Gabe’s off to preschool

In September, Gabe started preschool and is LOVING it!!  He was sad that he wouldn’t have school with his other friends from his old preschool, but very excited to go to a new one and meet new friends!  To say that this kid loves preschool would be an understatement! He often tells me he wishes he had school EVERY day and wishes he could be in kindergarten already!  Slow down, Gabers!  I have to relish in this last year I have with you at home… I don’t want you to get all grown up on me! And he just learned how to tie his own shoes and is so proud of that accomplishment! Awesome job Gabe!

Tanner turns 8!

 

For Tanner’s birthday, we celebrated right after school at the Smiths house, since it just worked out better that way (playdates with other friends). He requested an army cake, and I tried my best! I love all the smiles on these boys’ faces!

The boys were MORE than excited when they received these laser guns from Max and Brody! Now they can ALL play the game!

Caden’s10!

After school Caden invited a few friends from school over for cake and ice cream – oh and some football too!  I can’t believe he’s in the double digits now!! He’s growing up and really making some strides academically, socially, and emotionally.

Jackson, Caden, Tan, Kenz, Max, Gabe and Brody

And a  few presents to open….

And these were just some random pics—showing how fun it is when Adam jumps on the tramp with the kidlets!

And just for fun – Miss Pink Tutu herself sporting my glasses and a purse/backpack!

Football Fun on Baptism Day!

On Saturday morning we had two football games!  It worked out perfectly that they were in the morning, and Tanner’s baptism was in the afternoon!  Caden and Tanner had quite the cheering section going on!  Ollie was a favorite amongst the littles as well! It was so fun to have everyone at the games!

Boise Temple Open House

 

After Tanner’s baptism, we headed to the Boise Temple Re-dedication Open House.  It was such a beautiful night – both physically and spiritually. It was so neat to walk through the temple as a family and to soak up the spirit there.  The changes they’ve made in the temple were beautiful! We are excited to return soon and go through it again! 

L-O-V-E these beautiful fall colors!

Caden was hanging out with Papa and the cousins in the car, so unfortunately he didn’t make it in the pictures!

Afterwards we came home and Tanner opened a few gifts!

He received a beautiful picture of the Boise Temple from Papa and Nana!

A little ballerina

Kenz was invited to a birthday party at a dance studio last month. Granted she was the youngest girl there and didn’t quite know what to do, but she enjoyed getting dressed up and being with dainty little girls! It was fun taking pictures of her—I hope some day she gives dance a try!

This is the group of unicorns – trying to find their way back to the castle!

Here’s the little unicorn on the loose!

I wanted to get some pics of her with natural light, so we did a little photoshoot in the backyard!

Love those eyes!