7/21/10

SUMMER DAYS!

My girls and I have been on a big hiking kick. We decided to get all my nephews, and Mom to hike up to Timp cave. I was a little worried I wouldn't be able to make it up in the heat, with being 6 months prego and all. I'm too competitive to let these boys beat me!


We loved getting out of the heat while looking at the cave.

I took the girls, and one of their friends on another hike up in Alpine to see a big waterfall. We packed a picnic lunch, and played in the water.

The view at the top!


We had another broken bone at our house. What a way to start the summer! Ellie tripped on the rock diving board in our back yard, and broke 3 bones in her left hand.

Ellie was one tough chick! She had to wait a week before she could get her hard cast, because of the swelling. Here she is modeling her new soft cast at the ER.

The X-ray at the ER.

Ellie's hand right before she was getting her hard cast on. She was still bruised and a little swollen.

Ellie was one lucky girl!
She was able to get a water cast so she can swim the next 6 weeks.
I love the color!
Paisley is my little blond beauty! This girl swims so much, that she has bleached her hair blond. I have to use a special shampoo in her hair or it would be permanently green. Paisley is doing so well with swimming this summer. She is our little fish!


Addison went to State with her Gymnastics! She got her Personal Best Score for the year. What more could you ask for! I was so proud of all her hard work, and it was fun to see it paid off. She ended up with a gold medal for her overall score, and 4 blue ribbons for her age group. Good job Addison!

7/20/10

BIRTHDAY GIRL!

Happy Birthday Paisley!
Our little girl has turned three, and she's all grown up.
This means the terrible two's are over right?
Probably not with this stinker!
Paisley is such a funny little girl! She entertains the whole family constantly. We are always laughing at the cute, and naughty things she keeps coming up with. There is never a dull moment when this little girl is around. We love, love, love, our little princess.

Paisley knew exactly what she wanted for her Birthday this year. She gave me the same list without skipping a beat, for a month leading up to her big day.
1. A baby doll
2. Gum
3. Lip gloss
4. Sun glasses
5. Money
6. Candy

She got her Baby doll from Mommy and Daddy and all her Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents filled in the rest!

Of course she wanted the princess cake so she could have a crown, and bracelet to wear.

It's a tradition to let the girls pick anywhere they want to go for their birthday dinner.
Paisley picked Mc Donald's!
Yeah!!!
I wish I could say the food was supper yummy! But we did have fun watching the kids run in a crazy stupor because of their sugar high!

Paisley gave Grandpa Schmidt BIG kisses after he gave her $10.00, dollar bills to put into her new purse.

Who needs birthday wishes! This girl was spoiled!
Thanks to all our family!!

Sexy Mama!
Paisley was loving her glasses, lip gloss, perfume, gum, money, hat, new dress and purse. What more could a girl want!

Now that Paisley turned 3, she can finally start Gymnastics. This girl has been watching her sisters for 3 years, dying to try it out herself!
Looks like we have another little gymnast in the family!

7/18/10

MEMORIAL DAY!

We started out our weekend by going to Andrews grave, planting flowers and visiting. We try to make Memorial Day, a day of celebration and remembrance. It's a great day for family. The weekend consisted of a pool party, BBQ, and lots of time just hanging out.


My sister Vaniece, and her family came to the grave, and then we were off to BBQ. As you know we love food!

Swimming again!
Paisley is Queen of the hot tub. She is in it so much, her hair has a permanent tint of green.

Everyone hanging in the hot tub!
One big toilet!
Good times!

SCHOOL'S OUT!

The girls had their last day of school, and are way excited for all the summer fun and warm weather. The girls had a great year academically, and came out with some fun and unexpected awards.

Paisley was hanging out with me at the end of school assembly, watching the girls get all there awards!

Ellie and her 4th grade teacher Mrs. Knight!
She loved her teacher, and her 4th grade year. I was surprised when Ellie got the Perfect attendance award for never missing a day of school, or being late the whole year. Wow! I never saw that coming. She had a great year.

Ellie's class read the entire Book Of Mormon this year. Good for her!

Ellie got the Presidential Fitness Award. I went and volunteered at her school, and helped out with testing the kids for this award. It was not an easy thing for the kids to get. Only a handful got the Presidential Award after running a mile, timed sit ups, push ups, flexibility, and a shuttle run.
Good Job!

Some of Ellie's art work!


Addison and her cute friends!

Addison got second place in the art contest at her school!
Good Job Addison!

Addison got a Award for Math!

Addison got an Award in Art, and also got the Presidential Fitness Award.

She also got the Eager Beaver Award from her teacher!

This Award was perfect for Addison. Her teacher was so perfect for her this year. Thank you Mrs. Soderstrom, you were an amazing teacher, and helped Addison excel to her best!