Family Pictures

We were able to get new family pictures a few weeks ago. The turned out pretty good. The boys lately squint their eyes and have weird smiles, so the family picture could have been better, but it isn't horrible. We got them taken up at the College Gardens and it was so pretty up there. As I have been looking through these, I can't believe how fast my kids are growing up.

Coeur d'Alene

A few weeks ago Matt and I were able to go to Coeur d'Alene. He had meetings with work, so I tagged along and just relaxed and didn't do much. I did some shopping, reading, and nothing. I met up with my good friend Tara. She lives in Spokane and came over one afternoon. We met at the Coeur d'Alene Resort and went to lunch, had pedicures and then went and got a Gooey. A very fun day and a fun time talking and catching up with Tara.

The kids were able to stay at my mom and dad's for the week and they had a really fun time. Sometimes it is really nice to get away. I was glad to get back to the kiddos though and they really missed us.

Weekend with cousins

Last weekend, Matt's brother and his wife and family came for the Labor Day weekend. We took them to Mesa Falls and then went swimming at Rexburg Rapids one last time before they closed. We played lots of games, ate some yummy food and had a lot of fun. We are so blessed to have such wonderful families and have kids around the same ages that love being together.

Back to School

The girls were so excited for school to start this year. They were bored with Summer and could hardly wait for the first day. Kayla is in the 2nd grade this year and Paige is in 5th. She is at the Middle School and they have different schedules, so that has been a big change. It is crazy to think how fast time is going. They are both really good students and I am most excited to be back on a routine again.

The boys are missing them and are really excited when they get home from school. My days seem longer, because the boys have given up naps and I don't my time to get my projects done. It has been an adjustment for all, but it is a true sign that they are getting older and busier.

(I love this picture. Their dad pulled their shirts up on their heads and they could not figure out how to get them off. It was hilarious.)

Kayla's Birthday

Kayla turned 7 last week. She was so excited for it to be her special day. I had given her and Paige a few jobs to do that morning and she said she wasn't going to do jobs, because it was her birthday. For some reason she thought she was queen for the day. What's new. We went to lunch at McDonald's and then for dinner we had my parents come over. She chose to have Chinese Haystacks and instead of cake she chose Raspberry Desert. She loved it all. For her birthday she got a new scooter, some clothes, legos, a sleeping bag and a piggy bank. We love having her in our family and she makes life exciting. We love her to pieces, even though she knows how to push all of my buttons. Happy Birthday Kayla!!!!!

Feeding the Ducks

Matt's parents, his sister Angela and her kids, Kobi and Ava were able to come last weekend on their way home from Jackson. It was fun to see them and to spend some time with them. Matt and his dad took Kobi and Paige golfing on Saturday, so the rest of us went to the Nature Park to feed the ducks. My kids love doing this and we haven't done it for awhile. Fun times.

Soccer

Paige was able to soccer this summer. Matt was her coach and that was fun for the two of them to do together. She definately improved since the time she played before. She was a little more aggressive and did really well. She had a lot of fun and they won all of their games except for one. What a fun season.