Friday, September 9, 2016

Dances and Ninja Moves

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooookay, Audrey's hips ... Half-way through this video kills me! She's better than I am, and I have a degree in dance! Watch how she showers her adoring fans with kisses at the end, haha!

 Aaron's moves crack me up ... Where did these kids come from?!

The Epic Race

Eric worked from home today so we decided to walk to the park around dinner time. if you haven't heard already, I freaking LOVE that we live within safe walking distance to a fabulous park .
When it came time to head home, Audrey got tired of riding her scooter and Adelynn, obviously, didn't last long on it either.
 
There was only one option. A hero must rise to get that scooter home. And thus, I took it upon myself to ride. Of course, then Aaron started the trash talk about how he's faster than I and, unfortunately, he's pretty correct (something I did tell him before I agreed to his race).
His statement at the end is hysterical to me! 
Don't worry, Bud, I will win for you! 

Saturday, September 3, 2016

A Best Friend's Wedding

Tyler Brady and Allyson Burke.

Eric and Tyler work together and Tyler is one of Eric's best friends.
I love that they combined their bachelor/bachelorette parties in the beginning for paintball. I'd never gone before and I'd like to say I did a pretty great job! I was the sniper/scout. I parked it in an area where it'd be difficult for others to flank me, called out the locations of the other teams' shooters, and provide cover fire. I even took out several people in the many rounds we played. So awesome - let's go again, k?
Then came karaoke with the girls. 
We were honored to be among the few friends invited to the sealing ceremony. It was beautiful and I cried through the entire thing - I'm so happy for them! Mallory from Studio C is one of Ally's best friends. It was fun to meet her and hear all sorts of stories about Al!
 
Congratulations! 

Friday, September 2, 2016

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

A Review of August

Our realestate agent got us courtesy tickets to Street of Dreams and holy cow - they are amazing!
The other day, I was explaining missionary work to Aaron. He was flabbergasted as it dawned on him that not everyone knew about Jesus! "Mama, I want to tell everyone! I need to tell everyone about the temple and scriptures, that family is sealed forever, and that I am the prophet of God!" ... whoa there kiddo, slow down there. I think we need to get a few facts straight first.
Nothing like a rousing game of, "Audrey, you distract Daddy while I race past and score a goal!"
Nona sent Audrey a new sweater. She was quite excited!
 
We love the library we have in our home! Snuggles and books, can life get any better?
Triple A were hanging out getting ready to eat otterpops. They each got one and part way through, Aaron managed to tip his too far forward and the bulk of his sugary treat plummeted to the floor. Audrey did not hesitate. Though she had more than half of her otterpop left, she immediately held it out to her brother and said, "It's ok, Aaron. You can have mine!"
In a pinch, give this girl a glass of ice - she won't move till she's eaten it all!
Well ... Thank you for sharing your stickers, Audrey.
Adelynn's contribution to loading the dishwasher ... this other little beauty was also Adelynn ... But ya know what? She might be onto something - forward thinking. "Body lotion, the best carpet cleaner around." I can see it now...
Adelynn saw what Eric and I were eating for lunch and flipped because she was convinced we were eating bananas (her favorite food) and not sharing. Well ... now she knows it isn't a banana - and she's more ok with that concept than I expected. 
At Aaron's "back to school social" they made slime. He was nervous to interact at first, but once he started, he loved it. He's learning to engage and try even when he's nervous or scared. He's going to rock the whole "school" thing!

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

At the Library

We went to our new library for the first time! We met up with Adriana and her daughters, Ellie and Madison. We're a little obsessed!
 We learned that we need to work with Adelynn on her "quiet voice" ... eeks

Monday, August 29, 2016

Cheese

This little angel came to me and asked for string cheese. She didn't just ask for one, she asked for one for her, one for Aaron, and one for Adelynn. As I unwrapped each of them, she did not simply take the first or herself. First, she went over and said,"Yoo-hoo! Adelynn - here you go." She then took the second to her brother and, finally, the third for herself. 
This is not a rare occurrence, simply one that I had my phone nearby to document. This little lady is most tender child I have ever met - she's so giving and kind.