FALL

When we go to visit my mom I always love to stop at Thanksgiving Point. It is a fabulous, fun family place to be. This last trip I went with my Mom and new step sisters and their kids whos kids are the same ages as mine and I love it.

Avery's Room

This is another paper mache letter that I did in Avery's room. While I was taking a picture of it I decided to take pictures of her room too. It is nearly finished which is quite remarkable for me because I have a difficult time completing projects. I start so many projects with out finishing them. It has been nearly a year since I started Avery's room. Last month I finally got nightstands which were old antiques I had refinished. Now I am waiting on a dresser. I'm not sure how I am going to fit it in the room now. When we first moved to this house this room seemed so large. Now I have it stuffed so full it looks small. This is a really fun room and I thought it would fit Avery's personality but Madelyn loves it even more than Avery. That's great though because they will have to share it soon. I think it is good for kids to share rooms.

BOO!

This is my Halloween project. It was really fun, really simple, and really cheap. I came up with the idea a couple of months ago but finally got around to completing it today. It wasn't what I originally had in mind but I think it still turned out cute...

Uh Oh!

It seems to me that Madelyn is doing everything about 3 months sooner than Avery did. Little Miss has figured out how to go up the stairs, open the cupboards, and enjoys unrolling the toilet paper. This week she has even begun walking. Only three maybe four steps and then falls to the ground but I know it won't be long...

Dance With Me

I am not a photographer for sure. I tried to take pictures of this sweet moment but they are terrible. Still, I must post them for the sake of remembering this precious moment...

Avery has always seemed a non girly girl and that has quite pleased Travis. But lately it's all about dresses, shoes and princesses. We were both caught off guard the other day when she saw an outfit and said, "oh that's cute!" I love it, Travis dreads it.

A few days ago Avery put this dress on and her little pink shoes. Then she told me she was a princess, went down stairs and asked Daddy to dance with her. I can only recall twice when Travis ever danced with me but how could he refuse a "princess".

Activity Box

This is an activity box that I made for Avery for sacrament. I decorated a tin box and each week we fill it with a coloring activity, treats and a magnet activity. She loves it. She now loves going to church. I try to get us ready really early and our Sunday goes so much smoother. She is always telling me, "mom, are you ready yet. Let's go to church!" She loves dressing up. This particular Sunday she was just too cute. The hair with the headband, the bracelets, the glasses and of course the shoes. She is so much fun.

Since we've been gone...

Travis had shoulder surgery at the end of August. This is week 5 post surgery and he is anxious to get back in the game. He has done a lot better than I thought he would. I remember that when we were in high school he broke his hand but still played basket ball. I didn't think even surgery would keep him down but he has done really well. His new game is Back Gammon until he can get back onto the greens.






This picture is so Avery. She is little miss independent. "I can do it on myself!" she tells us. She loves wearing crazy socks. What a riot. The other day she was with Travis while I was out for something. Knowing that dad would not likely consent to her having a cookie she cleverly asked him for milk. When he got out the sippy to poor it in she protested that she wanted a big glass. So, of course she got a big glass. As she went to sit down at the table she said, " oh dad, how 'bout a cookie for my milk." Man, she knows how to work it.





These are some pictures from our trip to Farmington this month. One special thing that my mom does is decorate for the Holidays. This is particularly exciting for Avery and when we went up there this last trip my mom, Brooke and Avery prepared the house for Halloween.

I miss my Mom terribly since she married and moved away; but at least she moved to a great place. Farmington is absolutely beautiful. Her new husband, Brent, has a lot of fruit trees. Avery has enjoyed cherry picking and now peaches. They also have a walnut tree, plums, pears, and apples. Our summer trips have greatly contributed to Avery's strong appreciation for fruit. This trip we made peach jam. I wish I took a picture of that. Avery loves to pick the fruit from the trees and the vegetables from the neighbors garden. We love to go visit in the summer and fall. I don't think we will make it up there too often in the winter though.

So that was September...

I'ts been so long...

Utah State Fair

Being without a computer for some time has actually brought quite a bit of peace to my life. I didn't realize how much time I spend on this thing. I am finding it difficult to get back into the blogging world but because this blog serves as a journal I kind of wanted to jot some highlights down about the girls this month.

Avery (2 years old) : Target toy isle, "Mom, I like this place, I think I'd love to live here!".
Avery- "Mom, I want my own credit card!"

Madelyn 8 mo old: top central incisors are coming in, I can gather enough hair on top to put it into a small pony tail, she's climbing up stairs (that means falling down them too), and she has learned to free stand.

CRASH

We have been having technical difficulties with our computer. It has been in to someone to retrieve and back up our files as it is nearing its life sentence. That really stinks too because we have only had it for three years. It seems to me that a computer should last longer than that. It is a Dell and top of the line at that. I knew we should have got the MAC. I think Travis is convinced too. Any opinions or suggestions out there.

So, that is why I haven't posted in so long and that is also why it may be hit and miss with posts and blogging depending on the reliability of the computer and when we decide to replace it.

This one is for Brooke

Sorry Brooke, Our computer has been inoperable for nearly two weeks now.
Here they are,

7 things that top my list for making me nearly insane,

7. When the computer runs slow. And when your computer isn't working.

6. People who think they know everything and have to be the center of every conversation. You know, the ones that love to hear themselves talk.

5. Public restrooms. I try to avoid them at all cost. Having a toddler in training has somewhat broke me free of this obsession.

4. Doing my hair. It is a necessary evil that I do at least half of the time but I hate to do my hair.

3. "I'm bored" This is the one thing I hate to hear. I don't know that I have ever in my life been bored and when someone tells me that they are bored they aren't going to get any sympathy from me. There is too much to do and enjoy in this life that to waste it being bored.

2. Lines. I hate standing in line but particularly at the grocery store.

1. People who drive the speed limit and under. Please get out of my way...

Now it is Morgan's turn and Natalie.