I'm tellin' ya

Colorado has some of the most beautiful sunsets I've seen in a long time.



We spent the weekend on a spontaneous trip to Colorado. Up and back in 4 days.
We had a great visit with a couple of friends & sure enjoyed the warmer weather.
Here are a few things we did spontaneously!
(Be ye warned: A LOT of pictures, very little text)






I love it when we get to spend regular everyday time with Daddy. I think that Daddy loves it too.


And the kiddos got to attend a birthday party & they played a bit of baseball!

These 2 girls are the same age (A-bear is slightly younger). Can you believe the difference in height? A-Bear has gotten so big!

HY hit a ball for the first time. I was so pleased to see how fast he caught on.



Thanks so much Graffitti for letting us come so spontaneously! It's too fun to see you.


We did see Lise and her family, but wouldn't you know it...I didn't stop to take pictures, except for our very delightful FHE on keeping the 10 Commandments. (I was totally floored at how good the kids where for the lesson---not like the lessons at home that's for sure). I snapped this shot while the kids were leading the closing song. Notice Mini-E is multi-tasking.


The two E's really got into it.

Thanks so much for a fun weekend. Next time, I get a picture with Lise and me! It's been a few years.

Cut me some slack

Last Thursday we piled in the car and headed to Colorado for a little family trip. Farmboy loves to drive, and I love to not drive so it works out just right. The drive wasn't too bad. It was actually quite beautiful at times. And HY was in heaven--what will all the tunnels and trains. Plus he got to indulge in his latest craze. (Thomas the Train)


But what's in Colorado? Only some of our dearest friends EVER!

Talk about fun. Our kids had so much fun playing and dressing up (we don't have dress up clothes at our house, so this was a real treat.)
Mini-E was a princess for the first time.


(Big Boy J was a good sport and let me put a tu tu on & this red hat).

We visited the Cozy Cow & learned all about where milk comes from. And we splurged on some egg nog (mamma's fav) and chocolate milk (daddy's fav). But we didn't stay long because it was windy and freezing!

We made the yummiest meals ever. And Red E was her Momma's big helper.


Of course HY came to help "clean up"---

Mini-E favorite spot was in the retro high chair eating her usual 4 bowls of Cereal!
Yes, FOUR bowls!

gotta find me one of those cool chairs...

Hair courtesy of Lise

On Saturday, we were joined by another favorite family.

more pictures here.

We wanted the BYU game, ate hogies & just hung out. It was a fabulous reunion.


HY and Red E played all day and night with minimal problems. I'm not surprised, this little lady is such a sweetheart.

But Mini-E & Big Boy J were another story. A bit of competition there! But I'm convinced they love each other deep down inside.

more here.

A big huge Thank you to our Friends who invited us into their home and let us be apart of their everyday lives. It was such a treat! We love you!!!

Since being home, I've cleaned & cleaned & cleaned* & still my house isn't the way I'd like it to be. I've been busy with photos session, planning Thanksgiving, designing custom Christmas Cards, & trying to get everything in order for a Christmas Mini-Session. (watch for that soon)

*laundry, unpack, bathrooms, de-clutter, dinner, dinner, sweep, mop, kitchen...the list goes on

So, there you have it.
We have Christmas lights up, but not turned on (there are 3 people on our street with lights on--crazy)

And last night I was treated with the a girl's night out to the Cheesecake Factory and TWILIGHT! A true treat!

Sunday Sum Up

Tis the season to be really really busy. Right? Well, if that's the way it's supposed to be then we are right on track. Here's what we've been doing this week:

Thursday:

A much needed lunch date with these beauties. So great to see these friends from College. You may recognize a few of these gorgeous girls. Rach, Lise,& Jax (I think we'll get her bloggin' before the year is out...that's next year of course).

Friday:

Fun at the Lodge in Midway. Uncle L the Great is up from AZ for Christmas. All of us piled in the 4 wheel drive vehicles & took a trip down a few snowy hills. Even Mini-E took a ride (with Farmboy). The cousins had a blast.

It's all fun & games until.... Poor HY.

Later that night we ate & ate...and then had a gift exchange. HY couldn't have been more pleased with his gift...

And I couldn't resist throwing in a little picture of Mini-E. She's nearly 11 months old. Pulling herself up & walking along the edges of everything. 2 teeth in front & one random tooth on the top left side. Thank goodness she's not walking yet.

So there you have it, that's why I haven't blogged in a while. This next week will probably be just as crazy.

Sap or Rat?

When Farmboy told me that he missed me posting yesterday, I knew I was in trouble. I always consider it a good thing when someone doesn't post--meaning--they are out of the house having so much fun that they just didn't have the time. And that's exactly what I was doing yesterday. I was out with this girl:Lise--(pretty cheesie picture & you can see how bad my hairdo really is).

These 2 kiddos got to play a bit & there was even a kiss or two shared. AGAIN!

Lise has the greatest family. They welcomed me into their home, fed me, & let me hang out as long as I wanted to. You gotta love families like that! I also got to see Jax & her new baby. And just for fun, we made one of these:

Now, if you've ever done this with me--you know how fun it is. We each say where the other girls will be in 5 years. This one is an old one that I found. Notice how "off" I am! Oh well---it's always fun to take a stroll down memory lane. Hope these girls appreciate that I'm such a sentimental sap or is that... pack rat???

Some Sugar

As promised--here are the kissing pictures of HY & Big Red E. They were playing the in the backyard. He hopped in the toy car & was headed off to "church". He said goodbye & she insisted on giving him a few kisses. As you can see, she didn't have to twist his arm. Gonna have to watch these 2 love birds.

Credits: {Debby B Sassy Papers; lyndsay fresh alpha (re-colored); Oulala pink brads; Shabby Vintage overlay; Aniehaus Template, & the cutest kids ever!}

One Boy, One Girl

I couldn't help myself, these 2 were just too fun to photograph. They would run all over the yard talking about who-knows-what. What a pair. I think they have a little love affair going on...kissing pictures to come. Just in case you didn't know, this is Lise's red head.

Credits:{ Simply Sarah Template; LJD Summer Breeze Paper; Bead-Trimmed Alpha by Misty Cato (re-colored); accessories from here & there---mostly there)

It finally feels like Summer

Yesterday we had some F-U-N! Since Lise & Big Red E were in town, we visited them & had so much fun swimming & playing. Big thanks to Lise & Beig Red E for making it such a blast.
Here's Big Red E spraying herself in the face with a spray bottle. Silly girl.
If you're happy & you know it.... Big Red E & HY
Splashing! Big Red E wanted to be like the boys so she removed her darling swimming suit. Can't blame her.
Here's HY in the floaty seal. Soakin' up the sun.

I know you are wondering....NO we didn't get sunburned! (103 degrees is HOT for us).

I am a Child of God

Baby JD was born about 2 weeks ago, but these are the first pictures I have of him. Mamma Lise is a super mom...she had baby JD with NO DRUGS! Kudos to her. She amazes me.

This is Big Red E and her new baby brother. She's such a good sister. What a lucky little family! Congradulations!