A Night out With Friends...

Mark and I don't get the chance very often to get out just the two of us, so when we do we like to take advantage of every moment. On this particular Date night, we had the chance to get out with our good Friends: Jared and Emily Hattaway. It was their anniversary and they invited us to go to dinner with them at the Melting Pot. The Melting pot is a fondue restaurant.  Mark and I love fondue and have wanted to eat here for the past couple of years but have never had the chance. We were going to go one year for my birthday but I ended up getting the stomach flu and we had to cancel. 

We were glad we got to go and experience eating here because it is so expensive that we could only afford to eat here once a year. :D We had an incredibly fun time and enjoyed not only the food but also our friends.

The Tooth Fairy "Pays" a Visit!

 Last night was a big night at the Frisbey Home-we hit a fun Milestone for Kaleb. Kaleb lost his first tooth and with my help, we were able to pull it out. Kaleb has been wiggling his tooth for the past week and hasn't really allowed Mark and I to touch it. For the past couple of nights, he has laid on the couch while I "inspect" it. Mark told Kaleb that I used to be a Dental Assistant. Kaleb was impressed and asked, "You Mean Mom was a Dentist?" Something like that. Wink. However, because of my new found credentials, I was deemed worthy enough to pull the tooth. All those Dental Skills must of paid off because I pulled that tooth right out! Brownie Points for Me!

Here is Mr. Toothless-

He is proud of his new "window" for his tongue.

Kaleb put his tooth in a Tooth Pillow that My mom bought for us and slept with it under his pillow last night. I was a little worried that the tooth fairy would forget to stop by but she didn't forget or disappoint. Kaleb must of had a tooth made of gold because she left him 3 dollars! Money, Money, Money!

Look who is Three!

 Looking back three years ago, as Karmindy's parents we didn't think that we would see the day when Karmindy turned three but I am so grateful that we have been given the opportunity to see her grow up! The Past Three years have truly been a gift from above.

What a sweet little girl our Heavenly Father has sent to our home. I love our Sassy, Spunky, Sweet, Tender Hearted little girl and I wouldn't want her any other way.

I am so proud to be Karmindy's Momma!

 Boy have we come a long way!

Karmindy was really treated like a princess for her birthday! Don't we all deserve to be treated like that? Both sets of Grandparents sent up packages via Snail Mail. Both of the kids love getting packages from their grandparents.

Karmindy has been enjoying the ViewFinder and p.j.s that my parents sent up for her.

Karmindy loves looking through her viewfinder and seeing "The Disney Princesses."

Karmindy wearing the PJ's she got from Nanna D and Grandpa D. The bottoms are made out of silk. She calls them her silkies. :)

She is also having fun playing with her Sleeping Beauty Polly Pocket Doll and looks darling in her outfits that Grandma and Grandpa Frisbey sent up.

She loves her Tink Jammies and Tink Slippadee's. (Slippers).

On Saturday we celebrated Karmindy's Special Day a little early. Since her actually birthday was on Sunday we took the kids to see Rio on Saturday Afternoon. We also went to Chick-Fil-A for dinner.

The Birthday Girl!

 Opening Presents.

  Karmindy received three dolls and a Piggie Pillow Pet from Mark, Myself and Kaleb.The pillow pet was from  Kaleb and he was so excited to give it to her.

Her Loot.

 Our Princess.

 Karmindy's Cute Cake.

On Sunday, we opened presents and sang Happy Birthday and ate Cake. Karmindy really enjoyed having us sing to her. She loved it yet she would say, "Stop it!" in her cute little voice. I think it embarrassed her a little bit- she LOVED all the attention though.

Happy Birthday Sweet Heart. We love you Karmindy!

My Brother, My sister,

MY FRIEND!!

I love these pictures of my two precious children! They mean the world to me. Kaleb and Karmindy are truly examples to me and they make me want to be a better person and mom. I haven't met another brother and sister that are closer than these two. They truly are each others best friends and I am so glad for that. I am grateful that they have each other and I am so proud to be their momma.

Country Boys and Girls...

Getting down on the farm! During the first part of the month of May, we headed to Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point for Family Home Evening Activity for the kids. Thanksgiving point was having a "Meet the Baby Animals" Event. I knew that the kids would get a kick out of it because they love helping my dad on the "farm" when we visit. I have taken the kids to Farm Country before but Mark has never been able to come with us because he has been working. It was really fun to have him come with us!

Kaleb and Karmindy really enjoyed themselves. We all loved seeing and feeding the baby goats, horses, bunnies and ducks. Kaleb did want to have anything to do with feeding the animals and just admired from a far. He was a little timid. However, Karmindy got right in there and loved petting and feeding the animals. Karmindy has always had a special love for animals and she is really quite gentle and seems to understand them. She truly has a little tender heart when it comes to Heavenly Fathers creations.

After feeding some of the animals, we headed over to let the kids ride the horses. Kaleb chose the BIG horse and wasn't afraid at all. He rode his horse for quite awhile. Karmindy picked a small horse but lost interest in riding him half way through. I think she got a little nervous being up so high.

After the horse rides we went on a carriage ride as a family around the property. The kids loved it!

  The kids playing in the JAIL HOUSE.

 Kaleb riding the wooden tracker.

 Mark and the Kids feeding the baby horse. This little horse was by far my favorite thing to see. He was so cute and so friendly. The kids loved feeding him, especially Karmindy. She would say, "He is soooo soft Momma!" I love this picture of Mark and the kids.

 It was such a fun family outing and we can't wait to meet the Baby Animals next year!

Easter Time in Sunny St. George

For Easter, Mark and I decided that we would make a quick trip down to St. George over the Easter break. We thought it would be nice to get out of Cold Northern Utah and thaw out a little in St. George for a couple of days. Also, my little sister Kamberee had her baby and I wanted to go down to see her and hold my little nephew.

We left Early Friday morning and headed down to Santa Clara, where Mark's parents live and spent some time with them for a few hours in the afternoon and evening. Bob and Laurie had some fun things planned for the kids- an Easter Egg Hunt, Coloring Eggs and a nice dinner.

Kaleb and Karmindy with Grandpa and Grandma Frisbey.

The kids looking for Eggs with Grandpa!

Kaleb and all the Eggs that he dyed.

Karmindy and her Tinkerbelle Egg!

After spending time with Mark's Parents, we headed  to our hotel room to unwind and watch movies as a family. We brought the kids tent and set it up in our room. Kaleb and Karmindy enjoyed "camping out."

 On Saturday Morning, we got up and got ready and headed to Hurricane. Several weeks before Easter, my brothers and sisters decided to get plan a get together and have an Easter Picnic at my parents home. It had been over a year since all of us could get together, so it was so fun to spend time with my brothers and sisters. While we were at my parents home, we had a yummy Easter Lunch, rode four wheelers, and had an Easter Egg hunt for all the Grandkids. It was really fun to see all my nieces and nephews. They are all getting so big. We were able to get take this photo of all my parents Grandbabies minus Karev. He was in the NICU and was being treated for jaundice and an infection. It was so nice to spend time with my family. I miss them so much!

 Kaleb looking for Eggs in Nanna's and Grandpa's Orchard.

Where could those eggs be?

 Daddy helping Karmindy find the eggs!

 Kaleb with Grandpa DeMille. I love this picture of Kaleb with my Daddy!

Kaleb and Karmindy with their cousins.

LTR: Traeson, Karmindy Kaleb, Kennadee, Kenley and Ryker.

I sewed all the ties and dresses so all the cousins could all match for the day!

On Easter Sunday we got up and headed for home. We stopped in Beaver and the kids wanted to get their picture taken on the BIG ROCKING CHAIR.

Here comes Peter Cottontail...

 Hoppin' Down the Bunny trail! Since we planned a trip down to Southern Utah over Easter Weekend, we made sure that the Easter Bunny knew we were going out of town for a few days. The kids asked me to call him and let him know. Sure enough, Mr. Cottontail followed through on his promise and came early Friday morning. The kids woke up bright and early and were really excited to see all their loot displayed on the couch in the living room.  Kaleb and Karmindy were really spoiled and they each got a new spring outfit, sandbox toys, movies, bubbles, new flip flops and lots of Easter Candy. Mark and I splurged and also bought them a trampoline. I found a great deal on one around Christmas time that I just couldn't pass up! Kaleb and Karmindy have enjoyed the tramp and spend quite a bit of time in the afternoons out back jumping.

Kaleb with his Easter Basket.

Karmindy with her treasures.

Kaleb and Karmindy were so excited!

Easter Clothes

Even though today isn't Easter, I let the kids wear their Easter Outfits to church because they won't get the chance to wear them next week because we will be driving back from Southern Utah. We are excited for the chance to go down and spend the Easter weekend with our families. The kids were excited with their new Sunday clothes and I thought they looked adorable in their new duds.

Happy Easter!!

Spring Soccer

This year we decided that we would sign Kaleb up for Spring Soccer instead of Baseball. We thought it would be good to give Kaleb the opportunity to try both sports and decide which one was his favorite to play. On Friday he had his first practice. He did very good and we are proud of him. He is really lucky because he also is on the same team with two of his friends, Caleb Bradford and Cadence Hattaway.

Yesterday was his first game of the season, and he had a lot of fun. Kaleb isn't the most aggressive player,(He gets his non-aggressiveness from his parents) but had a lot of fun! We are looking forward to working with him on his knowledge of the game and helping him improve over the next few weeks. After the game, his coach handed out patches to put on their jersey's. All the kids get a blue soccer patch if they participate and if they score a goal they get a green soccer patch. Kaleb was thrilled with his blue patch and his after the game treats.

We are looking forward to spending the next month watching Kaleb play soccer on Friday and Saturdays!

The picture above is Kaleb with his friend Cadence.

Purses, Shoes, Princesses & Friends

This past month, Karmindy has taken a huge interest in purses, shoes, princesses and playing with neighborhood friends. She is a total girly girl in the making! I LOVE IT!

Purses and Shoes

Karmindy recently found one of my old purses that I have kept from middle school. She carries it around everywhere. She also begs to bring it every time we are our running errands. She looks like quite the little lady carrying it around everywhere. Karmindy can also be found raiding my closet and wearing my shoes through the house. Her Favorites are my tennis shoes and a Black pair of 4 inch heels that I love! I guess a girl has got to have options!

Princesses

A year ago, Karmindy was given a very elaborate Snow White Costume from her Grandma Laurie for her Birthday. Karmindy has refused to wear it despite Mark and I trying our best to coax her to wear it. We both think it was because of the scratchy material and Karmindy just being stubborn. Karmindy had a play date with a friend recently and her friend showed up wearing a darling Cinderella Princess Dress up Dress. Karmindy immediately ran to her room and asked to put her Snow white dress on. I was in shock because she has had nothing to do with wearing it. I put her dress on and she wore it the entire time her friend was over for the play date. She has always had a love for princess stuff but now that love has become an obsession.

Friends

 We have been blessed to live in a neighborhood that is swarming with kids. It is really nice because they play very well together and look out for each other. Kaleb and Karmindy both have kids their ages and that makes it so fun to have built in playmates in the neighborhood. Karmindy has the most kids her age. She has 10 kids that are around her age! She loves playing with her friends Claire, Avery, and Emilia. The past few weeks, we have had her friend Avery over to play while her mom was preparing to have a baby and while she was in labor. Avery and Karmindy have fun playing together and their favorite thing to do is have their fingernails and toe nails painted. Total girly girls in the making! They also enjoy dressing up and can be found giving each other hugs. It is very cute! I am really glad that Karmindy has some cute and fun little girl friends to play with.