My Slipper situation...

I think I know what is going on with my slippers...
I wash them A TON and I think between the washer & dryer, they are falling apart. How sad! Is there really harm in washing something too much? I think so...

Eating Carrots...

Our little garden has produced a few items this year, but because I'm not a gardner, and have no clue what i'm doing- it hasn't done much this year. Things are growing, don't get me wrong, it's just not one of those gardens you pass and say "Wow, how beautiful>" We have had: Several tomatoes, a few beans, little carrots, lettuce and a few other things on the way. Here are the girls eating thier tiny carrots.

First day of school...

Today was the kids first day of school and I had mixed feelings as we walked them there, watched for a few minutes and then turned to walk home. I think it hit me more with Daisy because this is the first year she will be gone all day, every day. With Tristin, I've had a few years with him gone, but I haven't with Daisy, so we will see how everyone adjusts. They are definatly growing up and becoming their own little people, it's just SO strange. It's crazy to give birth, breastfeed, potty train, watch them grow, learn to talk, rock them to sleep, love them to pieces and then send them off to school. It goes so fast!
When we came home, Grace and I did her school work for a hour and it was nice & quiet! It will be great as we settle into a school routine and I am really excited for them to meet new friends and stretch their brains. I love my little turkeys...

As we were getting back from church yesterday, we saw a ton of smoke not far from Elle's house. It was crazy to watch it burning so close. I need to find out what fire it was and make sure it's under control now.

Samuel has grown SOOO much in 4 months. it is wild to think he was 3 pounds when he was born! it's great to see him fattening up and looking so healthy now.

Visiting the cousins in Oakley...

Over the weekend we went to Oakley to visit the cousins and be there for baby Samuel's baby blessing. It was nice, the kids had a blast playing and it was fun to see Ellen's new house. It was a mini trip for us, and we got home in time to get the kids to bed and ready for school in the morning.

My very sweet husband...

Last week after a crazy few days, I came home to find these beauties waiting for me. It was so sweet of Trav. He is truely one of the best guys out there. I love him with all my heart and I am beyond blessed to have him forever!

Willow's Funny faces...

Little Miss Willow is doing great on the potty these days! It is pretty cute to see her run to the bathroom when she has to go and then come out naked after she's done. What is it about cute little bums running down the hall, anyway? She looked pretty cute the other day making funny faces while going potty!

Daisy is all better...

I am happy to announce that Daisy no longer resembles a space alien and she is doing 100 times better than Sunday. It took a good 48 hours of benadryl every 4 hours to get rid of her crazy eye and then another day & 1/2 for the redness to go away. Just in time for school to start on Monday too! (The vain part of me was really hoping she would look normal by school time!)

An amazing evening...

Tuesday night at our church, we held a clothing drive, school supply drive, open house and Ice cream social all at the same time. It turned out to be an amzing night where we were able to help so many people in our community . It felt wonderful to plan & be apart of such a great event. Almost 90 children were given school supplies and countless families shopped for free clothing for their families. (The entire gym as filled, although this picture doesn't show everything!) It was a great way to serve and teach other's about our love for the Savior. It was a wonderful event.

Shane, Chelsea & the twins come for a visit!!!

I was thrilled to see Chelsea, Shane and the twins a few days ago, although incredibly heartbroken for the reason they came to town. Chelsea's amazing Dad passed away a few weeks ago and Chelsea was going to visit her sweet Mama for a few days.I am so blessed to be apart of their lives- and let me tell you- this bunch is loved beyond words- so when they come to town, EVERYONE and their Mom wants to see them, demands to see them and practically clings to them every second they are here.
It makes my time with them even more special knowing there was a list a mile long of "other people" they needed to visit.
It was wonderful to see them. Wonderful to talk, relax and watch those adorable tornado kids move through a room!
I love it! I love that they get to experience it all. It just makes me smile. Sweet Chelsea- I couldn't ache for you more. I love you. Adore you. and am so sorry for your loss. I'm not sure how you've kept it all together, although I am not surprised by it, just reminding you of your incredible strength, my dear.
Thank you so much for coming to visit and leaving a HUGE pop stain on my carpet! (SO KIDDING!! I can't even see it!!!)