Happy 4th of JULY!

GOD BLESS AMERICA

 We are so happy to be living in this great nation and to 

celebrate our independence, which allows us to live and worship as we please, 

enjoying life, liberty and equality among men, in our daily goal of happiness.

We are so thankful for this great land- may we never forget that freedom 

isn't free, give thanks daily to our God for His grace,

and be thankful for the brave men & women who serve 

(and have served) in an effort and dream to preserve our rights.

Our Red, White, and Blue, princess!

(Thanks to Marian, Paul's Mom, for making B's adorable 4th of July dress!)

This past week, Brightlie got invited to her very first "big girl" birthday party!

Brynlee Converse turned 4 and is one of B's friends in MomsClub, so B got to go party with

all the fellow 'princesses' and 'knights' at the Castle Converse.

 Queen Kalina did all the girls makeup... so pretty!

 Brightlie, looking fabulous in her Cinderella, Princess Courture dress.

(which really means that Paul went to a garage sell a couple months ago and 

was so sweet to buy a huge bin full of 5 Disney princess dress up clothes for only $10- who knew it

would be needed for such a grand occasion?)

 Cute group of kids!  ADORABLE party, with pizza, cupcakes,

wands, princess hats, and everyone dressed up in their best

princess attire!  

Haha- and last but not least....

 Brightlie received a very kind gift from a family in our ward who

was happy to give it to Brightlie so it could be played with.

Brightlie LOVES it!  :)  Her first car.... she is getting so big!

Sometimes it hits me that i have a daughter, not a baby anymore, 

who is a toddler, and is almost 2 yrs. old!  It makes me sad, but I am so happy to 

have such a growing, learning, energetic little girl!  She is our greatest joy!