Cavan and KaeLynn Birthdays

This year we celebrated KaeLynn's Birthday early because her birthday is so close to the baby's due date. We celebrated Cavan's Birthday late because me moved on his birthday. And her cousin Celeste's birthday was on Sunday so we decided to combine them all together. It was a lot less stressful that way and KaeLynn did not seem to notice any different. We had a pretty good size pool in the back yard with a little water side that the kids had a blast in it! It was perfect for all the adults because we got to relax in the back yard and eat while they all played. Then Michelle made these really good ice cream cake rolls for the birthday cake. KaeLynn had so much fun with her cousins and friends. I can't believe she is turning 3 years old in a few weeks. She is such a sweet girl with such an outgoing personality. She sings all the time and actually knows the words to the songs. She will belch it out loud and clear when she feels like it no matter where we are. In Sacrament meeting it is the hardest. I feel bad for telling her to be quite because she really is so adorable and she is not being bad. But it is quite distracting for others sitting around us. She is a very smart girl and I plan on putting her in preschool probably in January. She loves animals real and stuffed along with baby dolls and nurtures them with so much love. She is going to be a great big sister. She is also the mother when around her friends. Always telling the kids when they are misbehaving or telling them how to act. It is very funny to watch. She is still a snuggle girl and loves her blankie. She has adapted to a smaller version of blankie which is very helpful. We are also trying potty training again. We are making progress, but it still is such a battle. She loves her family so much and ask daily to see her cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. I love this girl so much and I am so thankful that I have the privilege to her mother.

Mt Hood Railroad

This year Regency took their employees to the Mt Hood Railroad for a train ride. This was my last official event I had with this company. I quit on Tuesday and we moved back to Gresham. I could not be happier. It is such a relief to not be managing anymore. We feel great about our decision and I look forward to finally being a full time stay at home mom. The train ride was great. KaeLynn and Javen thought it was the coolest thing ever. The scenery was beautiful. The train was mobile as it swayed back and forth and I thought it would make me sick especially being prego but I did fine! Then the had these "robbers" come and steal out fake money. One of the robbers really like KaeLynn and let her keep her money. I don't blame him. Who can resist that cute face? He did steal some of her goldfish snacks and later at our lunch BBQ he stole one of my cherries! It was a nice day and I am really glad to end my job with Regency on a good memory.

Dover Family Pictures 2011

Here are a family pictures for this year. All the kids did surprisingly well. It was nice to have all the family together.

Camping at Mcgiver

We actually went on a camping trip that was not at Lake Merwin! We went to Mcgiver Park with Cavan siblings. It was so much fun and the weather was so perfect! I love nothing more than to relax in a camp chair outside in the beautiful outdoors, let the kids play in the dirt, read a good book and eat, eat, and eat!!! We went bike riding, hiking, and played in the river. The kids had so much fun. Cavan and his brothers also started to catch crawdads in the river and the kids loved it! Then we took them back and cooked them and some people at them. I was not interested. KaeLynn fell asleep on the way home and when she woke up and we were in our parking lot at home, she started crying "I want to go camping!" It was so sad! I forgot my camera so I got a few pics from Michelle to help us remember the wonderful weekend we had.