Tanner's 7th Birthday party

I forgot to post about Tanner's party. I didn't take the pictures, and forgot that they were put on my computer. So here is a late post. His party was a month ago, and it was Minecraft themed. 

My sister Tracie made the cake, which was actually a brownie. So yummy.

My kids love piñatas. Ashlyn is already talking about her party that she says will have a rainbow piñata.

 

We lucked out and had cousins at Tanner's party. They were all from out of town. We were so glad they could be there.

 And uncle Braden was there too. Nate's brothers had come for Amber's baby blessing. And Uncle Paul was there too, of course. 

Uncle Jordan scooping the ice cream, and then holding Amber while I helped with the piñata.

Amber 3 months

Another month gone...too quickly. Since she is probably last, I am trying to really savor my time with my last baby. She is a joy. So content and easy going. She sleeps through the night. Smiles. Blows bubbles. Drools. Giggles. 

Life lately

Dallin started school a week after Tanner did. He was so excited to ride the bus and go to school. I am so happy my boys love school so much. They have already got Ashlyn excited for it. She wants to do preschool, so we are joining a co-op preschool.

They were too excited to give me a good picture. 

Going to, and coming home.

With the new school year, I started babysitting 2 kindergarteners for a couple hours a day. 2 girls. They are very sweet. One of the moms (a neighbor) approached me before school started and asked if I was interested, and that her friend was also looking for someone. Some thought I was crazy to take them on since I have a little baby, but I felt ok about it. Plus, I really wanted to upgrade my camera, and this was a way for me to do it. The pictures below came from it. Very lovely, if I may say so myself. :) 

 We went to a park today. The girls LOVE Amber. Neither have younger siblings. I love the face I am getting from Amber in the top picture. We go to the park and they would rather play with my baby. :) By the end of the school year the girls will feel like family I am sure. Probably well before that actually.

 Paige and Ava are best friends. Dallin is in a different kindergarten class than them.

 Doesn't Tanner look like a big kid? He is so grown up...and handsome like his dad.

 My beautiful girls. Amber is a drooler like Dallin was. 

 So that is life these days. Busy, but fun.

We are taking a break from athletics right now, but we just got word that flag football is starting up. Maybe we will give that a try.

Tanner's first day of school

He is in the 2nd grade this year, and he is so independent! We offered to take him to school and help him find his class and everything, but he wanted to do it all alone. I am happy he is so confident, but it is sad at the same time that he doesn't need us as much. Boo hoo. Dallin starts school on Monday the 9th. I think I will be ok with that. He is ready and excited. We go to meet his teacher tomorrow morning.

Harris beach and Crescent City

We went to the coast this past weekend. It is becoming and annual thing we do. It was beautiful.

There were some cool kites flying on the beach the day we were there. 

 Paul and Paula's family was there with us. 

 And my brother Jesse. And this is the only picture of me we got. I am in his sunglasses, in case you missed it. :)

 The kids had me all nervous as they played in the waves. That is the crazy, paranoid mom in me. I was afraid someone would get knocked over and washed away. Luckily, that never happened.

 Drew and Joel.

 My big 7 year old. 

And my "big" 2 year old. She gets so upset if you call her little. 

 Buds.

 Jesse got in a wet sand fight with the kids. 

Baseball

We had a long summer of baseball. It is over now, and we are taking a break from athletics. Maybe they will do basketball or something later this fall. I am tired of going to practices.

 Their cousin, Joel, also played t-ball. Unfortunately not on the same team. I think Nate will coach next summer, and Paula will assistant coach for a better season. 

Dallin was funny; either not interested in the game and playing in the dirt, or he was really intense and going after every single ball. 

Tanner loved baseball, and was pretty good all around. Seems like one of his stronger sports. 

The t-ball aged kids were so funny. They all chased after the ball when it was hit. They would fight over it 'til their coach stepped in. Some batters could probably get a home run just because the kids in the field were so distracted by who got the ball.

The girls were good sports while the boys played. It will be fun to see what they get involved in.

Family pictures 2013

My lovely, very talented sister-in-law, Michaela, took our family pictures this past weekend. They are beautiful and I love them!