Wednesday, July 6, 2011
We're expecting our third . . .
baby in January. And we're very excited! Paige is really hoping for a baby brother this time. Claire has no clue what is going on. I am thrilled to be able to see the light at the end of the 1st trimester tunnel, and Ben says he'd be just as happy with a third girl as with a first boy. January sounds forever away, but I'm sure it'll be here before we know it!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Cascade Springs
Have you been to Cascade Springs? It's beautiful this time of year and totally worth the drive. We went every summer as kids and got to ride on the dirt road up the mountain from Heber, all piled in the back of Grandpa's pick-up truck.
This afternoon, we (me and my kids, my sister and hers, and my cousin and hers, plus two of her sister's) all piled into one truck (shhh!) and took the kids for an easy, educational, and beautiful hike. Beth acted as tour guide, I tried to keep Claire from crying (she's been really whiny lately), and Chelsea helped. There is something really fun about doing things with your kids that you did when you were young. It also makes you appreciate how much your parents did for you.
Silly faces
The stroller babies
(see Claire whining? I'm beginning to wonder if it's ever going to stop)
This afternoon, we (me and my kids, my sister and hers, and my cousin and hers, plus two of her sister's) all piled into one truck (shhh!) and took the kids for an easy, educational, and beautiful hike. Beth acted as tour guide, I tried to keep Claire from crying (she's been really whiny lately), and Chelsea helped. There is something really fun about doing things with your kids that you did when you were young. It also makes you appreciate how much your parents did for you.
The "big" kids on the hike
Silly faces
The stroller babies
(see Claire whining? I'm beginning to wonder if it's ever going to stop)The Fourth!
Saturday night Ben and I went on a date to Stadium of Fire (yes we left the kids at home with a sitter, I'm not crazy) and had a great time with David Archuleta and Brad Paisley.
On Monday morning we joined our ward for the long-standing breakfast-in-the-park at 7am, after which we went home and napped :).
We spent Monday evening at my Aunt and Uncle's in Heber eating hamburgers, watermelon, chips, and brownies and setting off the fireworks Ben and Paige picked out at the firework stand down the street.
Claire whining
My sister Chelsea and her kids (no I did not manage to get a photo of my family). Chelsea made Juliette's dress.
The dads running the firework show. We couldn't wait for dark; the little ones were tiring quickly.
God Bless America!
On Monday morning we joined our ward for the long-standing breakfast-in-the-park at 7am, after which we went home and napped :).
We spent Monday evening at my Aunt and Uncle's in Heber eating hamburgers, watermelon, chips, and brownies and setting off the fireworks Ben and Paige picked out at the firework stand down the street.
Cousins playing in the backyard
Claire whining
My sister Chelsea and her kids (no I did not manage to get a photo of my family). Chelsea made Juliette's dress.
The dads running the firework show. We couldn't wait for dark; the little ones were tiring quickly.
God Bless America!Thursday, June 30, 2011
Ballet Recital
Paige started her first year of ballet this January at a dance studio that is right across the street from our house. For the end of the year performance she was a songbird in the company's production of Sleeping Beauty. Her class's appearance lasted about 3 minutes out of 120, but it was so worth sitting through to see her up on there having fun and trying her best.
The big day. "I have never looked more beautiful!"
If you are new at this (like I am), DO NOT forget flowers. If they hadn't been selling them for $5 in the lobby we would have had a disaster on our hands.
Good Job, Paige!
Paige and her cousin Anna during rehearsal
The big day. "I have never looked more beautiful!"
If you are new at this (like I am), DO NOT forget flowers. If they hadn't been selling them for $5 in the lobby we would have had a disaster on our hands.
Good Job, Paige!the River
I took the girls to meet up with my parents and 2 of my sisters and their families earlier this month for a week at the Colorado River. We've been going there since I was Paige's age and it's still just as fun as it was then. Too bad I didn't take more pictures. Thank you Honey and Papa for a great time, as always!
Resting during a late afternoon movie.
A tradition. One last picture before we head home.
Claire loved riding the "bug".
Resting during a late afternoon movie.
A tradition. One last picture before we head home.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Crazy Hair Day
During Paige's last week of school they had a crazy hair day. Paige was excited to have lots of little pony tails all over her head and glitter in her hair. Though I think her cousin might win the prize for craziest hair. In Paige's words, "nice job on the hair, Aunt Noelle!".
Preschool Graduation
Paige and her cousin Anna graduated from their first year of preschool last week. They sang songs, had a slideshow of their year in the classroom, and walked down the red carpet to get their diplomas as their names were called. Then they threw their caps in the air for the finale.
Paige loved her first year at Kids Village and is excited to go back again next year. In fact, I think she'd go back right now if she could. I love that Paige's first experiences with school have been positive and that she's so excited about learning.
This is our attempt at a family picture. Obviously no one was cooperating, and the camera caught me mid eye-roll. Nice.
Paige loved her first year at Kids Village and is excited to go back again next year. In fact, I think she'd go back right now if she could. I love that Paige's first experiences with school have been positive and that she's so excited about learning.
This is our attempt at a family picture. Obviously no one was cooperating, and the camera caught me mid eye-roll. Nice.
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