Blessing Day

So I'm a little slow, but that is more usual than unusual for me I'm afraid. On July 3rd, we blessed our oh-so-sweet Avery Faith in Dan's parent's ward in Spanish Fork. It was a really great day and we are so grateful for the love and support of the family and friends who were there with us on this special day (and for those who wanted to be there). Dan gave such a nice blessing and I felt totally overwhelmed with gratitude for this sweet little person that we are lucky enough to have in our family. We were one of FOUR baby blessings that day, including the blessing of Dan's brother Zane's littlest son Heston. It was so neat to share this blessing day with them.

A very partial attempt at a group shot. It was fast Sunday, there were a lot of people and there was food waiting in the kitchen, so we got who we got and that was the best we could do. If you were here, but are not in the picture please forgive us and know that we love you a lot!

I still love her even if she's a little hot, hungry and cranky. :)

My parents, grandparents and my aunt Kamie.

Four generations...

My uncle Glenn, his wife, and their daughter Emily (and her kids Gwen and Broc).

Yay food!

A party would never be complete unless someone stuck a Cheetoe up their nose...

A few shots at home this week.

And one random one to end the post. Please don't look at my wrinkles...instead look at the little cute face of Miss Avery. I need to weigh her and see what she's up to now, but my scale is out of batteries so that number will remain a mystery for now. As you can see though, she is growing and chunking out a little and we are thrilled about it!

Being a mother is the greatest job in the world! I love my 3 girls more than I could ever say. They make my life happy (and messy) and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love being with my family and I love the fun times we get to spend together. I will forever be grateful to my Father in Heaven for the inspired organization of the family. I truly cherish my role as a mother!

Our Favorite Holiday!

My girls were excited to say the least. Kallie said that KAMIE DAY is her FAVORITE HOLIDAY!! Syd couldn't stop jumping up and down...'Tomorrow is Kamie Day'!

I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I did...may they inspire you to hold a 'Kamie Day' of your own! (Minus Kamie of course- she's already spoken for :).

Here is little miss Avery in her 'First Kamie Day' visor (made by Kamie herself)!

Among the huge spread of arts and crafts projects, were these foam glasses. I love these pictures!

James wanted to turn his head slightly to make sure I got the red sequins along the side in the picture!

We went together and got our amazing hostess a gift. She said it looked like a wedding gift...everyone wants a cotton candy machine for a wedding gift!

The kiddos playing water-balloon volleyball. I haven't laughed that hard in a long time...

A lot of the balloons didn't quite make it out of the towels...

This balloon actually headed straight for me...I was in the line of fire after all!

You know how men love to play with fire? Well, they also love to play with water balloons...the bigger the better!

Giant water balloon coming down the slide!

Watching the kids attempt to pick these up and carry them around was hilarious! (Made for some good home video)

Grandma snuggling with Avery who spent almost the entire day naked!

All the excitement tired Grandpa out!

BINGO- of course! (This year we also played the candy bar game for the first time...great fun for everyone except Sadie who couldn't understand why everyone kept stealing her whoppers).

Testing out the cotton candy machine...

This is Dave saying "YUMMY"!

Fireworks out in the street. Was anyone else thinking Utah shouldn't have made some of the high-flying fireworks legal?! Super fun but super scary!

Perfect ending to a perfect day...Glow Sticks!

Now you all agree with me...Kamie Day is the BEST HOLIDAY!