PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!!!

The last 30 days have been nothing but PARTIES!! We've celebrated Birthdays (Gabe, Natalie, my Dad, & of course mine!) , Valentines Day, School out, Family Visitors, Late Nights, Beautiful Weather... Of course the normal household chores still have to be done so it's been non-stop it seems! I'm tired but it was worth it! The month isn't even over yet and next month is spring break! Wow! This year is going fast! So here is a recap of our partying over the past month! 3 days after the big family party, Gabe had another birthday party! It was crazy but they sure had fun!
Thanks for coming- Aaron,Christian, Spencer, Zane, Parker, Jakob, & Max

(it seemed like there was a lot more than that!)

After Gabe's parties, the next week we had Katie, Jake, & Dallas stay with us while Cassie went to pick up Mike from boot camp- She needed the break!

My question is- How do people do it with 7 kids?!

Actually, it wasn't too bad...when they went to sleep! :)

That same weekend we sort of celebrated Grandpa Hill's & Natalie's birthdays! I say sort of because the cakes were made but only one got eaten right away cause by the time Mike & Cassie got back it was too late for little Natalie to blow out her candles. Dad's birthday party went like this: Sang"Happy Birthday" before the candles were even lit, blew them out with help of 12 grandchildren, ate cake-icecream was forgotten, then "good-bye, WE LOVE YOU Grandpa!"

Mom & Dad have been married 48-1/2 years-

This picture says it all!

The next weekend the kids had Friday & Monday off for Presidents Day. That Friday Brian & I went to Tuscanos with our friends Dustin, Rachel, Kade, & Andrea. Tuscanos is a new Brazilian style restaurant- very yummy & a cool way to eat out! You gotta go there! Saturday, of course was Valetines Day! We started off with pink crepes & sausage for brunch! Then I took Zander to the Dr cause he'd had a fever the last 3 days- luckily there wasn't an infection, it was just a virus. Brian gave me, Aundrea, & Elena ROSES. Gabe & Zander got jipped! Brian got a card & kisses! I also got digital picture frame which is so fun seeing pictures of when the kids were little & very funny videos too!

My Birthday was Monday! Brian took a 1/2 day off & we went out & shot my revolver I got for Christmas! Yes that's right I now own a gun- Brian keeps trying to claim it but as soon as I get my concealed weapons permit, it'll be officially mine! Brian took a Utah permit class & the polieceman said it's the best handgun to own cause it's reliable & quick. I like it cause it fits my hand and a no brainer to shoot. We also shot the AR (military rifle) Brian bought himself for Christmas. Ok, that is a fun gun to shoot! I must say I was pretty good for my first time shooting it- great stress reliever! That night family came over for cake & this time icecream!

It was a great birthday! Everyone loves Aunt Cassie!
(Katie, Natalie, Cassie, Zander, & Elena)

IS IT SPRING YET?!

Who says you can't climb pine trees! Luckily they're soft! Gabe & Elena wanted to climb trees so they found the strongest ones out there- next year Gabe can put up the Christmas lights!!

We've had beautiful weather lately in the 50s! Perfect for bike riding! Gabe is finally getting good use out of his bike he got for Christmas!

This past weekend Brian & Shaun Duffy came down for the Girls State Basketball Tournament- Couerd'Alene took 1st! Even though they beat my Alma Mater, Centennial, I was happy for them! :)

Shaun was trying to get a massage but didn't realize the kids came with it! He doesn't look like he's suffering too much! Aundrea, Zander, Gabe & Elena loved having Shaun & Brian here! I loved the extra help & entertainment!

Playing Football was definately a highlight for the kids! Bridger & Sorelle Evans(more cousins) spent Saturday with us & got into the action

Elena never gave up!

I love having family come visit and being able to spend so much time with them & those who live so close to us! How grateful I am for the gospel of Jesus Christ & Eternal Families!