So cool it's nerdy

Just another white boy trying to be too cool.



Or if you don't want to be cool you could roar like a dinosaur.





Or you could re injure an old wound and pretend that is new so that all your friends would think you were tough and brave.

Twins Umbrella Hut

Before church on Sunday I couldn't find the twins. David found them on our front sidewalk with a umbrella. They thought they had made the coolest hut. Both of them were mad at me by invading their privacy with my camera. I was seriously 25 feet away from them - but they still didn't like it.

I know the whitebalance is off and it's not a perfect photo but it does capture what these two do every morning. They love to play make believe with their stuffed animals. Notice that Braxton has his brief case again. If you look at the picture of him in Baylee's class room he's got his brief case with him there too. Such a funny little man. He carries around all of his treasures (aka=junk).

Helping in Baylee's class

I helped with the Pumpkin walk and with Math today. Seems like her class is huge with 35 students in there. Really, her teacher needs someone in there all the time everyday. But, that's just me.

Baylee's teacher. This is her first year teaching.


Afternooner's working on pumpkins.


Braxton came and he did so good. He sat in his own little corner coloring the entire time. I was wishing he had somewhere to go but was pleased with his behavior so it turned out great.


Finished Pumpkins.


Baylee's friend Anson who was making her giggle the entire time.

Homework Already

Just getting back into the routine of it all.

Twins First Day of Kindergarten

We made it through the day. Last night we laid out what they were going to wear. We talked about how we would do their hair and brush their teeth and why a good breakfast was important. They seemed to agree the night before. But, the day of Jennica (after I did her hair) decided she didn't like the braid in the front and took it out and put in her pink head band. She also decided she didn't like the pants we chose for her and she put on her old worn leggings. They were more comfortable. Anyway, I was taking a picture of Braxton when she came in with her new hair do. I think she thought I would be mad. I kinda was - but there was no time to argue so she went to school and had a great time. Braxton was so easy going. He just got ready and thought he looked wonderful. The difference between boys and girls I guess.

I have been loving these. . . . . .

We got the cutest little chicks this spring. And now we get a lot of this. . .

Braxton helped me set up the shot. We had to get his "cool" glasses in this. Also, notice the one huge egg at the end. I have no idea why the chicken laid this enormous egg. Ouch, poor chicken.





The kid's found a little gardner snake today. They put it in my favorite tupperware bowl that I use for left overs (you know the one - the only one you can still find a lid to). They then put the tupperware in the garage. Later when I asked about the snake the kids informed me it got away. Yikes!



Mud is still the best form of entertainment at our house. And yes Jennica is wearing her school clothes and no she hasn't started school yet.



Got a get a picture of Braxton in here somewhere.


I love my flowers in my front yard. I never plant any flowers. I just collect the seeds of the snap dragons and spread them around in the Fall and Spring. The other yellowish/orangish flower just spreads everywhere.

Water Pipe

So our culinary water usage went from about 3000 gallons per month to 85,000 gallons per month this summer. David found standing water in our field so he dug it out and found that the copper lateral coming into the house and barn had little pin holes throughout the entire pipe. It needs to be replaced. So today David and a friend dug it up. . . . . accidentily took out the phone line (no I don't have a phone today maybe not tomorrow either) and the power line for the barn. . . . and of course there is no water.

Unfortunately the water line goes under our driveway so we'll see what we can do about that. Sometimes things just happen I guess. . .





The driveway that the water pipe goes under.



Braxton loves the red rocks that blue stakes made when they sprayed for the utility lines.

Baylee's first day of school

She did not want me to take a picture of her because she was so anxious to go and pick up her friend. She has so many girls in our neighborhood in her class this year and she is loving it. It sounds like one big party this week.

Note: the concerned look was because she did not want her picture taken - not that she was nervous for school.

Zions

We spent some time down in Zions the last week of July. David's family rented a very nice home for a few days. And no I didn't lug my heavy SLR camera on this trip. Just used the rebel on automatic and let everyone take turns being behind the camera.

On a hike (I forgot our hiking shoes) Hiking in flip flops and sandals can cause blisters - we all found that out.


It was so pretty that it was worth it. Except that it was like 100 degrees or something.


This rock was leaking water. So cool.


These little guys were totally not afraid of us. So funny - until we saw that sign that said "Do Not feed the Squirls" They could bite you.


Jennica with David's oldest brother Dirk from Washington.

Swimming

My kid's took swimming lessons a few times this year. I even thought about signing them up one more time. . . . but I think I'm done. They've come so far with their swimming abilities. For some reason all three of my kid's came hating water. When it was time for Baylee to be baptized we wondered if she would let her Dad dunk her under the water. But, luckily they are all coming along really well.

Baylee Get's a Hair Cut

Baylee was so excited to cut off 5" of hair yesterday. Her Dad was out of town and I told him I would post pictures of her today. She helped me feed the horses so I thought I would let her Dad know that too.

She was so excited that she actually wanted me to do her hair today and I found her sneaking into my lipstick. She's never cared before. . . wierd what a hair cut can do. She has been wanting to chop her hair off for a long time now - so five inches was our compromise.
Baylee with her bunny

Yes Dad she did help feed the horses when you were away.

Really cool (wierd) light under the hay barn this evening.


She can still wear her hair in a pony tail.

Long time no post

Haven't updated for awhile. Kinda fell off the blogging thing lately. I've just been playing with my kids lately. We went to Lagoon, lots of swimming, family parties on my side, family reunions on David's side. And I've left my camera at home for most of these events. Maybe it's because it is so huge, heavy, and expensive that I don't want to bring it. I do understand that there is definitely a place for a small point and shoot camera. I did manage to take a point and shoot camera on David's family reunion to Zions so I'll post those later.

But, here's Jennica trying really hard to master a two wheel bike. Hasn't happened yet.

Baylee making yet another bunny home out of a card board box.

The tramp gets used every day. I love our rectangle trampoline. I love them so much more than the round ones. Even though I know the round ones are a lot cheaper.

Just practicing my back lighting skills on this photo.

Look who's riding a Bike!

Braxton came in the house the other day so excited. He had taught himself how to ride a bike. I was so surprised and a little alarmed. I'm not really ready for him to be able to be so mobile. Our driveway is a blind driveway with tons of bushes on both sides - so if he doesn't stop and look both ways at the end of the driveway it could be trouble. The other day I was standing on my driveway when he got on his bike and started towards the road. At the same time I saw a big black diesel truck pulling a trailer come barrelling down the road. It seemed that it was going so fast. I yelled at Braxton to stop but he has had double ear infections and cannot hear very well right now. They both met each other at the same time. Luckily Braxton stopped when he should. It just scared me to death.

I've put an old bike in the middle of our street when he asks to ride his bike. That way cars have to go really slow around the bike. I'm sure my neighbors are probably wondering what it's doing out there. But, hopefully it will keep Braxton safe.



Yes he wanted to look tough on this one. . .


He's such a goof. It is hard to get a picture of him looking at the camera and smiling.


We do get it every once in awhile


Okay, this is a little forced - but I'll take it.