A few weeks ago, we decided to devote our afternoon to Thanksgiving Point Gardens. It is an amazing place to spend the day and for $2 you can't afford not to do it. Here are a few glimpses of what we spent our HOT summer afternoon doing.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
ONE Birthday Celebration
Aubrey had her very first Birthday party on August 20th. Although, she may not have known exactly what was going on, she seemed to "feel the love" for her first birthday celebration.
She got some great gifts and loved crinkling the paper and packages.
We ended the festivities with yummy chocolate cupcakes.
She began by delicately tasting her cupcake but soon...
after taking a few tastes made the mess deserving of a first birthday celebration!
Happy Birthday Aubrey! We Love You! We love watching you learn and grow every day!
What you are up to at ONE:
- climbing everything(the computer desk is our favorite climbing spot)
- finding treasures in the cabinets and leaving your binky behind as evidence of where you have searched
- snuggling into your bed on your tummy with the blanket just covering your head
- saying your name, Ahhhhhbey, okay and wow
- pulling all of the wipes out of the container
- helping me with the laundry by pulling all of the clothes out of the laundry basket or dryer
- gathering shoes
- helping me unload the dishwasher
- running around as the busiest little lady ever
Lucky #7
Drew turned numero 7 on August 2. Seven is my favorite number and now my favorite little boy is my favorite number.
Drew decided that he wanted a lego cake, so we bought a lego airplane, put it together and I made a runway cake for it to take off on...easiest cake ever to make to date.
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Drew had a great day. We celebrated with balloons, Spongebob decor, family and presents. Happy Birthday Drew, We LOVE You!
What you are up to at SEVEN:
- You still LOVE trains
- Cruising around on your bike like a pro
- soccer, basketball and golf
- Starting the 1st grade
- Say the coolest things
- setting up intricate railroad tracks for our train sets
- Kindest, loving kid with the most sensitive heart and cutest face
- Jumping ditches with golf carts...
- and the greatest kid ever!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
DAD 1944-2010
I never fully realized the limits of the English language until this happened in my life. There are no words great enough to describe how much you really love someone and there are no words descriptive enough to explain the emotions that go along with the process of losing someone you love.
I was told on July 3, 2008 that my Dad had cancer. and on June 24th, 2010 was told that he passed away in the home I grew up in.
My father said from the very first diagnosis that "He felt good about things." he would follow that statement with "I don't know what that means, but I really do feel good about things."
My Dad's words were always a great source of comfort and wisdom. Whenever there was a crisis(or at least, what I thought was a crisis) in my life, I would call to chat with him. He had the ability to help put my challenges into perspective and calm life's"storms."
In true form, my father continues to teach me and ease my mind. I was reading some of the letters that he sent me while serving my mission in Mexico. I found this letter and have included a portion of its contents:
We are all doing fine and enjoying the blessings that Heavenly Father so regularly sends. We are proud of each family member and the progress you are each making. Heavenly Father has truly blessed us with great children, each of whom we love more than words can express. How fortunate we are to be so blessed, and to live at this time in the world.
May the Lord bless you in your labors and sustain you during those discouraging and trying times that will come. May he bless you with that great joy that comes only as we obediently serve him regardless of obstacles placed in our path. We love you Bizzy and pray for your protection and success each day. Work hard and be happy.
Love, Dad
I knew the Plan of Salvation was true before losing my father and only know with more surety of it's truthfulness after his passing. I have been overwhelmed by the kindness shown to my Dad, Mom and family throughout these past couple years. I am amazed and can see the Lord's care in the countless acts of kindness that have continued to be shared with our family during this time.
How lucky I am to know you are my Dad forever. I love you Dad.
SWIMMING LESSONS
Drew and Sommer both took swimming lessons this summer. We have the greatest teacher! Drew learned the back stroke this year and did such a great job. He has a knack for swimming and catches on really quick.
Sommer loved the dogs, jumping to make a big splash, and doing the alligator. She did great this year and learned a lot.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
AUBREY is almost ONE and more updates still to come
Since it has been such a long time since an update I thought I should also include a few shots of Aubrey as she gets closer and closer to her #1 Birthday.
A bit of what SOMMER has been up to: stitches, Gma Moss, messy lady, and Earrings
First, Sommer was the first kid to need stitches. She was running up our basement(unfinished) stairs and fell and sliced her chin on the stair. Luckily, she only needed 3 stitches and she was super brave. (photos to come soon because I need to download them from my phone)
Next up are some cool photos with Grandma Moss during an Idaho visit. They dressed up in their most beautiful faces.
Being messy: She is such a cute girl and can make the biggest messes.
Here is an example of a simple spaghetti dinner with our Sommey Sue.
She has wanted to get her ears pierced for a little while now. So, while we were in Idaho, we decided to do it along with her cousin Katelyn. Here she is getting all prepped for the big moment.
She looks a little more serious as the actual piercing takes place but she never shed a tear.
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