September 2014

Sunflower Fields.  So glorious. Everyone in the car gasped when they first came in to view.  The children were not very cooperative, but it was still awesome.

 I try and take pictures of the kids every year around their birthday.  So luckily she was feeling up to it at the park.  She can be so sweet and lovely when she wants to be.

I think she said a joke and cracked herself up. :) 

 First year having homework!  He's pretty good about getting it done.   When he gripes about it, I remind him that he will have homework for at least the next 12 years, so he should get used to it!

August 2014

Hey, only 2 months behind now!  

Ross was out of town for our anniversary I think.  So we celebrated it later by going to a yummy restaurant in Brookside, and then going to Murray's ice cream afterwards. Very delicious.

 We went to a Royal's game with some friends. They lost, but we went on a Friday so there were fireworks.  It was good company and good entertainment.

 Leah is so girly, and loves to put on any make-up she finds. 

 Leah wanted a dress out of this material, so Ross just folded it around her and pinned it.  I was actually very impressed that it stayed on and kind of looked like an actual dress.

 We went with friends and Ross' cousin to the Arboretum, 

where our kids pretended to be sculptures.  I'm sad I didn't get more pictures with Ross' cousin Michelle and her cute family.

 We also went to the Aquarium with Michelle and family too.  The kids really enjoyed it.  I thought it was well done, but kind of small for the price of tickets.

 Ethan's first day of First Grade!

 Running a muddy obstacle course 5K with my sister-in-law!   It was very fun.  It was hot, but the mud kept us pretty cool.  I really enjoyed the obstacle course part.  

I did not see how Jovee got into the sink of their little play kitchen.  She was wedged in their pretty good, and I had to maneuver her around the faucet too when I got her out.  She was not very happy about being in there!

June 2014

I was cleaning out the fridge one day, and Jovee hopped right in.  Her favorite place to be is in the fridge.  She runs right to it whenever the door is open.

L: Ross and his three kiddos on Father's day. R: repeat pic.

L:  Leah in crazy clothes in the rain.  R: Such a good daddy 

who voluntarily cleans under the high chair.

 These kids just love to climb everything

Saying goodbye to the Cunninghams.  Such great friends.  

Still sad they are gone. :(

May 2014

Cute Ethan

 Left: My arms were so full walking home from a neighbors, and I needed Leah to hold her booster seat for me, but she was NOT happy about it.  It took a long time to get back to our house.  Right: Asparagus picking with cousins

 We went to a school carnival with the Cunninghams.  The kids each chose a couple of rides to go on.  It's fun to watch their big smiles.  

 Ross and the kids made my mother's day a lot of fun.  Coupons for 'snuguls' and these sweet drawings were definitely a highlight.

Leah hardly ever holds still, so when she's sick and snuggly, I take advantage.

 Strawberry picking at Geiringers Orchard.  It's definitely not as affordable as apple picking, but we came home with a pound or two, and it was fun.

 Ah, summer days..

 Leah's little dance performance.  It was so adorable.  Her teacher was Ms. Sharon at Beller Dance, and she was fantastic.  She danced with her little friends Ava and Scout from church.

Left: Leah's first official bike ride by herself! Right: Ethan earned the Citizenship of the Year Award

Left: Ethan and his sweet teacher Mrs. Clements. I'm so sad I only took this one, and her eyes were closed!  She was pretty much the perfect kindergarten teacher. We loved her.  Right: Cute Jovee and her favorite game of peek-a-boo. 

Having fun teaching preschool and adding Ethan and a friend too.

Chatting with Elder Honey on his mission, and Jovee getting good at standing!