Happy Birthday My Sweet Girl

Yesterday my baby girl turned 5. I don't know if I can explain how this makes me feel. I am so extremely happy for her because she wants to go to school and learn. I am so sad for me because when I look at her I feel like I have missed so much of her life and she should still be little and cuddly. I don't want her to grow up and learn things that make her sad or have some little girl in her class be mean to her. I hope she has lots of friends and is never shy. I hope she never feels inadequate or unappreciated. I hope she is never scared or hurt. I know I can not protect her completely though I would really like to. Anyway I had a really hard time planning a birthday for her because of these emotions I have had but we had a great day. Jacob baked 2 cakes for her the night before and I got up early so that Mirra and I could decorate them. Mirra loved them and we had fun. After lunch we (meaning Jacob, Mason, Mirra, Taylor, Devin and Preston) met Hayley, Aaron, Wesley and Karissa at Seven peaks water park and swam all day. We are all a little burnt but it was fun. After we went home had pizza and a small Luau with cake and ice cream and opened presents. Wyatt, Kamilla, Hazel, Carson, Ian, and Isacc met us there.We had a long exhausting day but it was a lot of fun. Mirra got spoiled again but she is so worth it.

Art City Days

On the second week in June every year is our city celebration. This year they had a childrens parade Early on Friday morning. Mirra, Landon (a cute little friend of hers) and Mason all went. I pushed Mason in the Stroller while the kids road their bikes. They were in heaven. They both thought they were so cute riding in a parade. They would wave at the grandmas on the sidelines and they had fun. After they got a ribbon and a popcicle. It was simple but fun for the kids.
Another thing we do that week is my Dad gets us up really early on Saturday morning and takes us up to watch the balloons launch. Mason loved it he thought that was the most amazing thing to watch the big balloons get filled up and go up. He kept yelling "fly, fly, fly." it was fun. Mirra was no so exited but she still loved to go.I really think she was more excited about the free balloon she got to take home. After it is tradition to go get breatfast at the fire station and go to the parade together. We have a lot of fun. Thanks Dad for giving us such great traditions.

Mirra's Dance Recital 2010

Mirra has been in dance for the last 2 years. She has had fun getting to know some of the girls and lerning the dances. Up until this recital thought she has spent most of her time singing the song rather then actually dancing. We were shocked to see her really do the dances. She did so well. the preporation wasn't very fun though. Poor girl had to get up early in the morning to get a bath and get the curlers in her hair. We then had to be at the dress rehersal at noon and she was there for 3 and a half hours. Then get all dolled up and it was off to the recital. Grandma and Grandpa Nielsen, Wyatt and Kamila, Becca, and Aunt Heidi were all able to make it there to suprot Mirra. Mason was the biggest fan though. He was yelling WooHoo through the whole thing. He was so excited to see his big sister dance. We are so proud of you Mirra.

Arizona Trip

My cousin got married in Arizona on April 24TH. This cute suit is one my mom gave Mason for Easter. He looks like such a little man in it. I love when he wears it. I wish I could get him to hold still with out me holding him in place but he is one active little boy. He did hold still long enough to hug this little girl. She is the brides baby but I can not remember her name. Sorry Mary. Anyway she was not very impressed with Mason Hugging her but he sure like her.
Mirra Looked like a Princess as usual and was so excited to get to dance with her Daddy. I know I love to brag about how cute they are but I think my kids are amazing. A few days before we left for Arizona we finally sold our house. It has been up on the market for over a year. So when we get home we get to move in with Grandma and Grandpa while we find us a new house.