Our Fourth of July

I know, it's a little late but thought I would post these anyway. We went to the Riverton City Parade. Luckily, we were in the shade but we did have to set up our chairs 3 days in advance to get it. Courtney had a great time, even though the only candy they threw was taffy. Of course she loved the pirate float best.
After the parade, we went to watch Dave play softball with some guys from our neighborhood. It was actually a tournament but our team was pretty bad! They were eliminated after two games but it was still a lot of fun to go and watch.

Memories

Well, I guess I will play along, it has been fun to comment on others blogs about my memories of them so it should be fun to get some back.
So here are the instructions...1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.

Picture Tag

Here's how it works...for each question, look up the answer on google image search. Then choose your favorite image from the FIRST PAGE OF RESULTS ONLY. If you want to do this (which I would love it if you did) please post in my comments that you completed it so I can view yours. If you need clarification on any of them leave a comment. This actually took me way too long because I'm a retard when it comes to this stuff but so much fun. I am tagging everyone I know to do this one because it is a lot of fun and pretty hilarious.

My first name

My middle name

My last name

My screen name

My college degree






My grandmother's name

My bad habit

Town where I live





Best friend's nickname

A past love

A past pet

My favorite color








Town where I was born

My favorite animal





What I'm doing right now

My favorite food







My favorite object

My fav place






A place I'd like to travel to

My age

San Francisco

We recently went on a trip to San Francisco with the Bollard family. We were able to meet Dave's parents there and visited Dave's brothers who are there selling security systems. The cousins had such a good time together. It was so much fun.

A Very Pirate Birthday

A pirate ship that she plays with all the time. They attack her My Little Ponies.
She broke the pinata open and said it was her favorite part of the party.
Matthew taking a swing.
Picking up all the candy.
Do we look like pirates yet?

The great cake topper Dave made.
Making pirate swords and hats.
My little pirate.
Cousin, Brayden, as a pirate.
Opening presents.

Courtney was adamant about having a pirate birthday this year. I kept telling her no. I was dreaming of her friends coming dressed up like little princesses and giving jewelry out as party favors. I finally realized that she should have what she wants and I agreed to the pirate party. I got into after that. I made invitations for all of her friends and started buying everything pirate. The party really came together when I decided to go for a red and black theme. I got a treasure chest and filled it with everything pirate and had a treasure hunt. They also made pirate hats and swords. Of course, we had to have a pinata, which was a big hit. They also had hot dogs, strawberries, tator tots, cake and ice cream. Dave made the awesome treasure map to put on top of her cake. We also have to thank Grandma Bollard for coming and helping with the party and keeping Courtney entertained while I got everything ready. I think it was a great party but I can't believe my baby is four. I know that sounds so lame to say, but it's so true. When did she become this independent, opinionated little girl. She is already so giving and loving and I know she will only continue to become better and better and she grows up.

Preschool Graduation

Courtney had such a great year of preschool. She was definitely a crier for most of the year but she loved her teacher, Miss Heidi so much. She had such a good time making friends and learning this year. Her end of year program was so cute. They all sang about 15 songs and it was as cute as ever. If you notice the band-aid on her chin it's because she had a horrible experience right before we left for graduation. It was 15 minutes until we had to leave and we were right on schedule, something I have to do. As Courtney was sitting down to eat before we left, she fell and hit her chin on a chair. I thought it was going to be split open but when I looked at it, it was only bleeding but she was pretty upset. We barely made it to the graduation before it started and she was so upset that she didn't want to stay with her class. Luckily, she changed her mind. She had definitely been looking forward to this program. She had the chance to go to Las Vegas with Grandma Johnson, spend some time with her cousins and come back to Utah with Grandma Bollard but she turned it all down to get to be there for the program. We are so proud of her!

A Family Party

Courtney had a birthday party with the Johnson family before her actual birthday and thought it was just great. She was so excited to be able to blow out her candles all by herself. She considers herself extremely old because she is now four. She loved all of her presents but especially her new Kung Fu Panda. We had just seen the movie the day before. She also loved getting her fishing pole and loves going fishing with Grandpa, Grandma and Uncle Kip.

A Very Happy Mother's Day

This has been probably my best Mother's Day thus far. I love Courtney getting older and getting so excited about things. She started making a card and handprints for me at school a few weeks ago and told me that she was making something secret for me for Mother's Day. When she finally brought it home, she hid it under her bed. She couldn't wait for Mother's Day to come. She and Dave got me a card, roses, a mini flower pot to grow sunflowers, and an alarm clock with a cd player and speakers. She kept hugging me all day saying, "Happy Mother's Day"! It was also the very first time she got to get up with the primary kids to sing a song to all the mothers. She is getting so big! I have to express how much I love being a mother. Most days seem hard and like I have not accomplished anything but I love Courtney so much. She is the light and joy in my life and I couldn't ask for more than to be a mother. Happy Mother's Day everyone!