Pre-School at the Middle School...

Zach's cousin, and "best buddy", Parker, held a mock pre-school day for their home ec class, over at the junior high. If he had a pre-schooler come, he could get extra credit. Good thing we live here...Zach was thrilled. Parker had made him a name tag, take home goodies, plus put on a play of Goldie Lockes and the Three Bears, Snack and Craft Time, and a round of Duck Duck Goose. He is still asking if he can go back to school with Parker. Here are the cute photos of "the buddies."

In the Saddle No Longer...

The hype behind Justin playing soccer again is now over. Over now, because he broke his hand. Dentist + Broken Hand = Not so fun! I think he will be re-thinking how he wants to keep in shape. He broke the bone right above his ring finger. Luckily it was on his left hand, but having a club hand makes everything really hard. To look on the bright side, the benefits are no dishes, no bathing the kids, no changing diapers, no lifting, just to name a few...Yes he can still work, but some of the procedures he can do are limited. We are hoping for a fast 4-6 week recovery. That doesn't sound too fast now does it?

Take a Look Now...

Every Sunday, Justin has this habit of pulling up our pictures on his ipod and scrolling through them to prove our kids look like him. I am not complaining, if they look like him, great! I didn't marry him because he was ugly. It is fun to see, as she gets older, who she looks like. I have always said that my kids are a pretty good mix, but I am not too sure now...Thanks to my sis-in-law Mari, for taking this picture of Kate this summer.

I Think...

Someone is very excited to be back in pre-school again. In true Zach style, we got the thumbs up on the first day.





This is one of the layouts I did for my scrap club this month. To check out the rest of the layouts I did click here.

Apparently, They Do Listen...

I went to the OB on Friday afternoon because we switched insurance and I needed to get a prescription for birth control. Oh yeah, you didn't know?...Justin and I are done. For now anyways. Anywho, Zach had asked me why I was going to the doctor and I had told him that I needed to get the "No Baby Medicine". My friend Val watched my kids for me while I was at the doctor, and her little girl, Gracee, and Zach had this conversation...apparently

Gracee - Zach where is your mom?

Zach - She's a the doctor getting her no baby medicine.

I just think it is funny and cute that he listened so intently to me, and makes me feel like a winner of a mom for having a kid who actually listens to what I say.

Back in the Saddle Again...

Justin joined an indoor soccer league. It is fun to watch him play again, after a 5 year hiatus. Zach especially loves watching Daddy score goals. I love watching him keep up with the college kids that try to give him a run for his money...of course I still think he's got it! He scored a goal tonight..."woo hoo", as Kate would say.

Summer Wrap-Up...

We are so sad to see summer go, but are excited for school to start. Here are some of the highlights from August...

Our gym had a huge carnival with games, bounce-u's, face painting, balloons, you name it! And all for free...gotta love that! Radio Disney came to the Gallivan Center, downtown SLC, and had several activities for the kids to do. Zach petting the enormous snake is a special picture for Grandma RaeLynn. Picture that in your back yard! We discovered Liberty Park. The kids spent hours in their water canal. Kate(and her baby) enjoyed their first amusement park ride, and as always we are loving the splash pad. We went to our friend's cabin up in Millcreek. Justin and I had forgotten how beautiful it is up there. Zach was in heaven bouncin around with his new best friend Caleb. Last but not least we spent a day at Thanksgiving Point's Animal farm, from feeding the goats to a hay ride. These kids are keeping me busy that is for sure!

Guess Who...

Is a new Demonstrator for Stampin' Up! Me! I decided to make my addiction to scrapbooking even greater by joining the rest of the Stampin' Up crew out there in the world. They really do have the cutest stuff, and I just can't seem to get enough. Of course I have a separate blog for it. Check my side bar...What I Do...all i create. It is a start anyways...

Oh and I had a girl in my ward trim my hair, and I got brave and got me some side bangs. It really has not been as hard to manage as I thought it would be.

Just Like Old Times...

Last week I met up with my old roomies and girlfriends from college. I haven't seen a lot of them since they got married...oh...7 years ago, and now we all have kids! Needless to say there is never enough time to catch up, but hopefully this won't be the first and last time we get together like this. I must say that I do love how when we do get together, it feels like nothing has changed.

Need A Bedtime Story...

Zach and I love going to the library, especially when our favorite Pigeon Series, by Mo Willems, are available for check-out. Zach loves to read them over and over and over again. This one is called, "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!"



Please tell me everyone's car rides are like this. There is never a dull moment. Yes it is night time, so you won't see anything, but just listen.