tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52087953522358135192024-03-13T08:59:33.349-07:00Dawn's CakesDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.comBlogger298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-28012239845100800062011-11-28T07:17:00.000-08:002011-11-28T07:20:03.802-08:00Amazing Deal on Gift Certificates!<div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">To kick off the Christmas season, I'm offering a great deal on Gift Certificates. Order any gift certificate over $25, and I'll add an extra $25 to the value! Or I can put the extra $25 on a separate one and you can keep it for yourself.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "> - One certificate can be used per person.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "> - Can buy additional as gifts.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "> - Expire 1 year from date of purchase.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "> - May be used towards classes and/or cake decorating supplies.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "> - Can be used towards custom cake orders valued at $75 or more.</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><br /></span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">Email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com to buy yours today!</span></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: -webkit-auto; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; ">Basics class - $60</div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; ">Chocolate class & Rolled Fondant Class - $40 each</div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; ">Easy Cake Decorating Ideas class - $25</div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; "><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-align: center; ">Check out our<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dawns-Cakes/182351711813225"> Facebook Page</a></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-47557841364286351902011-09-14T11:20:00.000-07:002011-09-14T11:23:11.605-07:00Half price gift certificate!<div style="text-align: center;">"Like" my facebook page and you can take advantage of the special this week:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dawns-Cakes/182351711813225">click here to go to facebook page</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" >Buy a $30 gift certificate for $15!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Good towards any class. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com to order.</div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-44138023933369483192011-09-02T11:55:00.000-07:002011-09-02T12:02:23.610-07:00Cake decorating class for $20!! ($40 value)<span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div style="line-height: 17px; ">Check out my deal on www.halfpriceutah.com! It is for the class "Easy Cake Decorating Ideas".</div><div style="line-height: 17px; ">
<br /></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "> This is a great class for anyone that wants to make cute cakes without all the fancy supplies. Learn how to use fresh flowers, candy and even your scrapbook fetish to make fun cakes and cupcakes. If you've already taken my "basics" class, you'll LOVE this class to give you some fresh ideas!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div style="line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >
<br /></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: georgia; line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: small; ">With this class you will decorate 6 cupcakes to take home! It's a great class to take as a mother/daughter, with your sisters or girlfriends. If you have a group that is interested, I can even schedule a class just for your group! (6 people minimum) </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 17px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); "><div style="line-height: 17px; ">
<br /></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >"Like" my facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dawns-Cakes/182351711813225" target="_blank" style="line-height: 17px; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 104, 207); cursor: pointer; ">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dawns-Cakes/182351711813225</a></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; ">
<br /></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; ">If you want to be added to my email list, you can email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com. I send out my monthly schedule and specials.</div><div style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; ">
<br /></div><div style="font-size: 13px; font-family: Tahoma; ">My September classes for this deal on Half Price Utah are scheduled for Tuesday September 20th at 7 p.m., and Saturday September 17th at 9 a.m. After purchasing your deal, just email me to sign up for the class.</div></span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-28757222007736181782011-08-31T12:07:00.000-07:002011-08-31T12:08:15.711-07:00Fall & Christmas Classes!I'm working on my classes for the rest of the year. In addition to my "Basics" & other classes, I'll be offering classes like Haunted gingerbread houses, Christmas treats, Christmas gingerbread houses, and how to make those fancy iced sugar cookies! If you would like to be on my email list, send me a request at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-9616777724362210902011-08-19T11:32:00.001-07:002011-08-19T11:32:52.538-07:00Classes will resume next month!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); " >It's been a great summer! Spent lots of time with the kids - enjoying the sunshine and the warm weather. I'm gearing up for fall classes! If you would like to be added to my email list, you can email me at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com. I will notify you when I have my September class schedule.</span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-86579357158016646232011-05-21T17:40:00.001-07:002011-05-21T20:46:13.211-07:00June Classes - book now!Here are the june classes. Book now, they fill up fast!<div><br /></div><div>*June Special: Book a $75 June Basics class and receive a cupcake kit FREE! ($15 value)<br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); font-family: Tahoma; font-size: small; ">You must take a "Basics" class before you can take an advanced class. You can email me to sign up or with any questions at dawnscakeclasses@hotmail.com.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); "><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">In the Basics class you will need to attend both sessions. You will learn how to make chocolate mousse, layer it in a cake and fill cupcakes with it. You will get to take home 6 cupcakes from the first class and an 8" frosted cake from the second class.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">In the Rolled fondant you will learn how to make it and decorate a cake with it.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">In the Chocolate class you will learn how to make ganache (shiny chocolate frosting), decorate a cake with it, make chocolate dipped strawberries, and chocolate truffles.</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">Following are the dates and times available:</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">Basics Class: Mon/Tues June 13/14 from 2-4 p.m. $75</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">Basics Class: Wed/Fri June 15/17 from 10 a.m.-noon $75</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">Basics Class: Mon/Tues June 20/22 from 2-4 p.m. $75</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">Rolled Fondant Class: Wed June 15 from 10 a.m.-noon $40</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; "><span class="ecxApple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; ">Chocolate Class: Wed June 22 from 10 a.m.-noon $40</span></div></span></div></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-12860564387569727392011-05-03T10:34:00.001-07:002011-05-03T10:47:47.005-07:00Wow!I have had such an amazing response to my cake decorating classes! It has been so much fun getting ladies together and "creating" together.<div><br /></div><div>Due to the cost of materials, my "Basics" cake decorating classes are now $75. This is a two part class. Each class is two hours long. In the first class you get to take home 6 decorated cupcakes, and in the second class you get to take home your 8" decorated cake.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will learn how to bake in a professional pan, make chocolate mousse, and layer and fill a cake with mousse. You will also learn how to make yummy cupcake frosting and delicious cake frosting.</div><div><br /></div><div>You will leave this class having the knowledge, and feeling confident that you can go home and be successful at making cakes for all the special occasions in your family.</div><div><br /></div><div>Be sure to check us out at the Utah Kids Club Ladies Only Pamper Party on May 14th! We will be running a "Show Special" on our Basics class for those attending the party!</div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-36275736707818451212011-03-21T17:26:00.000-07:002011-03-22T13:08:35.666-07:00Cake Classes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yPTxEDq80JY/TYkBsw3wBiI/AAAAAAAADNU/pTLML7M0ko0/s1600/Cake%2Bcollage.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yPTxEDq80JY/TYkBsw3wBiI/AAAAAAAADNU/pTLML7M0ko0/s400/Cake%2Bcollage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586998681274418722" border="0" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); line-height: 17px;font-family:Tahoma;font-size:13px;" ><div style="line-height: 17px;">I am starting to teach cake classes out of my home in West Jordan. I am starting with a "beginner" class, and will add more advanced classes shortly, such as a rolled fondant class. The advanced classes will require that you take the beginner courses first. These are hands on classes!</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">The beginner class will be a 2 part class. The first class will teach you about professional cake pans and basics of baking a cake. You will then learn how to make chocolate mousse and learn how to layer and fill a cake. Then we will talk about cupcakes and you will learn how to fill cupcakes with chocolate mousse, and learn how to make American buttercream. You will get to fill with mousse and decorate 6 cupcakes to take home that night.</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">In the second class I will bring out the cake that you layered in the first class, and I will teach you how to make Italian buttercream. You will then learn how to frost a cake using a decorating turntable. You will learn some easy, fun, basic decorating ideas. You will get to take home your finished cake that night.</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">The beginner class (both parts) cost: $50</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">My first session will be Tuesday April 5th (part 1), and Tuesday April 12th (part 2). Both of these start at 7 p.m. </div><div style="line-height: 17px;">I also have a Saturday session on April 23rd (part 1), and April 30th (part 2). Both of these start at 9 a.m.</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">Class is available for ages 16 and up, and no children or babies please.</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">I only have 5 spots available for each session. You would need to be able to attend both consecutive classes. I will have all the supplies you need for the class - just bring an apron!</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">Feel free to call or email me with any questions, and please forward information on to anyone you know that would be interested. If you would like a special session and have a group of 5 people that can do that specific session, I am more than happy to accomodate your requested date, and make it a private session.</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">Please leave me a comment with your email address if you're interested and I will contact you.</div><div style="line-height: 17px;"><br /></div><div style="line-height: 17px;">If I have enough interest for classes in Phoenix, I would consider going down there :) </div><div><br /></div></span>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-22880959472778806972010-03-09T10:49:00.000-08:002010-03-09T11:24:50.419-08:00It's about time!So, it's been a while since I last posted something. It has been quite busy since October. I've been through morning sickness, and now in my last trimester of pregnancy. Since then, at church I have a huge new responsibility, and so when I'm not dealing with my little ones, working with the teenage girls at church, or working on my never ending projects, I'm napping. I have many, many posts to catch up on, and eventually, they'll get here. Just bear with me in the process! In the meantime, here's something that warrants a post - I'm just too excited not to share!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-24791989399549327572010-03-09T10:47:00.000-08:002010-03-09T11:22:34.145-08:00A Proud Sister<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac3ySYUsI/AAAAAAAADGo/wSHttPYEQaA/s1600-h/IMG_0959.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac3ySYUsI/AAAAAAAADGo/wSHttPYEQaA/s400/IMG_0959.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446713281556796098" border="0" /></a>This morning my sister Dianne had a great surprise awaiting her at school. She has been a school teacher for many years now at Cactus View Elementary, in Phoenix. I can't even begin to describe how much time, energy, and thought she puts into her kids and her classroom. Many countless hours she has spent at school, only to go home and continue the work. Typically only on holidays does she take time away from grading papers or improving her lessons.<br /><br />Needless to say, those of us that have lived by her, and witnessed firsthand her hard work, were ecstatic to hear of the proceedings that took place this morning.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac4y4fOeI/AAAAAAAADG4/H7weaIBGUG4/s1600-h/IMG_0941.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 239px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac4y4fOeI/AAAAAAAADG4/H7weaIBGUG4/s400/IMG_0941.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446713298896501218" border="0" /></a>On Friday my sister Dayna received a phone call from the school that Di would be receiving the Rio Salado College "Excellence in Education" award this morning from the local radio station. She was invited to either attend or listen on the air. It was to be kept a surprise from Dianne. Dayna informed each of us, so that we could send cards to Di and listen in on the radio.<br /><br />Dayna told me that the radio broadcast was very abbreviated from what was taped, but it was nice to hear it, nonetheless.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac5ZAuiJI/AAAAAAAADHA/HwS5u7tUO1Y/s1600-h/IMG_0932.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 319px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac5ZAuiJI/AAAAAAAADHA/HwS5u7tUO1Y/s400/IMG_0932.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446713309131606162" border="0" /></a>This is the letter that was sent into KEZ 99.9 fm in Phoenix. It was sent by a parent of a student currently in Dianne's class. This was read on the air, and they spoke briefly to the mother and son.<br /><blockquote>There are not a enough words that express what a tremendous year this has been for my son Zachary in Ms. Orr's fourth grade class. Not only does Ms. Orr teach the basics, but she also teachs the children about working together and how important the self worth is. Ms. Orr encourages the children in her care to think positive and appreciate what everyone contributes to the team. My son Zach has autism, and is in a typical classroom. Social skills have always been a challenge for him. Ms. Orr took the time to come up with checklists and ideas to help him become more successful with his peers. With her help and encouragment, he has become the child that I always knew he could be! The year is only half over, and if the year keeps going the way it is, I can only dream of what the outcome will be! So, thank you Ms. Orr for your commitment to the children in your classroom, for not only looking at a child's mind, but taking into consideration the whole child and making them be the best kid they can be!<br /><br />Signed,<br />Sara Lee<br /><br />Here's Marty Manning from the radio station presenting the award with Zachary.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ae_bTxj-I/AAAAAAAADHI/ZkiOK-C0b0Y/s1600-h/IMG_0951.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ae_bTxj-I/AAAAAAAADHI/ZkiOK-C0b0Y/s400/IMG_0951.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446715611850837986" border="0" /></a>Here's my sister Dayna and her cute family who came out so early in the morning to support Dianne.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac3PSZeMI/AAAAAAAADGg/xapHDVdeysw/s1600-h/IMG_0960.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 333px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/S5ac3PSZeMI/AAAAAAAADGg/xapHDVdeysw/s400/IMG_0960.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446713272161630402" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">Way to go Di - we are so proud of you!</span><br /></div></blockquote>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-56168626199589439892009-10-22T22:10:00.000-07:002009-10-22T22:14:53.174-07:00UnbelievableThis was incredible. It made me tired just watching it.<br /><br />I never knew jumping rope had come so much farther than "Cinderella, dressed in yellow, went upstairs to kiss a fellow".<br /><br />You can't help but smile watching it.<br /><br /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1418565565" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=23207933001&playerId=1418565565&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swliveconnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" height="312" width="369"></embed>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-18999260358413131062009-10-21T12:29:00.000-07:002009-10-21T12:33:41.733-07:00Pass the milk please!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9hh32evAI/AAAAAAAAC7w/PuoLKBe_Zs0/s1600-h/IMG_1333.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9hh32evAI/AAAAAAAAC7w/PuoLKBe_Zs0/s400/IMG_1333.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395138113169177602" border="0" /></a>You've heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well Reed is of the opinion that it might as well be the most delicious as well. He pulled this out on Sunday insisting that it be his 'cereal' that day. Notice that he even pulled it out of the box! That cute smile went away quite quickly when Daddy informed him he couldn't have it.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-51882324248233823342009-10-21T12:04:00.000-07:002009-10-21T12:29:45.881-07:00Fall Fun<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cutvwq8I/AAAAAAAAC6w/Llp62pXoq6M/s1600-h/IMG_1315.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cutvwq8I/AAAAAAAAC6w/Llp62pXoq6M/s400/IMG_1315.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395132836236798914" border="0" /></a>We had a great - and busy - weekend. We started with a trip to the Pumpkin Patch.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cvYzBbBI/AAAAAAAAC64/GGGRqoXfnPE/s1600-h/IMG_1316.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cvYzBbBI/AAAAAAAAC64/GGGRqoXfnPE/s400/IMG_1316.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395132847793204242" border="0" /></a>Each child picked a perfect pumpkin.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cwQPFdCI/AAAAAAAAC7I/Ae-_GD91i4Q/s1600-h/IMG_1318-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cwQPFdCI/AAAAAAAAC7I/Ae-_GD91i4Q/s400/IMG_1318-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395132862674859042" border="0" /></a>Then we headed to <a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);" href="http://www.farnsworthcidermill.com/">Farnsworth Farms, for the Pumpkin Festival.</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cw5pD6LI/AAAAAAAAC7Q/j32yqTGHLb0/s1600-h/IMG_1319.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9cw5pD6LI/AAAAAAAAC7Q/j32yqTGHLb0/s400/IMG_1319.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395132873789663410" border="0" /></a>Located in Sandy, it was a great little spot. A free event, that will take place again this weekend from 5-9 p.m. There are vendors where we picked up fresh kettle corn (lg bag $4), face painting ($1 per cheek), food (really inexpensive), hay rack ride (.50/person, under 3 free), bounce house (.50/child), and the outdoor showing of "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown". We ate before we went, so we only spent $10.50 at the event!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9fKFhmf2I/AAAAAAAAC7Y/jAeLQJ9s3lc/s1600-h/IMG_1323.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9fKFhmf2I/AAAAAAAAC7Y/jAeLQJ9s3lc/s400/IMG_1323.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395135505499586402" border="0" /></a>On Sunday we headed to downtown Salt Lake for our regional conference. Held at the conference center, we were a little apprehensive about taking the 3 kids. Amazingly enough, they were great. We were amazed that we didn't even have to take Reed out for the entire 2 hour session.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9gsjoaRzI/AAAAAAAAC7o/TFODwDcqSao/s1600-h/IMG_1337.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9gsjoaRzI/AAAAAAAAC7o/TFODwDcqSao/s400/IMG_1337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395137197208389426" border="0" /></a>We had great seats right up front, the kids were able to wave to the Prophet, and we were so happy we were able to attend.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9gr0H2JuI/AAAAAAAAC7g/0B5SMU0KVr0/s1600-h/IMG_1345.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/St9gr0H2JuI/AAAAAAAAC7g/0B5SMU0KVr0/s400/IMG_1345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395137184455337698" border="0" /></a></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-32974623533434363652009-10-05T09:00:00.001-07:002009-10-05T09:04:44.740-07:00It's Halloween Time!Once again, my favorite holiday of the year is on it's way! Love the colors, the candy and all the fun of the season.<br /><br />Check out these must haves for your little girls. I'm putting my order in today!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SsoYkiS_J8I/AAAAAAAAC50/1dPZkMT55fk/s1600-h/LargeModel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SsoYkiS_J8I/AAAAAAAAC50/1dPZkMT55fk/s320/LargeModel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389146920063018946" border="0" /></a>Go to Katie's website to check out her other halloween hairbows. <a style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);" href="http://www.santabarbarabows.com/">Click here for her website.</a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-59384281007545591602009-09-26T19:52:00.000-07:002009-09-26T20:04:35.070-07:00It's Conference Time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sr7WMMWTAzI/AAAAAAAAC5c/0YfSEgegPZg/s1600-h/conf.mtchoir.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 124px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sr7WMMWTAzI/AAAAAAAAC5c/0YfSEgegPZg/s200/conf.mtchoir.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385977709343212338" border="0" /></a>The Church came out with a packet for Conference this next weekend.<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://lds.org/Static%20Files/LDSOrg/General%20Conference%20Notebook.pdf">Click here to view it.</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> </span>As a Primary we wanted to distribute them to all the children in the ward. We felt that it was more appropriate for Senior Primary.<br /><br />So for Junior Primary, I created this Conference Packet.<script src="http://embedit.in/link.LFJIsxuvZM.js?text=Click%20here%20to%20download%20it"></script><br /><br />You can also check out Sugardoodle for more great conference ideas. <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.sugardoodle.net/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3101">Click here.</a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-15230579794526287742009-09-24T13:53:00.000-07:002009-09-24T13:58:18.556-07:00Blog - updated!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvcXUkaOBI/AAAAAAAAC44/YoUgJui4d-c/s1600-h/IMG_1184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvcXUkaOBI/AAAAAAAAC44/YoUgJui4d-c/s400/IMG_1184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385140072668084242" border="0" /></a><br />My funny little Sofia asked me yesterday what the pretty paper on the fridge was with little flowers on it. <br /><br />I replied "It's an invitation for a Baby Shower". <br /><br />She looked at me with a quizzical look and said "A baby shower? You mean Reed is going to take a shower?"<br /><br />I have finally updated my blog. 16 new posts dating all the way back to Valentine's Day. To my faithful readers - thanks for your patience! I will try and be more on top of it and not let so many photos get clogged up on my camera.Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-37895299764563691622009-09-24T13:04:00.000-07:002009-09-28T20:23:16.867-07:00Where did the summer go?We had a fantastic summer - enjoyed every degree of it! Here are some highlights of the many things we did.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SsF7sXSaBSI/AAAAAAAAC5k/spCGDuX4KvU/s1600-h/IMG_1313.JPG"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We did a lot of yard work. It went from looking like this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SsF8wkrtxNI/AAAAAAAAC5s/Bwml12qX8cg/s1600-h/IMG_0932.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SsF8wkrtxNI/AAAAAAAAC5s/Bwml12qX8cg/s320/IMG_0932.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386723803234419922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvUfTMGq-I/AAAAAAAAC2o/zNl9V6dsuSE/s1600-h/IMG_0889.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvUfTMGq-I/AAAAAAAAC2o/zNl9V6dsuSE/s400/IMG_0889.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385131413643635682" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">To looking like this:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvUgZ2zdhI/AAAAAAAAC24/bvnIHseNf1w/s1600-h/IMG_1247.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvUgZ2zdhI/AAAAAAAAC24/bvnIHseNf1w/s400/IMG_1247.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385131432613213714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SsF7sXSaBSI/AAAAAAAAC5k/spCGDuX4KvU/s1600-h/IMG_1313.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SsF7sXSaBSI/AAAAAAAAC5k/spCGDuX4KvU/s200/IMG_1313.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386722631407502626" border="0" /></a>And oh so much more yard work to go!<br /><br />Went to Taylorsville Dayzz, and rode lots of rides.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWIvFVYiI/AAAAAAAAC3A/eiY_uRbBb38/s1600-h/IMG_0975.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWIvFVYiI/AAAAAAAAC3A/eiY_uRbBb38/s400/IMG_0975.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385133225017696802" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWJgjGjbI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/y-elqpsA_p4/s1600-h/IMG_0985.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWJgjGjbI/AAAAAAAAC3Q/y-elqpsA_p4/s400/IMG_0985.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385133238295891378" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWJF-5MtI/AAAAAAAAC3I/4ZWIgZ87wIQ/s1600-h/IMG_0978.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWJF-5MtI/AAAAAAAAC3I/4ZWIgZ87wIQ/s400/IMG_0978.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385133231164699346" border="0" /></a>We also went to the Salt Lake County Fair, and rode rides there too!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvXaKAItLI/AAAAAAAAC3o/2CpR386-G1c/s1600-h/IMG_1191.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvXaKAItLI/AAAAAAAAC3o/2CpR386-G1c/s400/IMG_1191.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385134623813055666" border="0" /></a><br />Spent time with cousins and LOTS of family.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvXa5NYJgI/AAAAAAAAC3w/ZZpMBuHiuu0/s1600-h/IMG_1190.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvXa5NYJgI/AAAAAAAAC3w/ZZpMBuHiuu0/s400/IMG_1190.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385134636485060098" border="0" /></a><br />Played dress up<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvXbHmWBvI/AAAAAAAAC34/dkpxXoedR3I/s1600-h/IMG_1176.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvXbHmWBvI/AAAAAAAAC34/dkpxXoedR3I/s400/IMG_1176.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385134640347875058" border="0" /></a><br />Played store<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWKEiPdvI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/xMABLRAMCf0/s1600-h/IMG_1015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWKEiPdvI/AAAAAAAAC3Y/xMABLRAMCf0/s400/IMG_1015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385133247955957490" border="0" /></a>"Free sapel be carfol with the yellow plese take one of each."<br /><br />And enjoyed nice warm days with nice cool water.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWKdQIDhI/AAAAAAAAC3g/HQFZwbjeeqI/s1600-h/IMG_0929.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvWKdQIDhI/AAAAAAAAC3g/HQFZwbjeeqI/s400/IMG_0929.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385133254590860818" border="0" /></a>Goodbye summer. I'll miss you dearly!<br /></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-69944592266762965282009-09-13T20:36:00.000-07:002009-09-24T13:51:52.129-07:00Happy Birthday Bella!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Today my little Bella turns 7 years old!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvbtkjXIEI/AAAAAAAAC4w/-wduaJMMAXk/s1600-h/IMG_0922.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvbtkjXIEI/AAAAAAAAC4w/-wduaJMMAXk/s400/IMG_0922.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385139355404148802" border="0" /></a></div><br />She woke up to her present on her plate - something she reminded me about several times the night before.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZqwmbmkI/AAAAAAAAC4A/m31VzK1i24s/s1600-h/IMG_1297.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZqwmbmkI/AAAAAAAAC4A/m31VzK1i24s/s400/IMG_1297.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385137108075387458" border="0" /></a>It was a spotz maker. They're little coin shaped things you can put all kinds of pictures in. (Basically one more thing for mom to pick up off the floor!) She loves it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZrTOeKSI/AAAAAAAAC4I/XA08ZVv9H50/s1600-h/IMG_1303.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZrTOeKSI/AAAAAAAAC4I/XA08ZVv9H50/s400/IMG_1303.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385137117370132770" border="0" /></a>It must have been a special day, because Mom made breakfast - that usually only happens at dinnertime. Waffles with fresh strawberries and blueberry muffins.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZrlri6KI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/7fBqveDwSWk/s1600-h/IMG_1304.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZrlri6KI/AAAAAAAAC4Q/7fBqveDwSWk/s400/IMG_1304.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385137122323916962" border="0" /></a><br />After church we went to Grandma's for a special birthday dinner. She had the place all decked out!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZsRKJ47I/AAAAAAAAC4Y/fKX-ht0dcKA/s1600-h/IMG_1305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZsRKJ47I/AAAAAAAAC4Y/fKX-ht0dcKA/s400/IMG_1305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385137133995025330" border="0" /></a>After dinner we had a round of "Birthday Bingo", and even had goodie bags! Thanks Grandma and Aunt Jane for a great party!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZsjTJNYI/AAAAAAAAC4g/0unB9W_YGHY/s1600-h/IMG_1307.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZsjTJNYI/AAAAAAAAC4g/0unB9W_YGHY/s400/IMG_1307.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385137138864567682" border="0" /></a>Bella isn't a big cake fan (go figure!) so she voted for ice cream sundaes for her birthday dessert. Good choice Bella! We had loads of fun!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZ_WiY1WI/AAAAAAAAC4o/x8BwPk9CsCw/s1600-h/IMG_1309.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvZ_WiY1WI/AAAAAAAAC4o/x8BwPk9CsCw/s400/IMG_1309.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385137461856359778" border="0" /></a>Bella is a very sweet, very generous little girl. I love how helpful she is, and she loves to have lots of hugs and kisses and spend time with her family. She is very smart, and beautiful to boot! Thanks Bella for being a great daughter. I can't believe how big you are!<br /><br />Stay tuned for pictures from her birthday party - it was a little family party in August. She wanted a swimming party and you can't do that here in September!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-70240078429903025382009-09-07T20:52:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:58:24.356-07:00Happy Labor Day!Most people would say that Labor Day is a holiday to "get away" from work. For some reason Jeff and I interpret it as "need to work".<br /><br />We worked in the backyard all day. Lucky for us our great neighbor Susan let us borrow her "motorcycle" (as the kids call it) and it made hauling away the many, many rocks, a little more exciting.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvPM6tHn0I/AAAAAAAAC2A/cxkhaCMuG5k/s1600-h/IMG_1261.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvPM6tHn0I/AAAAAAAAC2A/cxkhaCMuG5k/s400/IMG_1261.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385125600275439426" border="0" /></a>Lucky for Jeff he didn't have to haul his wheelbarrow full of rocks down and across the street to dump them on an empty lot!<br /><br />Then we treated ourselves to Chick-fil-a for dinner. If you wore a college logo - you got free food. I can't think of a better reason to go out all decked out in ASU gear!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvPNOnctXI/AAAAAAAAC2I/KSj_XetRKyo/s1600-h/IMG_1262.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvPNOnctXI/AAAAAAAAC2I/KSj_XetRKyo/s400/IMG_1262.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385125605620364658" border="0" /></a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-9357438540762042272009-08-30T12:35:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:52:00.406-07:00Visit from KansasWe had Grandma & Grandpa Orr and Aunt Debbie come to visit this month. Mom & Dad came up for BYU Education Week, which they loved, and then stayed for a fun visit.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNyW1QRqI/AAAAAAAAC14/V3QCWlyX0cs/s1600-h/IMG_1254.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNyW1QRqI/AAAAAAAAC14/V3QCWlyX0cs/s400/IMG_1254.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385124044457658018" border="0" /></a>We took Aunt Debbie bowling, and went on many fun outings during the time they were here.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNAF3SH3I/AAAAAAAAC1Q/kjpVYM_b-8M/s1600-h/IMG_1155.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNAF3SH3I/AAAAAAAAC1Q/kjpVYM_b-8M/s400/IMG_1155.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385123180909305714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNA6GG-DI/AAAAAAAAC1g/J2AWV8Q-Rqw/s1600-h/IMG_1158.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNA6GG-DI/AAAAAAAAC1g/J2AWV8Q-Rqw/s400/IMG_1158.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385123194930133042" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNArEetkI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/XyK4P614Hq8/s1600-h/IMG_1157.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNArEetkI/AAAAAAAAC1Y/XyK4P614Hq8/s400/IMG_1157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385123190896768578" border="0" /></a><br />It was great having them here - and the kids loved getting to know them better. It's hard when they live so far away and we only see them about once a year.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNBdbbJ7I/AAAAAAAAC1o/Vc0WIbBfvZM/s1600-h/IMG_1255.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNBdbbJ7I/AAAAAAAAC1o/Vc0WIbBfvZM/s400/IMG_1255.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385123204414777266" border="0" /></a>They stayed in Reed's room, and Reed was in our room. After they left, and we put Reed's crib back in his room, he kept saying "sleep in grandpa's room?" It was too cute.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNBxVvqvI/AAAAAAAAC1w/RNAPJf4oj6c/s1600-h/IMG_1257.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvNBxVvqvI/AAAAAAAAC1w/RNAPJf4oj6c/s400/IMG_1257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385123209759664882" border="0" /></a>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-16117474997907113182009-08-23T13:01:00.000-07:002009-09-24T13:04:42.293-07:00First Day of First Grade<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvQVi_JRyI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/tqWHjIjhOVM/s1600-h/IMG_1237.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvQVi_JRyI/AAAAAAAAC2Y/tqWHjIjhOVM/s400/IMG_1237.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385126848039044898" border="0" /></a><br />Why is it that my oldest, keeps getting older?!<br /><br />Isabella started first grade today. I think I had a much harder time than she did. Even though she went for a full school day last year, I still struggled. I think that's because I know exactly how long a school day/year is.<br /><br />This year the program has changed to 90% spanish and 10% english. Her teacher is Mr. Torres, and I just know she's going to have a great year!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-24330624103361474702009-08-04T12:58:00.000-07:002009-09-24T13:01:25.990-07:00First Day of Preschool<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvPvUBXCUI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/AODjQycClgA/s1600-h/IMG_1159.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SrvPvUBXCUI/AAAAAAAAC2Q/AODjQycClgA/s400/IMG_1159.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385126191186774338" border="0" /></a>Sofia started preschool today. She is so excited to return for another year with Mrs. Becky. This year she gets to go 3 times each week.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great year Sofie!<br /></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-46577998441280636622009-07-30T11:10:00.000-07:002009-07-30T11:31:54.147-07:00New DoReed now has a new style. I took him to get his first "big boy" haircut. The problem is he looks like a 3 year old now - between his height and his hair.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Before:</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SnHms04uVxI/AAAAAAAACmw/j0FyU7M6Kic/s1600-h/IMG_1131.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 387px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SnHms04uVxI/AAAAAAAACmw/j0FyU7M6Kic/s400/IMG_1131.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364322288960165650" border="0" /></a><br />We thought about this style (for about 2 seconds!):<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SnHmtv9o-TI/AAAAAAAACnA/jzKndlqyIwA/s1600-h/IMG_1132.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 336px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SnHmtv9o-TI/AAAAAAAACnA/jzKndlqyIwA/s400/IMG_1132.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364322304818477362" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">After:<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SnHmtQnsN0I/AAAAAAAACm4/H5kYQLunTJE/s1600-h/IMG_1136.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SnHmtQnsN0I/AAAAAAAACm4/H5kYQLunTJE/s400/IMG_1136.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364322296404916034" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">He lost 2 1/2" of hair! Hard to believe there was that much on that little head.<br />Now he thinks he's 1 cool dude!</span><br /></span></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-14986636172874394442009-07-24T22:44:00.000-07:002009-09-24T11:04:06.287-07:00A Fabulous 24th!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SruyBOMArYI/AAAAAAAACyg/fK-3gM80eYw/s1600-h/IMG_1090.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SruyBOMArYI/AAAAAAAACyg/fK-3gM80eYw/s400/IMG_1090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385093513509645698" border="0" /></a>It still boggles my mind as to how we celebrate the 4th of July and then a couple of weeks later we do it all over again for the 24th of July. At least we get double use out of those cute red/white/blue shirts huh?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SruyApz7kaI/AAAAAAAACyY/3MACddLihw8/s1600-h/IMG_1088.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SruyApz7kaI/AAAAAAAACyY/3MACddLihw8/s400/IMG_1088.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385093503744971170" border="0" /></a>We celebrated Pioneer Day with the annual "Dana Family Celebration". We all gathered at Aunt Carol's house and ate tons of yummy food, socialized, and had so much fun.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The kids enjoyed pioneer games:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Srux_KctMfI/AAAAAAAACyA/vy3PpZ2UeWs/s1600-h/IMG_1081.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Srux_KctMfI/AAAAAAAACyA/vy3PpZ2UeWs/s400/IMG_1081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385093478146191858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Srux_aQPAqI/AAAAAAAACyI/nIsn5uXCYHo/s1600-h/IMG_1084.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Srux_aQPAqI/AAAAAAAACyI/nIsn5uXCYHo/s400/IMG_1084.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385093482388849314" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And dressing up:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SruyAJcBUZI/AAAAAAAACyQ/bGCxSImqHrk/s1600-h/IMG_1086.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SruyAJcBUZI/AAAAAAAACyQ/bGCxSImqHrk/s400/IMG_1086.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385093495054750098" border="0" /></a>And we all had a fun mini trek down Aunt Carol's street:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sru0IF7CncI/AAAAAAAACy4/eotug9f3WvM/s1600-h/IMG_1094.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sru0IF7CncI/AAAAAAAACy4/eotug9f3WvM/s400/IMG_1094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385095830573325762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sru0G0c9vpI/AAAAAAAACyo/Ber8YMRun2I/s1600-h/IMG_1097.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sru0G0c9vpI/AAAAAAAACyo/Ber8YMRun2I/s400/IMG_1097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385095808703905426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sru0HcWbAbI/AAAAAAAACyw/Sm0A8Ol1J0I/s1600-h/IMG_1096.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sru0HcWbAbI/AAAAAAAACyw/Sm0A8Ol1J0I/s400/IMG_1096.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385095819413881266" border="0" /></a>Thanks Carol for hosting a fun event we look forward to each year!<br /></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5208795352235813519.post-35804296711583229762009-07-11T21:00:00.000-07:002009-07-11T21:18:18.916-07:00Sofie's Sweet Shoppe<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgaVgd_aI/AAAAAAAACig/JXBHQtW2VnQ/s1600-h/11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgaVgd_aI/AAAAAAAACig/JXBHQtW2VnQ/s400/11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419237300108706" border="0" /></a>Today was the big party for Little Miss Sofia! If you know Sofie at all, you know that "candy" should be her middle name. She loves anything sweet and sugary (much like her mother), so a "candy" party seemed fitting.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgZ360WFI/AAAAAAAACiY/bmGelW8YVx0/s1600-h/10.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgZ360WFI/AAAAAAAACiY/bmGelW8YVx0/s400/10.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419229357561938" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgZf-vZLI/AAAAAAAACiI/pGWTBURW7Dk/s1600-h/1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgZf-vZLI/AAAAAAAACiI/pGWTBURW7Dk/s400/1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419222931563698" border="0" /></a>We had 20 little shoppers in the "Shoppe" today. They started out with making their own pizzas for lunch.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sllgr2y9Y2I/AAAAAAAACi4/7-4SAHk8fns/s1600-h/14.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sllgr2y9Y2I/AAAAAAAACi4/7-4SAHk8fns/s400/14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419538293810018" border="0" /></a>Then they moved on to making their very own custom candy bracelets.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgrkaSoHI/AAAAAAAACiw/DyP3-_EVZGw/s1600-h/15.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 292px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgrkaSoHI/AAAAAAAACiw/DyP3-_EVZGw/s400/15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419533358506098" border="0" /></a>We played some games, sang some songs - especially the "Happy Birthday" one to Sofie.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgZrGrfJI/AAAAAAAACiQ/Cy9BUAxv1JE/s1600-h/6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgZrGrfJI/AAAAAAAACiQ/Cy9BUAxv1JE/s400/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419225917652114" border="0" /></a>The cake turned out fun. I made it very "sweet" just for her! The candles were sent to her by Auntie Di. The flame is the same color as the candle - it was cool to see them glowing their various colors! Thanks Di!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sllgr7EBlXI/AAAAAAAACjA/2baHwNfUxwE/s1600-h/19.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sllgr7EBlXI/AAAAAAAACjA/2baHwNfUxwE/s400/19.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419539439129970" border="0" /></a>She loved opening her presents, and spent the entire afternoon/evening playing with her fun new toys and crafts. I was, however, happy to hear the answer to one specific question. "Sofie, what was your favorite birthday present?" Her answer - CANDY! I suppose it was quite perfect for her. She had to brush her teeth 3 times tonight, because she kept getting into the candy after she'd been sent to bed.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgsFrnzmI/AAAAAAAACjI/lp-Imk2g-RM/s1600-h/17.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgsFrnzmI/AAAAAAAACjI/lp-Imk2g-RM/s400/17.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419542289567330" border="0" /></a>What do you do with all the candy in the jars you ask? Well you send it home with the guests - of course! Each child packed their very own "goodie bag" of treats to take home.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sllgan2W2MI/AAAAAAAACio/XdPomiyA9II/s1600-h/7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/Sllgan2W2MI/AAAAAAAACio/XdPomiyA9II/s400/7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419242223753410" border="0" /></a>They each received a fabric "candy bag" with candy lip gloss, candy stickers, candy hair clips (girls), candy notebooks and mini pens.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgsRv1JmI/AAAAAAAACjQ/MhUDH66mx4c/s1600-h/5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kOlMmdzzmZI/SllgsRv1JmI/AAAAAAAACjQ/MhUDH66mx4c/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357419545528444514" border="0" /></a>As usual, a huge shout out to <a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" href="http://cjaneblog.blogspot.com/">Jane</a>, for her fabulous photography of the event. What would I ever do without her?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Sofie!<br />SWEET DREAMS!<br /></div>Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09239098245456961134noreply@blogger.com13