october

October was a fun month as usual!  Carter's school had a haunted fiesta & our ward had a party. We also went to a pumpkin patch & of course went trick or treating! I love October & I'm so sad it's over. Oh well, Christmas is right around the corner! :-)

Here is Carter & Johnny with their teacher Miss Metz.  She's the best!  

 My cute fireman having fun!

 My adorable scarecrow's!

 It might not look like it, but she loved the animals!

 We love the pumpkin patch!

 Cute kids....Scarlet is trying to scare us!

The fireman & his dalmation

 Love the way Scarlet is standing!

 Cutest dalmation I've ever seen!!

 Walking with dada.....wag that tail!

 Pretty excited with what they got!



look who's 2

Scarlet's birthday was Oct. 22nd, can't believe my baby is 2!!  Time goes by so fast, before I know it she will be going to school with her brother!  We just had a little strawberry shortcake party, kept it mellow, with us & Yaya & Papa.  I hope to have a big party next year! :-)

Here is what she saw when she woke up from her nap.

 Gosh she looks like such a big girl!  She loves that little rocking chair my mom got.

 Hey Scarlet what did you get?!

 Strawberry shortcake is so cute!  I also had a party like this when I was 1 or 2...

 Blow out the candles!

 Yum!

 Love them!

Happy birthday princess!

10

Ten years ago today Dan & I were sealed in the San Diego temple for time and all eternity!  It is so crazy to write this......where has the time gone?!  It has been quite the roller coaster, we have had our highs & lows.  It has been a tough few years but we have created a good life so far, with 2 beautiful children that make us so happy!  Here's to 10+ more years & hopefully it only getting better!  

wtw

That time of year again......white trash week!  All my siblings & their kids went to our parents house for a week of swimming, eating, games, fun, & of course there was no shortage of drama! 

This is how it started off, playing in Yaya & Papa's backyard!

 Cousins hanging out at the condo.

 Oops you found us!

 Snacks-check, sunglasses-check, pigtails-check. Ready to swim!

Don't let their cuteness fool you.....they are trouble makers!

 Now with Scarlet.

 Hanging out!

 The oldest grand kid & the youngest!

 Sweet jump Carter!

 Out of no where, right when we were done swimming, was a crazy storm. It even hailed, got out just in time!

 Checking it out.

 The princess wanted to be pushed around like a baby.

 Lunch time with the boys...

 and now with the girls.

 This was at a splash pad, they are creating a dam to stop the water.

 Love the bikini!

 Trying to stop the water by himself

 This was at the rec center by my parents house. Scarlet didn't like it at first.

 Lazy river time with Maddox

 Trying to get the water

 Having fun with brother!

 Before taking off on our last day we had lunch at Cracker Barrel.  This is what Dan & the kids did while waiting for the food.

It was a great time!  Thanks to my parents for putting up with us!

independence day

We had a fun 4th of July! We just hung out at home until it was party time.  Our friends the Cox's had people over for a bbq & swimming. The weather was a little cooler, especially when we watched the fireworks, it was so nice!  After fireworks we stopped by Rita's for some Italian ice.  We ate outside & enjoyed the night. These are the only pictures I took that day.  I really need to get better at taking pictures.

Swimming & looking cute with her pigtails!

 Red, white, & blue!  My 3 loves! (Best pic I could get)

Festive & yummy strawberries that we made. 



graduation

I can't believe this little boy is done with Kindergarten & going to be in 1st grade!!  He did not ever go to pre-school so it was a big deal.  He did great & it's crazy how fast it went.  He only went to school for 2 1/2 hours so it will be interesting to see how he does with being there all day.  Carter we are so proud of you & love you so much!

This picture kind of makes me sad....little boy on the first day all excited & a big boy over Kindergarten & ready for 1st grade!  Glad I remembered to take a picture on the first & last day.   

Singing a song with sign language. I may have cried a little bit...

A happy boy with his "diploma"

                                                         

 Carter & Ms Barkley, we miss her, best teacher!

 Scarlet had to check everything out & I guess all the kids thought it was funny.

Shane & Carter, best buds.

Proud Mom & Dad!!