Moving Day

I knew this day was coming for the last month, the day when my sister, brother-in-law and their 3 kids would be moving. It didn't really hit me until tonight when I saw the big moving truck parked outside the house. Although, I do have to say that it will be an easier move having them only going to St. George unlike their last move to San Diego. Hard enough where we cant do our weekly lunch dates or having Lauren and Dawson coming over to play at my house for hours at a time. Five hours in still a long drive where I wont be able to see all of your cute faces all the time, yet close enough where I can sneak in a weekend visit every now and again. It is hard to have family move away. First it was my bro/sis in-law moving to Texas and taking their kids away from me and my kids. Emmy and Claire loved to play and have sleepovers with Kassi and Halle and the following day heading to Dollar Tree to find a one of a kind toy. Oh, how my kids miss them and ask frequently when they are coming back.....and NOW....Lauren, Dawson and Damon. That leaves us here with one set of cousins left. Cortnee and Emeree it looks like its just us! We are so happy for all of our relatives that have moved and all the exciting experiences that the move has provided for your families and the wonderful opportunities your jobs have provided you. We love you all and wish you were all just a"little"bit closer.

I love you Launee! This will be such a good move for you guys. I will miss you and your sweet personality so much. You will do great down in the land of sun!

P.S. I hope this makes a little sense as I am typing through my crying eyes! BOOHOO:(

Back To School!!

So...I couldn't have asked for school to start fast enough. I mean 3 1/2 months is a long summer and coming up with things to keep kids entertained and busy wore off in lets say, ohh, week 2! The day finally arrived for Emerson to start her year in the 2nd grade. As excited as she was I was actually sad to see her walk into her classroom. I have enjoyed her help and company all summer long and was a little jealous that she wouldn't be with me all day long. I just cant believe how fast time is going by. My baby, my first born is already in the 2nd grade:( I am thrilled that she is so excited about her teacher, her new friends, and all of the fun things Mrs. Worley has planned for them this year. Next week we get to do this all over as Claire will be heading into her 3rd....yes, I said 3rd year of preschool. You have gotta love the late birthday's that miss the actual deadline by 2 weeks. Therefore that leaves us spending $65 a month *times 3 years! I think I should become a preschool teacher...they are making some fun spending cash:)the typical "mom. quit taking my picture you

are embarrassing me!"

the classic first day of school pose


Emerson loved taking pictures on her first day of school so much that we just"had" to take them on the second day of school as well!! My girls LOOOVVEE to be in front of the camera!

Oh! P.S. Thanks gramma Shawna for taking all of the girls shopping for their new book bags they are totally cute!!

4th of July Activities

BEAR LAKE "08

How cute are they?

The "official"family photo

(disregard the nice frizzy hair...that I didn't do

the whole time I was there, and not ashamed to admit it!
Emerson and I trying our hardest to be
tough

The cutest kids on the planet:)

Cohen

Emmy and Claire LOVE to pose

for pictures

Emmy and Claire chillin'

with aunt Audree

Emerson patiently awaiting

our turn for family pics

Men thinking they are tough

and cool

GOOOO......SPITFIRES!

My very own beach babes

Next year we will actually

try pulling him behind the boat..(not if his momma

has anything to do with it)

Trucks, sand, water.....

what more could a little guy ask for?

We had another great year at our annual Bear Lake Family Reunion. The weather was absolutely beautiful and of course the water is phenomenal, I cant believe how blue and crystal clear that lake is. We are so lucky to have that kind of beauty right at our finger tips. Thanks mom and dad for the great week and always putting on such a memorable trip, also thank you for letting us stay in your nice condo I cant believe in the past we truly roughed it....yuck! We love you and cant wait for Bear Lake next year, oh, and those yummy raspberry shakes too!

(I NEED Candice or Kate to teach me how to do a slide show....sorry for the long list of pictures:)

Baptism and Parades!

I dont know where my girls ran off to?
Cortnee with her cousins. Lauren, Cortnee, Emerson
Dawson and Claire!

The kids waiting for more loot.

Cohen scored a sucker. He had a BLAST!

This weekend was quite eventful in Syracuse. We started the day off with the Syracuse Heritage Days Parade. It was so much fun (hot) to enjoy our little community day parade. It has such the small town charm and feel which is why I love Syracuse so much. It was so fun to sit with all of our neighbors and visit with people from the ward. Hey, I even scored a Golden Coral T- shirt (yeah)! After the parade we had to get ready for my niece Cortnee's baptism. It turned out so nice and the spirit was truly felt there. I began to cry as I watched her enter the baptismal font in her white attire, what a sweet pure spirit she has. She looked beautiful and we couldn't be more proud of her. Congrats, Cortnee!! I can't believe your 8!!

Some Of My Favorite Things!

So, I have decided to post some of my

favorite things once a week. It is kinda fun to really

take a look a what you do throughout the week and

see what you did or did not enjoy doing. It

would be fun to see what all my blogger buddies

favorite things are as well:)

My favorite new art project. I am ticked

that this picture didn't turn out to well. The frames

are cream and olive green and the paper is black and cream.

I think it turned out cute and added the final touch to

our laundry room.

My new favorite desert. Fruit Pizza

Sadly, this is the damage done after one day and

what's even more sad?? I ate it all by myself:) Did

I feel guilty? NOT ONE BIT!!

My new favorite shoes for little

boys! Soooo cute!