Wednesday, August 22, 2012

1st Day of 1st Grade

The summer ended way too fast and here we are on the first day of school. I'm a little worried about all day school for Taeya. Anastyn and I will really miss her. And I'm sad that she will spend more hours at school then she will with me. But I guess she has to grow up sometime!:( She is so excited, she hopped out of bed so quickly this morning, and was so cooperative while getting ready. Lets hope this attitude continues throughout the year. 

She looks so grown up!
Traditional first day of school picture in front of the door.  Not sure why I do this except I always had a picture of the first day of school on the front porch too!
Her bags are packed and she's ready to go!:)
In front of the school - "Mom, too many pictures." is what she is saying!  
In the classroom, at her desk.
Not the greatest pictures, but here is Taeya and Mrs. Candland.

Friday, August 17, 2012

New Nephew

Baby Brandt finally made it here! We are so excited for Garrick and Kelly. He is the cutest little man, and Kelly was such a trooper with her surprise c-section! Love him already.


Saturday, August 11, 2012

13 Years

We celebrated our 13 year anniversary, can't believe it has gone so fast. Alyson offered to watch our kids for the night so we took her up on the offer and headed to Salt Lake. We tried to stop at the Draper Temple on our way but it was closed for 2 weeks. We figured we could go to the Salt Lake Temple instead since it was right by our hotel, but that temple was closed also! So we walked around city creek instead, ate dinner there and then went swimming at the hotel. The next morning we went up to the outlets in park city and did a little more shopping. Gordon ended up with a new suit and I got a few things also. What a fun weekend. Sure do love Gordon and I am glad he's mine! Thanks Alyson for keeping the kids! 


Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Pond

For the past few years I have driven by this newish "pond" a few times a day. It's been on my to do list for the summer and I finally made Alyson come check it out with me! The girls had a great afternoon. We brought chairs and Alyson and I sat with our feet in the water while the girls played in the sand. It was a great afternoon. Next time we will put our suits on too and join the girls in the water. 

The girls had a great time!  Wish the sand was a little softer but I guess I can't complain since it is a "beach" close to our house!

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Miss Idaho Falls

My awesome niece Cynthia decided to participate in the Miss Idaho Falls pageant. We were more than happy to go and support her. We made a little weekend out of it. The girls had a great time playing with their cousins, and we even snuck in some shopping before the pageant. She did awesome, she was so beautiful and confident, we were so proud of her.  She didn't win, but maybe next year......

The pageant was really long but the girls did great considering!