Yesterday was a stressful day.

Emily went off to 7th grade Orientation.

She missed the rotation to Homeroom and her locker wouldn't open.

I found out YW wasn't at the normal time and couldn't get ahold of anyone to find out the right time.

So she missed the opportunity to go to the Brigham City Temple Open House.

I was frustrated for her and I took it out on her.

Not always proud of the way I parent.

Today however was filled with good happy things.

Lindley started preschool.

Yea! We love Miss Jamie and Miss Stacie.

Hayley was feeling a little left out with all the back to school talk.

Went to Ally's to get my hair cut.

On the way there Abby decided she wanted a few inches off of her hair.

After Ally cut my hair Emily(who is growing her hair out long) decides she wants her hair cut too.

Ally gave her plenty of time to think it over.

On the way home the conversation went like this.

Emily - "Mom, I don't like my hair."

Me - "What???"

Emily - "I love it." Big Smile

Went back to the school to decorate locker with Sara.

Locker Success.

One less thing to worry about.

Abby went to the Raptors game with Grandpa Doug.

The rest of the family went to Gage's Pinewood Derby.

Steve and Justin brought their cars too.

The competition.

Steve helping Gage get ready for the finals.

Loved seeing Gage with a big grin after he won.

Gage took 1st place.

Gage, Justin and Steve had the fastest cars.

Everyone wanted to see the three of them race.

Gage 1st, Steve 2nd and Justin 3rd.

We're #1

No Uncle Steve I'm #1 You're #2.

Hayley's Horse Party

The invitation.

I decided to have some fun with Hayley's Horse Party.

The shirt I found for her to wear was rainbow colors.

So I went with bright fun colors for the decorations.

I made a bandannas banner by using clothespins and some rope.

I sewed a table runner out of bandannas.

The horse even got a bandanna.

We gathered all the girls stuffed horses.

We had Tootsie Rolls, Jolly Ranchers and Bubble Gum.

I covered a metal board with a bandanna and added some cute pictures I took of Hayley for her invitations.

This is the first time ever I had time to spare so I had Emily take a picture of me and the Birthday Girl.

Hayley doing the Stick Horse obstacle course.

The kids decorated treat bags with foam horse shapes.

The the main attraction.

Horse Rides.

The wind picked up just as we started.

I was a little nervous.

Hayley Jo

Stockton

Hadlee

Peyton

Kami

Rochelle 

Gramsies

So many fun presents and cute outfits.

All four Poulson girls were excited when Hayley got a cash register.

The Horse Cake.

Turned out pretty good.

It was rainbow on the inside.

Hayley left her ice cream to sneak in and start playing with her cash register.

Hayley was very nice to let all the sisters play with all her fun new toys.

Scout had some new shoes put on Tuesday.

Hayley has been asking Steve if he would take her to ride Scout for a while.

She was not happy about the wait for Scout to get his new shoes.

Lindy Lou had to get her boots on to ride Scout.

Hayley insisted on the hat.

Hayley has been afraid of the horse so when she told me she wanted a "Worsie" birthday party I was a little confused.

She is now in training to be a Rodeo Queen.

Nothing would make Steve more happy.

Frogs and Friends

Yesterday we spent some time with good friends.

The kids were bouncing off the walls as soon as we walked in the door.

I'm so glad we got to spend some time with them and make some cute sock frogs.

Lindley, Hayley, Andie, Abby, Kodie, Emily and Josie.

Apparently my camera lens was dirty again.

Why can't I see it when I am taking the pictures?

After struggling with my sewing machine, I am so not an expert.

We made eight frogs.

I don't know about the Forsberg girls but my girls have been toting their around ever since.

They are excited for the sock monkeys to have some friends.

Harry Potter Birthday Party

I had so much fun preparing for this party.

I've been picking things up here and there all year long.

All the pretty glass bottles I found at Hobby Lobby on clearance for $1.60 and $2.60.

I also found the green trunk and bird cage at Hobby Lobby.

The owl I found on Amazon.com and the spider at Bennion Crafts.

The banner, snitch, glasses and wand I made.

Had some fun looking online for some good potions to use for the party.

We used a lot of vinegar, baking soda, food coloring and glitter.

We made Liquid Luck that everyone was able to taste.

We tried to make Magic Mud (silly putty) but failed.

We must have forgotten to stir counterclockwise or something.

Candy is always a hit and looks pretty.

Cupcakes with chocolate frogs.

Emily made all the chocolate frogs herself.

Guest arrived through Platform 9 3/4.

Then they were sorted into a house by the Sorting Hat.

I was put into Slytherin.

Then everyone picked a wand at Ollivander's.

Potions Class for young and old.

Liquid Luck.

Magic Mud.

Explosive Fun.

Using up all the leftovers provided some fun.

We filled up on sweets from Honeydukes.

Then we had Seeker tryouts.

We hid snitches.

One person from each House found the snitch and was the teams seeker.

The Birthday girl was showered with great gifts.

I can't believe she is 12.

Everyone had a great time