Family Pictures

It is that time of year when I get excited, because we update the family picture. I love to get an outdoor picture and I love to get it in the fall. Our pictures turned out so good this year and I love them. Here are just a few of my favorites. Also check out the pictures on the right hand side down the blog.

Cave Falls

Last weekend we took a drive to Cave Falls. It was a gorgeous day and I think that our nice weather isn't going to last much longer. It was fun to get out and take the kids somewhere they have never been before. It was a really fun day.

Tree Trimming

On Saturday we went up to my parents house to help them with a little project. They have a huge tree that is their neighbors, but it hangs over their fence. This summer it has pushed out and broken their fence, so my dad decided it was time to take matters into his own hands. He rented a boom truck to handle the issue. He started out going up first to cut the branches down, but he couldn't do the height factor, so Matt was next in line. Matt willingly go in the boom and went up about 50+ feet with chainsaw in hands. After a couple of hours, all that remained of the problem was the mess on the lawn. Matt loved every minute of this. It was right up his alley of fun Saturday projects. I guarantee if we ever need trees trimmed again, he will just go rent himself a boom truck.

Fishing Trip

On Monday night we went with our next door neighbors to the Nature Park to fish in the ponds. The kids had a fun time. All the kids caught at least one fish and some caught more than one. By the end the boys were being a little to adventurous for me, so I was ready to go. Here are some of the pictures with the fish.

Brock with the fishies.

Collin with the fishies.

Last weekend we went to Kemmerer, Wyoming, to see Matt's brothers family. It was a fun trip. Matt was able to go fishing all afternoon on Friday with his two brothers and dad. They caught some nice fish. On Saturday we got to see all of the Nielson Family at my nephew's baptism. It was a fun time and a fun weekend together.

On the way home from Wyoming, Brock and Aiden fell asleep and they looked exactly alike. I guess that's what happens when you come from the same gene pool.

Back on Schedule

It has been so nice having the girls back in school and getting back on a schedule. I function better with schedule and I enjoy being back on it. The girls are loving school and their teachers. Kayla adjusted really well to going to school all day. I am enjoying my time in the afternoon after I put the boys down for their nap and before the girls get home from school. I feel like I get a lot more accomplished.

The boys are missing the girls while they are at school. They always want to go somewhere and when I take them, they aren't good kids at all. I am really struggling lately dealing with three three-year-olds. We are in the terrible three stage times three and there are days I want to pull my hair out. I keep telling myself that they are just kids and don't know any better, but I am beginning to wonder if I am going to survive.

The girls dressed Brock up the other day in a dress and cute little headband and even the shoes. He thought it was pretty funny, but his dad sure didn't think so.

Today has been really nice having Matt and the girls home. We went on a bike ride to the park this morning and the kids were able to play on the toys. Then we had a picnic lunch and rode the carousel for the last time this year. It was a fun morning. Matt and the girls are off to the pool this afternoon for one last swim before the season ends. It is hard to believe that September is already here. Fall is just around the corner. I don't know if I am ready to be cooped up for the winter yet. We better enjoy as much time outdoors as possible.