Transitioning from summer to fall.....

 Transitioning from summer to fall means back to school (for all of us), a more structured day-to-day schedule, and more running around to practices and games.  I had to throw in some pictures of our family making the transition!

A bike ride with my favorite 7 year old in the world:  Austin!  I love our talks and how he watches out for me on the bike path.  Adorable.

 Moving away from every night being a "late night" to just Friday and Saturdays.

 BOYS BOOK CLUB 

Jaxson was part of this and it was fun.  We struggled getting through the books but the party was a pay-off.

 Swimming at the DuJardins!  Clara and Alyssa

 Cuddling our little Tilly

Girls Late Night

 Taylor and Alyssa blow-drying my hair and "helping" with my make-up! 

 Oh yeah!  And a few pictures sent from Taylor's YW leader of her at Girls Camp 2013!

The Beauty of Late Nights!

 Friday nights are typically KID nights in our family!  That means, our home can often be filled with boys and girls ranging from 4-12 years old, treats, games, play station, movies and just fun!

It was such a beautiful night, I had to take some pictures of the kids, the rain-filled night and beautiful sunset.

Candy Bar Posters for the 1st Day of School!

 Several years ago, one of my dear friends (Rachelle) gave me the idea to do candy bar posters for the kids as they arrive home from their first day of school!  I gladly stole it because I knew both the kids and I would enjoy it. 

And they did!

And their mother did too! ;)

Here We Go Again.......2013-2014 School Year!

Crazy to think that the summer is over and we are back at it.  But we are!

The kids and I posed on the deck for pictures of our first 2013-2014 day of school!  It was a monumental year for me:  year 20!  It was also a milestone for Taylor as she started junior high.  The boys are both at the same elementary and Alyssa, well....we all know she is in GREAT hands with Ms. Julie!

Here's to a great school year!

 (I was cracking up at his cuteness and just snapped the picture!)

Family Matters!

 I met my parents, my kiddos and Ginger's family at Maddox for lunch so that I could get my kids back from their Idaho stay with Grandpa and Grandma Hatch!  Lunch was awesome; the company was even better!  Ginger's little kids are adorable and so full of cuteness!  My kids were practically eating the baby!

 On Sunday we celebrated Poppie's and Leella's birthdays at Cheri's house.  Fun times!

Happy 14th Anniversary!

It was 14 years ago that we sealed the deal!  Fourteen years tells a lot in the story of life...and I can say that we are tighter today than we've ever been.  I am so blessed to have found such a wonderful man to call husband and that my children call father.  Happy Anniversary to us!

A Visit From Uncle Bob and Aunt Dawn!

 We were so happy to have Dave's uncle and aunt from CA come and stay with us for a week in August.  Uncle Bob and Aunt Dawn are so kind and genuine.  We enjoyed yummy BBQs, shopping, homemade ice cream, great talks and getting to know them in a way that only comes from when you share a home with someone.  They brought a special spirit with them.  It was obvious why Dave loves them so much.  We all do now!

 Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream!

 Shopping for shoes with Aunt Dawn and Taylor!

 Monopoly with Aunt Dawn and the kiddos!

 Shaved Ice from Snoasis!  Delish!