Lately

So Lately, this is us...

This was Halle's typical morning face when she went to school....now she is getting happier. :) The last two school days she didnt cry. Thank goodness. :) Even sad, she still looks cute. :)


This was thursday, at the ward play group. We went to the park. We havent been to a park all summer, because it has been super hot, so this is the first time they got to play...You can just see the look on Sienna's face...she was so excited. She just kept giggling on the swings....because it has been that long! My poor babies. :)







This is Sienna. On Friday I fixed her hair....seriously, she has been walking around here in pajamas for two weeks....since we have been potty training her...and she is only willing to do it when and where she wants...trust me....she prefers everything to be on her own time frame. So I actually fixed her hair...which looked really cute, but the picture is a little too close....anyhow, her hair is getting super long...


Amidst all the potty training, she also decided to be brave and hold herself up in the water with a life jacket. She has been in the pool all summer, but wanted us to hold her. Otherwise, she would just give way to the life jacket and tip right on her face...but she finally learned to kick her legs and stay up. :) Of course...we still have to hold her. ;)



This is us this morning before church. We had to take a family picture for Halle's class this week. It is family week, and we needed a new one. ;) It came out cute...only if Ryder was looking! He kept hearing the girls say "cheese" and seeing me walk by him and he turned every time! :)

My Honey and Me!

Together again! :)

My Babies...the last few days

(Guess Sienna has been neglected.....she has barely had her hair fixed over the last couple of days....what can I say, we are still figuring it out.) :)

First Tooth

BEFORE


We've been patiently waiting for this tooth to fall out for over a couple of months. Now my baby lost her first tooth. (during school) But dont worry, she intends to make a killing off the tooth fairy...after dad comes home that is. So the tooth fairy will have to schedule a stop by our house thursday night...better call and make the appointment.

AFTER

The First Day of School!

I can't believe it is here. My little girls got on the bus this morning for the first time and headed to school all day!!!! I had to hold the tears back as they got on the bus, and I hugged them. I was sad to see them go. Mia's first comment once they were on the bus, "Now what am I going to do?" Well, now that the day is half over, I will tell you what she has done...pouted, fought with Sienna, played games with Mom, watched HSM2, and of course already asked when they will be home. Poor little Mia, she is quite a bit older than Sienna, and Sienna isnt quite old enough to be much fun....in fact she is the opposite.... she does all she can to aggrivate you. So the house has been super quiet, and although I have 99 days out of 100 it is too loud and drives me nuts, wishing I had some peace and quiet....I find when it is quiet, I am sad and miss them dearly. I think the adjustment is harder for me than anyone else...well, maybe not Mia. But we will get through it together. :) If we can get past Sienna acting up and screaming all the day. What a joy her 2's are. :)Mia doesnt understand why she cant go to school, but if you ask me, next year when she will join Jayda and Halle, will be all too soon. Happy First day of school everyone!

Happy Birthday Mia!

This past week has been busy and full of fun. We have been getting Jayda and Halle ready for school. They both go to meet their teachers and have a tour of the school. They are both super excited for school. Good thing Mia's bday is this week. She has been a little neglected with the school thing...so she got plenty of attention for her birthday. Auntie Angie came in on Thursday night while the girls were asleep, so they got to wake up to her being here. Mia was so excited to wake up and go jump on Auntie Angie's bed, and that is just what she did. :) Friday we started out by taking our usual "Olive Garden" trip, which was so delicious and fun.




Then we went to James Avery for my sister to get Halle a charm bracelet. She gets the girls a charm bracelet when they start kindergarten. Jayda got a school house last year (for a charm)...Halle got to pick hers out and she picked out...guess...a laptop! ha! But she loves it. Then after that, we had to do some shopping for the party. So we got some groceries and then I made a delicouse pork salad for dinner. (I got the recipe from where else? (www.picky-palate.com) After all that we were pooped, and ready for bed. On Mia's bday, we did a little more shopping and decorating and then waited for the party at 2 pm. Here's the invitation


We swam, ate lunch, opened presents and had some yummy cake and icecream. It was really fun and she got some great presents. We really had a great weekend and although we missed being in Utah with the rest of the family and our friends, it was fun here...AND the first time we have ever had a birthday party with ALL the grandparents here at one time!

Here are a few pics of the party...sorry no slide show...our internet is crappy and for now...it is too slow. But enjoy these...














Here is a pic of my sis and our best friends from High school....



Here is a pic of Kim's twins (Hailey and Maddison) with our little stud Ryder. :)



Here are a few pics of baby boy in some of his cute outfits. :)

What we have been up to....

Mia got a wizards of waverly place shirt that matches Halle's pajamas!



Sienna drives us nuts getting off and on the potty whenever she wants, but wont really potty train! (notice the diapers piled up in the trash next to the pot!)



Mickey Mouse Pancakes....



One growing boy!



We toured the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory with the Missionaries...




And Ryder took his first dip in the pool while dad was home for a couple of days.