Weekend Extravaganza !

Hello everyone, We have had a very busy month and weekend! This month is a very busy one in the Rutz home. Alyssa B-Day, Lance B-Day, Valentines day, Our 2 year wedding anniversary, and Katrina's, Keri her twin, her nephew B-Day! Crazy huh! Camron, Lance's little brother and his wife Sarah flew up for the weekend to hangout up here. We did some pretty fun things. We went to the bountiful rec center and went swimming Alyssa loved it, we grilled out! OH yeah we have gotten some pretty cool b-day/valentines/ anniversary gifts for each other this year. Lance got a DOG! His name is Diesel, he is a little white dog that is very good and fun. Katrina got a BBQ Grill! It has been really fun, here are some fun pics of our time swimming, pics of the grill and pics of the dog.

Katrina and Alyssa at the pool!

Katrina, Alyssa, and Sarah havin fun in the pool

Cameron and Sarah cheesin' it up and Alyssa eating cheese!

Alyssa showing off her new bathingsuit

Alyssa showing off

One of Katrna's B-Day gifts

Katrina's new grill! We hooked it up to a natural gas hook up it cooks pineapples real good

Alyssa posing with are new dog Diesel( we cut his hair)

Alyssa and Diesel after his haircut

Diesel in his favorite spot! ( Where ever Katrina is!)

DIESEL!

Alyssa's 1st Birthday!

Yesterday Alyssa turned one! I know I can't believe it, this year has gone by so fast. She is growing so fast and loves to get into everything she can. For her birthday we had a little party with family. She got lots of presents and tons of cute clothes. She loves all the toys she got and has been playing with them nonstop. She did really good opening the first few presents then got tired of helping but I had plenty other little helpers who love to open presents.

After opening presents we sang Happy Birthday and she got to dig into a little cupcake and she loved every minute of it. She probably would have eaten the whole thing if we would have let her. She got it everywhere and the frosting even turned your fingers and mouth pink and wouldn't come off. So she has pink on her for a little bit.

After Alyssa enjoyed her cake everyone else enjoyed this delicious ice cream cake that was mint chocolate chip ice cream with chocolate cake. YUM!! After, all the kids just had fun playing with one another and running around. Alyssa loves playing when she has other kids to play with and has so much fun.

Thanks to all that came and supported Alyssa as she turned 1 and to all those who gave her a present. We loved every minute of it.

Later that night after everyone left (Beside Sarah and Camron) who was staying with us for the night coming all the way from St. George which we appreciate very much- thanks- we had fun. We ate a good dinner and then the boys (Lance and Camron) went to see the 3D Avatar and the girls (Sarah, Katrina, and Alyssa) went to see Dear John which we loved. Alyssa slept the whole time which was good since the movie didn't start til 10pm but Lance and Camron switched with me when there movie got out and brought Alyssa home so she could sleep in her bed.

We had a busy fun weekend seeing family near and far and celebrating Alyssa's birthday!!