This Girl

Seriously, this girl lights up my days!  The things she says, (which I definitely need to write them down more often), the outfits she will come out of her room in, and her snuggles are just the best thing ever!

Botanical Garden

I just love when free activities pop up!  This past Friday the Idaho Botanical Garden had free admision all day.  Yay!  It was hot and sunny out, we all were sweltering!  It was so nice to walk around the same places that Jared & I were married in.  The garden has expanded so much since we were married.  The kids had a great time running all over the place and hiking to the top of the hill.  Man, they are growing up too fast!

He looks like a little boy, not a baby!!!

Doing some rock jumping.

Almost got everyone looking at the camera!

Fun in the Sun

It was so nice and warm today that we spent all day in the backyard. Ethan just loves to play in the yard a la nude! His little baby bum is just too cute and I can use these as blackmail later on! ;)

Not really wanting his picture taken.

Dance Recitals

Kylie is in her second year at dance class and she continues to love it! We take her to dance class through the parks department in Meridian which makes it an affordable activity. They do some of their recitals at retirement homes for the residents. These recitals turn out to be my favorite each time. The kids are excited and the residents just love seeing the little kids dance.

Ethan is never to thrilled to have to sit through recitals.



My little Tinkerbell

Tired of pictures and wanted to join her friends.

sunny day

It was a sunny day today, but it was SO windy out!  We lasted an hour at the park and headed for the warmth of home.  I had been meaning to get pictures of Kylie wearing my wedding dress and to continue doing every year just to see how my little gal grows.  Of course I had to throw cutie Ethan in there too!  He loved sitting in the tulle and touching the beads on the end of the dress.  Seeing the dress just made me think how 9 years ago these kids weren't even on mind and now I can't imagine my life without them (even on the days they drive me to want to pull my hair out of my head!)  So, enjoy my picture dump! :)

Her extreme smile cracks me up!



Serious face.

Just about had enough of my picture taking.

Oh my word I love this picture!

Love these 2!

New Blog!

Happy Birthday Kylie!

Since I apparently had filled up my other blog with too many pictures and they wanted to charge me for more space, I created another blog in hopes I can put more pictures up!  I will start off this blog with Kylie's birthday celebration!  I can't believe Kylie is now 4!  Time has flown by.  She is such a spunky, outgoing, funny, and sensitive little girl.  Her smile can light up a room and she gives the best hugs and kisses anyone could ask for.  She still is not the best sharer when it comes to Ethan, but we're working on it.  It doesn't help that Ethan is known as "the destroyer" of everything he gets his hands on.  She can now ride her bike with training wheels, which is her favorite activity to date.  She loves swimming, anything Disney princess, the colors pink & purple, candy (who doesn't?!), and anything arts & crafts.  We love you so much Kylie!  Enjoy all that being 4 has to offer!


I don't think Ethan has ever met a donut he didn't like.

This cake took forever, but she absolutely loved it!

Our traditional outing for Birthday Donuts!