Birthday girl

February 21st- Brenna Leigh turns 3!!

Have 3 years really gone by this fast?? Although Brenna spent the whole day telling everyone she was 6. We decided to start celebrating the Big 3 by taking the kids to see Madagascar broadway show. I thought for sure she would love it since she has both movies memorized.

Unfortunately live entertainment just doesnt cut it when being compared to all those high action 3D movies. Brenna was dying to leave by intermission. Thank goodness for the candy distractions.

Brenna was most excited about making cupcakes. She helped me every step of the way. Don't you just love her shirt? It says "Beans"- her nickname all in glitter made by my super talented adopted sister-in-law Vivian.

Small pizza/cupcake/dress up dinner with some close friends- Burgons, Nichols, Barnes families.

First thing Brenna did was grab a spoon and dig into the jelly beans(takes after her grandma lisa!)

Jace wanted to surprise his sister by learning Happy Birthday on the violin. Video coming...

and for some reason this picture is tiny?? We got Brenna a new trampoline since our old one broke and mom was sick of her furniture being used as a replacement. Brenna is our little "jumping bean". Ill always have fond memories of the crazy curly hair bobbing up and down.

Our Favorites List

Since I am totally failing on writing in my journal, I wanted to make sure and write some of our families favorites down.

2010 Favorites:

Chad-(31 in Aug)
1. Fav movie- Eclipse, Glee, and Real housewives of Beverly Hills and Atlanta, Duke winning NCAA, Wipeout
2. Fav hobby- mountain biking,
3. Fav food- stuff on the smoker, Thai food
4. Biggest accomplishment- sold all work trucks and replaced them with vans, biggest Zerorez profit year, help start up Dental Warranty
5. Fav memory- Getting a sweet deal at foreclosure auction on a new house
6. Fav thing to do with Brenna- piggy back rides down the stairs, tingle time, 3D movies
7. Fav thing to do with Jace-go to work, treats at Sheetz,
8. Daily schedule- wake up at 6, morning meeting, prance through the lilies, gym, cook dinner, watch sports
9. Looking forward in 2011- getting skinny 175 lbs, becoming a millionaire, Hawaii


Ashley-(29 in June)
1. Fav movie- The Young Victoria, Real Housewives, Vampire Diaries
2. Fav hobby- Furniture buying/ blogging/lusting
3. Fav food- muddy buddys, Chads smoked brisket
4. Biggest accomplishment- moving into a great house
5. Fav memory- swimming at the Bedford pool everyday
6. Fav thing to do with Brenna- make up and nails,"Tangled" hair time, snuggling, pinky princess
7. Fav thing to do with Jace- practice violin, read books, Articles of Faith
8. Daily news- teaching violin, voice, and piano 4 days a week, choir director, swimming laps
9. Looking forward in 2011- thats for me to know and you to find out ;) and Jace starting school!


Jace- (6 in September)
1. Fav movie-Matilda, Shark Boy and Lava Girl, Up
2. Fav hobby- go to work with dad, reading books, texting, going to preschool, googling spiderman stuff
3. Fav food- smac-a-roni and Cheese, Reeses
4. Biggest accomplishment- reading by himself
5. Fav memory- spiderman mega blaster web shooter from Santa
6. Fav thing to do with Brenna- watching tv in the big bed, puzzles, watching Ipad in the car
7. Fav thing to do with mom/dad- read books like Strego Nona, Woman who swallowed a fly, and Jog Frog jog
8. Daily schedule: wake up before everyone, eat a peanut bar, go to school/gym, team umi zumi, nap, jump on furniture
9. Looking forward in 2011- start Kindergarten!! And get good at violin and golf


Brenna- (3 in February)
1. Fav movie- Tangled, Kung Fu Panda, How to Train your Dragon
2. Fav hobby- watching the Ipad, Zuzie peppers, snuggling, dancing and wrestling with Jace
3. Fav food- Pizza!!!
4. Biggest accomplishment- Poddy trained during the day(working at night)
5. Fav memory- Disney store and going to the zoo in Texas
6. Fav thing to do with dad/mom- lay in the big bed
7. Fav thing to do with Jace- watch movies, drive to preschool
8. Daily schedule- orange juice, color at the gym, ipad/movie time, nap, collect rocks outside, toys
9. Looking forward in 2011-Bedford pool, going to Utah, turning 3, being fully poddy trained

Progress

2 weeks down minus a handful of sick days-- Twinkle Little Star

So proud of you Jace! It is hard to have an intense violin lesson everyday with the meanest teacher around ;) Practicing with you is my favorite time of the day!