The Blind Man...

He just looked so grown up and handsome before church last week, I had to take a picture of my sweet boy.

 Today we were driving in the car and Noah asks...
"Mom, you know the people that awe blind like fo weal"
"Yes"
"Can Jesus, like umm, fo weal weally come down and make them see?"
"Well, he doesn't now, like when he lived on earth, but he could if he wanted to."
"Fo weal?"
"Yes"
"Hmmm."
Cute boy.

 Rowan was really mad that I kept moving her out of the way to get a photo of just Noah...ahhh sorry baby. But you are pretty stinking cute even when you are crying.

Paisley's First Day of 1st Grade!!

I can't believe my oldest is going to 1st Grade!!!  How did she grow up so fast?  She was so excited to start her first day.  Daddy surprised us and came home with some donuts to wish Paisley good luck.

 Paisley has grown into such a beautiful little girl.  I just love her so much.

 Of course she had to pose...and make some silly faces too!

 I had to get a back shot of her cute outfit and long curly hair while we were walking to the bus stop.

 Beck was at the bus stop waiting when we go there.  She was so glad to finally have a buddy to ride the bus with this year.  She and Beck are both in Mrs. Caywood's class so they are very excited!

 Beck was very hesitant to put his arm around Paisley at my request...I think Paisley has a very convenient crush now, lol.

 I wanted to be sad as she ran onto the bus, but I couldn't because she was just so happy and excited!

 Then as it drove away it really hit me...all day long she is gone.  ALL DAY!!  From 9 to almost 4!  Today was her third day and I have really missed her.  I will treasure our afternoons together more now then ever!

Camping...the last weekend of Summer!

We took a quick trip up AF canyon to Timpanooke Campground last weekend trying to soak up every last minute of summer.  I'm going to be honest...not the best camping trip ever, but we made the best of it.  Lets just say it's hard to have a 1yr. old and camp.  Then Noah was throwing up the next day so we left early.  But the evening was fun, we took a little hike around the campground, had tin foil dinners, smores, and talked around the fire until late.  

Rowan was running around everywhere having the time of her life...soooo dirty!!

 Hey Rowan, where did you go?

 Waiting for Justin and Bria to get there...

 Rowan couldn't get enough of this log!  She was cracking me up.

 Ok mom...I've about had enough...

 How handsome is my not so little brother?  Love him.

I think we will wait until Rowan is 3 to go camping again...or get a sitter next time!  But there were still lots of fun memories made!

Happy 11 Years To Us!

We had a great night out to dinner at Tucanos, then the next morning got up early and started this fantastic hike to celebrate our 11th anniversary.  We couldn't get over how amazing this hike was.  You start it at Granite Flats campground, go all the way to the top of the peak, then go down the saddle to the other mountain and loop back around.  It took us about 5 hours to hike, and by far is one of my favorite hikes I've ever done.

Here we are about halfway to the top of the first mountain.

 Just getting started...and the views were already amazing.  The pictures just don't give it justice.

 It started to get really steep about a mile into it...from here it got really intense.

 The little spec of water below is Tibblefork Reservoir.

 A view of Silver Lake and Tibbelfork.

 Finally...to the top.  It was a beautiful open meadow.  We took a break here, ate lunch and enjoyed the views in every direction.  From one direction you could see Heber, in the other you could see Kennicot and Salt Lake Valley.

 The mountain behind Ryan is where we had to hike across to, then it was all down hill from there.

I would love to do this hike in early summer and see more waterfalls.  But I loved everything about this hike. There was NO ONE around, it almost got a little creepy, and when we ran into a heard of Elk, I just about peed my pants thinking it was a bear.  Next time we WILL have pepper spray!  I couldn't think of a better way to spend this day with my hubby.  We had such a great time talking, and enjoying the beauty all around us.  By the end we were tired and sore, but it was so worth it!  I love you Ryan!

Rowans First Pony Tails...

She screamed and cried and HATED getting her hair done, my phone was the only thing that kept her somewhat still...but she sure looked cute!!!  Love her and her cute hair do today.

 "See ya mom!  I'm out of here!"

Old Friends...Dear Friends

I look forward to the Shelleys coming into town and getting together with them every once in a while.  What great old friends!  We had a great night catching up at dinner...my how our lives have changed since the good old roomie college days!