American Girl Place

Sorry to everyone that I have been HORRIBLE about updating my blog. I really will try to do better. So I have to go all the way back to December when we were in Chicago. All the girls got to go downtown and have lunch at American Girl Place. In our family we have 3 girls with birthdays in December (and one in November) so it was kind of a birthday celebration. This was Bella's first time and she LOVED it. She had so much fun with her cousins. She ended up getting Bitty Baby American Girl doll, an extra outfit for her doll, and a shirt that all the other girls got that she can wear. When you sit down to eat, they have little chairs that clip to the table for your doll (they will loan you a doll if you don't have one). They also have little place settings for the dolls. It is so cute. The desserts are delicious and the hot chocolate is the best I have ever had. The decor of the place is all in black, white, and hot pink. I loved it. I can't wait to do it again when she is older and more into dolls. It was a great day with the girls. Warning: The pictures aren't really in order and I don't have time to order them but enjoy anyways.

One of the big mirrors in the cafe.

Place setting for the doll.

Yummy Yummy Dessert

Love the lamps.

The cafe

Bella liked the food.

Myself, Grace, and Julie with the girls new shirts.

Bella and mommy having fun.

My absolute favorite picture of Bella from the day.

Bella and her girl cousins.

Good cookie.

We borrowed a doll for this picture.

All the girls and dolls waiting to eat.

The December birthday girls.

Don't you just love her little curl in front?

Peter Did Too!!!

Peter also graduated. On December 13th he graduated from Northern Illinios University with a degree in Accounting. He is continuing on there for grad school for another year. We are so proud of him too. The kids did really well sitting through two graduations in one weekend. I think this is the last post I need to do for now. I am happy I got to do them all at once and not over the span of days. Yay for fast internet at my parent's house.

Yay Uncle Peter!

Peter, Mom, and Nini (our grandma)

Love this picture of Peter and Mom

Peter and his fiance Grace

Dad and Peter

Dad, Peter and Mom

The classic picture of Peter and me

Nate Did It!!!

HE GRADUATED!!!!! We are so happy and proud of him. All his hard work and long hours away from us has paid off. On December 11, 2009 he finally graduated from Weber State University with a degree in Athletic Training. My mom flew out for the event and then I flew back to Chicago with her. Now he has to take the BOC exam in Feb and then find a job somewhere.

Rob eating pasta pick-ups during graduation

Bella playing with my phone during graduation

Our graduate in front of the Wildcat.

Nate's dad, Nate, Nate's mom, and Nate's sister Shannon

Our little happy family.

All the graduates from his major and some teachers. The one on the far left in the pink is his teacher Val and the one on the far right in the black is his teacher Dr. Barry. Almost all his classes were with them. (Don't you love how Rob had to get in the picture and show us his cookie?)

My mom, Nate, and me

Aw, cute couple!

Nate's parents and Nate

I got in one this picture too.

Family Pictures

On Nate and Bella's birthday we went to the Union Station in Ogden and had our friends Lori take some pictures for us. Rob LOVED being around all the trains. He wasn't so sure about getting on them, but he liked looking at them. It was really cold but I'm glad we got some good pictures. Lori did a great job. Thanks again Lori!

Wow, we are all smiling and looking at the camera!