Saturday, June 27, 2009

Four days of celebration . . .

June has been a pretty eventful month, especially the 20th through the 24th. We had 4 days of celebration in row! It was fun, but busy!

Day 1) Our 6 year wedding anniversary

Since Craig had to work, we didn't go anywhere too exciting, but Craig did surprise me with these. . .
And I surprised him with some sparkling apple cider and these . . .
And we went out to dinner without kids and ate this . . .
Day 2) Father's Day
What would father's day be without honoring the two cavemen in my life . . .
My dad and I, at a Young Women Halloween Party. I am still trying to figure out how I got away with wearing this costume to a young women activity and how are my legs so tan and my face so white? :/
My hubby and I at his school Halloween party about 11 years and 2 kids later!
For Father's Day this year we had crepes for breakfast . . .
and the kids made paintings for their grandpas and their dad . . .
It was a great day to remember the wonderful fathers and grandfathers in our lives. I appreciate all they do for us! :)

Day 3) Grandma and Grandpa Clegg's 80th birthday celebration
Craig's grandparents both turned 80 in June, so to celebrate, all of their children and grandchildren that live nearby and have temple recomends went to the temple as a group and did sealings (done by grandpa). The following week, which was day 3, a bunch of us went to their home in Midway, Ut and did service for them in their house and their yard. They are always doing so much for others and are so giving and generous to all of us, it was fun to give them a little in return.
Grandpa Dennis Clegg
Grandma Georgia Dawn Clegg
Craig cut down a lot of old tree branches . . . here he is trying to figure out how to get down . . . He was pretty high up, but it's hard to tell in the picture because the house is in front of the tree.
We did lots of painting (Aunt Carol and William) . . .
We cleaned windows (Cameron, Bryon, baby Laila, and Danielle) . . .
The kids played in the sprinklers (Jacob, Cade, and Ambree) . . .
And of course we had a yummy meal . . .

Day 4) Ambree's 3rd Birthday
Ambree really wanted a Tinkerbell theme, so of course I had to make her a cake with Tinkerbell and all her fairy friends on it. It didn't turn out exactly how I wanted it, but it was ok and Ambree loved it, which I guess is what really matters!

I also made some white choc. flower/pretzel wands to hand out as party favors, which were fun and yummy, but very time consuming . . .


Since she is still so young and I didn't want to be in charge of a bunch of her little friends, we decided to just do a dinner at the park with family. It ended up being a really nice night at the park, with perfect weather. Here are some of the people at the party . . . (Mike, Becky, Tyler, Aiden, Sammy, Addie, and Amy).
(Ambree, Dallin, Laila, Danielle, Rebecca, Cade, Jacob, and Andrew)
The best picture I got of Ambree's Tinkerbell shirt. It has Tinkerbell in a plastic covering, and she lights up when you touch her. Ambree thought it was pretty neat!
Ambree with Grandpa Bill . . .
Ambree loved her cake . . . can you tell?
Happy Birthday Ambree . . . We love you!!!

13 comments:

Alisha said...

Trenda- you & your family were in a dream of mine last night. Weird.

I am so impressed with your skills! The cake is adorable & so are the wands. I can't believe you've already been married 6 years & Ambree is THREE! Where does the time go?

Janell said...

Wow Trenda. You are like a domestic goddess! I think you should open up your own pastry shop one of these days! I LOVED the cake, strawberries and especially the chocolate dipped pretzels. How did you get them different colors? Did you dye the chocolate, use sprinkles, or die coconut or something else. I am super curious!!!
Happy anniversary to you guys. You make a perfect couple! :)

Jenna said...

What a fun last little while for you guys! I love the tinkerbell cake! (I just might have to copy that idea for Brinna next year!) (:

Aaron & Sara Warren said...

Abby & I both LOVE the Tinkerbell cake! Well done!

Allison Holmes said...

Happy Anniversary! I loved Ambree's cake too! It turned out super cute :)

Kerstin said...

I love the Tinkerbell cake and wands! You are so creative! Sounds like you're having a great summer!

Rob & Tiffanie said...

Why does everything seem to happen all at once? That's a lot of parties and excitement for a short amount of time-I think I would have gotten stressed out by day 2:)Birthday parties are a lot of work alone--the cake looked adorable and I am curious how you did the cute pretzels. My girls aren't into Tinkerbell or I would copy your party:)

Weston said...

I didn't realize that your June was so full. Congrats on the anniversary and the birthdays.

Joseph and Amy Katschke said...

Thanks for commenting on our blog. It is fun to see what you guys are up to also. I don't think I have seen your little girl. She is so cute!

Aileen Bluhm said...

Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday to Ambree! You guys sure know how to party! Sounds like you've had a busy month! Cute cake! You are so creative!

Nicole said...

What a week!
Great pics! Love the caveman pic. Ambree's cake is adorable, love sushi and strawberries, my kind of dinner! Fun to see you today!

Marissa said...

busy busy...happy anniversary and birthday to Ambree! I can't believe how big she is getting...I remember when she was a tiny baby and you were pregnant..wow, how the time flies!

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary!!!!
LOVE the Tinkerbell cake!Fun to see you today!....thanks
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