The Girls- A Glimpse of their Lives in Pictures

 

Mina’s Birthday, Dom’s Wedding and a trip to San Francisco Bay Area

It is always so awesome to get together with family. We had the opportunity again to all reunite as my Grandmother, “Mina,” turned 80 years old. She is amazing and so fun to be around. She sure does not seem like she is 80, we love her, and love being with her.

Kent and I and my siblings made a day trip to Muir woods, the Golden gait bridge, fisherman’s Warf and China Town. Gabe bought a box full of Mangos. I forgot my shoes and had to walk miles in flip flops. Shayla found the fruit in China Town fascinating and took a picture of the fortune cookie maker. Kent was the driver of the white rental van we all took. Elizabeth almost threw up on the windy roads to Muir Woods but made it. Gabe forgot the sandwiches and lunch we packed but ate gelato instead. Brigham well…

We asked Brigham what the top thing he would like to do in San Francisco was, and he said, “I want to get a picture of Elizabeth and I at the golden gait bridge. I even wore my nice collared shirt for the picture.” He kept talking about this picture he wanted to take and he had researched out on what side of the bridge he wanted it and everything. The funny thing was when we got to the bridge the wind was in full force and in all of their pictures Elizabeth’s hair looked somewhat like this…

We went to the Oakland temple the next day and did work for many of Mina’s ancestors.

We took family pics and played softball in the park, relay races, and got to visit with cousins,

And my sweet baby cousin grew up and got married to the beautiful Megan. The wedding was beautiful.

Every night at the hotel we played games until late. Dad, Mina, and Elizabeth were wizzes on the spelling bees we had. Fun times.

Note to self: It is very difficult to carry two toddlers, 3 suitcases, a stroller, two car seats, and a diaper bag through an airport.

Elise’s First Birthday

I can’t believe my baby is one years old.... but at the same time it has been a long year! :)

We had a way fun little party at home with just us and my parents. The girls had a blast. My mom brought hats, necklaces, balloons, & party stuff.

We had a dance party, blew bubbles, open presents, and ran around and sang songs. Elise especially liked blowing the birthday horns.




Elise is a happy and fun girl. She has a smile that you can't beat. She loves to snuggle, especially when she wakes up, and loves getting kisses all over her cheeks and will often lean in to get more. She gives the best open mouth baby kisses too. I have to say she is a very athletic girl for her age, not afraid to try new things, and is very determined. Her favorite thing to do is to read books. She loves climbing up on the stool in the bathroom and washing her hands with her sister. She is great at helping upload the dishwasher. She is not the best eater and would rather just drink milk from a bottle if she had the choice. When she does take her bottle she always has to stroke someones hair as she drinks. She loves to go to Nana and Papa's house and loves playing outside. At the park she will try to climb up every slide or steps she can get to. She sleeps pretty good but always wants me to lightly stroke her skin as she falls asleep. She loves to run away from us and try to make us chase her. She loves dolls and stuffed animals. She loves having us lift her up to turn the light switches on and off. She sticks her tongue out when she concentrates. She has eight teeth. She is definitively right handed. She loves playing with her sister and will get in bed with her sometimes. She dances by stomping her feet really fast. She loves animals. She is just a delight and a joy to our family.

When we put her cake in front of her she first tried to grab the flame on the candle. Anna helped her blow it out and then she didn’t quite know what to do with the cake. She started poking it, then just looked at us as if to ask, “what is this and what do I do with it”? We had to brake it up a little for her so she could actually pick up a piece and put it in her mouth.

When she tasted it she didn’t hesitate. Umm chocolate cake!

And when she was done, she let us know too!

Happy first Birthday Elise!!

Sweetness