In October, Aunt Sarah, Grammy and Grandpa traveled from Utah to hang out with us and celebrate Cousin Hailey’s 1st Birthday! We couldn’t believe it had already been a year, and Meredith was excited to officially have another toddler cousin. Amelia and Samantha unfortunately got sick, so Grammy stayed home with them, while the rest of us drove up for the party. It was the cutest ice cream party I’ve ever seen! Thanks for the photos, Aunt Sarah!

Hailey was not too enthused about her cousin constantly playing with her hair and poking and prodding her like a doll!

Please get her away!

Me want cake.

Lori hanging with the gang.

Meredith and Noah were pals for the day.

Don’t know if Grandpa was successful and getting the perfect smile out of Hailey or not.

So many treats to choose from…

Meredith and Noah.

Hailey was still not sure about her cousin by the end of the party!

Not cool guys.

Meredith had a blast on the way back– road trip with Aunt Sarah!

Chilling in the pool back at home later that weekend.

In October, the twins went to a pizza party for their school friend, Ella. Who knew California Pizza Kitchen opened early for private pizza making birthday parties? It was the perfect low-key/super fun party!

First, all the kids went behind the scenes and got a tour of the back of the restaurant. Seeing the soda dispensers and the huge walk-in freezer was a hit.

Pizza making time! Everyone got their own personalized pizza and chose their toppings, then the staff fired them up in the ovens while the kids did crafts.

After eating their pizza (it was only 10 a.m. at this point, but the kids didn’t seem to care!), it was banana split time. Definitely keeping this birthday party idea in mind– the restaurant staff did all the work, leaving the rest of us parents to relax!

Lots of love,