Life

On any given day we might a super hero running thru the house or even a sweet little princess

While the Super Hero and Little Princess take a break, Avery prepares for a sand storm!

Around here you never know when the wind is going to pick up so it is better to be prepared!

Avery plays it safe while Addie likes to take risks and tempt fate!

Out Seeing the World!

After debating to go out of town and changing our mind a few times we finally decided to get the heck out of town!

We checked the weather and it seemed as if the weather gods were angry with the entire State of Utah.  We didn't let a little chilly temperatures and wind gusts stop us!

Saturday we explored the majesty of Bryce Canyon.

Mostly we we enjoyed a beautiful drive and brief outings at the various viewpoints!

Truly amazing, maybe we will explore more next time!

Last available room!  We we lucky to have a bed!  The girls started the night on the floor but somehow ended up in with us!  

Day 2 Zion's National Park!

They day started of a bit chilly but ended up being beautiful! 

Gymnastics

Avery is ready to cheer her sister on in her very 1st ever gymnastics exhibition!

 Addie on the other hand isn't really all that sure what to think of it all.

 Addie has only been in this gymnastics glass for 1 month, but she loving every minute of it!

 Addie might have forgotten, all of her routine, but she nailed the dismount!  This kid has been jumping off of things her entire walking life!

 Avery was the supportive sister and wanted to capture everything!

 Yay it is over, And she even got a ribbon!  At the very end when they call everyone by name and have them stand on the podium with their ribbon Addie wouldn't get up.  They called her name and then I had to yell from the stands and get her attention before she got up. Later when we asked her about it, she said that it wasn't her name they said Janet!

It is a good thing that Janet wasn't there to take Addie's ribbon! Especially since that is her most very favorite part of the whole thing!

Big Day for Addie

Addie has been begging me for the last week to get her hair cut short, like Ava's (her cousin).  I finally gave in.  Someone is going to get an awesome wig from all that hair!  

 Addie was so good, she did exactly what she was told.  At first I thought she was sad and didn't like it.

 But that was just Addie being shy in front of the hair dresser.

 For the rest of the afternoon she would brush her hair, toss her hair back and say "hey Look at me, I have short hair now". 

My sweet little Rapunzel is now a big kid!

Nothing Like a Little Yard Work

We have finally decided what to do with our dirt patch!  Just before we moved in they ripped out the deck and pergola and left us with this tiny deck and huge pile of dirt.  They also were kind enough to leave the screws behind.

 We took it upon ourselves to extend our patio with pavers.  At the time it seemed like a great Sat. afternoon project, but in reality it might take a couple Saturdays.

 Our little helpers were more than happy to help with the dirt relocation project.

 While Ellie took upon herself the role of Foreman.  She inspected the materials and monitored all work to make sure it was executed properly! Lucky for her she didn't need any Advil!

30 Already!

How did I get to be 30 already!  My two little sweeties what a great gift!

 "Happy Birthday Mom, here's your present its a purse!!"-Addie I guess Addie was a little too excited!

 WoW!  Dad Did great!  Thanks Husband, you almost surprised me, next time don't recruit Addie to help you wrap it!

 Once ones birthday is over everything becomes fair game!  Birthday cake anyone?