Ashton's Birthday Weekend part two

Next after Thomas the Train we had Ashton's 4th Birthday Party at my Mom and Dad's house in Orem. It was two days early, I decided to do it that day, because we were going to be there already, Dan's Dad was in town and was leaving before her birthday and I thought it was silly to have everyone drive up here in the middle of the week. So Sadly we had her party on Suzanne's actual birthday the 15th, which I still feel bad about! Sorry Suzanne!
Despite that snafu, the party was a blast complete with yummy yummy food prepared by my Mom and Kristen, a pinata, two cakes, lots of presents, and games & prizes in Dad's beautiful backyard.

Ashton and Reese on a Safari (not sure why Ashton is in pajamas?)

I hope this is what my Dad is doing when he retires. Hopefully someday. For now he has too much yard work to be napping in the shade ;) Fishing

Birthday Girl gets first turn and she is determined to get that candy out on the first hit. Look at that determination, there is good stuff in there!

Now that is a good Daddy. Risking his life for his daughter's Princess Party!

Kristen stealing candy from the kids. Just kidding. I paid her to get me a bag. Just kidding. Maybe.

Ashton and her Princess cake. It was so yummy!

( I know the coloring is off in these pictures, but I was being Mom and party hostess, not photographer that day)

Doesn't that smile just say: Happiness.
Lighting Suzanne's candles

Samantha practicing to blow them out

*Poof* their out

Wild Anson and wild hair

Opening Littlest Petshop from Grandma and Grandpa

Grandpa Stevens crashed from all the sugar and excitement
Tom and Trey
Adrienne reading to the baby