California Love

I am playing catch up. At the end of February we went down to California for our nephew Ryan's baptism. It was a quick trip but it was so fun. We drove down with our friends Trent and Stephanie. I honestly was so bad at taking pictures but I did bring my camera the one day we went to the beach. So here is a little picture overload for you.

 Mike throws rocks

 Hahahha

Trent and stephanie in the beer can pit

Going to the Baptism

EASTER

Yeah I'm blogging. I think I have explained enough times that I stink at this.

 I decided I would be better and at least post a few pictures from yesterday. 

So here is Easter with the Magleby crew.

 They love this one

 Josephine loves taking pictures with us.

Mike and Josephine have a very interesting relationship

Valentines Party

So Kate decided to do here annual Valentines Day Party this year. A good hundred kids showed up. It took me back to my glory days of cabin parties. The only problem was that all these kids kept thinking I was some freshman at BYU. I mean come on how many times this year is someone going to either think I'm in high school or a freshman? I'm not that immature...right? I decided I really wanted to bake something and it had honestly been too long. So a special shout out to my Aunt Traci who introduced me to browned butter( her rice krispies and the bomb). I made a yummy browned butter frosting and vanilla cupcakes. I helped out my mom with a few other desserts and then busted out the pink cake plates for the occasion.

 Pinterest what have your done to me? It's like cupcakes look naked without a flag now.

 Our friends Trent and Stephanie came up for the party and as you can see we all had a lot of fun, but clearly Mike stole the show.

 That's right everyone Mike has decided to decline Dental School and pursue modeling. I couldn't be more proud.

Valentines love. Too cute right?

Happy Birthday Mike

So yes I am a little late on the post but yesterday was a pretty full day and there was not a lot of time for blogging. My sweetie pie of a husband turned 26 yesterday. It's official he has made it to the late 20's. I just love this boy so much. He is such a fun person to be around. He is always making people laugh. He often comes home and tells me the funny comments he made in class that day( he is just so proud). He is really athletic. I have always loved that we could work out together or hike together or anything active. He is always game for anything. He is such a thoughtful person and is always trying to help me out. He spent all weekend helping me babysit in a home with 6 girls including myself and even watched My Girl with us. He is such a stud. He watches stupid TV shows with me just bc he knows I love them. He works hard in school and has always had a job since I have known him. Mike doesn't have to work but he chooses to so that we can save for school. I admire him a lot for that. He is great with kids. The little girls I nanny just adore him and I love it. This past year has been so huge for him with taking the DAT and applying to dental school and taking his hardest semester yet. He survived and did it with style. He is an amazing person and I am so lucky to be married to him. I hope the next year is just as great!

The Gingerbread House

 2011 Edition

Last year my mom and I made a new pattern for the gingerbread house. We have been making one ever since I can remember. In the last few years the mentality of it all has changed to "Go Big or Go Home". This year we added a few more things and went with a whole new roof. It was a long process and my mom needs a lot of credit on this one. She has been feeling super sick lately and still powered through it all to keep this tradition alive. So here are a few pictures from Saturday. Special thanks go to Mike, Steve, Dayna and Kate. This was a group effort.

Check out that chocolate rock foundation.

 pretty sweet right?

notice mikes satellite dish hahah

 New flower boxes this year

 we attempted to dormer window this year. It was an architectural challenge but we prevailed.

 Max made a soccer ball....

 Steve and Dayna rocked the chimney.