Home Depot Fun With Dad!

The girls love hanging out with Dad.  While I was getting all the birthday party stuff ready Ryan took the girls to Home Depot for the fun Saturday project.  It turned out so cute.  I can't wait to paint it with the girls. 

Fun Memories with Dad!

Congratulation's Bell Family!

Lizzie Lee Bell

May 7, 2011

6lbs 14 oz 20 inches

Lizzie just couldn't wait to get here.  My parents and Philip were flying out Saturday morning to go and help while Katie had her baby.  Katie's water broke at 1:00 in the morning and Baby Lizzie arrived early that morning.  Katie and Baby came home on Mother's Day and are doing well. 



Happy Birthday Easton!

Happy 8th Birthday Easton!

Easton made this cool Star Wars Lego Cake.  Good job!

We can't wait to watch him get baptized in a few weeks.  

McKenzie's Field Trip to Tumble Cats!

For McKenzie's Kindergarten Field Trip they took the kids to Tumble Cats a local tumbling school.   The kids had a blast stretching, tumbling, jumping, running, dancing, eating and coloring. 

Guess Who is 5?

Happy Birthday Brooklyn!

I can't believe that our little Brooklyn is 5 today. 

We love our little Boo she brings so much joy to our house. 

5Things Brooklyn Loves To Do:

1.Brooklyn loves to snuggle, especially with her daddy.

2. Brooklyn  loves to be with her sister McKenzie.

3.  Brooklyn loves to be outside.  She loves to ride her bike and swing.

4.  Brooklyn loves to color, she is an amazing artist.

5.  Brooklyn loves babies.  She loves to hold them and play with them. 

Brooklyn is such a loving little girl.  We love having her in our family.



McKenzie's Spring Concert

The Farmer's Garden

The kindergarten classes put on such a cute concert.  McKenzie was one of the little flowers in the farmer's garden.  McKenzie loves to sing and was so excited to perform in the concert.  The teachers did such a good job.  Brooklyn, Grandma Hansen and I had a great time watching the concert.  

Our Beautiful Flower

Easter Weekend Fun!

We had such a fun Easter weekend.  Ryan drove down for the weekend so he wouldn't miss out on all the fun things we had planned.  We were so excited to have him in town for a few days.  On Saturday we started of the day early at the Ward Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast.  The girls were so excited to go, but it was  a little chilly, so that made it hard to enjoy.  We had a great breakfast and the girls got lots of eggs filled with yummy candy.  They were happy after they filled their baskets.  We then headed off the the Syracuse City Easter Egg Hunt.  We got there just in time.  We didn't have to stand around too long and freeze.  Once the hunt was over we said hi to the Easter Bunny and headed home.  Later that afternoon we headed to Mike and Natalie's for dinner and one last Easter egg hunt.  It was so fun spending time with the family.  The weather was  a little  chilly all day, but we made the best of it and had a great day.   

THE WARD EASTER EGG HUNT

The girls trying to eat their breakfast and keep warm at the same time. 

Daddy keeping Boo warm.  Good thing he came to visit. 

 McKenzie and Brooklyn with their neighbor friends ready to collect some candy filled eggs. 

 And their off!

 One Easter egg hunt down 2 more to go. 

 

THE SYRACUSE CITY EASTER EGG HUNT

The girls very excited to get started once they saw how many eggs were waiting for them.  

 And their off again!  Ryan and I held back and watched, just hoping they didn't get trampled.  They did great. 

 McKenzie was so excited to see the Easter Bunny, but Brooklyn refused to go and sit next to him for a picture. 

Look we filled our baskets to the top! 

 I made cupcakes for the Hansen Party.  The girls did a great job helping me decorate them.

 Yummy Easter Cupcakes. 

I also made these yummy melt in your mouth Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting.   

THE HANSEN FAMILY PARTY 

The eggs are hid and the kids are ready to go.

Grandpa finally opened the back door and released the kids.  It didn't take them long to find all the eggs.   

 Lainee making good use of her cute little hands.

Brooklyn looking in all the sneaky spots. 

 All the cousins minus Macie. 

 McKenzie loves to inspect her eggs and see what is inside. 

 After the Easter egg hunt we all hung outside and the kids played. 

 Pennie let Ryan hold for a few minutes.  She is still getting used to the Cook Family.

 It was Maddi's birthday, so we surprised her with a birthday song and trick candles that don't blow out.  McKenzie was so excited to see Maddi try and blow out the candles. 

 The guys playing basketball.  With 5 brothers + dad + in-laws we have our own team. 

EASTER  DAY!
The girls in their cute dresses. 

 The Easter Bunny found our house. 

After church we had finally had time to dye eggs.  

After dying eggs we headed to my parents for a yummy Easter dinner.  Thanks mom and dad. 

It was so fun spending Easter with my family.  We missed all of them while living in Montana. 

Happy Birthday Pennie!

Happy 1st Birthday!

Pennie was not sure what to think about everyone singing happy birthday to her, but once we were done she was very excited about eating the cake.  It was yummy.