FAMILY PICTURES AT WHEELER FARM

2010 ALLEN BABIES

Caroline, Amelia, Blakely, and Elle

All my mom wanted for mother's day was a picture of her 4 adorable granddaughters all born in 2010! My talented cousin Annie took these pics at Wheeler Farm. I think they are amazing considering we were managing three toddlers who kept walking away and a baby who can't yet sit up. I know I'm biased, but could they be any cuter?!

This is what you get during boredom at the Doctor's office

Millie's one year check-up, Sam's wrestling physical and sick kids, this was our 5th visit to the pediatrician in as many weeks, are we having fun yet?

My Little Cheerleader in the Making

Since I can barely do a cartwheel, am a graduate from Bountiful High's rival, and trip even when trying to run a straight line, it is amazing that my sweet six year old is such a dancing queen. Olivia had a great time at the cheerleading camp and performing cheers with her friends at a basketball half time.

Future Models in the Making!

Amelia's stylish grandma Pam bought she and her cousin Lila these matching faux fur zebra coats from Costco and check out the head band wigs. I saw them at Brats, but I guess the store got the idea from the Ellen show. Have you seen two (actually 3) more adorable girls?

We spent Presidents' Day weekend in St. George. There was one day of beautiful weather before it rained and snowed the rest of the time. On our one fine day we hiked in Snow Canyon (our favorite white sands trail), swam, played at the park, and even ate al fresco. I went on some great rainy runs with my Dad and we found the Washington rec center which was fun until a snickers bar cleared the pool. Dave and I had to admit snow in Snow Canyon is spectacular! Anyone want to join us in hopefully sunny St. George for spring break?

Happy First Birthday Amelia Grace!

I feel like it was yesterday I brought my precious newborn home on Valentines Day. How can she be turning one? Yet our family cannot imagine life without her, we were not complete until she joined us. Yes life is busy chasing our little "drunken soldier" as she walks around (my earliest walker at 11months), climbs up the stairs, and puts everything she shouldn't into her mouth (I'm convinced her favorite food is dirt). But the chaos is worth it for her smiles and kisses and snuggles. She is a sweet heart and a great sleeper, she loves her binkies and her brothers and sisters, and especially her Daddy. She truly is the love of our lives. I kept her party simple with grandparents and my sis Whitney and kids, a cake from Dicks and some balloons. Poor Millie had double ear infections, but that didn't stop her from putting on a show. She ate her cake with complete style, she would even stop to wave and smile periodically. As you can see from the pictures, she definitely entertained her adoring fans. We took her to the Gateway museum for the first time and she LOVED it.