February

Yay, the birthday bashes in our family have started. Mandie's was in January then two weeks later is Tylers. Tyler's  birthday happens to land on Valentines day. So no matter what he get's a party at school on his birthday. This year it landed on the same day of the week that his cousin Kimberly and his friends Jorel and Jera come over to play. So we had a mini birthday bash for him at home as well.

Tyler's Strawberry Birthday Cake

 Cody not even one yet is enjoying Cake

Riley says "Yummy"!!

 Present Time

 Phone call from Grandma and Grandpa Milton in Arizona

 Since his birthday lands on Valentines and I have a wonderful Secret Sister who is still dropping off gifts. She brought us personal pizza kits. When asked what he wanted for his birthday dinner he said. Pizza. Perfect!

 He loved his birthday hat :)

At School they put up a big Birthday Calendar of all of the kids right outside the office. Of course it's valentine themed this moth

Ellora

 During this month Ellora had her big, big project of 4th grade. She had to research George Washington, write a report and then get up and give her very first non church related speech. I was able to attend and video tape the entire thing. I have to say she did awesome. It was clear that she was the only one who  reported that has had experience in getting up in front of people and talking. Thank you primary and last December when she gave a talk in sacrament meeting. She received and 100% on her grade. Go Ellora!!!

Cody

 Happy to report that at 11 months his bold spot has finally filled in :) Also during the month of February Cody started walking.

 Tyler in his very first official black pants, white shirt and tie Sunday dress. It only took us 6 years but doesn't he look handsome?

 Poor boy who got the shape of my eyes. His eye also closes like mine when  he smiles.

For some reason this picture makes me think of a cowboy.