Just hanging out

I love sharing pictures of the girls playing happily together and they love seeing themselves on the blog. So Enjoy!

They wanted to pretend sleep. Kenzie had a hard time keeping a straight face.

The school was holding a contest called "Reflections" and the theme was "WOW!". The kids had to submit a drawing, photograph, poem, etc.... to enter the contest. The girls had already entered a photograph, but wanted to enter a painting. I'm proud of them, they did a great job.
Maddie and her best friend, Karli, really let their artistic side shine through.

Even Mackenzie got into it.

What a HAM!

I really have so many pictures of Mackenzie. That is usually not typical for a 3rd child, but she is home with me most of the time and she always wants me to take her picture. So I do. Here are just a few for fun.

Kenzie's new hat

Halee and Kenzie eating lunch before preschool

Sofie and Kenzie after preschool

Sierra, Elle and Kenzie after preschool

Good Times......

My little niece turned 2 on Oct. 6. So we all met at the park for some birthday fun. The kids had a blast swinging with Papa. I just had to take some pics. It isn't often that I get my dad to pose for pictures, so lately I have been making it a point to take pictures.

Our Lazy Sunday

We had a very lazy Sunday and it was so great. Rich made crepes for breakfast and we watched General Conference. Then we got ready (kind of) and watched the 2nd session. However, in between sessions our friend Karen brought over the cutest gift. It was General Conference Bingo with treats and all. The girls really enjoyed watching this time and got treats whenever they got Bingo. Sorry, I forgot to take pictures but it was really fun. Thanks Karen! The rest of the day we just hung out. The pictures tell the rest of the story, what a great day.

Ryker had a very relaxing day, nothing out of the ordinary.

Ryker almost smiled

We harvested our tomato.

We found a preying mantis, Macie took this picture.

We read scriptures together.

And finally we had ice cream.

Family Home Evening

Our family home evening consisted of two jars and a little object lesson. The topic was "love at home". After an afternoon of the girls arguing and fighting me on their chores, I decided this would be a great lesson. So I got these jars and labeled them. Each day the girls choose 3 jobs and they have to get them done before they go out and play. So far it has worked out okay. As for the kind words jar, when I catch them talking nice to each other then they get to add a marble. When the marbles reach a certain line then we get to decide on a fun activity together. This is a big hit. Hopefully this will work out. If anyone has any tips on the subject, please let me know.

The pictures of Kenzie below is Kenzie doing her chore. She always wants to do the dishes, so this time I let her. The dishwasher was empty and she loaded all of my dishes in. Of course without my help. She had to do it herself and she was so proud of it. Her poses and the crazy outfit that she picked out just add to the cuteness. Enjoy!

Creepiest Bug Ever!

Last week we were eating dinner at my parents house and found this bug crawling across the back porch. Actually, Mackenzie found it and freaked out. Then all of us freaked out. It is ugly! It is a potato bug and they live on the back hill of their house. A few of us took a couple of days to get over it, it really freaked us out.

1st Day of Preschool

Yes I know it is a little late, but I am still playing catch up. Anyway, I just had to post this because it was her first day of her long awaited preschool day. She was so excited to get up and get ready for school. The only problem was that school did not start until noon. So I had the whole morning to hold her off. When the time did finally come she did not want me to walk her there (the preschool is only 5 houses down at Mrs. Heidi's house). She did finally let me come and she loved posing for the pictures. However, when we got there and it was time for me to leave she didn't want me to go. So independent, but really she's a mama's girl.

Kenzie and I walking to school.

Stops for a little pose.

And another pose with the leg popped out.

Kenzie and Elle get to go to school together and they just love it.

Our babies are growing up;)

This was after school on my front porch. When I went to pick them up I was in my car. They wanted to walk home (it's only 5 houses and on the same side of the street as my house), so I thought good I will get there a little before them and take a picture of them walking up the sidewalk. That didn't happen, they thought I was racing them and they both ran all the way home and beat me. I didn't want to drive too fast. So I got this picture instead. So cute!