Parade Time

I just so happened to go to my mom's to can food on the day of Trent's Homecoming parade.  So, of course, we had to go check it out.  There weren't many kids or people at the parade so Tanner made out like a bandit when it came to candy.  He loved all the attention he received....and the candy!

1st Day of Preschool

This year, a few of my friends and I decided to start a preschool group with our kids.  There are 7 little boys that are in our group.  Tanner was so excited to have his first day of preschool at his house!  He loves that I teach him every few weeks.

The Group....minus a couple of kids! (Tanner, Jake Hermann, Braxton Dillon, Luke Hansen, Finn Wills - missing Oakley Johnson and Hank Hermann)

New Yard

This is what happens when you want a new yard...  Trees and grass planted!

Cabin Fun

We spent the Friday and Saturday before Labor Day at the Maddock Cabin with Mike and Devrie Gren and their boys.  It was such a relaxing stay.  Montana and Mike took Mason, Peyton, and Menphis down the river while Devrie and I sat outside the cabin watching the kids play and visiting.  It's always fun to get away and spend time with good friends!

Austin - 6 and 7 Months

Austin is 6 and 7 months old!

Stats: (at 7 months old)
Head:  17.25 in (46.43%)
Weight:  16.14 lb (13.25%)
Length:  27 in (40.34%)

And some cute pictures to add:

A couple teeth!

Tanner attempting to change a diaper!

Peyton had a birthday!

Peyton had a birthday!  He turned 6 years old!  He is growing up so fast and it is so fun to watch him grow.  When he was born, we didn't know if we would even make it to his first birthday and here we are, celebrating his SIXTH birthday.  He is a miracle and doing amazing!  We love you Peyton and are so happy that you are a part of our family.

Peyton's Stats:
Weight - 39.02 lbs (12.58%)
Height - 42.25 in (6.72%)

First Day of School 2013

We have survived the summer and made it to the first day of school for the new year.  Mason is in third grade this year and Peyton is in first grade.  Mason's teacher is Miss Pace and Peyton's teacher is Mrs. Dayton.  They both had a great first day and we are looking forward to many more great days.  Their teachers seem to be amazing!  And Mom likes a little bit of time with only two kids during the day!

The traditional school bus cake!

Utah County Fair

Last year we went to the Utah County Fair and loved it so we thought we'd go again this year.  We always enjoy walking around, checking out the exhibits, and ending the evening watching the rodeo.  This year we invited Dave and Bert Shearer to come with us.  It was lots of fun and we thoroughly enjoyed the company!

The Bobcat

Mason earned his Bobcat Award for Cub Scouts.  He had to finish the requirements for his Bobcat before he can start on his Wolf requirements.  He has done so well with Cub Scouts so far.  And I even got a pin for this one!  He earned so many awards at this Pack Meeting because he had also gone to Day Camp a couple weeks before this meeting.

Pioneer Day

Living in Utah, you get to celebrate Pioneer Day!  Provo puts on a huge fair/carnival type event.  There are tons of kids activities and games, old cars, people performing, and food.  All the kids stuff is free and the kids get to experience what the pioneers did and went through.  We love this event and look forward to it every year.

Staycation

We decided to have a staycation with the kids this summer.  We each got to pick one thing we wanted to do.  We ended up staying in a hotel in Orem, swimming at the hotel, miniature golfing, the BYU Paleontology Musuem, and eating lunch at the BYU Creamery and dinner at a restaurant.  We even added a little Krispy Kreme run at about 8:00 at night just for fun!  We had a great time and it was so fun to get away from everything for a little bit.