PlayDoh=lifesaver

 

 

The first few days that the older girls went to school, I didn't know what to do with myself.  Josilyn was so bored.  She doesn't really know how to be 'the big sister'.  She is used to her big sisters telling her what to do, so she's not sure how to play with Gideon.

She has been asking forever to play with the clay or the playdoh and, well, I thought that Gideon was too young for it, but I decided to get it out and see how he did with it.  To my surprise, he didn't put any of it in his mouth.  They played with it for 2 hours!!!  Now, everyday, they both climb in the closet and get it out and beg for me to open it.  Its the best thing ever!!  I actually get laundry and dishes done before nap time, so I can actually rest too during nap time.  Thank you playdoh.  You have saved my life!!!

 

PS  in the photo above, Josilyn chose her own outfit.... don't judge me, I don't always let her look like that  LOL  :)  

Morning Hike

A few weekends ago we decided to get out of the house and go for a hike.  We live quite close to some really neat outdoor fun, and since its going to start cooling down soon, we thought we would enjoy the outdoors a bit.  It had been raining most the week, so it was a little chilly but we had a blast.

 

We rode up the mountain on the ski lift thing... forgot what they are called.  It was fun, but Gideon was sooo scared! It was adorable!

 

He wouldn't let go of his daddy.  It was funny, he's usually not afraid of anything

 

 

The view at the top was beautiful.  You could see pine view reservoir just below us.  So pretty!! 

 

 

We hiked around for about an hour and then rode back down.  Somehow I lost the tickets and we couldn't go back up again, but it was a blessing in disguise because as we left and headed for lunch, a big storm came rolling in.  It was windy and rained a lot!!  It was so fun to get out though!  Hopefully it stays warm for a few more weeks!!

 

 

 

School Already ???

My babies are both in school this year.... I guess I cant call them babies anymore.... how sad!!!
Andi loves 2nd grade.  She already has so many new friends.  And Alexandra....well, shes working on the friend thing  :)  Kindergarten can be a little scary, but so far, I think she is doing a great job!  And I only cried a little bit when I had to leave her.  I cried more today when I took her, because she said she didn't want me to walk her to class, that she was big enough, and knew what she was doing.  She is VERY independent.  I cant believe how big they are all getting! I just love them!

Poor Josilyn.... she is so bored without her sisters at home....

Good thing Kindergarten is only half a day, so her and Alex can play after lunch

camping

Gabe's brother decided that they were going to go camping before the summer ended, and they invited us to come.  I love to camp!  We used to camp all the time when I was yonger, but I was a little worried about taking all 4 of the kids out to the wilderness, especially Gideon.  How was I supposed to keep him entertained?  Well, we decided to go, and I'm sure glad we did.  It was hard, but really worth it.  We had such a good time.  I love Gabe's brother, and his wife is amazing.  We all get along so well, it was the best part of the summer for me.  Even if it did rain on us one night :)  I cant wait to go camping again!

Rain, Rain, go away....

 

Good Bye summer days..... :(

Summer Days 2013

I have a lot of catching up to do.  Its so hard to Blog in the summer!!  We were just having too much fun, but here are some updates!

For the 4th of July, we went to the lake with some good friends.  It was fun to see their 2 little kids and our kids play.  We had a blast!!

 

Josilyn also turned 3 this year!! Ahhh!! I cant believe it!!!  She is so grown up now!!

 

Oh, and her favorite color is orange right now.

She would wear everything orange, everyday, if I let her

 

 

My 2 brothers that live back east drove all the way to Utah this summer as well.  We met them in Southern Utah and had a fun trip just driving around.  We went to Moab, Canyonlands, Goblin valley, boulder Utah, capital reef, and then drove all the way back to salt lake.  It was a CRAZY fun trip.  We only see each other about once a year.  It was really fun to catch up, and for Gideon to see his cousin that was born only 8 hours before he was.  They share a birthday and it was fun to see them play together, finally!

 

My 2 adorable boys! Couldn't live without either one

Andi climbed up this steep cliff thing to be with her older cousins, and she was crying when she saw how high up it was.  Her dad had to go up and get her.  It was really scary, and funny, but she made it down safely.  Thank goodness!

Another attempted family photo.....we should hire a professional soon....

Walking up and playing in Calf creek.... so fun, perfect for the kiddos

 

 

It was so fun to see my family!!  Sad that we wont see each other for another year