So we kind of like to do things all at once in our family. Between December and January, we hit all 3 kids birthdays. (They were all actually due in January, Syd came early) Lizzie celebrated her 8th birthday on the 12th of January. We had a party on the 16th because she wanted to go see "Hotel for Dogs" and it opened that day. Good times -cute movie! She was happy because she got the bike that Santa forgot to bring her and can't wait for spring to get outside and ride it! We love our little 8 year old - she is the funniest little girl. She told my mom she wanted either a stuffed monkey holding a banana, a sweater sewn by grandma (WHAT!?), or a trip to Disneyland with her cousins. . . ok. . . let's just say she got the monkey,
holding a REAL banana.
These are her primary and school buddies - cute little girls -
we love them all.
So then it was on to January 18th and big Alex's big 15th! I can't believe he is 15!! What in the world am I going to do next year? I'm pretty sure I was just 15 and I think that is what bugs me the most! His birthday was on Sunday and let's face it, that is kind of a drag. He got lots of cool stuff for his new motorcycle, some xbox games and clothes and we still need to go pick out a new motorcycle helmet. We went sledding with Crow's at the cabin on Monday,
which was great and then we got him home in time to go to a movie with all of his friends for his birthday! He is such a good kid with a great personality. He torments me, but is so fun to have around. As much as I hate him growing up,
it sure is fun to watch!
This is Build-a-Bears version of Harvey the Hillcrest Huskie -his tag says"GO HUSKIES"
We decided, what the heck, let's baptize Lizzie on Alex's Birthday - big family party for both of them. . . sounded like a great idea, and it was. Lizzie looked so cute and was so excited for this day. She just grinned and kept saying how happy she felt. We were able to have almost all of our family there and except for a few friends with conflicts, we were so blessed to have all of them too. Even though our house was crowded, I can't even express how lucky we felt to have all the people we love so much in one place. Lizzie is a lucky, loved, blessed little person and I am so thankful that I get to be in her life and benefit from who she is and those who love her. Alex had family and some of his friends and cake and games on xbox
and it was just a great night.
We love our kids!
