September 2012

September 1st-

In Bear Lake at the start of my run- this scenic view in all of it's beauty. Oh the beauty of the earth! 

After my run and breakfast, we set out for a hike through a cave. While we waited for the cave we took  a Harman Family pic. (Missing Chris and Randy's family's)

Pics before he headed into the cave.  I think it's pretty hilarious that Forrest my nephew looks somewhat like a pedophile and he's okay with it. :) Forrest is hilarious!

^The cave was pretty neat and chilly. The kids all really enjoyed it and Madison fell asleep.

^We always play games on family trips. I LOVE games! Even if I'm a trash talker.

September 2nd-

^Beach Day! We rented a water trampoline and Perry's brought their boat. Love boating! We spent all day there and loved it!

^The cabin we rented had a sand volleyball court. The kids played in the sand a ton! Giant sand box. Everyone did their fair share of games on phones and ipads, took naps, read, and Grandma Harman brought paints and jewels for the kids to decorate shirts. Good times!

September 3rd-

 ^We cleaned up shop and on our way out stopped for raspberry shakes.

^We also drove through Brigham City to see the new temple in its glory.

September 4th-

^The kitties always find the small patch of sun coming through the window and lay in it. :)

^We got together with Torrey and Jenny. Great friends from AZ. It's been a long time! First meeting of the kids.

September 5th-

^Our little buddy Kai has started Preschool. He is so excited and so are we! Cute boy!

^Real food time! Yay! Madison trying peaches for the first time. :) She hasn't turned anything down so far. Applesauce, Peaches, Pears, Banana, Avocado, Squash, Green Beans, Carrots, etc.

^ One of the less-fun things about owning a home. When things break. Like sprinkler lines. Ed's a handy guy, so naturally he ripped things apart. :) Nice effort Ed. We had someone find it and fix it. Whew!

 September 6th-

 

^BUNKO= FOOD, FRIENDS, FUN, PRIZES, GIRL TALK, ETC.! LOVE!

 I hosted September Bunko. I look forward to it every month!

 September 7th-

^Goodbye Summer- Welcome Fall!

^ MADISON at 6 months!!

Cute little bean had some thrush so they have to give her some purple stuff to clear it up. Love her face.

Stats:

Height: 24.5 inches (12%)

Weight: 13.5oz (7%)

Head: ?

Wobbley sitting up. Babbling. "aaaa" sound. Loves Food. Sleeping 7-8pm, waking once in the night- back to bed again and up at 7:30am. Naps once at 9am for an hour. Naps 1pm for a couple hours. Sometimes has a third nap. Starting to get hair. Kick Kickin those legs like crazy! So inquisitive and smiley. Happy, bright eyed, easy girl!

Sarah at 6 months: 16pds(40%), 26inches(50%), Head (70%)

Kai at 6 months: 16pd 4oz (30%), 2'3"in (70%), Head (20%)

^ We went to a little picnic party and the kids got their faces painted like pirates and got balloon swords. Happy kids! Our best pirate faces.

^Happy girl!

September 8th

^Uncle Stewart ran the Utah 100 race. All 100 miles!!! Started 5am, ended the the next day around 9am. 28hrs and 27minutes of running! Can you imagine!? Where he gets all the energy??? Amazing though! We had to go support his finish in Midway. You rock Stewart!! P.S. Midway is beautiful!!!

^We stopped by our friends, the Thunnell's in Heber and then stopped by Dairy Keen for lunch on our way out.

^We also stopped at the outlets on our way back. While I waited in the car for a bit I thought it necessary to show how ridiculous my hairline looks since all my hair is falling out from the baby. Look at that! Bleh!

September 10th-

^My friend Staci has been helping me decorate my kids rooms. Kai's room is almost done. :)

September 11th-

^Girls night out for dessert with some ward friends. :)

September 12th-

^Madison just being cute in pink.

September 13th-

^Not sure why it feels so neat to grow your own food and harvest it, but it does. :) Such an accomplishment. It's so neat to tell Sarah to go pick a couple handfuls of cherry tomatoes. They are so sweet.

September 15th-

^Ed and I cleaned out the garage all day. Feels so nice to be organized!

^So we had some celebratory ice cream at Leatherby's. :) Sarah ate Kai's cone too since he didn't want it.

^Sarah's loving barbies, so we found a new way to store them so they stay nicer. :)

September 21st-

^Madison is starting to sit! My baby is growing up. Bittersweet it is. Such a punkin!

September 23rd-

^More leaning sitting.

September 24th-

^Let the baby food making begin! MMmmm Squash!

September 25th-

^Ed set Madison on my back while I was on the computer. She's happy to be anywhere.

^Sarah is such a helpful big sis! She chills with Madison all the time. She just loves her.

^Cute chick.

 September 27th-

^The kids and I hung out with Steph one afternoon and pigged out on pizza. Even on our way out of the restaurant. Rock Creek goodness. :)

September 28th-

^ While Ed was in CA for the weekend he sent the kids and I a little treat to tell us he's thinkin' of us. So sweet.

^Nummy feet!

 September 30th-

^Little sitter

We went to our cousin Josh's Bday party. The kids loved the favors! Fireman hats, whistles, and fangs.:) Aunt Nicole throws great parties!

August 2012- Part 2

August 19th-

Kai is a true boy. Fell asleep with gun in hand. :)

August 22nd- Girls Trip #4

This little lady got to join us on our girls trip.

^Maren came in town at the beginning of August for a month, so Kristen decided to book a flight and meet us in Utah for our 4th annual girls trip. We picked Kristen up at the airport Wednesday morning and got started right away with the things we do best on girls trips. Eat and Shop. :) We spent the day at City Creek Mall. It was a successful trip even with babies in tow. :)

^After shopping we headed to get our usual pedicure. Kristen loves babies and is always so helpful. Especially since she was baby-free this trip. Lucky gal!

^Always love being pampered and the result.

^After pedicures we brought our pretty little toes to eat at Brio.

^Everything was delicious!

^We were going to make and decorate sugar cookies like old times, but decided to relax instead, chit chat and watch a true chick flick, "Bring it On". You can see how long we lasted. :) Harman Hotel is where we had our sleepovers this trip. :)

August 23rd-

^Thursday morn we got ready for a day in Park City area for shopping. Girls trips are not complete without some ugly photos, and driving Ed's car. :)

^On our way we stopped for brunch at Kneaders. Lucky us, Kristen is great at taking photos and likes to practice, so we ended up with some fun profile shots. :)

^Fun to take photos when we're all done up for each other. Thanks Kristen.

^P.S. Kneaders French Toast is divine! I can't believe I had never had it! Yum!

^Shopping was successful at the outlets.

^And we might have stopped at Kneaders a second time that day for a little snack...

We got back from Park City and then headed to Salt Lake to eat dinner at Tucanos. I was dared to eat chicken heart. We all tried it. I don't recommend it, but everything else was great. :)

^Very full!

^We raced home after dinner for some massage appointments. Maren's first! I love massages!

^ After some relaxing massages, we picked up some shakes and played nertz. Good times!

August 24th- SARAH's 5th BIRTHDAY!

^Before our goodbyes we took some last photos together. I absolutely loved seeing these girls! I love how comfortable we are together. I love that we started the raising of our families together. There are some true bonds between us. Until next year...

^After our goodbyes we got on with Miss Sarah's special day! She got the typical birthday decor, a present to start the day, and her "S" shaped pancake.  We had a busy day! She had her 5 year old well check, Kindergarten assessment with her teacher, and most importantly her "friend" birthday party. Wouldn't you guess? A Princess Party.

^The girls dressed up like princesses, got to wear some make-up, and we started right off with princess themed games.

^First they decorated their princes. Made their bodies and drew their faces onto balloons. Then they pinned kisses on the prince (Flynn). Then they played Red apple(light)/Green apple(light). Then they played musical chairs to princess music. Then they had a ball and danced with the princes they made. Sarah may or may not have kissed her prince multiple times during their dance- Wonderful future ahead of us/her! Watch out! ;)

^Princess Sarah. (Sarah actually means princess in Hebrew. :) Learned that this year.)

^ The sidekicks and party helpers. Couldn't have done it without ya!

^Her friends were so kind to shower her with wonderful gifts. Thanks everyone!

^Then we ate cake. She requested a castle this year.

 ^Free time and party favors.

Our Sarah Bear is 5!! So grown up! Blossoming beautifully and we just love her! She is such a thoughtful girl, rule follower(usually) and big helper. She loves to learn. She is a great artist, a wonderful singer and she calls me "beautiful" and Ed "handsome" all the time.:) A wonderful little princess to start us off on our parenting journey- We look forward to the years to come Miss Sarah! 

 August 26th-

^ We had the family over for Hawaiian haystacks and a little "family" party.

^The kids played some games- Red apple/Green apple.

^Duck, Duck, Goose. One of Sarah's faves.

^Sarah's cute cousins that came to celebrate with her. (Missing: Bri, Forrest, Felicity, Alexis, Avery, Zack and Tanner)

^She loved being showered multiple times over the weekend. Thank sweet family and friends.

Sporting her new princess dress up.

She got lots of barbies, a doll house, a kitchen, artsy stuff, etc. 100% girl!

August 27th-

 After over a whole year we reunited with Ryan and Maren for some gaming and of course treats and pics.

An old favorite- Peach Cobbler... with peaches from our tree.

Candy, candy, candy- in this instance Big League Chew.

^We played Canasta- the boys kicked our butts! We drank root-brew as we call it, not Henry's though.  :( And played Scattergories and stayed up way too late! Well worth it though. Gotta take advantage. These visits are way too far between.

August 28th- SARAH STARTS KINDERGARTEN

^Can't believe our first born is starting "real" school! She is so ready though. None of us are sad, just excited! Let the learning begin. We know she'll do great! Cutie patootie!

^We just can't get enough! So... the Layton's graced us with their presence again! Hip Hip! This time we made Strawberry shortcake, got some better candy, and played some different games. 

^Love to "Settle" and we played Canasta again. Dudes kicked butt again- it must be Utah, because we always killed the guys in CA. :)
It's gonna be a while 'til we can get together again. The important this is that we make it happen. So great to see you Laytons!

 August 30th-

^More show off of bday presents. 

 August 31st-

^If you know me well, you know that I love listening to yodeling. I have done it all my life, and as a family tradition we went every year to Swiss Days to hear Kerry Christensen yodel. I hope to keep this tradition. I haven't been for so long(since we've lived away), that I had to make it happen this year! I went up with the kids and Mom and Deb. Never disappoints! 

^Such a fun, happy affair. After we got scones and headed out to get Sarah back for school. Hopefully there'll be time to shop next year! :)

^After Swiss Days and Sarah's school we headed up to Bear Lake to spend the weekend with the Harman Family in a cabin! Happy to spend a weekend with this type of scenery and view! SO beautiful! I loved being in this setting. Nature is bliss. 

^We just chilled the first night, had dinner and watched a movie. Little Madison was thrown off a little and decided to join us late in the night. :) Stinker. But a cute one.

What a wonderful, busy month! Full of parties, friends and family! Goodbye Summer. Welcome Fall.