Night swimming

We took a little dip in the pool tonight after dinner. It was refreshing and fabulous.

Catie

has the best bed head around
this morning it looked like a rooster from the front and a mohawk from the side.
she woke up from her nap with the neck of her shirt around her waist - i don't think that shirt will ever be the same again. silly girl.

In love

i just love this guy. he still makes my heart skip a beat when he smiles at me. thanks for being the best!

These two are TWO!

She looks so big sitting there!
What a cute little cheesy grin
Let the opening begin!
Connor's car racer thing - won't let anyone touch it he loves it so much!
new baby doll and stroller - it was love at first sight : )
cupcakes
Happy birthday Connor and Catie!

And after the bday celebration, it was time to go to the Cub Scout Raingutter Regatta.
Spencer got 3rd place - nice job buddy!
and we ended the fabulous day roasting smores.

Brothers are the best

Connor found the perfect spot to watch Mario Kart in action and learn from the best.

Copycats

We had the pleasure of having Calla spend the night and today with us while her mom was busy having a baby - congrats Holders! These three were so funny. Much of the day was spent following each other around and copying each other. They would laugh and laugh. My picture doesn't do it justice but they were especially funny at lunch. Thanks for a fun day Calla, Connor and Catie!

First day of school 2010

Spencer is in 4th grade and has Mrs. Lippard
Abbie is in 1st grade and has Mrs. Peachey (and yes, her shirt says "I'm just Peachy")
Sydney is in 4th grade and has Mrs. Nottingham


The kids had a great first day of school! It is going to be a great year!

Goodbye Summer vacation

We had an amazing, fun filled summer and we are sad to see it end. We spent our last day playing with friends at a big indoor playground, Costco for lunch and shopping, friends over all afternoon, dinner as a family and ended with father's blessings. We are really looking forward to school this year - super excited about the teachers and fun friends in their classes.

Sleeping Beauty

Seems like I have a ton of sleeping pictures of my older kids but not many of these two. I hate to wake a sleeping baby but our body clocks are still not on eastern time yet. I took a few pictures of this sweet girl before waking her for dinner.

MarioKart Wiiiiiiii

A little Sunday evening family mario kart...

12 amazing years

Happy 12th anniversary to us! We enjoyed a fabulous dinner at the North Harbor Club overlooking the lake. It was lovely. We feel so blessed and could not be happier!

It's good to be home

We slept in until almost 10 this morning. I don't know if that has ever happened before! We ate all of our meals 2+ hours late and didn't make it out of our pjs or comb our hair but man it is good to be back home. Since the kids drawers were already half empty and I had to unpack, I decided to go through all of their clothes and put away everything that doesn't fit. Man it is so much work to manage their wardrobes! Here is a pile of just the babies and Spencers clothes that need to be sorted into save, donate, give away or send to my sisters. The girls pile is even bigger!
A cute twin moment. I turned around and found them with their blankets on playing with magna doodles. These two really love each other! (and I was serious about the PJs and not combing hair : )

Goodbye until next time

Abbie saying goodbye to Grandma Woolley before we left for the airport. Our flight home was delayed 3+ hours due to weather so we spent a lot of quality time in the airport's small play area. The kids did remarkably well for being exhausted and we arrived safe and sound around midnight. It is always good to sleep in your own bed again!

Last play day of vacation

We played so much and had so much fun on this vacation! Today the kids helped Grandpa wash Jaron and Ashton's car - there were cookies all over the lawn! The kids went swimming at the aquatic center while the babies and I napped - it was perfect for all of us. A great way to end a wonderful vacation!

Wedding Day!!

Just married in the Draper Utah temple
With all 18 nieces and nephews

Sydney hugging Uncle J
Connor kept himself busy helping himself to the refreshment table. The girls helping out were too nice to tell him no because he was too cute.
Cute girls!
Gorgeous cake made by my very talented brother in law, Derek.
Dad and Mom Woolley
Catie loving her ice cream
Our crazies
Cutting the cake
The 3 amigos
Abbie busting a move with cousin Mark
Dancin'
Abbie, Sydney and the beautiful bride!
Woohoo!

What a fantastic day! The ceremony was simple and beautiful. The reception was so fun and perfect. It was a wonderful day! Congrats Jaron and Ashton - we LOVE you!

Pre-wedding day activities

We spent the day getting ready for the wedding dinner. It was so fun. Totally casual and relaxed - delicious bbq ribs, smoked chicken and beef brisket with all of the sides you can imagine. It was great! The kids spent the day playing together in the backyard swimming.

Marilee, Mara and Sydney
Spencer and Abbie on the spinning teeter totter
Jaron, Ashton and Abbie(who would like to glue herself to Ashton if she could..)
No get together would be complete without a game of fingers!
Jaron is getting married in the morning!!!