Dearden Days

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Gateway Shopping Center Fountains

We met Taylor at the Gateway for dinner and fun in the fountains.

I love when the girls play together.

Hogle Zoo

Waiting for the bird show.

Yee-haw!

Serena loved this ride at the playground and would get on with anyone that would ride with her.

We always have to ride the train.

So cute!

Two beautiful girls taking a nap before they hatch.

Despite the fact that there are no pictures, we did see some animals!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Carter's Seventh Birthday!

Carter wanted a Ben 10 themed party. His cake is an Omnitrek.

The McBrides let us borrow their Bonzi slide for the party.

I hadn't planned any games, I figured the Bonzi and cake would cover it. I am so glad I didn't because Carter was such a leader and had everyone playing games that were the different Ben 10 Characters. It was fun to see him lead and the imagination was awesome!

Four Arms game

Humongasaur game everyone took turns lifting the bike to show their strength.

Heat Blast or Swampfire using their powers to melt ice.

River and Dylan Whitaker

Kaden Christensen

Carter Montgomery

Chandler Christensen

Evan Butz (above) Jackson Mcbride (below)

Family pose!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Family Birthday Party for C & S

We had a combined birthday party for Carter and Serena with the Dearden's and the Hoppie's. The children were spoiled and loved the attention. We are blessed to have family close by to come and celebrate with us.

Carter focused and excited.

Serena modeling, love her face.

Serena has wanted a fishing pole since Christmas when Carter was given one by Uncle Dave.

Mom (Grandma Hoppie) wrapped the presents for each child in distinct paper, so that they always knew who got to open what.

Serena got some darling dresses.

Aunt Staci gave the kids "Power Broker" lunchboxes.

Aleeya also loving the attention of the Grandma's. (Nice color coordination on their part).

The beautiful birthday children. Carter is seven and Serena is five.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Coach Pitch Baseball

Carter played coach pitch baseball this year. He did well and ALWAYS slide into home base. He was always able to hit the ball and liked to play catcher. An especially fun game, was when he was playing shortstop and caught a fly ball, which gave the other team their third out. At this age, they keep playing through the line up, but it was still a cool catch.