Clarity

Just a little clarification for anyone who may read this and is not from Utah. Smith's is a local grocery store. It is funny to me that a grocery store is Dani's favorite store. Also Dani's Smith's face is the face she makes when she is begging to go to Smith's. Sorry if I was a bit confusing.

What's your favorite store?

So what do you think my 11 year old's favorite store is? Some of you may say Toys 'R' Us? How about some sort of clothing store? Maybe even some little jewelry shop? Nope, this is Dani's Smith's face. I'm not putting a plug on here for Lance and Em. It is the one store Dani loves, "especially at night" as she puts it. We can't pass one without her begging to go in. She's a nut! But I have personally heard Bob say that this little nut has not fallen far from the tree! FYI that is Ryan's side of the trunk. Anyway, I had to go tonight and she seriously almost cried when she thought I was going after she went to bed (which I was). I caved and went early so she could go.

Check yes or no (sing the song)

I know it's not a great picture but I thought it was funny. You can click on it to make it bigger but I'll write what it says. The author of this note was Britti.

Please can I come out? I promise I'll be good! Please sign! (with an arrow pointing to the Yes line)

Yes
Please don't sign! (with an arrow pointing to the No line)
No

Harry Potter

So we girls are finally reading Harry Potter. I just finished the 4th, Dani is midway through the 4th and Britti is in the 1st. I think it is number 5 that came out as a PG13 movie. What do you all think about the book? I plan on reading it before I let Dani but I was wondering what other people thought. Too mature for an 11 year old (yes I'm rounding up)? What about an 8 year old? Thanks!

Fall is in the air!

Dani was very proud to have come up with this all on her own. She made the entire thing from the idea down to the feathers for hay. October is easily Dani's favorite month of the year (due to her birthday) and she celebrated the beginning of the month in style. I thought it was rather creative and clever myself.

Oh, and in this picture Britti is planning her family party that she is hosting. I've got a feeling that I just might win the awesome Bingo prize! (FYI our kids constantly host private parties, immediate family only, they rock!) Dani just wanted a piece of wheat bread. And no Nica did not spend the entire day in jammies.

Yo!

Thanks to Omi and Opi's plentiful Yo Yo collection, Dani can continue her love for it. She has an interesting technique don't you think?

We'll start off with Nica

So this is how Wednesday was spent for Nica. No known cause or any real idea of what her problem is. Just a tummy ache. No other side effects. After 3 decent naps on Wednesday and a good one today, things seem to be getting better! School is a great motivator for her to be healthy, so hopefully tommorrow is the day she's done with quarantine!

Strange, is it true?

So I have no pic for this, I will have to paint a picture for you. Britti painted this for me.

Imagine a time when all the family is together. Both sides in fact, and you get to pick the game we will all play. Hide and seek is the choice and we are all about to play, when all of the sudden Trina and Jeff appear. They are BOTH wearing wedding dresses and on STILTS, and they're JUMPING! Then I woke her up.

This was Britti's dream this morning. I love how weird dreams are! So Trina, will this be fact or fiction!?

And I just like these pics!

Nica

Britti

Dani

Pro's and Con's of Adam's Canyon

Pro: Family

Con: Yucky shoes

Pro: Family

Con: Rattlesnakes

Adam's Canyon

Whoever the Adams' are, thanks! It was a blast!

Britti is an animal!

Britti got the wettest, and her skin & bones body type doesn't offer much warmth!

This is post-waterfall entry! I was the most chicken! I thought my feet might fall off with frostbite!

Our girls rock!

The Longmore's were missed by all! Here is proof!

Isn't she special!

I soooo love this picture. Wendy's hat rocks! It was her gift from Dani; Britt & Nic, made her cards. She is an awesome Aunt, and we are so glad to have her around rather than traveling the world as usual! We love you Wendy!

Anything cuter?!

Is there anything cuter than a kindergartner in love with school & homework?

Note to self....

Plant less zucchini!


At this home we harvest children as well. And FYI fresh cucumber and tomatoes made dinner so satisfying yesterday!

Happy Anniversary!

12 years is a long time to most people, but not when you live with Ryan! Every day is an adventure! I love you, even when my hair is out of control and yes, every wrinkle belongs to you!

Ever had one of those moments when.....

Everyone is staring at you? We did. Having your car break down, near a major freeway entrance, and having a cop back you up, is really annoying. People just sit there and wait for you, not realizing you are stuck! Thanks Lance for celebrating our anniversary with us during the repair work!

Total Match

This is what Dani and Britti refer to as the "Total Match" They had identical outfits the first day and loved every minute of it!