Mike's family visit

For anyone that didn't know, Mike's Mom passed away last month. Last weekend we had some family over for lunch and to go through old pictures. It was a great time to visit with family, and talk about old times! I loved every minute of their time here. I'm bummed that I didn't get more pictures. The one group shot I have is minus his 2 brothers, our niece Abby and his Uncle and Aunt...next time!

We love them all so much





Left to right - Mike, Grandma Sylvia, Fran (Mike's stepmom), Bob (Mikes Dad), Pete, Sue (Aunt & Uncle)





The Lunch





And just a cute shot of Grandpa & Grandson :)

Just because my kids are Cute

Chloe and I went on a "Back to School Date" She starts Preschool soon! So we went and got some lunch, she requested a corn dog and ice cream. Then we went and chose a new outfit for school. She simple wanted every dress there! You'll just have to wait and see her first day pictures to see what she chose...and its adorable!

And this is REALLY just because he's just so cute.
(look at how his sisters make him laugh!)

KINDERGARTEN!

This is Riley on her first day of school! She was very excited!




... and then got annoyed at my picture taking



I think she loves it so far (and Chloe wants to stay with her every day)

So far, her favorite thing is eating lunch in the cafeteria, she says "its so big in there". She also loves picking out her school uniform each day, she lays it all out the night before. I'm in awe at how well she does in new situations, its no sweat for her! We love her and I know it will be a great year!

Family visit

2 weeks ago we had my family out here and we had an amazing time! Here are some pictures

The Beach (of course)

Six Flags (went on THE BEST Roller Coster ever, maybe I think that because I haven't been on a roller coaster since Riley was born)

Bowling

Throw in little shopping, cooking, watching movies, making bows for the girls, playing games, and Riley getting throw up sick, and you have one busy eventful week. I love my family!

Chase ~ 5 months

Kicking, rolling over, laughing, eating cereal, grabbing and reaching, rockin the hair (he's had 3 haircuts so far), sucking on his hands, drooling, and most important... still cuddling.

Solid food

This little heart breaker of mine is eating big boy food and growing up so fast! I love him.

***Riley took these pictures, sorry if they are blurry, I couldn't hold the camera too!***

Summer Summer Summertime

I thought this summer was going to drag on with no school, but man have we kept busy! Its been so great! A couple of things I've loved so far is the free things that have been offered. The bowling alley here offered free bowling to kids all summer (and free shoe rental) and the library has a reading program where you get prizes for every increment of 5 books read. This is a great thing to get Riley ready for Kindergarten! They've been so fun and the girls have loved it!

Not to mention the swimming, the park visits, the bike riding, the otter pops and the playing with friends, we are b.u.s.y!

Here are some pictures of 2 fun things we did last week:

Aaaah, the Beach. Good friends. Good laughs. And one healthy sunburn for Mama

Horse Back Riding, my girls dream come true!

Father and Son

Seriously, could this picture be any cooler?

Chase ~ 4 months

Even more in love with this gorgeous babe of ours! He is now 13 1/2 lbs! It seem like he would never make it there, he was so tiny for so long! He is just the happiest thing I have ever seen! He coos and giggles, rolls over, is trying to reach for things, and often can't take his eyes of his sisters once he finds them in the room.

Riley said to me the other day:

"Mommy, I'm crying happy tears, because I love Chase so much"

I told her that I do that sometimes too, and that I did that with her and Chloe too. I think being a Mom to these beautiful kids is the best thing that could've ever happened to me!

** Laura took a bunch of these sweet pictures - Thank you, Thank you!**

4th of July 2011

We had a great day ! We started off with a breakfast with our new ward, we sang songs, had prizes and had a little kids parade.

Then relaxed during the middle of the day, and had some friends over for a BBQ, and ended the day up on the top of a hill at a families home to see all the fireworks shows in the city. It was beautiful!

I am continually grateful for the freedom we have in this country, grateful the the men and women who sacrificed at its beginning, and grateful for the men and women that continue to defend it today. America is a true gift to each of us.