Happy Birthday, Evan!

Okay, so this is, like, pushing 2 months late, but I got a little behind on everything with all the hullabaloo surrounding the studio open house. (Thanks to everyone who came, by the way. It was great fun and we appreciate everyone's support.) And now ... Evan's birthday, which happened January 4th.

It was a big day for Evan. He actually turned 4 on his first day in Primary as a Sunbeam. He's the oldest one by several months. He wanted a chocolate cake with blue stars. Well, I aim to please. (When the requests are that easy, at least.)

We had the entire Childs clan over for cake and ice cream that evening. Thanks, everyone.


The following night, we had his Aunties Kake and Em over, along with our neighbors Tim & Ashley and Mallory, Evan's friend (not enemies hardly at all anymore!). The night was a bit of a downer since Evan refused to, hmm ... how shall I say this nicely ... release his inner demons that had been stewing inside of him for several days. So we didn't get many pictures and I'm sure none of the aforementioned people will want to come back for a birthday party ever again. I don't blame them.


Happy Birthday, Evan! You are a funny, sweet, polite kid. You are a great helper and big brother. We love you!

Sneak Peak

Here is one of the many AMAZING works of art that will be on display at the Studio Open House Friday night. (No, that is not a photo of a photo--it's a painting.) Details. Map. We would love to see you there. Yes, you. Facebook-ers, look here.

A Little Break From the Norm

From Casey's blog:

Well, after a year and a half of construction the studio is finally finished. (Insert "Hallelujah" here!)

To celebrate studio550 we're having an open house on Friday, January 30th. So spread the word, it will be from 6-9pm. We're going to have artwork on display by some very talented artists around this area, you won't want to miss it. So please come by, check out some fabulous art and see the place that I've been talking so much about. We hope you'll come.

Although all are welcome, we'd prefer to have adults only please. MAP TO STUDIO




Note from the art historian in me:
There really will be some great art on display. A lot of the incredible artists in this area are a little too overlooked with all of the big names out there. If you want a cozy, mini-museum experience, come check it out. Or just come for the food. :) (But please don't hate me if we run out of food--I have no idea how to plan for this!)

Christmas in Wyoming. Pt. 5, More Pics From Dad

Brrrr!

Casey opened his Christmas present early. And was crazy enough to use it.

Evan, ready for sledding (not an easy task).

The girls out sledding.

Mom and dad's tree. (Single tear ... cuz' I'm laughing so hard!)

Decorated. (Um, better?)

Christmas Eve, all in our cracker crowns.

Aunt Marsha and cousin John.

Jona and John. I take back what I said on the Christmas Eve post--THIS is the best talent of the night! Awesome, Jona!

Evan, in the midst of getting his new Christmas Eve jammies on.

All of us (er, most of us), according to height (not cool).

Couples ...

Christmas morning!

(Kate is wearing something under there, I promise.)

Yes, things with spinning lights also impress almost 4-year-olds.

A new, old-school style Big Wheel from Mama and Pada Jones (or, as Evan calls it, his "Bika-cycle Bike Big Wheel.")

Owen got an awesome Radio Flyer car that can be pushed by adults without bending over (yea!). It also has blinker sounds, radio tunes, and other fun stuff.

Way to make a mess, girls! (Ha ha.)

Everyone in their new waffle shirts/PJs (thanks, Mom!).

Owen's aunties styled his hair before his bath one night.

He makes a pretty cute girl.

Sweet new rides!

Owen fell asleep in his car as someone was pushing him around.

Oh my gosh, he actually tried the Guitar Hero!

Em has a real passion for rock.

And what can I say about this one? I'm sure Frodo appreciates his love Cabbage Patch Kid ear muffs.

Thanks for all the pictures, Dad!


This officially "wraps up" the Christmas posts (ha ha). We'll be skipping New Years, as we didn't do anything worthy of picture-taking. Next up: Evan's birthday. In a few days, I think.

Christmas in Wyoming. Pt. 4, Post-Christmas Craziness

We spent a lot of time Wii-ing after Christmas. Here are the boys rocking out on Guitar Hero. Notice Em's perfect rock pose. I love it.