baby dolls

Emma loves to carry all three of her baby dolls around the house. I love it!

Little Shadow

I looked outside to see Austin mowing the lawn just like daddy. What a cute kid! I also love that he is wearing snow boots!

Oh my goodness!

My mom took this picture of Emma and I just have to say it is dang cute. She was on Aaron's back in a backpack and saw my mom taking a picture and pushed Aaron's head down. Then she posed for the picture. I just can't get enough of her cuteness.

Cute kids!

Crashed

My parents and brother Brian came up for the weekend and we had such a good time. I guess we had been staying up too late, because on the day they left Emma just crashed on the floor at like 10 in the morning. She never falls asleep anywhere but her crib or the car. I know she must have been exhausted.

Settlers Park

One Saturday in August we decided to check out Settlers Park in Meridian. It is such a great park. The kids had a blast. Argh!

Austin wasn't so sure about the splash pad. Emma loved it and was soaked. That girl has no fear.

Jake had a great time climbing all over the playground and never wanted to go home.

First Grade

Jake started first grade on Aug 18th. He was so excited to go back to school and be with his friends. I was nervous about how he would do being gone all day long, but he seems to be adjusting just fine and he loves eating lunch at school.

Sitting at his desk ready to start class. He was so excited!

I snapped a picture as I was walking away. It is hard to believe that my baby is in first grade.

After school Jake saw me and came running. I sure love this boy!

Pioneer Park

While we were down in Provo we played at Pioneer Park in Provo. They kids love going to new parks.

Heber Creeper

While we were visiting my parents in Utah we went up to Heber for the afternoon. We had a picnic at the park and then went on the Heber Valley Railroad. The boys were so excited!

I love how blue Jake's eye look. He is such a cute kid.

Austin with a messy face. This kid always has food on his face.

Emma and her daddy

Emma loves her grandpa. I loves how she will rest her head on his shoulder.

Austin talking with his grandpa.

While we were riding the train we had a "train robbery". It was pretty cute. The made everyone raise their hands to the sky. When they walked by Emma, they said she was too cute to be robbed and gave her a piece of candy.

I am not sure if Austin was really scared, but every time the train robbers guns fired Austin flung his hands up in the air. It was hilarious.

Austin is in love with trains. He was so well behaved on the train and hardly made a peep. He still talks about the train ride and wants to go back.


Attempting a family picture. The kids never all seem to look at the camera at the same time. Oh well. We had a great time and made some wonderful memories.

Oregon Coast {Rockaway Beach}

We all went to the beach one afternoon. The kids had so much fun. Emma and Austin loved playing in water and sand. Jake discovered his love for flying kites. It was perfect kite-flying weather. This was the perfect way to end our trip to the coast.

I love how this kite pictures turned out.

I just love this picture of Austin. He hardly even lets me take his picture.

Emma was not happy being picked up. She wanted to run and play.

Oregon Coast {Multnomah Falls}

We stopped at Multnomah Falls on our way the coast. The kids loved. It is so green and beautiful.