Monday, September 24, 2012

September Update

Fall is in full swing here!  It is finally starting to cool down at night! Hooray!  We are keeping busy with the kids sports, business, school, etc etc.  You know, LIFE!  Here are a few pictures to keep you all updated.  
 I wanted to add this picture of the girls helping David wash the truck the other day.  Can you see how our grass is starting to come in?  It is looking so much better!  But don't look too close. . .then you will see the weeds and all the bare spots that haven't filled in yet.  But do you remember my pile of dirt photo from earlier in the year?  HUGE improvement.  We will weed and feed it this fall and keep working on the grass until it is beautiful.  It will probably take another year or so until it is how I really want it.
Time to wash the truck!  Elizabeth and Mia had a blast helping David on Saturday morning :)
 We have gone to quite a few BYU Women's Soccer games this fall.  They have been so fun!  The team is really good, and it has been great for the girls to see how soccer should be played :)
Go Cougars!

The girls are in their uniforms, because it was Shooters night!  that is their club teams name.  
 Elizabeth Celebrated her 10th birthday is style on the 12th of September.  She wanted to have a Soccer Party and invite her soccer team as well as some friends from the neighborhood.  I learned my lesson after Mia's party and held this party at the park!  No kids running around the house!
Ten!

The soccer pinata was a big hit!

The group.  I think everyone had fun.  They are a cute group of girls.  

Rain Picnic!
This picture just makes me smile. . . what do you do when it starts to rain?  Well, Elizabeth and Mia think it is a great time for an outdoor picnic!
I will do a post soon just dedicated to our fall sports. . . Football and Soccer!  We have been busy and having a blast!
What is keeping you entertained and busy so far this fall?

Monday, September 3, 2012

ok, ok, summer is over!

Summer is officially over. . .. but the temperature doesn't really feel like it yet!  I love fall, though!  We have already started football games, soccer and all the fun fall festivites.  But first I have to finish off our events of the summer!

Mia turns 7!
Mia turned 7 on August 25.  

We had a party with about 14 little girls. . . I don't know what I was thinking!  but we danced the night away. . .:)

Ice Cream Sundaes!

Mia and her cousin, Windsor!
See how cute the sundae glasses are?   Somehow the icecream tasted better in the cute glasses! (thanks Shannon for the Ikea find!)

getting ready for the party!

Making sundaes. . .
Bronte even stopped by for a bit. .. which says a lot!  Thanks Bronte!

The Birthday girl!

Off to High school and Jr high!
Seriously. . . I have a high schooler now!!  So far, so good!

starting 4th grade.
And no. those aren't real glasses.  Elizabeth like to wear her "fake" glasses!

2nd grade and 4th grade, here they come!

My big 2nd grader!

Aladdin
I was able to take the girls to St George for a few days before school started.  We had so much fun, shopping, swimming, and of course seeing the show.  We all loved it!

Aren't they cute!
Thanks mom and dad for having us!  

Elizabeth and Mia had swimming lessons for the first couple weeks of August.  

We were able to have Paul and Joe visit on their way to and from EFY this summer.  We had to make a stop for some shaved ice :)

Soccer Tournament Champs!
Elizabeth's team was in a little tournament the first weekend of August.  And they won!  

Champions!

Celebrating with shakes!
After Elizabeth's soccer game, and also after Luke's board of review!  That's a lot to celebrate!

We all love ice cream!

Celebrating completing his Board of Review!  Luke is now an Eagle Scout!  That was a lot of work!



Kennedy's first temple trip

At the end of July I was able to go with Luke and Kennedy to the temple.  It was Kennedy's first time, and I am so greatful I was able to go with her!

A small project completed!  David put up some hooks in the garage. . . .

Taking the girls to see our community producion of My Fair Lady!

Luke had a fun week at EFY in July.  He loved is roommates and had a great time!

Getting all checked in for EFY!
Well, That is a quick recap of highlights of the past 6 weeks.  As I said, I am ready for Fall.  Bring on the crisp cool evenings and Fall leaves!!