2003, Skye's first halloween. I cannot believe how much growing and changing has taken place over the past 5 years. It is really heartbreaking. I am just reminded of how important it is to embrace the now and appreciate today. I am also reminded of how poor of a job I do in recording the memories. At the time I think I will never forget, but you do, and I have.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween memories
2004, Skye's first "trunk or treat", she could care less about the candy, she was so excited about seeing everyone in their costumes. She made such a cute little kitty.
2005, I have never known a costume to be as loved as much as this little unicorn. I remember the day we bought it we were landscaping at our new house and Skye was covered in mud and dirt from head to toe, I thought it would never be white again. She had the most perfect little gallop to match. They just grow too fast.
2006, where's a picture? I distinctly remember taking a picture, but it must be on an undeveloped roll somewhere. Skye was the unicorn once again, she loved it so much aunt Pam made it a little bigger so she could wear it once again. The poor costume is so shop worn from being loved. Charli was a cute little horse, then again in 2007, she even thought about being the same horse for 2008. She can still zip it up considering it's a size 18 months. It was so cold this year that the girls went to maybe 4 houses before they decided they wanted to go back home. It was fun to have their cousins, Ethan and Ayden, join in the fun this year.
2007, the year mom didn't take any pictures. Good thing they took this one at Isaac's work party. Skye's arthritis (these were the days when we were still trying western medicine and Skye has the nice steroid puffy cheeks) was really bad this year, so much that I didn't want to take her "trick or treating". She insisted on going and although we moved slower then a sloth, she was happy to be a apart of it all. Our neighbor and friend was so thoughtful in getting a fun non eatable treat for her treat bag since we limit her sugars. She was so thrilled and played with it all night, not even thinking once about the candy. She was nice to do it once again this year! Thank you, Sally.
I love Ogden in the fall!
I went on a hike yesterday and I couldn't help but be reminded of how much I enjoy Ogden this time of year. It is full of such large beautiful trees rich in history. Before we had kids, every morning, Isaac and I would take the dogs and head out our front door and hike on this trail before work, it was such a wonderful way to start the work day. I really miss that time we shared together.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Memories
When I was driving up to go hiking the other the day, I passed by this...Our first home, and my first car, all in the same picture. Not something you can do to often. I was thinking about all the great memories, I had with that car, and we had in our first home. I got that Audi when I was 16, after 15 years it still runs. That car is 23 years old, older then it's current owner. The odometer broke years and years ago, I drove it back and forth to highland, then back and forth to Utah State. It has been passed around in the family, and even to family friends. It has been a pizza delivery car to 3 maybe 4 different people. I know my nephew isn't thrilled, about it, but I remember when I was moving up to Seattle and my dad said he wanted me a buy a new more reliable car. Little did we know then. I still remember how sad I was to give it up. Speaking of giving up, Isaac and I bought this cute little brick house back in 2000. I didn't want to give it up either, after it was all said and done, I am really happy we moved. I love the people we have met in our new ward and neighborhood and I love having more room. I do miss how close we were to the trails, parks, school, but we are only about 10 blocks further then we used to be.
FALL PICTURES
It's kinda funny how things sometimes work out. I have been wanting to takes pictures of the girls all fall, the right time just hasn't presented itself. Well, finally yesterday, my mom and girlfriend Dannie, helped me out and we took pictures of the girls at Beus Pond. The funny thing is that exactly 5 years ago, to the day, my mom took pictures of me and Skye there. I have not seen the ones that Dannie and my mom took, ( the actual photographers),but these are my favorites that I took yesterday, they could use some editing, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Friday, October 24, 2008
BABYLEGS
My friend Nicole has her own company Babylegs. If you haven't seen or tried them you should! The super soft ones are heavenly.
Babylegs.net
Thank you Nicole! It's like Christmas in October!
Yellowstone Round 2!
Yes, it's only been two months since our last adventure to Yellowstone, but the opportunity presented itself and we decided to go once again. We had such a nice time, the park was really quiet and even more serene. I have never been there during the colder season, and it was fun to see the hot pots rising with steam around every bend. I would totally recommend going late in the season. The only problem I have now is that every since we went in August, Charli keeps saying she wants to go to Yellowstone, now she has it in her mind that it is as easy as going to the zoo. I wish!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Skye's new talent
Skye loves doing her own hair. She has now expanded her talents to her sister and mother. She wants to confirm that she still wants to be a "seashell finder" when she grows up. I must say some of the creations she comes up with are really good. They remind me of the trend about 8 years ago when the hair was organized chaos held by millions of bobby pins. I loved when I worked at the Salon and all the girls would practice on me, now I love it when Skye practices her creativity on me. I love the way it feels, it always relaxes me.
Pumpkin Hunting
The classic event of every fall season, I only picked the coldest day of the season to do so. We had lots of fun anyway, but pictures were a little out of the question, as we can see by Charli's expression.
Chocoholic
I had to record this rare moment that took place in our home. Skye is seriously the best eater, she eats a great variety of things, and enjoys very healthy things. Charli on the other hand is a terrible eater. She even calls herself Chocoholic. She loves chocolate and her eyes dance if she ever gets to have some. Well, I saw her eyes dance for something different recently, micro greens. She even picked them out herself at GoodEarth. We do alot of our own sprouting (which is great for food storage by the way) and Skye loves her sprouts, but she wasn't crazy for the micro greens like Charli. I had to take a picture, I only hope it will last.
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