Thursday, November 11, 2010

Coolerest Cousins









We have the best cousins in the whole world! We have been so lucky to see almost all of them this year. I love seeing the girls make memories; it brings back great times with my own cousins when I was a kid. I know they will always cherish these relationships. As Mollie says,"We have the coolerest cousins!"

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Like Mother, Like Daughter


Carli is so much like me it's scary! I came in her room today and found her clothes laid out for tomorrow, her room cleaned and organized, her bed made, and her soccer bag ready for her next soccer lesson. I also found her first "to do" list....I couldn't be more proud!! Like mother, like daughter!! :)

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

A Special Day for a Special Girl






We had a special event on the very last day of July.....Carli was baptized! Still not sure where the time went, but Carli had her 8th birthday on the 25th and was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. She took the missionary discussions, interviewed with the Bishop, and made the decision on her own. We are so proud of her and her great choices! She is such a wonderful example to her sisters and friends. As a parent, it's hard to explain the happiness you feel watching your child choose the right, even when their friends aren't. It is complete joy! We had so many family members come up to support Carli and we appreciate it so much. (sidenote: I still can't believe we fit that many people in our house!) Thank you to all who made the long trip to be there! You helped make it the special time that it was. Thank you to all our great friends too! It was a day full of forever memories! We will never forget it and I know Carli won't either. What a special day for a special girl. Carli is such a special girl whose light shines on everyone around her! Congratulations on such a special day Carli-bear!! I'll love you forever!

Snips and Snails....



Isn't that what little BOYS are made of? If so, then why do my girls love them so much?!

4 and Feisty


















While spending time with family at the cabin, Mollie turned 4!!! Crazy! She is getting so big and I get so sad when I think she might be our last. We started her birthday with a hike up Sierra Trigo to see the ladybug stump. It was a LONG hike for her (and there weren't a lot of ladybugs), but she's a trooper! We had a ladybug party and had so much fun with cousins! A little about 4-year old Mollie:

1.She LOVES ladybugs! A lot!!

2.She LOVES her sisters! She wants to be just like them.

3.She has more attitude than any other 4-year old I know...so sassy!

4.She has a great smile :)

5.She is hilarious and we laugh at her everyday (even when she's in trouble)

6.She isn't scared of anything.

7.She loves animals.

8.She is super cute (and she knows it!)

9.She has the cutest little voice!
10.She loves music and is teaching herself how to play the piano by ear (which, as a piano teacher, I hate....but she's too little to teach!)
11.She is so tough! She never cries with shots and wants to go first because she's "bravester" than her sisters :)

12.She is so LOVED!!
I love my Mollie! Happy 4th Birthday Mollie-bug!!

Monday, November 8, 2010

In a Nutshell....









































































































































........our summer was a blast! Tiring, but a blast!!

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Pig Party 2010



Summer always starts with our annual pig roast for our friends and this year was no exception. Unlike last year, it was really HOT! We set up a big piece of plastic as a slip-n-slide down the hill in the front yard and had a line of kids enjoying it. We were so lucky to have a ton of family come too! It was so much fun (and a little chaotic)!! I wish I had more pictures, but I didn't get my camera out at all! Boo!! Thanks to all our friends who came. We have the greatest friends here in Colorado and we are so thankful for you! Thanks to all our family who came too. It means so much to us that you would make the effort to come be with us! We are looking forward to next year's pig party!