Sunday, March 6, 2011

Avril's Birthday and Gayle's Birthday and in Between

Avril and McKel posing on our living room sofa mid February

And as McKel started tipping over, Avril supported her
Dallin Parkinson came up from the "Y" after picking up his date in SLC.  They came to town to see a comedian, Brian Regan, perform.  Jesse and Alicia joined them for the performance.  We were able to chat with Dallin and his date at mom's and dad's.
Leisa Firth made these awesome shoes by hand for McKel
Gayle helped Alicia put on a grand birthday dinner and party for Avril's 2nd.  Here Jesse and his brother Shelby assist in the kitchen.
Avril is a huge fan of the Cookie Monster and his pal Elmo.  So Gayle created a Cookie Monster cake.
And here we have Avril's photo with the cake and her 2nd year birthday card
She's sporting the cute outfit Alicia got her, which by the way, she wore to church today (March 6).
Jordan King, from next door, is one of her pals and helps Avril a lot.
Amy (background) brought along Laurel
Taggert, Amy's boy, also joined the fun
And coincidentally, one of Avril's friends is named MyKell (same pronunciation as McKel).
Tracine helped with baby McKel, who seemed quite at home in Tracine's arms
We all tried to coach Avril in blowing out her candles
Papa Bryan helping Avril with her cake and ice cream
And Spencer Lee read to Porter (MyKell's younger brother) to keep him occupied
Jared and Jesse trying to relax amidst the commotion
Jordan helped Avril with unwrapping her presents
Alicia and McKel
The great grandparents
Just to help you visualize a bit of the chaos
Avril appears to be attempting to kiss the semi eaten Cookie Monster
Yesterday, a few days after Gayle's official birthday, we joined for dinner at the Sizzler
Jesse was out of town in Auburn, AL interviewing for grad school.  His girls all joined in for the dinner though.  Here are two of them with Gayle.
Gayle and her complimentary root beer float
Jared (known by Avril as JJ) holding McKel
And here I am on my McKel rotation


Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Truly Amazing

First of all, you must forgive me for hacking in to my parents' blogger account.  It is for a good cause though, promise.  I want to give credit much deserved and show some love for my AMAZING mother.  (This is Alicia by the way)

Secondly, everyone needs to wish my mama a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!  It is actually tomorrow (March 2nd).

Gayle is a truly amazing mother of three:
 

...and Grandma of three beautiful girls:
Brittney
Avril
and McKel

 She is also an amazing wife:
 

a chef:
 

an artist:
 
 
 

a hair model:
 
 
 
 
 
 

a cheerleader:

a seamstress:

a landscape designer:
 
 

a sister:
 

a hot babe:
 


 

a friend:
 
 

and just plain goofy:
 
 
 
 
 

HAPPY 62nd BIRTHDAY MOM!  (You totally don't look 62).  We love you!!!!