BIRTHDAYS!

Recently, both Ava and Cash have celebrated their birthdays (well Cash will next week, but we already had his party.) Ava turned 3 and Cash 2. Ava chose to have a Spongebob birthday and of course Cash chose Yo Gabba Gabba. I wish I would have taken a picture of the cupcakes I made for Cash's party, they turned out pretty cute. I made cupcakes with each of the characters faces from Yo Gabba Gabba. I was quite proud of myself. Mike and I enjoyed seeing how much fun both of them had at their parties.

Here are a few pictures from their parties...

Catch up

OK, I know I haven't been the best at updating my blog lately, but I will try and be better. Just a quick blog about what we have been up to lately. Mike and I are both still working and being a mom and dad. We are working on finishing our backyard, and have actually taken a liking to landscaping/gardening, it is fun! Ava is taking dance and swimming lessons. She will also be starting Preschool in a few months (she is so excited). She also LOVES playing with her cousin Max. We are sad that they will be leaving us in a few weeks, but wish them the best, and we will have to do lots of Skyping, and have occasional visits. Cash is also taking swimming, loves to be outside, and enjoys watching Yo Gabba Gabba, and Toy Story. It amazes me how fast kids grow up and how fast they learn, and don't forget the never ending supply of energy! Chief (our dog), on the other hand, has had better days. About 7 months ago he started having some seizures, which eventually got bad enough that he had to spend 3-4 days in the dog hospital. Now he is on medication and they seem to be under control, just a few little ones here and there. But doing much better.

No big summer plans, just having fun, camping trips, and playing with family and friends. We do have a few trips planned towards the end of the year, Oregon and Disney Land, so we are looking forward to those.

A New Year

I can't believe another year has come and gone. It went by so quickly. Overall it was a pretty good year. Of course we had our ups and downs, but we made it through. The kids are growing up so fast and continue to entertain and amaze me everyday. Mike and I stay busy working, spending time with the family, and working out. Ava loves to play with her new kitchen set she got for Christmas, put on make-up, do mom's hair, play with play-dough, and boss everyone around!! Cash can't get enough of Yo Gabba Gabba, he LOVES to read books, wrestle with dad, and copy anything Ava does. And poor Chief (I feel really guilty about not spending much time with him), I know he is a dog, but I love him very much. He is doing ok, we have had a few scares with him, healthwise, and it makes me sad to know he won't be around forever:( I am excited to start this new year and can't wait to see what it holds for the Butler family. Here are some pictures of Christmas and miscellaneous things. Happy New Year everyone!

Little Dancer

Tonight was Ava's first dance class. She was so excited to wear her new outfit and shoes. Not too much dancing took place, more running around and giggling with the other girls! But she had a blast and that's all that matters. Here are some pics of her in her outfit.

San Diego

Rach and I were lucky enough to visit San Diego last month with out the kids...thanks to all those who helped watch them...Here are a few pics...

Halloween!

These are a few pictures of us this Halloween...Please don't laugh at the redneck pictures...that comes easy for me...Rach had to work a little at it!

A very cold walk!

These were a few pictures we took while on a very cold walk around Payson Lake