Random Pictures

Ivie's Throne

Before her mobile days, we found a perfect chair for Ivie to sit in. We often laughed as we looked at her just sittin' there. She looked like a queen on a throne.  Had to take a picture of this little darlin'.

There never was a baby more adored by her older sisters. They call her all sorts of names, such as "poofy" "poofy cheeks" "pussy" "puddy" & "Ivie Dive." Even the neighbors and friends call her something other than her name. I'm glad she still looks over when she hears "Ivie"!

Summer Rain
We had a ton of rain one day in the summer, and the girls were so excited to go out with an umbrella to experience it. For some reason, this was SO exciting! The simple joys.

Colorful Creations
Want to make young girls very happy? Give them puff paint and rocks. They loved making these treasures.

We needed something to do with all the sea shells we collected at Bear Lake, so the girls picked out their favorites, and got painting. I loved the finish product. So beautiful!

Missing Lucy
One of Grace's best friends moved over the summer, and she has missed her so much! Here's one of the many notes she has made for her. She tells how she gave Lucy her favorite Barbie. She hasn't regretted that gift one bit. When you've made your way into Grace's heart, she is loyal! And gifts are her love language.

Twinners
Just had to get some shots of these two girls in their matching dresses, since we never got around to a photo shoot.

A Visit From Pixie
Kendra came to visit with her new dog, Pixie. Instead of having our own dog, we just enjoy everyone else's...a lot!

Marta's Baptism
This was a very happy, very special occasion for us and our neighbors. Marta is an faithful woman, with amazing children who led by example and waited until their mom was ready to join them.

The Joys of Growing Up
It's such an exciting (and messy) time when a baby is ready to learn to eat. We get started on the early side (4 months), so that makes it even a little messier. Oh well. Still so loveable! Ivie loved this new adventure. She is a great eater.

Learning to sit up...Grandma's good ol' box trick

And learning to stand too. Ivie reminds us daily that life is exciting!

Sometimes...
it's fun to have a lollipop from the dollar store...just because you're a kid. But I'm sure these girls did their Saturday jobs really well that morning! Ah, the simple joys.

Almost
In October, we found a house we really liked. We loved the big yard and the Layton neighborhood. It was a short-sale. We made the first offer. The waiting game began. It was an exciting time. We got our home ready to sell, put the sign up (that felt so weird!). But then when we found out they were going to accept our offer, we no longer felt good about it. We realized how much we still love our home and neighborhood, and that we can de-clutter, organize, and squish for a while longer. Crazy! But it wasn't all a waste. A lot of lessons were learned. And we feel more grateful to be where we are for now. But sometimes I still like to remember how we almost moved.

Millie's Toothless Smile

We love this smile that's changing all the time. Millie will do just about anything to get her teeth to come out! She loves making an easy dollar. It's a fun stage for her to be in. 

Cute Claire
We adore this girl every single day! I wish I could capter her cuteness in a picture, but it's hard to do. And for me, she is even cuter when she goes down happily for a nap (a skill that she lost when she turned 3).