Makenna is 11!

We were all so excited for Makennas birthday.  Usually I say I cant believe my child is __ on their birthdays but this time I felt like Makenna certainly should be 11 by now.  She is wise and mature beyond her years, and becoming such a beautiful young woman inside and out!

On the morning of her birthday we enjoyed toaster strudel for breakfast and opened up her gifts.

She had the best reaction to her great big stuffed bear... (I think she liked it ;)

 Kevin and I joined her at lunch at school with Chick Fil A.  When she was home she excitedly recieved this edible arrangement sent by Oma and Opa.  Then she chose family dinner at Olive Garden.  For her birthday activity on the weekend, she hung out with best friend Emmie.  They went to eat at Panera then to play on the indoor surfing machine and finally to swim.

I think she had a fabulous birthday which this fabulous daughter of mine totally deserves.  Lots of love and birthday wishes Makenna. Love you!

A Weekend Divided

A few weeks ago Kevin took the older kids on a roadtrip back to Nebraska to see the big BYU /Nebraksa football game.  They had a blast and really enjoyed being back with our Omaha friends.  Brayden spent a lot of time with Carson and Makenna got to visit with Ally.  She spent time there rather than going to the game.  Kevin enjoyed the visit with old friends as well and loved going back to our old ward.  We do love Nebraska.  BYU had a great time too so the trip was a big success!

I tried to entertain the younger two kids at home with some more fun that normal activities.  I took them to Sharkarosa wildlife ranch for an exotic animal experience.  I think they had a good time.  Afterwards we got pizza and then went for a swim to cool off.  We had a fun weekend as well but were very glad when the rest of our family returned!

Perot Museum Fun

This year I decided to get a membership to the Perot Museum downtown, mostly to have something to do with Emmitt when he doesn't have preschool.  When the girls heard about it they wanted to go too so a few weeks ago I took them on a Saturday and had a great time.  After the museum we walked to Clyde Warren park to have lunch at the food trucks.  We had a fun day!