Two Two!!!

 Kase absolutely LOVES trains.  So we, ok me.. decided to do a "Train Party".  We did train invites.  It was a pic of a cute train that read, "Look who's turning Two Two"!  Pretty clever if you ask me!

Here is what the guests saw upon arrival to Platform #2.

 

 ALL ABOARD THE CHOO CHOO TRAIN! 

Below is the food train.

 I got these little bins at the dollar store and cut paper to look like wheels.  I love it when I can make things from the $1 store look cute! (In the dairy car were a selection of cheese sticks.  Pepper-jack cheese for the adults! Every party must have a little pepper-jack!)

 Bell peppers, celery, and carrots rode in the "Produce Car"

 German chocolate cake balls to look like coal. 

 For the main course in the "Dining car" we did BBQ sandwiches.

 This cake was quite an ordeal.  But somehow after about 7 or 8 random struggles, it was still standing at party time.  ha ha  But I personally like the bubbly trees and clouds the best.

 I ordered this shirt online for Kase!  Couldn't resist! 

 The fam just before the birthday song!

 Each of the kids got a place-mat that you could color a train on.

 The handsome boys eating cake!  Yum!

 Emily love and Kase

 Emily was a huge advocate of the water bottles I made!  Here is her debut modeling pose!

 Uncle Kyle tickling Dreydan! 

 At the end of the party, the kids found this station as they left!  The Train Favors!

Filled with all sorts of train things- (circus train cookies, a train whistle, box car shaped tootsie rolls and gum etc...)

 Me and my birthday boy!  I sure love him!  He has brought so much joy to my life!  When he sees me walk in a room or come home from somewhere- he runs full steam ahead at me with his arms stretched out saying "MOMMMA!!!!"  Makes my day every time!

 Daddy and his little 2 year old train loving son!

 After everyone left, the 3 kids jumped on the couch and started reading the books Kase got for his bday.  So cute.  Then I said, "hey guys look up here"  and that is the pose they all gave me!  NO coaxing, just pure posing!  Love those 3!

Thanks to all who came, and to all who couldn't come but called our sweet son for his big day!  We love you all!

Super funny video

Well it's funny if you are a mom or dad of small kids!
Enjoy!
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More posts are just around the corner.  Just wait for it, wait for it....

Zonk over type

You know that moment in your blogging life, when you look at your pictures and think to yourself- "Man, I have a LOT of blogging to do!"  That is me right about now.   A catch up day is much needed.  In time, I will get to that fun stuff.  But as for tonight, I am exhausted.... and going to zonk out!

New First Name

My adorable little 23 month old MUST think is new first name is, "Seriously".  Because alllll day long he is getting into mischief and making messes, and getting hurt, and crying if I walk in another room without him, and pretty much driving me crazy!  ha ha.  And all day long I say, "Seriously Kase?" or "SERIOUSLY???"  or "Seriously!!!"  After this crazy stage he is going through, hopefully he will know is real first name is my sweet "Kase".  But for right now, he is stuck with the name of SERIOUSLY! 

2nd Grader!

Our sweet Kaylee-girl is now in 2nd Grade!  It is hard to believe it!  I'm pretty sure this is her last year to love princesses on everything.  :(  She is growing up!  Here is the photo-shoot for the first day of school.  I made this #2 sign hoping it would go with her first day of school outfit.  ha ha  What-evv.

 Here are the kiddos with their cheesy smiles!  Kase is wearing Konnors jammie shirt, and it is SO big on him, but he insisted.  I aim to please.  ha ha  

Below, is my pretty little girl!

 I personally love this pic! My little dancer in action!

 There is a big US map at school, and we sent pic. text messages to our "out of town" family.  She was pointing to AZ, for my side, CA. for Kyles side.  We had fun with that one!

 Kaylee and Laynee decided to coordinate their outfits for the first day of school.  Laynee gave the outfit Kaylee is wearing to her as her birthday present!  Good looking out Laynee!  So they wanted to wear them on the first day of school.. And now they are in the SAME class.  Kaylee has never had friends that she really knew in her class, except this year!  She has a couple really good friends in her class and she is happy as a button!  (if buttons have feelings, they probably are happy right?)

The night before school, I did my traditional School themed dinner.  I made signs in primary colors that said, "A, B, & C".  And in front of each sign I put a bowl of Apples, Broccoli, and Carrots in it.  Then we played ABC games and trivia during dinner.  It was fun for all 5 of us. (Yes, Kyle had fun too!  He was playing even after dinner was all over!)  :)  We did a family home evening on ABC's too.  I encouraged Kaylee and Konnor thru a fun game because they are starting a new year of school.  The A sign stood for "Always", the B sign stood for "Believe", and the C sign stood for "Can".  All together means, "Always Believe I Can".  Sometimes we learn things in life that we don't pick up on right away or that makes us frustrated we cant learn, but if we always believe in ourselves, we can accomplish anything and conquer the world!  Heavenly Father blessed us with very powerful minds and it is up to us to use them to their fullest potential!  

Right before bed, Kyle gave Kaylee a Fathers Blessing for the school year.  It was very special!  Our little Kaylee is amazing, and I can't wait for her to learn all sorts of new things this year!  LOVE HER.  FYI: Konnor starts preschool next week, so his post will come that day! 

LAKE POWELL!

Ok... just know that this post has a LOT of pics.  I don't know how to blog about Lake Powell without a TON of pics.  So here ya go...  We camp on the beach and anchor the boats.  Camping at Lake Powell is not for the casual camper!  It is extreme camping!  And SO much fun!  This year we had no scorpions, snakes, ants, or anything else we didn't like.  Just an occasional bat or 5 at night.  So much fun crammed into one week!

Captain Konnor

 This is a massive tunnel system we found right by our camp site.  Super cool.

 Turtle fun!

 Konnors FAVE thing to do at powell this year was JUMP off the boat. 

 She is a "Toad Whisperer", who knew. 

 MY super handsome hubby!

 Kase and his PUPPY!  Can't leave home without that!

 Catchin some air!

 Kyle and I decided to rent a Jet Ski for fun this year.  And FUN it was! 

 Best buddies!  Isn't that the cutest pic you have ever laid eyes on?!

 Rainbow bridge kiss

 Kim and I had a ton of fun riding this bad boy up and over the wake of the boat!  hee hee.

 I put all of the crackers in my mouth at once because I need my hands for much more important things!  Don't mess!

 Gotta do a little dancing on the trip!  4 dancers in the family... just a must!

 Grandpa and Kaylee caught a catfish.  (Kaylee's face says it all)

 MEXICAN FIESTA NIGHT!!!!  -Every year at Powell, we are doing a themed party for a night.  We decorate the camp site, we dress up, we have themed food, and have a blast.  This year we decided on the Mexican fiesta theme! 

 The crew (minus Kyle) he was taking the pic.

 I found mustaches for everyone to sport at the party! 

 Our little fam! 

Lake Powell is fun every year and different every year too.  This year was our smallest year since the Clampetts Go To Powell began.  We surely missed Kathie and Paul, Jake, Jen and Adam, Danny and Melony!  I can't wait for next year when we can have a more full Powell party!  Love all those that came and those that weren't able to.  Till next year.

Camping fun

 Our little family LOVES to go camping!  I mean... just look at these smiles. 

 Kaylee was a happy camper picking flowers!

 Kase was a happy camper playing on anything and getting into everything!

 Kaylee is also known as the "Butterfly Whisperer".  (Try not to look at how dirty her little hands are.  Don't judge, we were "camping"!)

 It is crazy, but this little guy LOVES his helmet! 

 Kaylee and Kaybree.  (there is a shortage of girl cousins!)  Come on siblings, have a couple more girls!  ;)  * You know who you are!  ;)  ;)

Grandpa Keith had to join in on the fun for a night!  I mean, all you have to do is look at Konnor, and you will know how much fun we were having!  (cheeseball)