Asher is one (photo session)

We had a quick photo session for Asher's first birthday with Qiana K Photography.  They turned out great!  Asher's little romper was bought in Paris.  Tessa's dress is from Matilda Jane.

Payson II

We went back to Payson for a second time this summer with our good friends Jenni, Pete and their daughters Averi, Caroline AND although we did not know at that time, little Roo was daughter number three - Quincy (who was born last week)!  This was our first family camping adventure, and I am glad that we went with seasoned pros.  A few additions, like the camp stove, pop-up tent and the kiddie table made a huge difference!  We had a great time, and hope that it will become a yearly tradition.

just proof that I don't put my kids in danger - a composite image ;)

Random August Photos (aka back to the children… with some birds thrown in)

1. Tessa got a "Laura and Mary" dress (aka pioneer dress)  2. The day a peacock tried to join our flock (the chickens were NOT happy)  3. Mornings at Home Depot with my guy  4. The start of our sunflower house

1. A weekend away from Dad means Mommy needs a little break sometimes  2.  Smoothies were our favorite thing to drink all summer  3. New baby tricks

1.  Early morning irrigation day  2. Asher and a chicken enjoy the water table  3. Brother/sister time  4. Asher is funny

Girls in DC

Whoa!  A post without children!  (minus fur babies)  In early August, the six pack met in DC to celebrate Kelli's little bun in the oven.  Getting together with the girls is so much fun and the perfect getaway.  Let's do it again soon (like next week would be good).

Christina and I met Miranda in St Louis, and loved getting the half pack together asap!  Kelli and Tim live in a great neighborhood with lots of walking trails and a community garden.

Annie and Cassie arrived later on that evening, and the following day we headed downtown to the mall (and MORE community gardens!).  Food trucks were a plenty, and I had a pretty awesome sandwich.

Georgetown was our next stop.  DC cupcake was a little packed, so we stopped at another favorite bakery down the street.  Ice cream sandwich's are my favorite.

Thanks for a great weekend girls!

And Kelli and Tim welcomed John Lawrence on October 16th

and our six pack has grown to a 18 pack ;)

promise we're still alive

We've just been running like crazy!

Hope to be back here soon.

We went back to Kansas the end of August to see this wonderful lady.  I will be going back next week to say a final goodbye.  We all love you so much Grandma Ruth!  What a wonderful life you've lived.

First Day of Preschool

So different from last year!

Payson, Round 1

 We took an emergency escape the heat vacation in August up to Payson.  HOW did I not know about this before?  It was less than 2 hours away!  We plan on making numerous trips back (and actually since August we have already gone back once and are planning to go back again in a few weeks.  Can't wait!)  

We rented a wonderful cabin for the weekend and played/hiked in/near the East Verde Valley River.  Tonto National Bridge was a few miles away and we got there bright and early and had the whole park to ourselves (there was a Dad/Daughter Duo who was also there and took our picture, but that was it!)

on the 365th day