Alison's Baptism

Alison in the dress her grandmother made

Mother and daughter

Josh and Alison

Ali and Abby

Alison

Can't believe she turned 8! She looked beautiful all in white. Her Grandma Carpenter made a beautiful white dress to wear to her baptism. I even got choked up when Josh came down the hall dressed in white at the chapel. Alison was so excited to make this covenant and has been prepared for awhile. Family came and we ate and did some swimming at the house after the program.

Nate's First Day of Preschool

Nate finally started preschool this week. He thought this day would never come since his sisters started school serveral weeks ago. He did really well and was excited to go. His first day was also my first day of driving since my fall. No more house arrest. It felt so good to be back in the drivers seat!

Silly smile

Posing for more pictures

Outside of his school

Ready with his backpack at school

Two Birthdays and a Milestone

Just took pictures of the kids. It was for Ali and Nate's birthdays and Ty being 6 months old.

Alison

The girls being silly

Ty 6 months old

Nate turns 3

Ty and Nate

Cake, Cake and More Cake!!!!!!!

We have two birthdays in August. Ali's and Nate's birthdays are one day apart so we decided to celebrated them on the same day. In the morning we took Nate to Chuck E. Cheese and then in the evening we had a swim party for Ali. We even snuck in a birthday party for one of Abby's friends in the afternoon! Let's just say we are tired of eating cake. All in all it was a great day. Ali is now 8 and excited for her baptism this coming week. Nate turned 3 and starts preschool this week. Can't believe how fast they grow!

Abby

Ali and some of her friends

The Littlest Pet Shop Cake

Nate at Chuck E. Cheese

The birthday boy

The Start of a New School Year

School started last Wednesday. Ali started 3rd grade and Abby started kindergarten. I was bumbed that I couldn't take them that first day. Josh said that Abby did well and could care less if he was there. I miss them because they have been my helpers here especially after my fall. But Nate, Ty and I are bonding and Nate takes good care of me. There are several new posts after this so keep scrolling if you want!!

What a cheese!!

Always ready to pose!

Our big 3rd grader!

Yes, they wanted to dress alike!!!!!!

A Visit from a Macaw

A friend of ours surprised the kids with a visit from his pet macaw. The kids were so excited because this is their favorite bird.

Tyson Tries Rice Ceral

We finally are giving Tyson cereal. But believe me this kid has not been starved. This 5 month old is 23.5 lbs! And yes, he DOESN'T take a bottle!!!!!!!!!!!

And no, he doesn't really like it!!