Lance, Suzanne, & Ellie Cummard

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Ellie's GLAMOUROUS 5th B-Day Party

Ellie was given some options for her 5th b-day party. (I was hoping she'd take the easy route - the gym again- but no...) She chose to have a "GLAMOUR" b-day party.

Ellie and I went to the scrapbook store to pick out some stuff to make her invitations. With so many choices- Ellie couldn't help but choose 2 patterns for her CUPCAKE INVITATIONS! ( I'll try to add the other later)

March 21st finally came!

Lance & I decorated & prepared for our "A LIST GUESTS" to arrive.

Celeb status style.

It was truely a RED CARPET EVENT.

As Ellie's friends arrived- we played some games...

It was time for the 5 stations!!!

*NAILS by VICKI:

* HAIR by AUBURN:

(Keep in mind that each girl got to pick what THEY wanted at each station)

* MAKE UP by SUZANNE:

* DECORATING 2 mini CUPCAKES with LANCE:

(and eating them)

* Making a CRAFT/page with SHALAE:

(all of them said "PRINCESS" except one- it was labeled "POLICEMAN")

Pictures will be printed & handed out soon- sorry.

After the 5 stations, all the girls went in & changed into the PRINCESS outfits that they brought.

BACK TO THE RED CARPET TO POSE!

(told ya)

The b-day girl by some of the decorations...

Silly faces... of course:

Look how DARLING these girls were!!!!!

We hired our own security for the red carpet:

The security made sure to do his job. (Protecting stars & the Popparotzi (?).)

Check out our GLAMOUROUS guests:

* Rexlee

* Gabby

* Christy Jo

* Kalei

*Halleigh

* Carter

* Autumn

* Roxy

* Ellaree

* Ellie

* Quincy

* Alexis

* Molly

* Noah (obviously our SECURITY)

After posing, the group cooled off inside to open presents. (which I wish nobody brought after cleaning out the play room... but thanks from Ellie)

(Gabs was so excited when Ellie opened her present. It was so cute.)

Obviously Ellie was loving this part.

Some of the girls posing:

We turned on the music at the end of the party & the girls were gettin their groove on!

We also played some FREEZE DANCE.

Alisse took this awesome pic of Ellie having a blast. Isn't it so cute!?

At the end of the party, each girl got to pick out these cute lil cupcake lipglosses!

Alisse also took a couple extra pics after the party for me. (thanks)

The party was a success. I think every girl had a good time (except maybe 1)..

As Lance & I were cleaning up after the party, I asked him:

"So did this party make you want boys?"

He laughed & said:

"NO, I thought this was lots of fun. It went by fast & the little girls loved it."

{TRUE!!}

THANKS to my fam who helped out so much. (the reason it was a success)

If you have a daughter that would love a GLAMOUR NIGHT- including a sleepover, playing at USA GYM & so much more- call & reserve their spot NOW!!!

GLAMOUR NIGHT @ USA GYM is April 17 - 18!!! It is a girls dream come true. (I think the cost is $40.)

USA GYM: 480-926-1480 or visit http://www.usagymaz.com/

(Come in for a trial class or open gym, too!)

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Ellie Felt So Special During Her BirthWeek

On March 14- Ellie turned 5. FIVE!
Lance & I have a five year old... that's crazy! She's crazy.. and we love her for it.

Lance & I were in Las Vegas for Lee's basketball tournament.

(Side note: My family called me one day to warn me what Ellie picked out. - YIKES - I guess this is one of the reasons I give her options on clothes. She told them "my mom would let me wear this." YEAH RIGHT ELLE.)

I was so bummed to not be with her on her special day. We kept calling her & saying "HaPpy BiRtHdaY". She would act excited, but she was very busy & very entertained.

She spent the weekend nights with my mom & Shalae. The morning of her actual b-day, she woke up to her 2nd mom- Shalae.
Shalae smuthered her with loves, kisses & cuddles. She told her all about the morning she was born & Ellie LOVED it.
Ellie did feel special.

When I would call home I would ask to talk to Ellie. One time, someone got on the phone & answered in an ugly voice "shalome" (sp?).... I waited. I thought it was Shalae. Nope! It was Ellie. She had been hanging out with Shalae a little too much. ha ha

Ellie told me: "Mom, Shalae dolled me up today!".

Yep, she sure did. (thanks)

Not long after Ellie had gotten ready for the day- my mom came & picked her up to spend some time with the special b-day girl.

So later G-ma Vicki (my mom) and Aunt Leasy (my sis- Alisse) took Ellie shopping.

Baby Dolls - Ellie loves them!!! She picked out a cute baby, a potty, & dress up clothes for her baby.

She felt so special. (thanks)

We got home that night. Ellie had already been taken out for dinner by my parents. (SUPRISINGLY Ellie did not want the waitresses to sing to her... not sure why.)

The next day was Sunday & the Sherwoods got together to celebrate 2 birthdays:

Ellie {Auburn} & {Aunt} Auburn.

Ellie was spoiled with presents & attention.

She felt so special!

Shalae brought over Conley (her new friend) to meet our whole family. You can click on Shalae's blog for some more details.

(Monday was the sleepover at G-ma Cheryls) Tuesday was St. Patricks Day & Ellie was a gym rat (what's new) with Noah & Roxy.

That night, G-ma Cheryl had her traditional GREEN meal.

Ellie had been looking forward to this! Finally- money grab, birthday bag....

and she got to open her presents from G-ma Cheryl. (they went shopping together for her presents earlier that week- which made her feel so special) Here's what Elle picked out & some of the things from her b-day bag:

Can you tell why Ellie felt so special???

(this doesn't even include her 5th b-day party... a post of it's own)

G-ma Cheryl's Pink Princess Party

Grandma Cheryl (Lance's mom) had a fun Pink Princess Party on March 16.
Ellie had a blast & I am sure that everyone else did too!

(I sent Lance with my camera when he dropped off Ellie. Good pics Lance!)

As soon as they pulled up the PINK began!

Inside they found this note:

(Yes- slumber party!)

Only problem -

Ellie's colors!!! oopsie...

She did wear her silky PINK PJ's to bed.

Each girl got a lil back pack with their name on it & a balloon & prizes....

Each girl brought: PJ's, a bed roll & Pillow, one of their favorite movies, & a snack to share that started with a "P".

These were the 5 girls that spent the night & enjoyed G-ma Cheryl's Pancakes in the morning.

Look how fancy:

The girls felt so special & so old. (SO CUTE)

Thanks Grandma Cheryl for such a fun party.

NEXT time - Ellie will remember what color to wear!!!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

An End of An Era

Wow!

Lee's 4 years of playing basketball for BYU has flown by.

I didn't see as many games {live} as I would've liked too, but at least Lance saw more than me! I actually only saw 5 live games over these 4 years.

Lance & I were lucky enough to go to Las Vegas for their last tournament.

Look how cute Casey (Lee's son) is! He loves chanting

"RA RA RA RA RA - GO COUGARS"!!!!

In Vegas the family loved holding up signs:

I think that Lee would get a lil embarrassed when we were yelling as they ran in!

OH- look who came to visit after their 1st game....

One of the biggest BYU fans ever- RICK GALATI!

(I think I caught him up on the status of Mesa, while he caught me yp on Kim!)

Kanoe, Syd, & I bought these navy shirts at GAP while we were there- but they must've been bad luck!! {waa waa}

We ALL stayed at New York New York in ONE room!

We all rode their fun roller coaster!

AND Some of us even excersized down most of the strip!

As March madness started (and ended for BYU) - it was a little wierd to imagine that all of these BYU basketball days for Lee/ THE CUMMARD family were ending.

Lee (& Sarah) - It was a great 4 years... here is just a few things that you could find at your moms as you played!:

*Packed streets!!