Fall Blessings

We were able to take a quick trip to Boise for a football game. We swam, went for bike rides, shopped, went to the football game, and rode the paddleboats on the lake. It was a fast, fun get away.

 Heath and I decided to take a beautiful, fall afternoon off and go for a four-wheeler ride for just the two of us. (This didn't make Hayden very happy.) We had a great time being together, enjoying the views and all the fall colors. It gave me time to think about all the blessings I have in my life. We have a wonderful family and have built so many memories. Our kids are in such a great stage right now. We are really enjoying where we are at. Blessed.

First Day of School 2016

 We are always so excited for school to start. September is an exciting time around here.

 They were up and ready easy the first day of school. Kinley wasn't so happy to be left behind. It was a long first week for her until all of her activities started. She loves to be a part of everything.

 Chloe started 1st grade in Ms. Lynch's class. 1st grade was a little bit of an adjustment for her to go all day. She doesn't like to get up early. She is doing great in her class and loves all her friends.

 Hayden is in 6th grade with Mr. Sorenson. He is enjoying being the oldest at the school. He had Chloe are having a good time being the only ones at Hillview.

 Hannah started 7th grade at Sandcreek this year. I think her mother was more nervous than she was. She survived learning her lock combination, finding her classes and making new friends. She is really enjoying her year so far.

 Getting on the bus.

 Hannah felt like she was old enough to not have her mom walk her down to the bus stop for a picture. This was the best I could do.

 Coming home from school.

 Kinley being cute in nursery.

 Finally, Kinley started preschool again with Ms. Joy. She loves every minute of it.

 She also started her first gymnastics class. She loves moving around the gym. Chloe is also taking at the same place.

 Kinley also goes to a playgroup with some neighborhood kids. She is so social she loves her time out each day.

Random Picture 2016

 Chloe loves to play with all her cute friends. She never seems to go a day without finding one.

 Chloe lost her first two bottom teeth right around her birthday. She was so excited to have the tooth fairy come.

 Hayden has loved playing football again this year. His team has done well winning half of their games. He loves getting out there with his team.

 We had a fun time at the fair with Huls.

 We still love "Poo".

 Hannah got her braces on. This is her before and after picture.

 If you can't find toys to play with, toilet paper always works.

 Hannah decided to make "blessing bags" for the homeless on the street. It was a great project.

Chloe's 6th Birthday!

Chloe was so excited to finally reach her 6th birthday! She had a great summer birthday.

 She was so excited for her new elephant "Popcorn".

 She loves sharing the celebration with Jaxon.

She was able to have her first birthday party. We had it at Peterson Park and invited 15 cute kids. WE played games, had cake, a pinata, went on a treasure hunt, and rode the slide down the park. She is so blessed to have so many cute friends.

Friends 2016

It was great to start school again. I am so blessed to have a wonderful job and work with amazing ladies. They have become some of my greatest friends.

We went on a retreat to Island Park and stayed and Michele's cabin, float on the river, and went to a show. We had a blast. I even saw a moose on my run. 

The kids have become the best of friends this summer. It is great to see them play together.

I was also able to get together with Jill and Tonya and their cute kids. It has become an annual tradition to go to Jill's parents house and play at their farm. It is so fun to catch up with my friends from my youth. 

Heath's 40th birthday and a trip to Boise

Heath had his 40th birthday while Hannah and I were at Girls camp. We couldn't help but throw him a party when we returned. It was fun to see all the people who came. I know Heath doesn't like to be the center of attention but I think he had a fun night.

We also were able to go tot Boise for the annual principal's meeting. It was fun getting to know the new principals and spending time together as families.

We had a great time going to the park as wives and kids. We have a great group of kids this year.

 Dinner at Tuscano's with everyone was great!

 We also were able to hit Roaring Springs water park, the capitol, the temple. school shopping, and swimming in the hotel. Hayden made me go down the scariest ride at the water park and I survived.