Playing Catch up!

So I am playing catch up. Alexis turned 6 in January and I still cannot believe I have a 6 year old! She wanted her birthday to be at McDonalds and it actually worked out great. They provided everything, even the cake and party favors and they played games with the kids. She had a blast and the party was relaxing actually instead of stressful.

Alexis and friends inside of the play place.

Alexis has learned how to read. She absolutely loves school and I hope she keeps that attitude for a long time. She has a great teacher and really the most patient woman I have ever met.

Grandma Dart celebrated her 85th birthday in February and the girls sang a song for a video/slide show that they had at her party.

Denali still has been having a hard time growing hair. So I attempted to give her a little bob. I am no hairstylist, but I think it turned out o.k.


Denali started a Jazz dance class and I can't wait for her recital in May. Denali keeps me very busy, but she also can be very sweet. The other day she said, "Mom, you make my heart happy." And that made my heart feel VERY happy!

Paxton is almost 1! We celebrate his birthday this week. He is a big time Momma's boy. Which is sweet, but sometimes frustrating. He is taking a few steps, here is video from today:



He brings us lots of joy and it is amazing to watch him grow. (Sorry it is kind of dark.)

Greg was appointed to be a Ephraim City councilman and is excited for the experience. He has lost 50 pounds since the end of November and he's looking good!
We celebrated our 8th Anniversary in February also! I have been busy decluttering our house, organizing our food storage and couponing. I am trying to get our grocery budget under $250 per month. Groceries includes food, toiletries, paper products, cleaners and diapers. I have really enjoyed blogging on my money saving blog, but decided to cut back on that to spend more time enjoying my kids! But I have a hard time not sharing the deals, so I may be doing some of that here. I also started a weight loss group with 21 women and so far we have lost over 84 pounds!

And last but not least, a picture of our three kids with the last photo shoot with dad!

Christmas 2009

I started this post more than a month ago, so it is about time I finished it!

This is Paxton with Santa Claus at the Dart Family Christmas party. He thought it was great . . .
until he realized how was holding him.
Then he was VERY upset! I actually missed it, because Denali was throwing up in the bathroom.:(
I love Denali's face in this photo. She is thrilled with what Santa put in her stocking!
Isn't Alexis getting so big? We spent Christmas Eve night and Christmas morning at Greg's Mom's house.
Santa knew the perfect gift for a 9 month old boy, a big blue sled! Which we enjoyed thoroughly over Christmas break. The park near our house has the perfect size hill for our little ones.
After brunch at Grandma Jones' house on Christmas day, we went to Salt Lake and spent two nights in a hotel with a water park. We went to temple square to see the lights and had a great time just being together as a family, swimming, going to the children's museum and shopping. We want to do it again next year!
Paxton - 10 months old in this photo
Alexis turned 6 in January!
Denali our mischievous 3 year old.
We are truly blessed to have wonderful happy and healthy children. I have more catching up to do, but this is it for now!