The Layne Mitchell Family

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Goodness Sakes!

How do you go from this...

to this...

so fast!?!

It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating McKenzie's 1st birthday!

And now she's 12!

We love McKenzie so much!

She loves being in the middle of things,

making people smile, having a good time,

and being on the water!

She's always been kind of a grown up,

and she's a great big sister and helper!

Happy Birthday, Kenzie! Hope you had a fun day! We sure do love you! :)

P.S. Here are some of my favorite pictures from your party!

Saturday, June 13, 2009

After a bout with strep throat, Layne and I quietly celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary on June 5th with a home cooked meal and movie at home. McKenzie and Karlee got involved by setting the dining room table for two with our "good dishes, candles, and fresh cut flowers." (Karlee even made place cards that said on mine - I love daddy, and on Layne's - I love mommy.) As the kids were eating their pizza dinner, Karlee said, "I wish I had some romance!" :) She was so funny! After pizza, the kids went to the basement to watch a movie so Layne and I could have our dinner. I made shrimp and corn pudding with roasted potatoes, salad and bread. For dessert we invited the kids to join us for homemade carrot cake with cream cheese and white chocolate frosting. It was fun! The kids went to bed and we started watching Australia - I think we made it to about 10:30pm maybe 11:00pm before we were falling asleep! Wow, we are getting old! :) We have had so much fun in our 16 years of marriage, and so many adventures! I love sharing my life with Layne!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Who turns 60?!?

Here he is turning 2... (so cute!)

turning 6,

hunting,

serving our country in the Navy,

boating (with much patience as I learn how to ski),

becoming my father-in-law,

fishing,

more hunting,

always awaiting the next adventure,

or causing trouble :),

singing to his "Linda Lee",

loving his family,

and enjoying life!

Happy Birthday to the BEST EVER father-in-law!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

School's Out for Summer!

As we jump for joy because of the many achievements...

McKenzie - honor roll, citizenship award, lots of new friends, and the knowledge that she can do anything with hard work (will that knowledge stick?)!

Kyler - high honor roll, S+ conduct, and the PE award.

Karlee - high honor roll and perfect attendance.

What a cute PreK graduate! :)

and Kavan gets to go to Kindergarten in August! (He is so excited - I think more so because he "finally" gets to ride the big yellow bus!)

...we also jump for joy because summer does not really require time schedules, homework, or projects with deadlines. So, I say HOORAY for summertime! I like to think about the primary song - Oh, What Do You Do in the Summertime - it just makes me smile! :)

- Already accomplished on our "not really an agenda" agenda - pizza, milkshakes, fishing and summer haircuts! :)