HMMMM

I'm not sure why the words didn't match up with the pictures on the following blog. It did in the "preview." Well, I'm still learning. Noodle Happy Birthday anyway.....

Noodle IS 5!!

Where has the time gone??? I cannot believe that 5 years have gone by so quickly! It seems like only yesterday she was born. She was so cute when she was born. She had chubby little cheeks and a tiny bit of dark hair - which never did lighten. Just a few of my favorite things about Noodle: She's so smart! She asks me questions that make me think. I love the way she often calls me "Best Friend" instead of "Mom." I love her helpfulness and thoughtfulness. She keeps me informed of the comings and goings of the family. She lets me know who should be in trouble and who should get a sticker. She wants to be modest and "CTR." I love the way she is such a GIRL!! She loves to dress up and wear makeup and tinies (knee highs which come up to her thigh!) and crack-crakes (shoes that make noise when she walks) and pretty dresses and twirl in them. I love the way she loves her brother and sister. I love that she sings ALL THE TIME. If she doesn't know the words, she makes them up. If there isn't a song to fit the situation, she makes one up. I love her imagination. These are just a few things. I could go on forever. Happy Birthday, Noodle!

............................. Noodle age 1 --------Noodle age 3-----------Noodle age 5........

FUN IN THE SNOW

We went tubing/sledding a couple weeks ago and had "snow" much fun. The day was beautiful and not very cold. Pictured left to right: Buddy, Mister, Aunt Gina, Lewlew, Cousin Katie, Papa, Noodle, and Cousin Maddie.

Mister gave Papa and Noodle a push down the hill. We went to some park in Orem where the hill wasn't very tall, but it was perfect for the kids.

Katie liked going down with Lewlew and Lewlew liked going down with just about anyone.

Noodle wasn't so trusting. At first she only wanted to go down by herself. But in the end she went down several times by herself as well as with someone else.

Buddy is a great big brother and took Lewlew down a couple times.

Buddy and Maddie

Aunt Gina and Noodle with Lewlew looking on.

Katie is quite the daredevil. She tried several times to catch air and finally she did!

Mister came down on his tummy and then posed with his tongue out????

Maddie and Noodle went down the hill like a train.