Here, Fishy Fishy Fishy!

Whenever we visit Arizona, E always wants to go fishing with Grandpa.  This time, the whole family tagged along.  

I seriously need to get some sort of photo-editing software...

My bro.

By the end of the trip (and E's 3rd time fishing), she was getting really good at casting.  She even had some compliments from fellow fisherman trolling the lake. 

Baptism

My husband had the privilege of baptizing Yari, the daughter of our long-time friend who my husband baptized 8 years ago.  It was a wonderful day.  

If you've ever wondered what Mormons believe, visit www.mormon.org.

Holiday Bash

I had so much fun attending E's class party and taking pictures for the year book.  These are just a few of the many I took, mostly featuring my favorite 5-year-old, Miss E.

Warms my heart seeing her head straight to the books.

Second Star to the Right and Straight On 'Til Morning

When E told me she wanted a Peter Pan party for her 5th birthday, I just about choked on my sandwich (okay, I actually wasn't eating anything, but if I had been...).  You see, I had a Peter Pan party for my 5th birthday.  WHO HAS a Peter Pan party?  We do.  'Cause we're awesome.  Love for all things imaginary and Neverlandish must be hereditary.  

So, amidst the Christmas craziness that is December, we threw the most awesome Peter Pan party ever (no offense Mom.  Mine was awesome too.).  

The plank and the Jolly Roger, complete with Captain Hook's coat (and er, pirate Christmas decorations).  Someday, I will learn to take a straight picture...

Green cupcakes and Peter Pan hats for the kiddos.

The hat and bear were a last minute addition of brilliance.  And check out the Peter Pan figurines.  E found those at Disneyland.

We transformed our kitchen table and chairs into the Lost Boys' Hideout.

The Lost Boys (more like Girls and Boy) arrive.  We had all the kids wear their PJs, just like Wendy, John, and Michael.  Also because the party was in the morning... There's E dressed as Wendy.  Perfect opportunity to reuse all those Halloween costumes I spent so long making.  

The kids all had their "shadows" traced when they got there and got to color them.

War paint!

Love this picture!!!!

Enjoying green pancakes

We had to venture outside and do a little "Following the Leader."

I obviously wasn't thinking about the dangers of "hat sharing."  Luckily, no little critters surfaced from this party. 

Taking a leap off the plank!

Treasure hunt to find the goodie bags.

Happy Birthday!!!!!