"Hair Castles"

Bath time is something we ALL look forward to at our house!  The girls LOVE playing in the water and splashing... and I think we can all agree that there is nothing better than the smell of a clean baby!  mmmmmm......

Kinley Loves to wash her hair for this very reason. :)  She calls these "hair castles"  Not sure where she got it, but its cute! 

Can I go too?

My sister Kynsie and brother in law Tucker went on missions within a month of each other and since Kynsie had already left Kinley was pretty familiar with the concept.  

As Tucker was packing I came out to find this...

 When I said to Kinley "where do you think you are going?" She turned to me and said, "Im goin' on a mission" and then turned to Tucker and asked,"Can I go too?"

since they have both left she has asked me almost daily..."Mom, can I go on a mission too?"

Runnin' Bare

I am Thankful for extended family and the opportunity I have had even as I have gotten older to have stayed close enough to maintain a great and current relationship with cousins, aunts and uncles, second and third cousins, great aunts, Great Great Grandmas (nana)... the list goes on and on.   

My Great Aunt Ilene and my "Uncle Doug" who is really my second cousin often time will come to Provo from Nephi for Doctors appointments etc.

 Each time Doug comes down Kendra does her best to get her guitar in his hands because if she can we all know we are getting a show.  One of our favorites is the song"Runnin' Bare".  I just loved these pictures of everyone watching and him playing.  (I may have also gotten a video...but he threatened me with my oldest childs life if I ever posted it on the internet or put it in the hands of his daughter Kami. :)  But he didn't say anything about pictures. ;) 

Thumbs up!

You did it Girl!  Kinley is potty Trained!  She pretty much did it all on her own too!  She did a fantastic job and caught on so quick!  She is so independent.   When we first started training her we started with a sticker chart, we then tried treats...nothing was working.  I would remind her and she would refuse to go.  After a few days of fighting her I had finally decided that maybe she was not quite ready yet.  I didn't tell her to go once.... and that was the first day she stayed dry. :) As long as I left her a lone and let her decide when she needed to go she did great! :) 

Thumbs up!  Good Job girlie! 

The Fantastic Four

This Summer the "fantastic four" all were ALL able to get together for the first time in 5 years and for the last time for at least another year!  Diana, Kristin, Jess, and I got together for a fun BBQ where we had some delicious grilled pineapple, sausages, and grilled corn!  It was so much fun to catch up with all 3 of my dear high school friends.  Its so much fun to see where we are all ending up.  

Fun Fact that I never would have guessed in a million years- I married Nick, Diana married John.  Nick and Jon were mission companions in Russia.

I am so lucky that I have been able to stay in contact with all these fantastic Girls who I love so much .  We had a blast! Its so fun to see how our lives are unfolding! I cannot wait to get together in another year when Diana gets home from Germany. 

I Love my Girls!

I LOVE that Kinley and Mila make each other laugh! 

Nothing makes me feel happier than hearing, and seeing them play together.

One Step at a time

Guess who learned to climb the stairs?! (I know I am a little behind considering the fact that she is actually walking some now... but hey...we will get there!)  :)

"I don't like cats"

After we gave Kinley a hot dog her "Jazzy Cat" ran by and she said "I don't like cats." Nick and I just looked at each other because kinley LOVES her Jazzy cat. Then she said "I don't want to eat them, they are yucky" and then it hit us....does she think we are feeding her a dog each time we give her a hot dog!? oh no... :)

 Kinley getting some cuddle time in with Jazzy.  

See ya soon sis!

Kynsie left to serve her Mission in Texas.  The Morning before she left for the MTC we all went to ihop together as a family.  Kynsie had her favorite, chocolate chip pancakes as her "last meal".  

 Kinley singing the Incy Wincy Spider while waiting for her funny face pancake.

Dad thought something was funny! :) 

See you in a year and a half Sissy! 

Here Comes The Bride

I have a new Sister in law.  Chris and Shalena got married this summer after a long race to win the Ultimate Utah Wedding. They came in the top three but unfortunately didn't win  the final round. Even though they didnt win they had their Red and White wedding! True Ute Fans!  :)   It tuned out beautifully and was a lot of fun! 

Here we all are getting ready for the ceremony! 

 Braxton the Ring Boy.  So cute!  I LOVE the shirt! 

 I LOVE his little concerned face!

 Chris' best man Tucker

 Trying on Shalena's Ring to make sure it still sparkled! 

Chris reading a letter from Shalena right before walking down the isle. :) 

Here comes the groom and the bride!

We tried to get a good family picture.... this is about as good as it got. :) 

(one of us us Super handsome though!) 

Congrats you guys! Welcome to the family Shalena!