Kade's Walking

Yes, it's a miracle! Kade is finally walking. Well he's been walking for about a month now (when he feels like taking a few steps here and there) but now he is actually walking around all the time now. Once he figured out he can hold a toy and walk at the same time, he was convinced that walking was a pretty good deal and does it all the time now. Its so fun to watch him try to toddle around. Here's a video of him walking. I used my camera to film it and forgot it was sideways... oops.

Halloween Professional Pics

For Halloween this year, Lizzie and Linnie decided to be princesses. Linnie's favorite is Belle (from Beauty and The Beast) and Lizzie wanted to be Snow White. My mom and grandma are amazing seamstresses and made their costumes for them. They are gorgeous. I borrowed the hair piece from a friend of ours (Thanks Cindy). Blake was going to be a little biker man but I couldn't get it to work the way I wanted so Blake is a Frog Prince. Well just a frog but we call him a frog prince so it all goes together. Since the costumes were so great I just had to take them to get professional pictures taken. These are the ones I ordered.

Halloween Party at School

For Halloween this year, Lizzie and Linnie's Preschool had a Halloween party and parade. All the kids dress up in their costumes and exchange treats with their friends. At the end of school, the kids come out, sing a few Halloween songs (apparently there are a few) and then walk around the street in a little parade. The parents take pictures and the kids eat it up. Its a lot of fun.

This is Lizzie's class. She did not sing one word in front of the parents. But when we went home, she sang like crazy.

This is Linnie 's class. She made a new friend today (the little girl in the snow white costume) and they held hands the whole time. It was very sweet. She was so excited she made a new friend.Their class had 4 of the princesses: Belle, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Cinderella did not want to be in the picture.

Lizzie and Linnie's Fourth Birthday!

For Lizzie and Linnie's 4th Birthday, we were in the middle of moving to California. Things were hectic to say the least. So for their special day, we decided to have a Girls Day Out where we could all relax and have a day of pampering. We got a baby-sitter for Blake, and we invited some friends (and their mom)who were all able to join us for a day of fun. Before any of our guests arrived, I took Lizzie and Linnie shopping for a new birthday outfit and they were allowed to choose a toy. They each choose a Barbie doll, Lizzie’s was a photographer and Linnie’s was a teacher. They also bought crowns for each of their friends. Their friend came over that morning and was able to play all day with the girls. After lunch, two other friends came over and we all headed out to the movie, Shrek 3. Afterwards we got slushies and headed to the pedicure appointment. Each girl got to have her toes soaked and painted whichever color she chose. Afterwards, there was a runway where the girls got to strut their stuff. They all had a blast. Then, we went home and had some cake.

Lizzie and Linnie Start School

This year Lizzie and Linnie started their second year of Preschool. They are getting so big. It's amazing to see the difference from last year. They seem to be picking up letters and numbers so much easier. Its been so different having them in different classes but it had to happen sooner or later. So far every other day, I have to explain to them why they can't go together. But it has been nice to have each one have a little down time while the other is at school. They love preschool!

We're Back!

Long story short...We couldn't sell the house in Utah so we moved back! We had a great 2 month vacation in California. We were sad to leave but were excited to get back to Utah. Paul had a great job with Target before and started back there a couple of weeks ago. He is working at the Orem Store as Human Resources. Its different than what he is used to, but is excited to be back working. Lizzie and Linnie started back at Carousel Preschool. They are in different classes, which has been a little bit of a challenge for them. Overall, it has been a good experience for them. They are learning to be apart, which is making them appreciate each other more. Marcia will be going back to work on October 22nd.