Life is busy so here is our life lately!

Cierra turned 8 this month and is so excited to get Baptized. My friend Amy made up these cute invitations for her Baptism. She also took the picture. She has a photography business and does great work. Check out her website here:http://www.heartprintsphotography.com/

Sock's and Ditto are continuing to grow and they have been a lot of fun. It is fun to have two so they can play with each other. They are really good kittens and we are all loving them. Brooke may be loving them a little too much but they don't seem to mind.

Brooke and Sock's fell asleep in the sun on the living room floor. It was so cute!:)

Just in case you run out of cereal we may have a box you can borrow. What can I say? You have to stock up when it is on sale and I got a screamin deal!

Kaylee started volleyball this month. She is loving it and wants to practice all the time. It's fun to bump the ball around with her.

Last weekend I ran in the Run Wild race at Northwest Trek. It was a 8k and I got poured on. Oh well, that's happens when you live in Washington.It was a lot of fun anyways and I wound a gift card for Fleet feet and got to go buy a new pair of shoes. I bought the exact pair I had because I loved them and they fit so well. Like the saleslady said, Don't fix it if it ain't broke! My shoes had about 300 too many miles on them so I was glad to get a new pair. My sister ran the 5k, which was her first race and she did awesome. I was so proud of the big accomplishment that she achieved and I can't wait for the day we can run a half marathon together. Speaking of half marathons, I am heading to Leavenworth this weekend for the annual half marathon that I have done for 3 years. Looking forward to getting away for a weekend. I also am going to be running my first full marathon and although it is going to be a lot of work, I am so excited to do it. It isn't until June 5th so I have a little while to get ready for it.

Brooke had her harvest day at preschool and had a blast going through Mrs. Spencer's garden and finding all the vegetables. We cooked most of it up and Brooke ate it.

And the big news for September is that Sean went to Dallas for the opening game in the Cowboys Stadium. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity for him and he had an amazing time even though the Cowboys lost. The whole experience was awesome and I am so glad he got to go. You can go on his facebook to see many many more pictures!

This was just a little portion of the crazy month we have had so far! Can't wait until October comes!

Cierra's 8th Birthday Slumber Party!

Cierra had her 8th birthday party last Friday and surprisingly with 11 8 year olds, it went really well. There was no drama and everyone seemed to have a great time.

The trampoline was the gathering place for eating, opening presents and of course, jumping!!!

Kaylee and her friend Ashley were a big help. They planned a scavenger hunt and they went throughout the neighborhood looking for the items that Kaylee had written down. It was fun to see them race back to see who would win.

They were tired afterwards!

We did a water balloon toss for a prize and only a few girls got wet.

Who could keep the balloon up in the air the longest??? This took a long time. They all did really well.

Present time!

Cierra really wanted the dirt cupcakes with the gummy worms on top. So we made 36 cupcakes. Enough for her to take to her class and enough for her party!

We played the famous game where you try to unwrap a box that is taped up really good with only a spatula. Whoever got it open got the fun prize inside.

When you rolled the dice and you got the number you needed you would have to put on the apron and the hat and then start trying until the next girl got the number.

Maegan was working hard to get the prize.

Kaylee and Ashley set up a spa where you got a massage, and your hair and nails done, The girls really loved this part of the party!

And finally they all settled down to watch the Hannah Montana Movie!

It was a long night but totally worth it. Cierra had a ball and I was so glad she got to finally have her sleepover she has been waiting so patiently for.







On a side note: Connor had his first soccer game on Saturday. He did well and even scored a goal, unfortunately the other team was pretty good and they lost 8-2.

I never leave home without it!

The body bugg has recently come into my life and I absolutely love it. I will be forever grateful to a friend of mine that turned me on to it. It is amazing, if you are willing to put in some time. It is exactly what I needed and thanks to this wonderful thing I saw a number on my scale that I haven't seen in a long time! If you have a few extra pounds to drop, I would strongly suggest trying this. They are a little spendy(200-250) but totally worth the investment.

Cierra's Birthday celebration and the First day of Preschool for Brooke!

We decided to celebrate Cierra's birthday on Monday since there was no school and grandma and grandpa were leaving for a trip on Tuesday. We let her open her presents which consisted of a new bike(which she has been wanting for a long time), a big pillow (so she will stop stealing mine), the Hannah Montana movie, a lunch box and a new shirt.
We then met up with Grandma and Grandpa and the Gailey's and the Carver's at Red Robin for a yummy dinner.

Cards from grandma and grandpa always consist of money except for this year when my mom decided to pull a trick on Cierra. She was a little surprised not to see the green when she opened the card. She looked at my mom questionably and knew it was a joke. She said,"show me the money!" What a character she is.

Cha-Ching!!!

The waiter brought all the kids sundae's for her birthday and they all signed a card and gave to her. I thought that was nice.

My awesome parents!

The kids afterwards:

Cierra is having her friend party on Friday. Pictures to come on that as long as I survive 10

8 year olds sleeping over!


Brooke started preschool yesterday and had a great time. She was so glad to be back and she said the best part was seeing Isaac. This is kind of funny since I watch Isaac and she sees him almost everyday.

Big 4 year old Preschool!

All they need to bring is crayons and she made sure we didn't forget them.

Her great friend, Kaylee!

Mrs. Spencer telling her what she needs to do first!