Thankful Thursday-Rachel & Matthew

Just a few quick finds of these two in their toddler years. 

 Love every roll, chunk, squishy part about them!

Just for Fun Friday - Their First Birthday Party!

Love that Mathew just went for it face and all and that Rachel was very dainty about the whole thing.  Nothing like giving your babies their own cake to dive into.

Almond Groves in Bakersfield

Once a year the almond trees bloom everywhere in Bakersfield.  We have lived here for almost five years and haven't yet been out to take pictures.  So one Sunday afternoon I just took whoever wanted to go and so here you go!  Our FUN photo shoot!!

 

 

General Young Women's Conference

So I really wanted to BE there at this General Young Women's Conference with Rachel. It was her first one and a nice trip to Utah with her sounded great. But it didn't work out this TIME. We did just get back from a great spring break camping trip at Lake Lopez, cleaned up and went to our Stake Center where they served us dinner and then watched another wonderful conference. We sat next to Patti Morris and her girls and Rachel couldn't stop laughing on the way home because of a story she told about her trip to Trader Joes. She had to return something and was working with an employer who she found out was deaf and he was reading her lips, she kept getting louder and louder....... Rachel just thought that was so funny.
You can find all the wonderful messages that were shared that night here.  Love, Love, Love General Conference and especially the Young Women's and Relief Society Sessions as they are a little more specific to me.

Girl's Pedicures for Rebecca's Wedding

The big girls as in Rebecca and her sisters and SIL and Mom schedule a pedicure date before the wedding when we were all together and so I took these cute girls to get their nails done before we left for the wedding. It is always nice to get pampered. Rachel was especially in love with hers and Lauren just loved the idea of the whole thing. I just love my girls.

Rachel Student of the Month- February 2013

This is always an honor to get a phone call from your child's teacher letting you know that they are being honored today during an assembly. And it never fails that I get a call from Rachel's teacher every year. I love this girls dedication. She deserves to get student of the month. So proud of her!!!

This is what her teacher said about her: Rachel is our 6th Grade Student Body Treasurer. She is a responsible student and I can always rely on her to follow directions and to be an example. Rachel is a respectful student who is always on time and ready to learn each day. She strives to do her best in all that she does. On top of being responsible and respectful, Rachel is also honest. She will always tell me when my jokes are not funny. Thank you Rachel for being a great student.

 

 

Totally Cool!

Rachel was trying on her new dress for Rebecca's wedding and these COOL glasses to wear to as we dance the night away at the big party!  She is so CUTE!

Singing in the Rain

This was soooo sweet! Rachel is a wonderful big sister. She is so good sometimes Jacob prefers her over his Mommy. She is so good to him and steps in as his little mommy all the time. I so appreciate all that she does for me. I just hope I let her know that enough.

There is nothing like running through mud puddles.  They were loving it!