  I took you in for a trim a week ago and it entertained us all to see how much you loved sitting in that chair perfectly still while you got your hair cut.

*You love to listen to mom read princess fairy tales and talk about how the wicked step sisters and the witch in Sleeping beauty are "SO mean."

*You love to look at mom's belly and talk about the baby who is joining our family this year

*You love all your grandpas and grandmas and cousins, you especially like to talk about your girl cousins in Wyoming, Chloe and Paige.  You think they are so cute and you are very interested in them.

*You have no problem bossing your 2 older siblings and telling them how its going to be.

*Janelle you are a handful but we are all smitten by you.  Happy birthday beautiful girl!