FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

On Monday August 9 the girls started school. We were not to happy to get back it did not feel like we even got a summer. But I was very proud of the girls they got up with little hassle and got ready. They both really like there teachers so I am hoping that this year goes really well. I wanted to take a picture of Anna in her class but I guess she is to big for that. But here is Emma in 2nd grade and Anna is in the 5th grade. They are growing up way to fast for me. Eliza had to be in the pictures she thought she was going to school with them. She even put on her new tennis shoes like Anna. But no such luck this year. I want to keep her home as long as I can. I think they grow up way to fast as it is.

ANNA'S BIRTHDAY

Today is Anna's 10th birthday. I can't believe that she is that old or I guess I should say I can't believe that I am that old. When we were in Utah she wanted to go indoor skydiving for her birthday so that is what she got to do. We also had dinner, played at the arcade, and played 2 games of bowling. We had a great day. Most of my family came. Today we went to the movie and had dinner at her favorite place. She got to talk to her Dad to he sang her Happy Birthday which I know she loved.

Also the Sunday before we left Utah, Shayla their cousin invited them to come and ride horses they all loved it. I wish that they could do that more. I know that it is something they all love. Thanks Kyle and Shayla.

ANNA AND EMMA'S WALKS WITH GRANDMA

My mom goes for a walk every night. Sometimes the girls will go with her. They love it. They can ran and play and not worry about getting in trouble. They can just be there goofy selfs. They love to catch ladybugs and watch the water in the canal. I think there favorite time is when my dad has just watered the corn and hay it is all muddy and they can just play all over in it. Emma loves to try and get her shoes stuck in the mud. I love that they can go down there, as a child I would go down there alot. It is so good for them to enjoy some farm life. Thank you mom for letting them just be kids.

HORSE PARADE AND WEBER STATE FIREWORKS

We went to the firework show at Weber State they have been doing every year for I think 40 years. If we are in town we make sure to go to that one it is always great. We went with my sister and her girls (except Stefanee and she was sure missed) we had snacks and talked waiting for the show.


Shantell and Emma waiting for the show to start.

Anna and Sandee.

The whole gang.

Are we really related? Sandee had to make a phone call and she could not hear.

Shantell, Sarah, Shayla and Anna.

Eliza and I.

The horse parade. It is a parade in Ogden around the 24th of July it is only for horses. This year we got to be in it with my Dad. He loves to drive his horses and the girls really like riding with him. This is another must do if we are in town.

HOAGLE ZOO

It was my sister Sandee's birthday on the 6th of July. She wanted to go to the Zoo. (not my favorite place). But my kids were so happy they love that place all of them love animals alot. I am sure they had something to do with that. We decided to ride the frontrunner down to Salt Lake City. It took us about 3 hours to get there not a good choice in a car it would of taken about 1 hour. But we could not all fit in one car so we thought that would be the best choice. The kids really like riding the train that is what they called it. Over all we had a great day it was not to hot so everyone really enjoyed it. It was long but fun. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDEE!!! WE LOVE YOU.

Baby Elephant

Mom Elephant with baby.

Sandee, Anna, Eliza, Emma, Becce and Shantell.

A little side note. I am getting so excited that finally I can do something with Eliza's hair. Sad that she is 2 1/2 and it is finally getting long enough to put ponytails in it. But either way she is dang cute. We love you Eliza.