The Manning Family

Reese's birthday, where she would FINALLY turn 5!!!
She has anxiously awaited this day for I don't know how long! Something magical was going to happen when she turned five...she was just sure. It meant so many things, like:
*Going to the elementary school (not kindergarten, ELEMENTARY, if you please)
*Not being 4 anymore (apparently you are seen as a "baby" when you are 4, but not 5)
*Getting her ear's pierced (which has now been moved to 6 yrs old, due to watching her older cousin, Maren, get her's pierced. Not going to happen this year...)
OK, so the list isn't long...but she adds to it and subtracts from it daily. She also makes anyone/everyone aware that she is now 5 years old, she just had her birthday, thank you very much.
We had her party at "The Little Gym", where two of the most patient young girls directed an entire party of gymnastics, cupcakes, and presents without my doing ANYTHING! Money well spent, my friends, money WELL SPENT. The kids had a great time, and it seemed to be a very successful event. (Are birthdays ever unsuccessful?!)
Here are a few pictures from the day. Thanks to all the family and friends who attended this beloved day. It meant the world to her to share such a momentous occasion with you...this day of turning 5...:) PS---We love you, our little 5 year old!

Too much has happened since my last post 4 months ago, and there is too little time to blog about everything! I am trying to be better at keeping my family updated on our life here in sunny AZ, so here's to my new start in the blogging business! Cross your fingers :) Here are a few highlights...


Truman turned TWO!! He was such a happy camper on his birthday! Lots of fun friends, food, family, and presents! It was a fun day!



Just a couple pics of the kids, however can't figure out how to turn them upside! Sorry for the stiff neck I am giving you while you look at them!


Trum helping Greg with the yard work...thought this picture was so cute!

Do we look like pro bowlers? Cause we AREN'T! Man were we bad!!! (The guys were pretty good!) One thing we ARE good at, is dancing! Every turn taken came with a little dance up the lane and back, and MAN DO WE HAVE MOVES!!! Such a great night of Pei Wei food, bowling, laughs, and good fun! Thanks to all my "Peeps" for coming and enjoying the night with us!