Sienna turned 4 when we were in Hawaii. I was just thinking I would get out of throwing a party this year, and just find a cake for her when we got there and just give her the bike when we got home. Lazy mom right..... in my defense I had a lot going on with work, and being sick.... excuses excuses! Sienna was bummed she didn't get a cake and balloons, so we got home on a Thursday and I put together a little party for family on Sunday. Sienna had to have a arial cake, and with a few days notice this was a hard cake to come by. I normally go overboard with the party planning, and obsess over every detail, but this year was simple and oh so nice! Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Our little family

Sienna was so lucky to have both sets of Grandparents at her party. She was so happy Grandma and Grandpa Schaar made the long drive for one day!

I made Sienna's favorite dinner. Spaghetti, breadsticks, and salad.

Sienna with her two best buds Isabelle and Haylee. There is not a day around my house that she doesn't ask to play with one of them! Baby porter is Sienna's love of her life. This little boy has a cousin that loves him to death.... or malls him to death. She is his little mother!!

Sienna is OBSESSED with anything mermaid and all 3 of her aunts gave her new barbie mermaids that go everywhere with her!

Sienna holding up her 4 fingers on her new PINK bike! She had such a fun party, and was so lucky to have all the people that she loves at it.

My parents gave the family a trip to Hawaii for our Christmas and Birthday this year, and can I say I would take this instead of gifts any year! It's no secret that the last few months have been a bit of a struggle, after the miscarriage the thought of a getaway and seeing the sun again was the only thing getting me through some days. Our vacation started off a bit rocky. We ended up at the SLC airport for 8.... yes 8 hours before we got on a flight to LA. We got to LA around midnight and ended up not having bags, and searching for a place to spend the night. The next morning it was off to Maui, we finally get there and all take a deep breath, Porter and Sienna were AMAZING on the 6 hour flight, and all we needed were our bags to get our vacation started. Everyones bags came out, but Casey's and mine.... figures right!!! Our bags ended up still being in LA, and Delta finally got them to us 2 days later. I learned a BIG lesson, always pack a spare set of clothes including a swimsuit, and a toothbrush in your carry on!!

This is basically what our 8 hours looked like at the airport.... a circus show!! Sienna LOVED her makeup kit, and was entertained for quite some time!

Our first night out we went to Bubba Gumps, Casey's one request of the whole trip.

Dinner at Dukes just up from our hotel.

Lounging at the pool

For now I think I am going to skip the last few months of blogging. This last week has been a rough one. Miscarriage has been the word I have been dealing with. A word that after a year of trying for a baby, was one that I prayed so hard we wouldn't have to deal with. I know that all things happen for a reason, and right now I am trying to figure out what those reasons are. I am so THANKFUL for our family and friends, and most of all for the 2 people I live with that make getting up in the morning worth it!

Almost 2 weeks ago my sweet nephew was born. This was such a special day for our family, and we are so happy for Enoch and Nicole. FINALLY Sienna has a cousin on my side of the family!! This picture bellow melts my heart every time I see it. Whitney and I went up to the hospital about a hour after Porter was born, and when we got there Enoch and the baby were in the nursery. I walked out into the hall to see my brother pushing this tiny bundle, Enoch had tears in his eyes and the glow of a proud daddy!

What a AMAZING day I feel so blessed to of been a part of it. There is nothing like holding a perfect baby sent from heaven. We love you baby Porter!

Can you believe this woman just had a baby!! Seriously I hope and wish for a 2nd pregnancy and delivery like Nicoles!

Baby Porter was blessed with Enochs LONG toes and the dreaded hammer head!! ha ha

Ok so I know for most people this picture might be a little disturbing, but since this is our family blog I figured I needed to post it since Casey has not stopped smiling since!! Casey has been EXTRA busy this year with school and work. Lately it seems like we barley see him, and if we do we consider ourselves extra lucky! On a normal week Casey works between 60-70 hours and then goes to school full time, and if any time is left over we can find him in his office studying! So I know this was a rare treat for him being able to do something he really loves. While laying in bed the night before he was telling me how he only had 3 days left before his tag expired, and there was no way he was leaving that mountain without a deer even if it was a spike!! So when he sent me this picture at 7:30 a.m. I was so EXCITED that he got what he wanted, I know that doesn't happen a lot. (And since he never reads my blog I think I am safe to admit that) This last year my appreciation and love for this man has grown more than I ever knew possible. We have learned to pull together when things get hard, and that together there is no obstacle we can't overcome! Right now we want more than anything to have another baby. With how easy it was to get pregnant the first time around we were thinking baby #2 would be a piece of cake...WRONG!! One year later we are starting fertility testing and all the emotional baggage that comes a long with wanting something you can't have. If I have learned one thing in the last year it is to trust in the Lord and know that things will work out when they should. This is a really hard thing for me considering I like to have control of most things in my life! ANYWAYS.... I am really proud of him not only for the deer, but for his commitment to his family. Sienna and I are two LUCKY girls!!!

We had quite the Halloween week! Sienna got to dress up 3 days in a row and was in heaven. People would say "sienna you look so cute" and she would promptly correct them by saying "I am not Sienna I am Sleeping Beauty!" After last years Halloween I wasn't quite sure what to expect (remember last year she wouldn't even put her costume on) but this year was a success!

at our school Halloween Party

Trick-or-treating