Isn't She Lovely

Here are a couple of pictures that we had taken of Rylee the weekend that we went to Utah. I always go to Kiddie Kandids because they do a really good job. I thought these turned out really cute but then I always think Rylee's pictures are cute!

Temple Square

So we headed to Temple Square this past weekend. It was a very short trip but it was fun. We went with my mom and dad and met my sister in Salt Lake to go see the Christmas lights at Temple Square. While Temple Square is always a beautiful sight no matter what time of year I think that the Christmas lights and Navity scenes make it extra special. Rylee had never seen them before and I just thought she would like them. It was really kind of chilly Friday night so I didn't really want to spend a whole lot of time meandering outside so we kind of rushed thru it all but we got to see what we went there for and we got to see the large statue of Jesus that I love. I loved the Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus on the water. They had lighted bubbles all around them-it was really neat. Later that night we went and saw the lights at Thanksgiving Point. The best part about that was you got to stay in your car and stay warm!

Saturday we went and got Rylee's pictures done @ Kiddie Kandids and then had lunch. It then started snowing pretty good so we hightailed it out of there before the roads became too bad. We were lucky enough that the snow actually stopped and our roads were dry. It was a quick trip but nice to spend time with family.

RIP

So I have some bad news. Rylee's new fish Goldie passed away sometime today. She lasted about 2 days. Rylee was very upset and started crying. I couldn't believe she was already so attached. Rylee adn her dad said a little prayer and then sent her to her final resting place....the toilet! Rest in peace Goldie-we will always remember you!

Happy Birthday Rylee!

So my baby just turned 5 on Monday the 30th. What a happy and sad day for me-my baby is just growing too big. She was so excited that it was her birthday. We had a little family get together Sunday night for cake and ice cream and she got to open her presents on Sunday too so we didn't really do too much for her on Monday. After the little fam get together she says "can I have a real party now with people my age?" What a character! She did get to take cupcakes to school. She picked a Princess and the Frog Cake and also Princess and the Frog cupcakes. They were super cute. And because I felft bad that she had already opened her presents from us I wanted to make her day special so we took her to Walmart after school and let her get a fish. It is far from the puppy that she really wants but she mentioned getting a fish and Justin actually said yes. She named her fish Goldie.

I keep telling her that she needs to quit growing and that she is getting too big for me and she says "Mama I can't quit growing!" I am sad that my little girl is getting older but I am also excited about the future and with her growing up we will become closer and best of friends!