June 14, 2010

WHERE To StArT?!

Where does one start when one hasn't blogged for 9 months? Does one go back and try to "catch up"?- That seems so overwhelming. How does one pick the most important events to blog? Which ones get left out? I'm thinking I'd better just pick something and START! So here I go...

March 20

Cassie went to Alta's Jr. Prom. We had a lot of "fun" picking out a dress. Ultimately she did get the dress she wanted and she looks beautiful! Cassie completed her Jr Year with great grades, a lot of hard work, lots of new friends, some work at Water Specialties, lots of dance classes and competitions, and a super fun summer ahead.

March 27

Bethany was baptised. It was such a special day! I cannot believe my first baby girl is 8-years-old. She is such a strong spirit. She can be the SwEeTeSt and the SaSSyest girl. She LoVeS horses, animals, bags, and leashes (seriously, you never know when you might need a leash to walk a dog, rabbit, or duck). The years go way too fast and I cannot even imagine what the next 8 years will bring.

March 30

MacKenna turned 4. I've never had a little girl be so excited for her birthday and her "party". She had it planned months in advance. Too bad her mom was WAY pregnant and WAY too tired to party. We did manage dinner at her favorite restaurant, Training Table, for cheese fries and presents. MacKenna LoVeS friends, playdates, preschool, primary, treats, and talking (where did she get that from?!).

April 4



Easter and Spring Break in St. George- My HaPPy PLaCe! We enjoyed the company of Darren's sister Cindy's family from Arizona and Grandma Shirley. We also had a visit from the Easter Bunny at the Annual Pectol Family Egg Hunt. SuPEr FuN TiMEs!

April 9


Addison Leah Hunsaker arrives. Isn't she the cutest?! She surprised us by arriving 4+ weeks early. I'm thinking she might be trying to tell us something...

April 19



Isabelle turns 6. Izzy really wanted the baby to arrive after her birthday- she doesn't like that her birthday is always LAST. I told everyone that I didn't care when the baby arrived as long as it was after the 19th. Guess I'm not in charge (only of some things). But, she decided that having Addi's birthday on the 9th and hers on the 19th was kind of cool, so she wasn't too mad. Izzy too had her birthday party planned. Thanks to Baby Addi's early arrival, she settled for presents and dinner at El Rancho Grande for her favorite- BeAn DiP. Izzy is the most SENSITIVE girl. She cares so much about others and is a good friend. She will play with anyone and give anyone a hug to make them smile. Isabelle loves to BoUnCe like a MoNkEy, animals, MILK, blankets, and her DADDY.

5 comments:

Sommer said...

Wow! That sums up your life in 9 months doesn't it? I'm sure you left plenty of details out, but I agree, it is too hard to try to catch up!!! Just pick up where you are right now!!! I will have to show you my books I made from my blog from the past 2 years!!! I just ordered them, I am way excited! It was way easy!!! Wish I was in ST. George with you! I'm sure you have had tons of fun! Nice to get away I'm sure! Enjoy!

Sandie said...

Look at you. Two posts in one week. I love it!

Stacey and Mel said...

Yeah!! Updates. You are amazing--it must be summer. Let's see if we can get together before it is all over!

Shauna B. said...

Darren and Tara, It was so fun to get your adorable baby annoucement and blessing invitation. I would love to come and I will put it on my calendar. I think my mom is coming too. I'm so glad to know about your blog!

jill said...

I love all the pictures and the reminder of the past events. We love you tons,
Grandma Jill and Grandpa Dave.