Helping Dad

The kids can't get enough time with their dad, especially during the summer months when he is so bust mowing lawns and working at the Hospital. This day, last Saturday, the 22nd, the kids were eager to help wash the lawn mower. Matt was so nice to give me some time to work on a project inside without the kids, and this is what he thought they would love to do. He was right, they did love scrubbing the grass off the mower and spraying it with the hose. But unfortunately the eagerness of helping wore off after about 10 minutes, when they realized it was work and not play!

Chris & Kerry

Matt and I had the wonderful opportunity to be with his Dad and Step-mom at the Idaho Falls temple while they were sealed together. Their special day finally came on the 11th of September, after being married 24 years, they still said "Yes!" We were so excited for them to finally be together forever and that we were able to be there to witness this great event. They are wonderful parents and great examples to  us and our kids and we love them so much. We are so happy for them and wish them many more wonderful years together here on earth and for eternity!!

Paige's 1st Day of Preschool

Somehow the month slips by before I know it and I am playing catch-up on the blog...better late than never I guess!
Paige had her first day of Preschool on the 11th. She could hardly stand waiting for her first day when Parker started school. She was so excited to go back and to see her teachers, Miss Joni & Miss Allyson. She was also excited to see if they had done anything new with the preschool, like paint the walls. (I didn't think they would have). Well Paige went the week before for open house day and the first thing she noticed was the new wall color. She is very obsevant! Paige loves school and making new friends. She is very smart and knows all of her letters and numbers up to 20. She can write he name and some other words with a little help. The teachers have told me more than once that she is the smartest one in her class, of course they tell me not to tell anyone else that! We hope you have a fantastic year in preschool Paige!!

Parker's 1st Day of 1st Grade

Parker started school on Wednesday, the 5th. It seems a little late this year, but here it is already. He was really excited about going and making new friends, he was really excited to know that he already knew a few kids in his class, which will make making new friends easier. He didn't seem to have any hesitation about riding the bus this year and we didn't have any bus drama on the ride home either this year. We are all hoping that Parker has a fantastic year, and is able to learn and grow and enjoy it in the process. Happy first day Parker!!

Flour Boy

Sometimes I just need a few minutes to get dinner going and sometimes this is what I resort to so that will happen. It kept Paxten occupied for about 1/2 an hour. That works for me!! He loved it and he kept saying, "uh-oh!" it was too cute!

Parker's New Clothes

Parker wasn't quite as excited as Paige was about getting new clothes, but I made him try them each on and model for me as well. Parker will be in 1st grade this year and he is so excited about going. He was excited to have a few new things to wear, especially jeans that don't have holes in the knees!

Paige's New Clothes

I took the kids to Walmart the day before Parker started school to get some new clothes. Talk about procrastination! Here are the outfits Paige picked out and her beautiful modeling skills. She cracks me up!! I also love the fact that she is proud that she got ne clothes from Walmart. That won't last forever, gotta love it while I can!!