Freeze Fall Picnic

I was totally bummed that I didn't get the opportunity to celebrate National Toasted Marshmallow Day this year.  It happened to fall on a night when Casey was working & I wasn't about to tackle loading up my children with roasting sticks & then head off to start a fire.  That would've been a diaster just waiting to happen!

On a whim one Sunday in September I called Casey's family (except for Shelby...he lives in Price & I don't think he would've made the drive for a hot dog & mallow) and we headed off to Second Dam for a little dinner.  It happened to be the 20 year aniversary of Mona's dad's death.  It wasn't a celebration...but a little get together for fall & for his memory.  Mona has said that her dad loved watching the leaves fall in to the river this time of year.  I can't imagine losing a parent at this stage in life.  It would be very difficult.  I have a lump in my throat just typing this!  (I'm a pansy)

Caleb LOVES his cousins Logan & Nathanael.  I think he might even drive them a bit crazy because he follows them everywhere and talks & talks & talks their ears off.  It was a beautiful fall evening.  The kids were all well behaved & my mallow was fabulous.

Say Cheese!

We had Anderson family pictures taken this summer.  They turned out really nice! 

 

 

 

Ev'ry day I'm Chuffilin'

My family has discovered someone fabulous.  Juanito Bandito.  He is awesome.  We saw Who shot Juanito Bandio last summer at the Pickleville Playhouse in Bear Lake & we just HAD to get tickets to another show that they did this summer.  The Hanging of El Bandito.  Dylan missed out last year because he was in St. George for school - but he got to enjoy it this summer before he left for his mission.  I got to sit next to him & he didn't stop laughing.  Casey also missed it last year and he thought it was pretty funny.  He even said that he'd go again!  I also had to keep checking on Blake & Griffen throughout the play- they were cracking up through most of the show.

We went & ate at Cooper's after the show & it was delicious.  Ashley was so excited for her hamburger.  They were huge.  All of the food that was ordered looked really good.

Jordon has managed to miss the show both summers in a row.  Hopefully next year they do another show & he can jump on the fun bus & join us.  Mona babysat Caleb, Taylor & Rylee so that Casey & I could get away.  She is such a trooper!  It was funny - when we got home she said, "I'm really sorry...but I drank 2 Pepsi's out of your fridge."  It cracked me up.  The caffeine is surely needed most days for me!  Another funny thing is on our way into Logan canyon Casey & I stopped at Smith's in Logan for a drink.  When he parked he said, "What do you want me to get you....oh wait!!!  You get to come in with me!"  We are so use to one of us sitting in the car with the kids.  It was fabulous to get away for a day.  We also discovered pralines & cream fudge at La Beaus Too - I can't wait until next summer to go and get some more!

Another collection of randomness!

Before Dylan left for his mission we all got together at the bowling alley in Tremonton for some fun & some lunchie.  I recommend eating there.  Y U M.  I didn't get any pictures except for this one.  Everyone was so nervous that one of the girls were going to get their fingers pinched.  They loved the bowling balls.  (Taylor in stripes, Rylee in gray)

 We have 2 pear trees in our backyard & we got a plethora of HUGE pears this year!  Casey is convinced that it is because of his pruning job that he did this spring.  

 Sharing a pear with Taylor.  She loved it!

Here is Caleb helping pick them one morning.

 This has been the kids favorite place to play all summer.  The dirt.  It usually ends with a lot more laundry than necessary & lots of baths!  But they sure do enjoy it.

 With twins I have noticed that it is hard to give them separate things because almost always they want whatever the other one has (even if they are exactly the same!)  I don't give the girls juice very often, but this is how I have been doing it.  They suck & suck & suck & suck until they can't breathe.  It's funny.  It's almost like they are trying to make sure that one doesn't get more than the other.

 Rylee loves blankets.  Look at that adorable face!

 I have been working with Caleb on giving his drawings a purpose.  One night I drew a person (blue) and told him to draw one just like it.  I think he did a great job!

 I love sleeping baby pictures.  Even though my girls are 19 months old....can I still call them babies?  Rylee.

 Taylor

 Casey is a good dad.  We tried one camping trip this year (Memorial Day) and it didn't work out.  Caleb has asked several times to go camping since.  So Casey took him camping in the back yard one night.  It was cute.

Brigham City Temple

Casey & I had the opportunity to get away one morning in August to go & see the Brigham City Temple.  It is beautiful!  I love how peach blossoms are incorporated in the design scheme & that they have fruit trees planted outside.  It was a quick in & out tour.  No lines AT ALL.

 

My baby brother, Dylan, babysat for us the morning that we went.  He is currently in the MTC and is going to be serving his mission in Tacoma, Washington.  I know that he will be a great missionary.  He is so easy going, so driven, and so friendly.  He will be missed greatly!!

 Casey's parents are so nice!  They took the us to Maddox for dinner before we embarked on a family tour of the temple.  I love Maddox.  It was nice to spend time with Colby's family.  We don't see them as much as I would like - life just gets so busy!  Caleb LOVES his cousins & was so happy to be sitting in between Nathanael & Logan at dinner.   

 

Rylee & Taylor were so good at dinner.  Here is Rylee waiting patiently.

 We weren't so lucky as to have no lines at this tour.  The line went all the way outside & around the corner!  Taylor was so cute on my shoulders that Casey  just had to snap a picture.  The girls were so good waiting in line.  Caleb was funny.  He just kept sitting down on the ground.

 McKenna also waited patiently in line.  She has the most piercing blue eyes I have ever seen on a baby!

 The girls & I didn't make it into the temple.  We made it through the 15 minute movie & after that they were done being patient.  I ended up taking them home so that Casey & Caleb could enjoy the temple.  I let the girls play by the fountain out front for a bit.  People are funny when they see twins.  I get so many people asking "Are they twins??!!"  Umm.....maybe.  People would walk by them playing in the fountain & whisper to each other, "Look at those twins!"  "Do you see those twins"  "How cute!"  I'm glad that they put a smile on strangers faces. 

 

Brad, Mona & Caleb

Love Britney!

I have a girl crush on Britney Spears.  I love her music, she was able to bust a move back in the day & I think she's hot.  TMI?  Sorry.  BUT....Caleb's new thing is listening to Pandora radio on the Kindle Fire.  He loves the music & loves to see each new CD cover that comes up.  I was doing the dishes tonight & he said, "Hey mom.  That sure is a pretty girl."

 

Guess Who!!!???

I said, "Yep.  She is a pretty girl."  He said, "I think she's my girlfriend.  She can come over & give me hugs & kisses on the cheek.  I think she should bring some toys over & we can share them.  She can read me stories too." 

Isn't that the cutest thing you've ever heard???  I think so. :)