Lexi's first day of school!!

I took Lexi to school today to drop her off in her new FIRST GRADE classroom!! aahhh...is it really that time already? I'm old, she's old, time is going too fast.

She was sitting in her desk putting her supplies away when I did a big Mommy NO NO that I never saw coming....she had snot running down her nose and, well, I just couldn't leave her like that....so I got a tissue and just wiped it. I could still hear 'stuff' in the nose so I said "blow!". yes, I just was one of those moms that blew my childs nose...I think I embarrassed her, whoops! So when I was done I hugged her and kept saying "Do you need anything? need to go to the bathroom?" and she finally said "GO MOMMY" haha

So I think it is safe to say that she was excited to go to school today and is not too afraid! :)

A couple of nights ago she was crying and I checked on her and she said she was sad to leave me all day and didn't want us to be apart that long. It was really sweet and I comforted her - I think she has over heard me talking about being uneasy to send her away that long. I kept trying to take in the moment because I'm hoping she'll think that same way when she's 18!!

I'm still sitting here worried about her recess time, getting lost, eating her lunch, forgetting her lunch box and etc. I'm sure she is loving it though and I can't wait to see her in an hour!! :) The joys of parenthood...

WATER FOUNTAIN!

We went to the water fountain in Downtown last week with our friends

Janie and Rosie. The kids enjoyed running in the water and even us

mama's joined in! We'll have to go again it was a blast!

Shelby's Birthday!

Good morning on your birthday!!

Shelby had her 2nd birthday this weekend!! We can't believe how big she is getting - it has gone by sooo fast. She has such a fun and spunky personality...she always keeps us laughing.

Her latest thing is to yell "MAMAAAA" until I look and then she jabbers something to me or points at something with a smile. I love when we watch a movie at the theatre and she says "mama" and hits my arm repeatedly until I say "what?" then she points at the huge screen. What a cutie!!

On Sunday when we did cake she was sick and cranky, didn't feel good at all. So you'll see in the picture her super cute outfit I got her - and the sad sad face :(

She has moved into a toddler bed and loves it, she even stays in it! score!! she doesn't want anything to do with the potty yet. we've sat her on a few times, but she only stays on for 10 secs.

and everyone is asking: NO ............. I'm not pregnant :) It seems weird to not be - but we are loving the stages the girls are in right now....its a lot of fun!!

Rodeo weekend again

We went to Preston for 4 days - it was time for rodeo weekend! We did the carnival - but didn't get to enjoy too much of it b/c we were rained out :( We did the parade all 3 nights and skipped the rodeo this year. It was fun to see all the family and hang out. The girls and I got our hair cut - something I love to do when we go there...I love my hair dresser! We did some 'sidewalk' sale shopping and the girls got their famous airbrush tattoos they always love to get. We also hit the buckaroo little fair for the kids - they always love to ride the horses

We hung out with Amber and Kelly friday night and then Saturday night we did a BBQ at my mom's. The kids stayed up late playing with cousins on the trampoline and had sparklers. (The good kind that doesn't shoot off sparks onto your blanket).

We were able to visit with Jeremy just a little bit - but long enough to see cute little CREW and hold him. He is adorable and has the cutest smile. He babbles alot and is a wiggler - I'm sure he'll be walking soon!

Paper - Rock - Scissors!

Anni - Zeb - Misty

Some of the family at Thursday's parade



Riding in the back of Grandma's truck in the rain

CHEEEEEEEEZ!

face painting

Mike has been dieting for 7 weeks and has lost 44lbs!!! We are so proud of him and know it was alot of work. We have been enjoying biking this summer as a family on the greenbelt - the girls love to feed the ducks and Lexi is rocking the bike!! Lexi starts school in two weeks. I'm kinda sad to send her away all day - and sad that our summer is winding down.

*Backyard Pool fun*

The girls have been having a good time playing in the pool this summer. It's been sooo hot that they can't be outside too long - and water is a must. They wanted to rig up this water slide into the pool :)

Grandpa Time!!

no one knows that he can actually smile...he'll be surprised I caught this one :)

My Dad came to visit for Lexi's last T-ball game. We had fun hanging out and Amber's family came too! Dad made is famous FINGER STEAKS for Mike b/c of his 'special' diet. They were so yummy that when Amber came the day after - Dad had to make them again for us!! :) I can't think of a time I've had soo much steak on a weekend.

Grandpa stayed with us, then got a hotel so we could swim. The girls loved it like always! Lexi was able to ride into Boise in Grandpa's camero - she LOVED it. I was even allowed to drive it this time!! It was WAY FUN!!!! I think I could get into some speeding trouble with that car, I better stick to the mini-van :)

CHEEEESSSE!!

Whenever Shelby sees a camara she says "CHEEEESSSE!" ah - she's a cutie!! (and yes, she's always a mess!)