Summer fun

It has been a crazy busy summer.  We went to St George with some friends in June to see Aladdin at the Tuacan Theater down there.  It was a really fun trip, but too short for me.  Gabriella also hit out and lost another tooth on the way to the show.  That is the third tooth that she has lost prematurely.  I really hope she doesn't continue this trend, once her teeth are permanent.

In June and July, my sister Kristin and her Kids Campbell and Max came out from California, and we loved having them around.  We were able to do Lagoon with them, sleepovers, shopping, the Trampoline Park, the Lake, and just hanging out and having fun.  We miss them now that they are gone, and can't wait till we see them again.

             

Isabelle and her Harp activities

We started Belle playing the harp this year and already she has done a BYU festival, and the Harp Institute at the U of U for Suzuki students everywhere.  She is doing pretty well, but is more motivated and practices better when she is learning new songs.

Long time absence

Sorry I have been gone so long from my blogging.  I do try to keep up with scrap booking, blogging and all sorts of other keeping memories stuff, but, sometimes I am just living and making the memories and not recording them.

Kidney stones

Ughhh! Yes, I truly thought I was going to die yesterday. I was is so much pain, I have never ever felt that kind of pain before. I thought my appendix had burst or something worse. But no, Kidney stones is the diagnosis. Well, let me tell you, that was the worst expirience. I think it frightened Ella and Allie pretty badly, seeing my crying and sobbing, and yelling. Wow! It seems crazy now, but I really thought I was going to die.

Allie is starting to speak

Yes, our little one is talking more now! For a while now she has been saying Da Da and Ma Ma, and noises, but that is it. A couple weeks ago she discovered a new word, that was Belle, which sounds like Be-we. It is so fun to hear her say it! One day I was calling down the stairs for Belle to hurry and then Allie started calling down the stairs BEWE! BEWE! My mom thought that was the cutest.

Now this month she is imitating sounds and actions. She can say E-wah for Ella. Grandpa is Bpa-Bpa and Grandma is Ba- Ba or Ma Ma. I am loving it. It is so cute. I still remember all the times Ella would say something adorable, like Hah-Pee and Love Ma. Or when she would sing to me Lullaby little Ma Ma. I love little ones and their sweet words.

Oh the time the time where does it go?

Blog Tag

OK, so my sister in law tagged me in her blog. Ha Ha can I just tell you it took me almost a month to figure out how someone is tagged in a blog. I guess I got caught up reading all the cute entries she does in her blog that I didn't scroll down far enough to see that it is a question answer type thing, to get to know you. It was really fun reading her answers. So here goes I will answer these questions, then I need to tag 11 people to answer some of my own questions.

First the rules:
**You must post the rules
**Answer the 11 questions that the tagger posted for you & then create 11 questions to ask the people you’ve tagged
**Tag 11 people and link them in your post
**Let them know you have tagged them

1. What is the first thing you notice about people?

Oh boy, I have never thought about this. I would have to say that I notice the entire vibage coming from them, which mostly includes whether or not they look friendly, and kind or hostile and/or unkind:) Sorry hard to describe.:)

2. Last movie you watched? What did you think?

The last full movie I watched was either The Sound of Music or The Diamond Castle (Barbie). Both have good music and are entertaining. Or the Court Jester, Up and Summer Magic. The last movie I watched that was like a newer theater release movie would be....um Red I think. Which was very funny and actually pretty clean.

3. Are you a "morning" person or a "night" person?

Night, hands down.

4. Have you ever helped a stranger? If so, how?

Um...well I have but ah...there are just so many :) how could I ever recall one specifically.

5. What would you do with 5 million dollars?

Pay off my debt, my parents house, get some more reliable vehicle, put money away for school, missions, weddings and retirement. Then I would hire a housekeeper/personal assistant and start doing the things I find myself unable to do at the current overwhelming moment.

6. If you could visit anywhere, where would you visit?

Scotland and find my roots.

7. At the end of the day, what things would have happened that would make you feel like it was a good day?

Get all the cleaning, cooking and projects done. Plus having been a kind and patient and fun mommy all day long.

8. Do you like your handwriting? Why or why not?

No, I have been told before that it is a boys handwriting. Which I took to mean sloppy. Sorry boys.

9. What cartoon character describes you best?

Elasta Girl

10. Sweet breakfast or savory?

Savory

11. What is the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?

Oh...um...wow, these are tough questions. I can't tell you which one was the kindest because there are so many that rank right up there. My parents paying for all my dancing, singing, braces, so on and so on, and my mom always willing to travel any distance to bring me something I inevitable forgot. The person who brought our family a ton of meet at a time of frustration and need. Someone I care about that came to me for forgiveness for judging me harshly over the years, and renewing our friendship and love. And some others that would take way to much time to write about right now.

These questions were hard to answer, but now I can make some of my own for the people I am tagging. I will tag Mandy, Michelle, Ashli, Breauna, Melodi, Jessica, Becky, Aaron, Jocelyn, Jen and Angie. If you have Blogs, copy and paste these questions to your post, then answer them. Tag your own people and make questions for them. If you don't have a blog or don't want to post these answers that is OK, it is just for fun.

My questions for those I have tagged are:

1: Big Hair or Flat hair?

2: Big Yard or small? Why?

3: Favorite dinner to make? To eat?

4: Visit with friends a lot or stay home a lot?

5: Walmart or local Grocery Store?

6: Do you prefer Utah or out of state living? Why?

7: Black Friday shopping or not?

8: Best Movie ever?

9: Best Book ever?

10: Greatest example in your life?

11: Greatest person in history?

January and February

We went to the Museum with Aaron's family. It was spur of the moment for us, but we were way excited to go. The girls loved being with their cousins, and Grandma and Papa. Ella calls the museum the "rezedium." In fact I was posting these pictures, and telling it was when we went to the museum and she looked closer and said, "Oh the Rezedium. Yeah, we need to go there with you, me, Ibelle, Allie, and Daddy."

Ella and I got out old grandma's jewelry and she tried it on. Then she thought the crown would go nicely with the other stuff.

The girls love when Aaron throws them. Now that Belle and Ella are getting bigger though, it is more of a muscle workout for him. But, it is so much fun. Sometimes I wish he could throw me. I better not say that to him though, he might try it, and then we'd be in trouble. But, seriously though, there are days I wish I could fit in a baby swing and be rocked back and forth, or cuddled to sleep with giant arms wrapped around me, rocking me in the big chair. There are just times I don't want to be a grown up any more. That feeling lasts until I change a diaper, and then I am thankful for my status.

Look at Belles pointed toes.

Gabriella is getting some serious air. Wow! And look at Allie, after a while she just wanted to be snuggled by daddy, and kept safe in his strong arms. Daddy and his girls, he is such a lucky guy.

Dancing in the Kitchen. Just me and my babies. I love little girls.