1st day of first grade.

Wow, I have a daughter old enough to be in all-day school!
I have loved being momma to my little gals and to see them growing up so fast
makes me want to put a stack of books on their head and demand they stay
small just a few extra years!
We met Bella's teacher last week and since then she
has been counting the days with excitement until school starts.
I packed her first lunch, and off we went. she looks so grown up today!
sniff, sniff
Maybe I'll get the camera out and figure out how to take pictures again.
but for now, thanks to my trusty phone.


saw this cute idea on http://littlelovely.typepad.com


With her teacher, Mrs. McNamara.

End of Summer

It's hard to believe that summer has come to an end with school starting.
Why does it go by so fast and winter seems to last forever?
Here are a handful of fun times we've enjoyed in the last few weeks.



Swimming lessons!


Popsicles and balloons make all tears go away!






My boy in the most hilarious poses!



We took a day trip to the desert and ended up at the salt flats.

Daddy brought Root-beer in bottles.


Now we know where Miles got his messy hair from.


Thanks to Bella, I have a picture of me that I don't mind, imagine that.

owie! fell off the porch.

Gabby got Baptized

I can't even begin to tell you how much I adore and love this little niece of mine! little Gabby just turned 8 and got baptized, Its hard to believe that she is this old already! isn't she so sweet?!

Family Reunion 2011

Here we go to Grandma's house, the lake house.
This go round, we got a little smarter and rented a pop up camper, which was perfect to park in the woods
next to the lake. It was a blast to see everyone. Each night we went to bed exhausted from playing and
laughing all day long. The girls could live there for good and I sure will miss the view of a mass body
of water to gaze at all day and especially watching my 90 year old Grandma jump roping on the lawn!


















































These are Pictures from our traditional date to IceHouse Pizzaria and Bakery in Hope Idaho. It's always a great eat
with an amazing view and laughs with my best friend!