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Eight is Great!

  We decided to have a picnic at Merlin Olsen one night. The kids had a blast playing in the water. 


   It takes a lot to get this boy to sit still for a haircut. We're so grateful for Grandma Peck's patience. She always does such a good job. 





  Where you can ALWAYS find Hudson.




  Allie's Kiwi box was medieval castle themed. So fun!

  Loren and I were able to go with Dad Peck to the USU vs. BYU game. It was such a fun night even though my Aggies lost. Better luck next year. 

  Conference was amazing as always. This was how Hudson preferred to watch. 

  Lydia got to sit by Grandma Peck. 

  Lydia's birthday was on a Sunday this year so we celebrated on Saturday with a trip to the American West Heritage Center. What a fun evening! There were all sorts of games, horses, a playground, bouncy house and of course, the corn maze. Luckily they gave us a map so we had ourselves in and out of there in no time. I thought it was a lot more fun than the Little Bear Bottoms corn maze we've been to in the past. We'll definitely be back next year! 











  Hudson's favorite part was the train of course! We sat in the back while the girls sat in the front. 




  Finally the big day arrived, Lydia's birthday! She got a camera, Pokemon cards and a three story book with The Secret Garden, A Little Princess and Little Lord Fauntlaroy this year. Allie got some Pokemon cards too and I wrapped a toy car we had already for Hudson so everyone was happy.

  I love that Lydia shares a birthday so close with her Aunt Lindsay. 




  We had yummy Norskies for breakfast. 


  Lindsay made the most beautiful, delicious cake I've ever tasted. Seriously, how spoiled is this girl??





  We even went over to Grandma Rigby's for more birthday fun! We had a wonderful day celebrating eight years with our sweet Lydia. 








 

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