Kiannah is 3!!

I wanted to do a cake.. Not just a plain cake!

I have NEVER attempted to make a cake that looked like something else and I have no equipment to do so, but I think it turned out decent!!

The best part of Kiannah's day was that her best friend in the whole world ( Aubrey ) was able to come up from Little Rock with her parents and brother!

We hadn't seen Trevor and MaryAnn and Aubrey and Coleman since Thanksgiving....Which is not long but Aubrey used to live across the hall from us and they got to see each other every day and when ever they wanted! 

They enjoyed laughing with each other and playing together! Kiannah got a lot of nice gifts ... Thanks to all who came to the party! Her grandmother Wanda sent a gift from New York since she couldn't make it.

Wanda sent Kiannah a cross necklace. It is so pretty! We don't let her wear it often in fear of her breaking the chain!  

I still can not believe my baby is 3!!!

Kiannah's BFF is 3!!!

I can not believe that it has been 3 years!!



That means Kiannah's birthday is right around the corner!
Aubrey.... for those of you who have NO CLUE is Kiannah's BEST FRIEND!!
Aubrey and Kiannah have learned how to walk together and learned how to talk together ( still working on that one :) ). They have enjoyed their first snow outing together, enjoyed their first birthdays together, and their first road trips together! They have enjoyed many, many things together! Kiannah LOVES Aubrey!!
Aubrey had moved to Little Rock ( about 3 hours away ) a couple months ago. Kiannah was lost without her!
Angel, Kiannah, and I were able to go and visit Trevor, MaryAnn, Aubrey, and Coleman Yesterday!
November 10th...Aubrey's birthday! So far her parties were #1 was a princess theme! #2 was a jungle safari theme and this year #3 was Spongebob! We had a little snag with Kiannah! She didn't really understand where her presents where! We finally got her to understand that her birthday is not until January! I guess it is hard to wait for something so exciting!!



I am thankful to the McGarrah family ( most of them ;) ) for letting my family be part of theirs! I have had such good times with them and I am grateful that now my kids get to grow up with their kids!

Sunday is for Church and Parks

Sunday mornings sometimes come way to early!!
I was surprised at how easy it was for us all to get ready in such a messy room. 4 grown women and 4 kids ( all under 3 ).... including all the suitcases, toys, blankets, shoes, makeup, and one bathroom! Obviously we had some divine help in getting to church on time!! :)

Angel had a slow start .... and NO Charity was not crying ... Angel said an Octopus was eating Charity's face but actually she had no makeup on and didn't want a picture to document her transformation.

The Nursery was were the party was!!! Snacks, Toys, and Music! Any kid would LOVE to stay.... Not mine though! Kiannah talked all week about going to nursery with Aubrey and she was so excited, once there though she SCREAMED
the whole time. I even promised to sit there with her. NOTHING worked. So Huntington 1st ward had 1 more visitor in Relief Society.

My Father served his mission in Huntington West Virginia area! Although it was not the same building it was nice to be in the area that he served in.

After church it was time for some pictures!! Pictures with the girls and Kiannah .... And Pictures of the whole crew.

A few pictures of the kids!! They are too cute!!!

After a quick trip back to Goldie's house to eat lunch we were off to the park!

The park was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! We didn't get to see all of the park but what we did see we LOVED!!!
Angel Loved getting some pictures of the park and the "Earth Portal" we found there.

Myca thought the park was PERFECT for a nap and a quick "picnic lunch".... While Charity enjoyed playing with the kids in the tunnels.
Thanks Charity for helping Kiannah in the tunnels.... I so did not want to get stuck in there!!!

Goldie was trying to have fun!!! I think she was sad that I was leaving in less than 24 hours!!!
Hahaha.... Just kidding!! Love ya Goldie!! Myca was having her own fun.... Sunday afternoon naps are the best no matter how old you are!!

Kiannah loved playing in the leaves. She then decided she wanted to climb a tree.
She had a bit of difficulty but Aubrey being a true friend pushed Kiannah up the tree!!
HOW CUTE!!!!

Good times with the Girls!!

A little of this and a little of that

Some kids need to go to playgrounds to be amused, some kids might want to see a movie to be entertained, some kids are more easy to entertain ...



Some kids are very impatient and can't wait their turn ....

Some kids like to cheer for their teams....

Kids grow up way to fast!! I guess we should enjoy them while we can!!

1 month down, How many more?

So today is the 1 month anniversary of Kiannah's best friend Aubrey moving away! Kiannah still talks about Aubrey DAILY!! I knew it would be hard on Kiannah but I really did not think it would be this hard. She talks about her and Aubrey doing things together all the time. The other night at my Mom's party Kiannah took a knife and started cutting all her food. I asked her what she was doing and she said that Aubrey wanted her to cut it. Kiannah is CONSTANTLY asking me to let her please go to Aubrey's house! I wish it was that easy! It is sad that they have to be apart and that they can not see each other but I know that Kiannah will always love her best friend! We are planning to take Kiannah to see Aubrey soon. I don't know if that will help or hurt the situation but it will be nice to see Kiannah happy and reunited with her best friend!