Visits

On October 20th, the kids and I went to Vernal Memorial Park, where my Grand dad and Grandmother Litton are buried.  Grand dad's birthday is on Oct. 19th, we went on the 20th and put flowers on his grave.  I took this photo of the kids following a cat down the path.  It's such a pretty picture.  The kids and I enjoy the spiritual feeling we have there and paying our respects to our family and others.  Some of the graves are quite old.  Some of them are so small and almost covered in grass.  I try to clean those ones up a bit.  I need to remember to bring cleaning tools with me next time.

Another Birthday Swim

Looks like someone got a smudge of sunblock or something on the camera lens.  

Lots of posing going on!

Since we stayed an extra 6 days in Orem while I was recovering from pneumonia, we were there for Bailee's actual birthday on July 26th, so we went swimming again and this time I was able to go.  Unfortunately Jeff wasn't able to go with us, he had to go back to work. We also went to Iggy's again, our favorite restaurant.

Park and Car Show

We went to the park one Saturday.

There was a car show happening there that day too.

We had a good time seeing all of the different cars. 

Muddy Puddles

Ashton really likes to watch a cartoon called Peppa Pig, my girls like it too, it's a cute cartoon.  Anyway, they talk about muddy puddles on there and about jumping in puddles.

Here are a couple of big muddy puddles from a rain storm a few weeks ago.  I wish we would get some more rain soon.  I love the rain.  I love the sun too!

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Madison had been wanting us to do a scavenger hunt for them, so I decided to do one for the kids to find their Easter buckets.  We were all ready to leave town to go to Orem for Easter.  We were planning to visit Jeff's parents in Riverton as well, but they were in Arizona tending Jeff's brother's kids for a bit.  The van was completely loaded and the kids were all buckled in their seats.  Jeff and I were doing the last walk thru before we left.  I went out to the van and told the kids they needed to come back inside to clean the playroom before we left  They all came in, some not so happy or willingly.  Once they got inside, Madison headed right upstairs to start cleaning.  I quickly told them I was just kidding, and that we were going to have a scavenger hunt before we left.  They were thrilled!!

Ashton's

Bailee's

Madison's

They loved finding the clues and figuring them out.  Jeff complimented me for the little rhymes I wrote for the clues.  It's so nice to be noticed especially by my husband!

Enjoying his blanket.

The girls had just read a clue and were running to find the next one.  What this photo didn't capture was right as Bailee was running past Ashton, he stuck out his fist and bopped her in the stomach!  He's a sweetheart but can be a little stinker too!  Thankfully she was having so much fun, she didn't notice.

Yay!  They found their treasures in my room.

Funny Memories

Packing and more packing, that's what I've been doing lately.  Is it me, or is packing up the contents of you entire home and moving stressful?  I've been more tired than normal lately and a bit moody too.  Sorry family.  Hopefully it will get better soon!

 

 

For some reason I've had this memory in my head lately, probably because this memory is tied to a song and this annoying song is stuck in my head.  This photo was taken in August of 2011 when we went to Las Vegas for a little get away.  We had a great time playing in the pool and going bowling.  Warm weather sounds so lovely right now! 

So, one hot and sunny day, we went down to the pool at our hotel, we were staying at South Point.  Madison, Bailee and I were walking together a bit ahead of Jeff and Ashton.  The girls and I headed out the door to pool area...dum, dum, dummm!  I don't know about the rest of you, but I feel a little uncomfortable walking around in my swimsuit.  I'm trying to get over this, but none the less, on this day I was feeling a tiny bit uncomfortable, especially when the live musician who was entertaining the guests with his songs in the pool area started singing a certain song.  We had just gotten out the door when I realized, "Oh, someone is singing, hmm..... that's interesting." Then he started to sing quite clear and loud...."I feel like makin' love, I feel like makin' love, feel like makin' love to you!!"  It seemed like the song went on forever and ever.  ha ha!  I don't know, but being out in a public pool with my swimsuit on, with lots of people around and hearing this song was embarrassing for me.  I would have liked to turn and run or dig a hole and jump in it, but I just had to endure it so I didn't look like a total fool.  Anyway, Jeff and I still laugh about this. :D

It was fun to look back at the photos from that trip, time sure does fly and kids grow so quickly. 

Here are Jeff and Ashton playing peek-a-boo while Jeff was changing Ashton's clothes. 
Ashton was 8 months old here.

 

What a cutie pie!

Wow, the girls are so tan.  Seems like this was just yesterday. 

Trick or Treat

Madison dressed up as a beautiful goddess again. 
The weather was perfect!

Bailee was a cute Candy Corn Witch. 

And guess who this is??  I had no intention of dressing up like a man, it just turned out that way. 

Scary, I know. ;)

We went to our favorite neighborhood to Trick or Treat.   Jeff couldn't get the day off of work :(.  I parked the van (pictured behind the kids) taped a spooky witch on the side of it and set out our bowl of candy since none of us were there to hand it out.  (I forgot to mention, Ashton was dressed as a doctor here.) 

This house was memorable.  The witch on the right is mechanical and moves her hips around while stirring her pot.  It was pretty cool, but she spooked Ashton.  The homeowner in the skeleton outfit had put red apples in a kiddie pool filled with Styrofoam.  He told the kids to reach down to the bottom to get an apple.  I was happy for the kids to get some fruit, but Madison thought they got jipped. ;-)

I love seeing all of the people out and dressed in costumes, lots of fun!!

This house had a cool bubble machine.  The bubbles were filled with some type of fog/smoke.  They were fun to pop! 

We all had fun popping the bubbles, I might have to get me one of those machines!

Here's the loot.  The kids had a grand time and so did mom!

Candids

Candid describes someone or something said which is fair, honest or said in a casual way. (adjective)

A candid is an informal or natural photograph. (adjective)

 

1. Photos taken of babies are often examples of candid photography.
2. A photograph that isn't posed is an example of a candid photograph

Madison asked me if I'd posted this picture of my on my blog.  I'd forgotten, so here it is.  "Madison, you're so short!  What happened?!"



Ashton loves to play basketball. We're getting him a new hoop for Christmas or his birthday, his b'day is on December 15th.

Bailee was laid up on the couch with her injured foot.  Ashton loves to cuddle up with blankets and sometimes with his family.

Bailee was enjoying a snack of potato chips dipped in peanut butter.  I introduced the girls to this snack.  I don't remember how I came upon it, but it's pretty yummy!

Bailee wore a handkerchief on her foot for about 5 days.  I'm glad her foot is healing up nicely and the handkerchief is gone.

Foot rest

Bailee took this picture of herself.  She looks so grown up in it. :(

Sunday Best

As soon as I pulled out the camera, they all started acting up.  This photo will be perfect for our family Christmas card this year. ;-) 

Too bad this one is blurry.



And in this one Ashton turned away and was being resistant.  There's always next time...

Ashton got hurt this week.  One injury was on his chin, he bonked his face as he was getting off of a rocking horse in nursery.  The other injury was to his mouth.  He ran into the swing set bar while driving our Barbie jeep.  His upper and lower lip were cut and bleeding, he got a fat lip and bruising above his upper lip.  Poor boy.  He handled it like a toughie.

Bailee's 1st Day of K

I can't believe my little big girl is headed off to her first day of Kindergarten.  I know she'll do great!  I'm excited for her, but I'm going to miss her!!  I'm so glad we know her teacher, she's in our ward, and she knows Bailee.

Of course Ashton has to pose for a picture too, just like his big sister!

Bailee and her neighbor friends, Gabby and Clayton, were sitting outside like this, this morning.  They were all chewing gum that Gabby's dad had given them.  It was a good photo op!

Bailee loves mermaids, so she's wearing her new mermaid shirt today.  Her favorite princess is Ariel.

Here's Madison last week when she went to her first day of school.