Best Friends

I absolutely love seeing how much these two love each other. Gwyn goes crazy when Lucas enters the room and Luke can barely let Gwyn have a nap because he wants to play with her. He is so excited to share all his toys with her right now and is very protective over "our baby." What little cuties.

She's got us all wrapped around her finger.

Here's Luke's first day of preschool. I had a hard time the first day, but we're both really liking the new routine of school. He loves "Teacher Lori" and "Teacher Nancy" at his Preschool and has made some cute little friends. Preschool has really made the transition of the move a lot easier for both of us.

Sheesh!!

While looking at preschools the other day I asked Luke if he liked the one we just saw. His reply, "It's cute and it smells good." At the next school I introduced him to the director and he said, "pleased to meet you." Perfect! Then he follows it up with, "Do you have a baby in your tummy?" while pointing at her stomach. She DID NOT have a baby in her tummy. I stared at her with no response. Maybe we'll choose the one that smelled good.

And Yesterday:

We are at Walgreen's. Luke is in his Spiderman costume (of course). An Older lady starts to talk to him about how cute he is. Quoth Luke, "You are OLD! Look at those wrinkles on her arms! She is OLD!" Again air just flows our of my mouth and I stare awkwardly. What is my problem?! How do I follow these statements up and where is MY mask??

We tell kids to tell the truth, but how do you teach them the subtle nuances of it???
I think I'm in trouble.

Saying Goodbye to Maple

We finally did it. We packed it up and made our way to California. I'm pretty sad to leave our little house in Salt Lake. We've basically remodeled the entire inside of the house ourselves and I feel like the house is part of the family now. I've loved living there and LOVED, LOVED, LOVED having my friends and family so close. Well, no more. We're in Menlo Park, California now so plan your vacations accordingly.Our house when we moved in.

Even though I forgot to take a picture of the house before we left, here is basically what it looked like when we pulled away from the house. Imagine a few more flowers added. =)

My cute little kitchen
Dining Room
Luke thought moving day was the funnest day of his life so far.
Gwynie was indifferent about the whole thing.

We've been here almost a month, which is hard to believe. We've still got a lot of unpacking and organizing to do, but I'm starting to fill more situated. We all miss our friends and family a lot, but everyone here has been really friendly. That DOES NOT mean that you're off the hook on visiting though!!

A New Do

Fresh cut

It might be the new cut or it might be the fact that Luke has discovered a CTR ring that was given to him as a baby, but doesn't he look like he's ready for college now?? So debonair!

Gwyn's Baby Blessing

We love you so much baby Gwyn. Yesterday was fantastic.

Recap on Summer

With new baby Gwyn in charge of my schedule for the past few months Jared & Lucas have become even better buddies. Some of the outings Gwyn & I tag along on and some are just for the boys (relaxing day for me). Here's a quick recap on the summer:

Luke's first fishing trip. No luck on the fish but good times had.
Gwyn & Luke getting to know each other a little better.

Fishing attempt #2.....again no luck.
Boy's 1st camping trip.
The Strawberry Day's Rodeo! Do you notice a superman costume theme to the summer? Easy choice for Dad & Luke.
Small fireworks in my parent's field and the Pleasant Grove City fireworks afterward.
The Utah Symphony at Deer Valley.
Camping trip #2. This time with buddy Paxton as well.

24th of July extravaganza. Again with the superman costume. It's hard to even get it washed. Don't judge.Cousin Belle and angel Gwyn.

ATVing in Wyoming at my brother Jim's cabin.
Daxton & Luke watching scary Secret of Nimh at the cabin.


Fishing attempt #3 -SUCCESS !!

Today topped off the summer with Gwyn's baby blessing. It was a great day with lots of family & friends (pictures to follow). Now the packing begins for the big move to California. Gulp!

Two words....LOVE IT!