Cute Kids!

As cute as the pigtails are, she screams and screams while I'm trying to do them so needless to say, they only get done once or twice a month.



This is her favorite dress, mostly because it's pink and frilly.



We made a tent to watch General Conference in October so we had an excuse to eat treats and draw pictures during each session.




No, she doesn't need glasses. She just wanted to try some on while we were at the store.
She knew how to immediately strike a pose as soon as she put them on.

Lincoln turns 6!

Even though these kids look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, don't let it fool you, it is 6 AM and they are ready for the day (just like everyday, but ESPECIALLY on a birthday)!


I'm 6!



Minature golfing on Lincoln's birthday was fairly hilarious. Colby would help Tessa whack it and then she would say "RUN! RUN!" (or "WUN! WUN!") as she ran after the ball to retrieve it.

Legos are one of Lincoln's favorite toys! He was pretty proud he followed the directions and built this all by himself.

End of summer activities

At the zoo

Boating at Lynx Lake

Showing off her muscles again! :)

To Melody

I'm dedicating this post to Melody, who wanted to see more pictures of Tess.


She LOVES kitties!

She also loves climbing at the playground.

This was her halloween costume last year when she was 10 months old, but she still asks to be dressed up in it!

P.S.

We stayed at Colby's aunt and uncle's house in St. George on the way to drop the kids off before our Oregon trip. It was like we were staying at a very fancy private resort. Thanks, Sunny and Jim!

What a view!

Newport, Oregon!

Okay, while I'm going strong, I thought I would add one more post because Colby and I actually did something Post-Worthy: we went to Oregon WITHOUT CHILDREN. Thank you to Colby's parents for watching our children, and thank you to Colby's uncle for letting us stay in his beach house (again). (We actually went there on our honeymoon almost 8 years ago so we thought it was time to go back). It was SO FUN! I got to spend 4 straight days with my best friend!






Inside the beach house (Notice the ocean view)





View from the deck




Outside view of beach houses



Yes, it was July and never made it above the 50s. Thus, the hoodies came in handy.

Devil's Churn

Seal Rock

You know what was so fun about this trip? I remembered how lucky (I should say blessed) I was to be married to such an incredible person. I hit the JACKPOT when I married him.

Fun with the Fam

WARNING: do not expect daily blogs from me in the future! Two days in a row is very unlikely to happen ever again. It is currently possible only because I have a great nanny at my house right now so I seem to have a lot more time on my hands (thanks, Doug!). Colby's dad and sister and brother-in-law came to visit us this week and we have had a PARTY. It's so fun to have visitors! (Hint, hint, for anyone considering it, we will try to make it worth your while).

Tessa and Grandpa looking at a flower

Karleigh at Montezuma's well (this ended up being a very cool place to visit, minus the giganto spider sighting on the wall across from Karleigh)

Montezuma's castle

Lynx Creek Ruins (not nearly as cool as Montezuma's, but it was a fun little hike)

Glow-in-the-dark badmitton in our backyard (this is actually a very fun game, which I would recommend even for those of you who are not normally into badmitton).

Lincoln and Tessa

Kids with Grandpa at Lynx Lake

Karleigh, Tessa, and Jake at Goldwater Lake