Dress Up Time

Madison has begun the dress-up era of growing up. She doesn't like to wear just the princess dresses and become a character. She has to choose several different combinations and wear them together. I think she heard fall fashion is all about layers :)

This is one of her favorite combinations that she wears everwhere!!!

Cousin Craziness

We love our cousins. Kamie and Clarke headed off to Lake Powell for some vacation time and we got to have the girls stay with us. Kaia loves animals and with her visit the poor guinea pig kept disappearing out of his cage. She would just take him and sit in a corner enjoying the animal.

I love this girl because she make me feel like my kids craziness is normal.

Poor Mariko was a trooper - she has the stomach flu and never complained. She slept most of the first day and when she would throw-up she would just softly call "aunt Jenn" and ask for a wipe. Poor girl, but I think Kamie was the one having stress by not being home while her baby was sick. Mariko was a rock.

Madison getting in on the soccer action

Mini person drama

Carter Soccer - 1st game

Carter started fall soccer. Take note of the basketball shorts instead of soccer shorts. As always Carter struggles with change, but at least he has his jersey on. We will still work on wearing soccer shorts to his game.
It was amazing - he jumped right in there and went crazy.

The light went on and he really gets the game - defense and everything.

What a difference from last year - no crying on the field this year.

Some of his best teammates - Cameron, Logan, and Grace

He was also totally into listening to his coach and following directions.

Library Card

Drama.

Jaiden just got her own library card. Right of passage??? No just didn't want to pay all the fines that are stacked up on dad's card. We will work on paying those off :) I think going to blockbuster and purchase books would be cheaper.

Swimming Pool Fun

We love having a neighborhood pool. All the benefits but none of the work. Our kids are always confused when other friends don't have pools. They are spoiled and go swimming 3-5 times a week during the summer.Madison is a no fear swimmer. Therefore she must keep her floaties on at all times for mom's peace of mind.
Some how a wrestling match always happens in the pool.

Carter has really come out of his shell in the pool. Last year he would cry and be scared. This year he is swimming the full length of the deep.

Dad enjoying pool time.

He swims every where now - makes me a little nervous.

Carter even jumps into the deep end and touches the bottom.

Jaiden has always been a wild woman in the pool.

Trick Time

Madison is always saying, "watch me!"

She does a great somersault.



Jaiden couldn't be out-shinned by her 2 year old sister.