For the little girl who loves pink, the "3 little pigs", and is turning 3, what could be a more appropriate theme?
Tim and I performed a puppet show of the 3 little pigs with homemade puppets and puppet theater. London was completely enthralled and actually singing along. She had memorized the Disney song in the car all the way home from our trip to Disneyland. How do I feel that my daughter likes the pigs more than the princesses? Just fine. It just shows that she:
a) likes pink, but is not obsessed with dresses and shoes
b) is not biased against creatures that like to eat a lot
c) understands the value of work ethic and sound construction practices
d) is NOT afraid of the big, bad, wolf (most of the time)



There was an addendum to the evite requesting guests to wear pink. We appreciated those that did, even if they were boys.
Baby sister is having just as much fun as big sister!
Watching the lighting of the candles in anticipation...
Let the blowing begin! (If you look closely, the adults in the background are blowing as well.)
Huff, puff, and BLOW the candles out!
Some children enjoyed cake.
Others enjoyed carrots. (She makes her dietitian mother so proud!) Pigs in a blanket were also served, and were devoured at a rather piggish rate. That's why I don't have a picture of them.


The pack-n-play for dolls was the favorite gift. Thanks to everyone who came and celebrated with us!!

Rock Band Party!

We had so much fun at Tim's 30th birthday party! Thanks to the Nielsens for hosting the "concert."

Bonni got 97% on No Doubt's "Spiderwebs!" I (jen) sang "Eye of the tiger" and "Don't Speak" and after that my voice was gone!

These "30" decorations had been used and rotated around our circle of friends during the past year. "30" seems to be a popular age lately!Tim loves root beer and has contemplated opening a root beer bar in Provo. So I went around town to pick up some the best brands I could find to make root beer floats with. Tim's all-time fave is from Steelhead Brewery, with honey and vanilla.

Even the kids had fun!

Stay Tuned

Just in case you're wondering where I've been...crazy busy: took a trip over Pres. Day to so-cal to visit friends and go to Disneyland. Totally took advantage of the get-in-free-on-your-birthday deal (Tim) and the get-in-free-under-3 deal (London & Eden; London is 3 today!). So we just had to buy my ticket ($79). Good deal, huh? So we got back last Thurs, had Tim's party Friday, and London's party Saturday. Whew! No more party planning for me until I turn 30 in Sept!

I've also been processing some recent shoots and getting ready to launch my new blog dedicated to photography. It's going to stand as my website for now until I can save enough $$ for a real website. That's right, kids. I'm taking the leap and going pro! I can't wait to share it next week!

My Valentine to my dear husband:

"You're the Best Daddy in the World!"

No joke. She really said it. And, let it also be known, I'm the best mommy in the world too.

"Field Trip"