Hogel Zoo

My sister and I took Laralee and my two nieces to Hogel Zoo today. It was the perfect day, wonderful weather and not too crowded. They loved it, especially Laralee. She was amazed at each animal and voiced her enthusiasm. Taylor loved holding her hand and walking around with her too. The girls all crashed on the way home (Kristine and I probably could have too).

We are having so much fun in Utah with my family. We have birthday parties and a trip to St. George coming up that I'll post pictures of. The only part about our trip that we don't like is missing Daddy. Laralee wakes up every morning and asks for him so we try to call so she can hear his voice. She will be so happy to see him, Daisy, Mimi and Papa!

Avery Claire Thompson

My brother Mark and his wife Annie had their third little girl last night. She is precious and I'm {SO EXCITED} I get to see her and the rest of my family next week!!!!

Avery was 6lbs. 3 oz and 18.5 in. just a little thing, Annie is so happy to not be 9 months prego in July anymore. Congrats to Mark, Annie, Bailey and Taylor. We love you all and can't wait til Wednesday.

Here is a cute picture of Avery's big sisters Bailey(6) and Taylor(2). I have the cutest nieces!

Spaghetti Lunch

The Cupcake Incident

We started singing {happy birthday to you..} and Laralee started whipping her arms and kicking her legs the entire song. It was hilarious! She loves music and it definitely came out then.

Then it was down to business. BTW....yes we know that she is only 1, we never celebrated Grandpa's birthday with the cousins so we threw on another candle for him.

She hated the sticky frosting so we wiped it off then she dug in!

After eating it she decided to bath in it. Evidently Pillsbury® Seasonal Funfetti® Cake is good for hair growth.

I look awful in this (I just made dinner and cupcakes for 12 people) but I had to post this picture, her face is PRICELESS! Can you say {sugar-HI}....she has never had anything with processed sugar in it before this.