Rachel's 5th Birthday

We had such a great time celebrating Rachel's 5th Birthday today.  I thought it was neat that she got to do everything on her actual birthday, party and all.  The big to-do was that she got her ears pierced... and was so brave about it.  We went to a tattoo parlor for the most professional-quality piercing and I couldn't have asked for a better experience.  We threw together a very impromptu party and she had a great time with her friends.  Happy Birthday Rachel, words cannot express how much I love you.

Noah's 9th Birthday

For Noah's Birthday we took him, Jacob, and neighbor Jacob to Fat's in Folsom.  Later in the week we had a Bounceopolis / Lazer City party followed by Baskin Robbins.

Ice Skating in Tahoe and Bake Contest

This was 4 of my kids' first time learning to ice skate.  We were invited to a homeschooler's party / bake contest (10th annual I think) and let me tell you I have never seen so much talent in one place.  I brought my tried and true recipe of cheesecake marble swirl brownies and let me tell you the competition blew me away.  The kids had so much fun and we will definitely be going back.  I am thankful to Suzanne and Ashlee for helping the kids learn to skate. :)

Valentine's Day 2015