Come Home Soon

Dear Nana & Pa,
We miss you so so much. Please come home soon!
Love,
Taylor & Ethan

Almost A Flower Girl

Taylor's flower girl dress for Cousin Cheryl's wedding came in a while ago. We finally tried it on. It is a little big, but she doesn't care. She danced and twirled and posed forever! We can't wait till September 24th so she can be a real flower girl.

TV Box

We had to get a new TV since our old one broke this week. We thought the kids would think getting a new TV was pretty cool. They could care less, but they love playing in the boxes!

Party Time

Taylor is all about having parties lately. Her parties are a little odd, but it makes her happy so we go with it. She lays out A LOT of blankets ALL OVER the house and then puts her stuff on them. Everything is strategically placed and don't even think about moving something because you could ruin the whole party.

So Sweet

We had to go to Bass Pro Shop last week to pick up something for Pa since he is out of town. We love this place because they have giant stuffed animals and super sized aquariums (and its free). We were walking through and I look over and Ethan and Taylor were holding hands. My heart melted! These two are super sweet sometimes.

Salsa Queen

Taylor and I made salsa the other day. She insisted on trying eat even though she hates tomatoes. To my surprise she loved the salsa we made. She sat there eating spoonful after spoonful of salsa.

Trip to the Dentist

These pictures are from a few months ago, but I just found them and thought I'd put them up. Taylor went to the dentist for the first time and did great. She opened her mouth for the doctor and even let the technician clean her teeth. I was so proud! Best of all, no cavities!

New Trampoline

Taylor got a fabulous new trampoline for her birthday from Greg's family. The kids love playing on it. We can't wait for the weather to cool down a bit so we can jump all day long on it.

Taylor and Ethan had fun playing on the box. Taylor called it her stage all day.

Greg started putting together the trampoline inside the house. We quickly figured out that this was not an inside toy. The kids loved helping daddy on this project!

Jump, Jump, Jump

More jumping

And even more jumping

This girl jumped until she just couldn't jump anymore!

Taylor is 3

Can you believe it because we can't! Our little girl is 3. She is such an amazing daughter and we love her more and more each day. Taylor celebrated her 3rd birthday with all of her friends and family at Run Plus Fun. She was so happy it almost made me cry. The kids had a great time going through the jungle gym, going down the slides, playing in the ball pits, and jumping in the bounce house. My favorite part was not having to clean my house before and after the party!

Our 3 year old!

The party room was full of people

Going down the slide with Abby and Elizabeth

Having fun in the playroom

Pinata time

Ethan had fun playing in the baby area

Taylor and her Barbie cake

This slide is awesome. It is super slippery so you really zoom down it.

Yummy cupcakes

Ethan and his party favor. The boys got swords and the girls got wands.

Cave Lake

We went camping with Nana, Pa & Niki in Northern Nevada. Our kids just love camping. They love getting dirty, running around, and just being free. Our days were full of fishing, swimming, hiking, and relaxing.

Sitting around the campfire

Self portrait

Taylor burning her marshmellow

One day we drove out to see these charcoal ovens - not the highlight of the trip that's for sure.

Playing in the lake with Niki

Checking out the fish with Pa and Daddy

Ethan wasn't too sure about the fish

My little fishermen

We caught one! Actually we caught a bunch

Good Night