Let's reminisce, shall we?

January

Alissa & Trevor's Wedding

I flew up to Utah (alone!) for my lovely niece's wedding (I bragged about her here and here). It was a seriously whirlwind trip, and my sister and I were a bit sleep-deprived the night before with all the preparations, but I was so happy to be able to share that day with the Mr. and Mrs. Gibb (aka Alis & Trev).

(Alissa wore my wedding dress --a few sizes altered down-- and she looked beyond gorgeous. Which brings me to other January happenings: I joined Weight Watchers....)

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Gavin's 2nd Birthday

So glad Grandma & Grandpa Owens could join us to celebrate the birthday boy. I believe Gavin was in the middle of saying "cheese!"

"Gramma & Grampa Biorn" -- a lovely couple from church who sit with us in the congregation and help me with the kids. They have held Gavin in church since he was 4 weeks old, when Steve was first called to the Bishopric. We love them.

(Wow, those flames are really close, aren't they?)

#4 child and each birthday is just as exciting as the first. We adore this little boy, and sometimes I just can't stand how adorable he is. Gavin faves at age 2:

Elmo

Basketball

Football
Soccerball

Baseball

Baseball bat

Buzz Lightyear

Woody
"To infinity and beyond" which sounds like "a pinty a bond!"

Any ball
Any sport involving a ball
His sippy cup/Drink aka "Da-winka"
His blue fuzzy blanket and train blanket, which are one entity: "Nigh-nigh choo-choo?"

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February

Trevor's 6th Birthday

Trevor decided on a Star Wars: Clone Wars themed party.

All of our outdoor activities/games were rained out. Luckily, Daddy came through with some fun indoor Star Wars fun.

Friends from his class at school.

It was so fun celebrating your day, Trevor. We love you so much and are so thankful for your place in our family. You have a sweet, caring and sensitive spirit. You are a good friend. You like to choose the right. And you like to do things the first time you are asked--I love this about you. You love Steve Nash, Star Wars, coloring and drawing, sounding out words and writing sentences, memorizing Articles of Faith, and eating chocolate.

Happy Birthday, T-Boy!