First Day of School

Emily was the only one to stick with her original First Day of School outfit. I can't believe this girl is in 8th grade. I remember 8th grade.

Abby is my graphic T shirt kind of girl.

Lindy Lou is so excited to be going to Kindergarten.

Sassy pants Hayley can't be left out.

Back to School morning couldn't have been more chaotic or frustrating. Must stop there or this post could get very ugly. On a happier note I met Abby's and Lindley's teachers and I think this is going to be a great year. I was not ready for summer to be over. I have so much fun playing with my girls.

Fish Birthday

The weather didn't look promising so we had the party inside.

My Mom amazed Emily with her Cricut.

My favorite decoration was the goldfish bowl with NERDS for rocks.

We made sock octopus and baby octopus suckers.

Hand print Mermaid.

Paper plate fish.

Candy fish for the cupcakes.

As the guest came in they could go "Ice Fishing".

I had a bubble station which for some reason didn't work.

Baby sock fishing game.

Hayley came and asked several times if it was present time.

I loved the chevron dress and bag Grandma Rochelle made.

Uncle Dustin made Hayley's day with a Little Mermaid doll.

A rainbow unicorn Dream Lite has been on Hayley's list since Christmas.

Hayley finally got a big girl bike.

She rides it like a pro.

Hayley was keeping her eyes on the candles.

One happy little 4 year old.

Hayley is talkative, silly and sweet. We are so glad she is part of our crazy little family. Hayley loves to help Mom and Dad. She is so excited to go to Preschool. She still loves to snuggle Mom before bed time and occasionally in the middle of the night too. Hayley loves to say prayers and never forgets to pray for the Archibalds, Forsbergs, Uncle Blair, Auntie and Justin in the MTC.

Pre- First Day of School Pictures

The other day as I was taking my niece and nephew home I drove by a field of SUNFLOWERS.

They screamed to me to come take some pictures.

I listened.

I woke my girls up early this morning and told them to get dressed in the outfit they want to wear the first day of school.

I didn't worry about them matching.

I threw a chair and a stool in the back of the van and had the girls help me gather a few props.

The first picture is my favorite even though they are not perfectly spaces.

All those beautiful girls are mine.

Love those faces.

Oh Hayley!

Emily needs to give you a few lessons in being photographed.

Love this one!

Wish I would have had all the girls hold the books like this.

I had them balance them on their heads and didn't love it.

Lindy Lou!

Also has a hard time with the normal smiling.

This one is my favorite.

You can see how much she loves her back-pack.

She always asks Emily.

"What is the real English word for pack-pack? Not the Sign Language one."

Abby girl!

Look she is wearing jeans.

They have a knit waist but we are making progress.

I love my softball loving girl.

Emily Dear.

I hope one day I can live up to her expectations or she will remember only the good stuff I do.

I'd better pray for the second one. 

This girl has always been great in front of a camera.

I love listening to her play and sing.

Psych Birthday Party!

This girl loves Psych!

We had everyone pick a name tag with an alias from the show.

Then they got to pick a disguise.

We had a search for hidden pineapples.

Played Spot it!

Present time.

Cake!