Anya's birthday party

She is 7 now. I can't believe how fast my girl is growing. Her almost sleepover was an amazing success. It was just me and the girls so I don't have a ton of pictures. But we made pizzas, which most of the girls had never done. We also decorated pillow cases, had a dance party and watched Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Rodrick rules. It was really a great time.

decorating pillow cases

Eating our delicious pizza

Mmmm! Cupcakes

Chocolaty picture of everyone!

Dancing the night away

1st day of 1st grade and back to school night

 Waiting for the bus

 Her writing journal at school, it says" It is the first day of school. I feel skard.(scared) Her teacher always writes little comments on her work.

 Anya's desk

Another journal entry," It is back to school night i wnat my  parents to know that I am god. (good)
This one was awesome, what self confidence to think she is God!! Haha

Allison's garden/Landscaping at Granpop's by Anya

Day in the life

Occasionally Anya asks to play Angy Birds on my IPOD and I sometimes let her. Lately it has been much less because every time I get it back I have about 300 pictures saved in there. Here are a few of the best. Photo credit: Anya Lonegan 6.5 years old

Tiny Dancer

Actually it's gymnastics but doesn't she look like a dancer?

She did great in her recital, especially since she didn't start until Feb. She stuck it out and decided gymnastics is not her thing.

kindergarten field trip

Anya had her Kindergarten field trip to the Aquarium, I got to chaperon. It was very quick and chaotic and crowded but lots of fun!! We touched rays, sharks, and got to see lots of cool stuff.

Heidy Ho Neighbor

We have neighbors on either side of us with kids the same age as ours. It is really great, and really annoying. This is how Anya and M. communicate when they are both outside.


Oh yes that is our 6 foot fence she is standing on.

It reminds me of Home Improvement, when Tim would talk to Wilson. My family used to love that show. Now it's in my backyard!

Snow day

Today was a snow day. Our last big snow we were out of town, we got stuck in Atlanta to prove it. The first picture is the back yard, the bottom is the front yard. The pine trees are across the street in front of the neighbors house. They haven't plowed and I took the picture around noon.

Today we were home, the kids were disappointed we had to cancel our play dates, but we made up for it by playing pirates, all possible thanks to my need to mop the kitchen floor!

Kevin and Anya fighting on the plankApparently Kevin lost and had to walk the plank.



We also blew bubbles, made bread, and traced our bodies and colored them. Yes people it's only 2:00 p.m.
The kids are headed to watch a movie while I do some more sewing. I love Snow days, when they are far apart.
Jammies all day, warm food, and warm home. Maybe later we'll play in the snow. I don't actually like to go out in it so maybe tomorrow when Papa has off!

Anya's Christmas gift

BeforeAfter

It is huge, and needs to painted but she loves it!!
I don't have a picture of it totally done but once I do I'll add it. This picture is missing the ladder and the side rails on top.

Thanks to my handy husband and some guy who posted this plan on the internet.

Big Girl

Anya has finally lost her first tooth. The adult tooth has already come in.

The story:
We were playing Wii on Sat morning. She went to loosen the strap from her wrist and her tooth popped out! She is officially a 21st century child.

oh and just so I remember.... we lost it within hours, so Mama just told the tooth fairy!
Luckily I got a picture before we lost it. It is tiny!!

Christmas pageant

The kids got to take part in the Primary Christmas pageant at the ward party this year.
Kevin is not officially a sunbeam until Jan, but because our Primary is so small he has already given a talk and has gotten to be a shepherd!
How do I flip pictures

When I was pregnant with Anya and people would ask what I was having I would joke and say, "Hopefully not a dog!"
Anya has just recently discovered she is human. She was a dog for 3 years and the animals change by the minute. She was THRILLED when she got to be a donkey for the show!
The children did great!! It was a fun night had by all!

1st day of school - a few months later

Anya was so excited for her 1st day of Kindergarten. We made her an outfit out of one of my old shirts and it was an adorable tunic type shirt.

She is doing great a loves school.

Ed's religious views (according to me)

My husband is a gearhead, gasoline runs in his veins, he loves the smell of diesel in the morning.
Every time I hear this I think of him.


He is trying to convert his kids, and so far he is doing a wonderful job. Good thing I like them in the garage!

Everyone loves a real cowboy/girl

Getting dressed and ready to go....




Howdy ya'll

So excited, he loves horses

I however am terrified, but they made me ride, oh and I think I look fat so don't say anything about this picture. ;p
I love the serenity in this picture, I also think it is amazingly awesome that Michelle and the horse have the same color hair!
Oh and are you wondering what happened to L in all this....... oh she wouldn't go near them!