Sarah's Pre-School Graduation at Pleasant Grove Recreation Center

Here are a couple of photos from her big night.  Man, it was tough getting a close up shot!  This is the best one.  The kids did a little program before getting their "diplomas".  Sarah is looking at the camera and is in the pink shrug, right in the center. 

 
Sarah is finished with preschool.  Her little program and ceremony are tonight. Hard to believe she'll be a kindergartner in the Fall.  I was very fond of her teachers and her little friends in class.  I will miss them. Sarah seems oblivious at this point.  The fact that she doesn't have to go back and all is finished for her  and the other 4 year old classmates, has not yet registered in her mind.

Salt Lake Temple Square Visit....Finally!

Early last week, we took Sarah to Salt Lake City to see Temple Square for the first time.  We had intended on going during the Christmas holiday, but didn't make it happen with our schedules and still getting settled in to the area at such a crazy time of year.  So, we finally made a trip up to see it and she was in awe of the temple and the grounds.  The flower gardens are always beautiful and very, very well kempt.  Sarah commented often about how beautiful the flowers are.  We walked through the visitor's centers and she was fascinated and quiet when we walked to the top floor of the North visitor's center to see the Christus.  She just stared and stared and was not lost on the fact that Jesus had nail prints in his hands and feet.   She also knows that Mommy and Daddy were married in that very temple just a fence away from the square and visitors centers. She has seen pictures enough that she didn't have to ask "what is that building"?  The last photo is from the top of the Conference Building where the Church's worldwide broadcasts are given once every 6 months.  Sarah recognized the inside a bit because she has seen it on T.V.  The pipe organ got a lot of questions going from her.  They do look a bit odd if you have no clue what they are.  

It was a lovely day out and we plan to go back to visit again soon.  Sarah has mentioned wanting to return already. 

Sarah in her new Jeep, the top off, and the wind blowing through her hair!

Oh, to be 4 years old again and to have a car to drive!  We never had stuff like this growing up!   Sarah took her Barbie Jeep out for a spin a few weeks ago and had a great time with Nathan and Cameron, her cousins/my sister's kids.  This was the first time using  the Jeep since Sarah received it as a Christmas gift from her Aunt Melissa (she NEVER spoils her only niece, does she!).  The weather was great with no clouds or chances of rain or snow for a change, so we had to get out and let the kids taste the first days of a warm Spring.  The cabin fever over the winter was tough, so getting outside is always a must when possible!  Sarah loved being chauffeured around by Nathan and giggled just about the whole time they rode around.  Cameron patiently waited his turn by riding the tricycle behind them, trying to keep up with those little feet pedaling away.

Baby Blessing

Here are just a couple of photos from the day of my niece's baby blessing.  The whole family gathered at Lindsay's house, in Spanish Fork, for lunch and socializing.  That little Olivia is adorable and I'm just smitten with her red hair!

Okay, I had to share this one, Lindsay!  This was a photo my sister, Lindsay (mommy of Olivia), caught a few weeks ago.  Love it!  What a cutie!  I am a proud auntie!  I want to steal her away and keep her!  ;) 

Easter 2011

My beautiful Sarah posing in her Easter outfit.  I can't believe she is going to be 5 in June.  No, really. I just can't, and won't, believe it! 

Checking out the Easter basket and finding eggs around the living room that we had colored the day before.  That silly Easter bunny found them in the fridge and hid them for Sarah to find. 

The week before Easter, we went to Spanish Fork to attend my niece's baby blessing.  I had Sarah wear her Easter dress, so that all of the family could see her in her new dress.  Sarah enjoyed spending the afternoon with all of her cousins.  I thought this was a cute photo of Sarah with her cousins, Rachel (next to Sarah) and Emily.  Cute girls!