Monday, September 12, 2011

End of Summer, etc!

On the 24th of July, Kelly and Jeremiah got hitched. So, the fam made a weekend of the event in Victor, Idaho. We went to Jackson and went to Bar J.




Here is my beautiful baby at the wedding.





The girlies.



Some more exciting news! On Friday 16th miss Jenna Morgan was born! We are so extremely delighted for Aaron and Erica! Emma and Maren couldn't get enough of her. Neither could I!




She is sooo sweet and gorgeous! Aaron and Erica are the cutest parents too!



We also went to good 'ole Bear Lake. We camped and played in the water.


The Little Mermaid.



And here is a cute pic of the cousins doing what cousins do. Being crazy!


Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Random Summer Catch Up!

So I have not been as good at blogging as I should be. But here is a random post about some of the recent random summer things we have been up to. The Griffiths came to stay with us while they were here visiting Nana after her surgery. Emma was elated to play dress up and other things with Eliza.



We all went swimming at the Classic Fun Center Waterpark. We had never been there before but it was way fun. Emma finally decided to be brave at the end of day. I would take Maren down the slide on my lap then catch Emma at the bottom! Emma also participated in a dance contest and won some sweet glasses. Maren loved playing in the baby pool and eating a snow cone.


We have had a fun time hanging out with neighbors and friends. This is Emma holding E.



We share a unfenced backyard with cute kids. So, they often play together (sometimes the moms don't even know about it!) It is really hard to get a pic of 4 kiddos while they are eating twinkies!


Maren got a tramp for her 2nd birthday. As you can tell she is not in this pic. She has been really slow to warm up to it but is getting much better. Emma has enjoyed it tremendously.

My girls doing what they do best! Being pretty! Emma and I did Maren's hair with all our bows, she loved it!


Way back in May Emma had a program with her prescool. She did a great job! Here is Emma with her galpal Ashley.



Monday, July 4, 2011

Cabin

On our annual trip to the cabin, we stayed in this pop up outside the cabin. Emma loved it! She played in there constantly, red cheeks and all! (It got pretty hot in there during the day!) We slept great though, and was nice to kindof have our own space.

Maren and Andrew. Aren't they precious?!

The tramp, one of the kids favorite activities.

The paintballing boys! I should of taken a picture of Cam's battle wound. Nate got him good!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Princess Camp

Abby invited Emma to attend Princess Camp. It was a glorified dance class with lots of Princess themed activities. They went for 2 hours a day for 5 days. Emma loved it!The gals getting ready for their final day! They did a fabulous performance!

Princesses love snow cones! On this day they had their UP DO's done. I guess Emma's hair was too short, they just gave her one braid.

Emma's first day. Look at the excitement. Maren would have nothing to do with Emma getting in a pretty dress and not her. Maren and I spent some time with Georgia, Drew and Isaac during the camp. Always Fun! Oh a almost forgot to mention the best part. The real Snow White came all the way from Disneyland to have a tea party with the class! I should find a way to scan that pic in! It is PRICELESS!

Monday, June 20, 2011

Camping trip to Yuba Lake



We took a trip down to Yuba Lake just to get away. Spend some time with our little family. And just chill. We had a nice time. The last night the wind howled and almost blew our tent away (with a sleeping Maren in it!) The next morning was Father's Day. Happy Father's Day Cam, it was pouring rain. I made bacon in the rain and we packed up a wet tent. Other than that though it was a great trip. I love it how the girls can't even fake asleep, look at those grins.


Sweet sisters!



Emma posing next to the lake. The water was so high there wasn't much of a beach to play on but we made due.






Saturday, June 4, 2011

Maren turns 2!

I can not believe my baby is 2! She is such a sweet and funny girl. When I think back over her life I am so impressed with the progress she has made and the smart little one she is now. Maren we love you and are grateful to have your sweet spirit in our home.

Maren got a new camp chair!


Maren is obessed with brushing and playing with hair so we got her a baby Rapunzel to go crazy with! Since then I have braided it because it is out of control so she still just brushes mine all the time!



Emma got to stay up late the night before Maren's birthday to help us decorate! She did a nice job on the basketball hoop. Maren loved all the balloons and streamers so we left them up for about 5 days.




We got Maren an ice cream cake from Coldstone. It was a hit!


My precious girl!


In the afternoon we went swimming at the Pratt. That evening we went bowling as a family.

What a fun day! Happy Birthday Mar Mar!

Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Mystery Hair Fiasco!

So, one morning after a night shift I was resting/drifting in bed. There was a lot of yelling/fighting so, out I came to diffuse the situation. I see little locks of golden hair lying on the TV stand. Hmmm, I thought, that's weird. Later I am looking at Emma's hair. Why is it so short by her ear? Well despite all my tricks she will not admit to cutting her hair. Maren did it she insists. Okay, whatever. My fault leaving children unattended with scissors and all. Make an appointment to even it up so it is not so noticeable. The after picture.




She absolutely LOVES going to see Maryann at the salon! Maren's do it herself hair cut is a bit more random. Some places are right to the scalp!



The after picture! It is hard to stay mad at these cuties when they are so darn cute!