Skye had such a good time this winter playing Jr. Jazz. She was the only girl on her team, actually out of all the games she played there was only one other girl on a different team, and let's just say she was an extreme tomboy. Who knew that girls didn't jump at the opportunity to play basketball. Skye had such a great time and she had a very supportive team. I'm certain she will try it again next season. She also got tickets to go see a actual Jazz game. Her dad was suppose to take her, but he unfortunately was suffering, literally, from the swine flu. I didn't mind filling in, I love a good Jazz game. Hopefully she and her dad will have another opportunity in the future.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Basketball
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Another Day Away
Like I said before I am spoiled that my husband takes the girls so I can spend time away. For my birthday my friend Dannie took me to one of my most favorite places, American Fork Canyon. It was so beautiful and a little cold with the first snow. Fall is my favorite time of the year and seriously I could not have asked for a better birthday!
Charli starts Preschool
Charli was really excited about Preschool this year, and has such a wonderful and sweet teacher, Ms. Diamond. I have been really happy with the school we chose for her and it's been fun to see how she has blossomed. There is no one quite like Charli, she never seizes to amaze us with her large personality. I honestly never know what she is going to say, and literally cannot be shocked with the attitude and whit she displays. She brings such spice to the family. I asked her teacher how her large personality is in school and she says she teases with her teacher and is always upbeat, but never acts out or is disrespectful. I still sometimes can't believe what a little spitfire she is, she was the most easy going, quiet little infant and toddler, I would have never suspected her to be how she is now.
First day of First Grade!
I was so sad to send my little girl to school for a full day. If I could keep them little I think I would. I cannot believe how much she has grown this year alone. I have not been able to keep her in clothes that fit for the first time in her life. She has become quite the little reader and writer. She has matured so much and really helps when it comes to her family. She is rather shy and had a hard time feeling comfortable and making friends. Well, her best friend is a little boy named Isaac. He is a good head shorter than her, and she talks about him constantly. I joke with her and tell her to stay away from boys named Isaac, they are trouble. I am happy to see she has made such a good friend and has grown to love school this year.
Summer of 2009
I think this was one of the most enjoyable summers to date with the girls. We spent many mornings at the pool for swimming lessons, and lazy afternoons in the backyard enjoying watermelon. It really doesn't get much better than this!
A moment in Yellowstone
The summer of 2009 was crazy busy around our house. Isaac and I literally had to pencil in on the calendar time to see each other and spend quality family time. Luckily we were able to get a few days together last minute and headed to Yellowstone. We were able to get last minute reservations through my parents timeshare, which is pretty unheard of during the month of August. Yellowstone was busy, but we were able to get away from the crowds and take a beautiful hike. I cannot recall the name of the trail we took, but it was really fun, and I love that our girls enjoy the outdoors just as much as we do. We were even able to see Old Faithful go off from a distance on our hike to this particular waterfall. It was even more nice just spending a few days as a family. Let us hope that this summer allows for us to see more of one another.
Running
In May I took on this crazy idea of running. I never had ran for enjoyment before, and surprisingly I really enjoyed it. Isaac was really excited and started putting us in 5k's. Well come late summer I couldn't figure out why my runs kept getting harder and harder instead of easier. Surprise to me baby three was brewing.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Baby Cravings
This was such a fun night. I am so fortunate to have such life long friends. I still have friendships with the girls I played with as far back as five years old. All of us got together and had dinner, with the exception of Jenny, she had more important things to do, like give birth! After dinner a few of us couldn't resist going to see Jenny and the new baby. Can I just tell you this made me so baby hungary. I pretty much had giving up on the possibility of number three, little did I know the fortune that was heading my way. I like to think of baby Eli as a little good luck charm.
Charli Turns Four
This was such a fun party. Charli wanted a Shark birthday and once again at the water park. The party started out with beautiful weather and before long we could see the black cloud rolling in. We decided to push things along and we barely completed the cake eating in time for the massive down poor we all got stuck in. We frantically cleaned up as best we could. Let just say this was a birthday Charli most likely won't forget. Sadly in the mist of the frantic clean up my camera was dropped in large running puddle and has never been the same since.
St. George
In June my parents invited me and the girls to St. George with them. It was such a nice time. Isaac stayed home because he had to work, and while we enjoyed long lazy days at the pool, he was working hard and being drenched with non-stop rain. We had such a great time that I didn't even get any pictures, with the exception of the inflatable bouncing place we went to. The girls had such a great time. I seriously cannot remember a better week. We all returned home with tans, yes even fair skinned me. We took the girls to see the production of Annie at the Tuachan at the beautiful outdoor theatre. Charli has been in love ever since. It is so fun to see them get excited and passionate about things at such a young age. The only thing missing from this nice vacation was Isaac. I seriously hope he can make it next time.
Last Chance at the Zoo
We had to take Isaac the very last day our Zoo membership expired, May 31st. I kept thinking we would make it back once the Elephant was born in August, but we didn't. Again I cannot believe this was almost a full year ago. They were doing the Madagascar exhibit at the time and it was really fun to see the animals.
Dance Dance
I enrolled the girls into a tumbling/dance class in February. My mom started me in dance at a really young age and we thought they would really enjoy this. The performance they did in May was really cute. The song was the purple people eater. The entire recitals theme was around colors. I had to laugh because Charli was going through this stage that anytime her picture was being taken she would make the slouchy hip poses. You may notice from some of the other recent pictures posted. They did group pictures with her class and the photographer was getting a little frustrated with Charli because as soon as she placed her in a dance pose for the picture and Charli saw the picture was about to be taken she would change position into her model hip pose. I couldn't help but giggle.
Zoo Time
I think the best investment I made all year was a membership to the Zoo. We used it so much and had such a good time. Since we were making frequent trips to Primary Children's Medical Center it was always nice to add something fun on the trip down to Salt Lake. This particular day we brought Dannie along.
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