Fall Time

 PJ had her first Field Trip to Venetucci Farms where all the kids got to pick out one pumpkin. It's been a long time tradition for the farm to let all school age kids get one free pumpkin as long as they can carry it out. Ruby was her pumpkin picking partner.

 Ezra got to go too and he thought it was pretty cool.

PJ got her face painted when we went to Applebee's one night (kids night). I thought she would come back with something girly. I definitely was not expecting a spider on her face. She's a funny girl.

Bring on Halloween!!!!

Scootin'

A child's creativity never fails to amaze no matter what age.

Baby Memories

 PJ when she was born. Everything was nice and quiet and tranquil.

 Ezra when he was born. Not quite as cute as PJ right afterward, but he was very fast. Check out those huge hands!!

 PJ at 1 years old.

Ezra at 1 years old.

They look a lot alike, and turned out to be pretty dang cute. I love their personalities, and the love they have for us. The are just the best kids to have around(most of the time). Love you cute little lovebugs!!!!

Roll Your Hands

I just love him!!

4th of July

 Waiting for the parade to start. We didn't even need our jackets this year. Took them just in case, but it was too hot!

E-Z man and me. He was so good and just wanted to watch all the people go by as he waved.

 PJ felt this was a better way hold her bad. Ethan must have been convinced because he had his mom help him do it too.

Good ole' Uncle Dave. Snakes are so cool when you are kids, and big kids too.  One snake grows better than when you like a whole package in case anyone was wondering. Thanks Dave for helping the kids not get burned with them fire sticks.

Black Canyon

 Nick came with us to Soda Springs a couple of weeks ago. He was such a good helper. The kids love him, and it was really nice for me because he just unpacked my car and I didn't even ask. Loved it. We've got to get our Nick time in because we may not see him for a couple of years when he heads out on a mission next spring.

 PJ and Nick walking across the bridge at Black Canyon. I like how he'll just let PJ hold his hand.

 This is outside of Grace, Idaho, and this river is so cool. It is solid bedrock that cascades down, and it looks so cool when you look into it. Supposedly it also a really good place to fish.

 The kiddos and me. Best kids ever! Well, most of the time.

I hope we can get a chance to take Rick when he gets back. It was a cool place to explore.

Lovin' the Mountains

 One night my parents, PJ and I decided to head up 8 Mile to have a little cookout. I think were are getting excited for camping over the 24th of July so we needed a little preview, and it was awesome.

 Someone must have been up there creating a work of art. I think she might need some panties on.

I don't know how she can stand this water. It is FREEZING, and yet she continues to run and play in it. She was so wet and cold that we took off her pants and let her run around in her underwear to warm up.
We had a good time eating, and definitely got excited for the big family camp out with all the cousins.

Ezra Adventures

 Ezra decided he should eat a little bit of marker. His whole mouth was green, and he was drooling green for quite a while after. Cute little stinker.

Little man thinking he is a big kid pulling himself to a standing position. He was very proud!

Memorial Weekend

 Kind of all playing together.

 E-Z baby! He just may be the happiest kid alive!

Some book learnin'.

Times Are Strange, Times Have Changed...

 Our little big Ezra rolling around in our living room the day before we left for Idaho. He has changed so much since Rick left. I wish he was here to experience it with me because he has some awesome kids!

 Ezra eating in my parents dining room. There's not much room so we rigged a booster seat as best we could so he can't fall out. Well, at least we hope. He is a wiggley one.

 This is unprecidented. PJ never gets in the tub with Ezra, but she has decided that it's not as bad as she originally thought. That is as long as he doesn't pee she is okay. She also feels it gives her a good chance to wear her swimsuit, which she would wear all day long if she could with a pair of heels.

 She found some styrofoam cups and decided to make hats for everyone. She ripped them down to what size she felt each person needed and then colored them in colored that people liked. Ezra even wore his for a while. Thanks for the awesome styles PJ.

 Ezra crawling army style all over the house. He hasn't quite figured out how to keep his knees under him.

PJ and the Longboard

PJ telling her daddy that she loves him.

Where's Ezra?

Peek-a-boo. Hope you enjoy this Rick. Love ya.

Stephen's Wedding

 Waiting outside at the Oquirrh Hills Temple for my brother and his new wife to come.

 The 2 cuties. The flowers were so colorful.

It's nice that we were all looking at the camera...

A Couple Family Pics

We wanted to get some family pictures out by Garden of the Gods before Rick left for deployment, and I think in every picture that was taken someone was doing something odd. Mostly PJ. She did not want to take pictures at all and she made it clear. We just about beat her.
But, here's the cute little turd being cute. Also, right when we were leaving she went and changed her shirt at the last second running out to the car. I was so mad, but we didn't have time to argue with her so she won on that one.
I love this picture of Rick and Ezra. It's a good one all the way around. My good looking boys.

Daddy and Ez

Having fun with dad.

Our Sweet Kiddos

One day we'll get PJ to look at the camera and not be goofy. She has been the best big sister ever, and never gets mad at Ezra. Even when he pulls out chunks of her hair.
Wakey, wakey. I love hearing them giggle together in the mornings.
His nickname has become E.Z. baby since he is usually pretty easy going. Of course, he does have his moments, but overall, he's a love bug.