Labor Day Fishing And Lucy's Monster Face

Spence had a great Labor Day with Grandpa and Dad doing a little fishing...he caught his first Rainbow Trout. Although the motor on the boat was being a little finicky. Adam ended up rowing the fishermen across the lake...only an hour or so. I don't think Grandpa or Spencer noticed, since they fished the whole way.
And we finally caught this FACE on video. Lucy does this frequently at various times, but we never know why or when. Enjoy.

Por Fin! SCHOOL

School finally started!



So i think it's safe to say that Sophie may have had a rough first day of school. This is how we found her teddy bear Cuddles after the days events. :)

Arrow of Light. It's offical. He's now a Boy Scout. And he had his first overnighter (gasp) but Dad was allowed to go too, so I didn't have to worry (too much :)).

Renaissance Fair: Including Gracie's Big Break

All sorts of action is happening around our house like: Spencer and his KB24 Laker car at the pinewood derby.
And gorgeous Renaissance Princesses at the elementary school Renaissance Fair. Because they were out of these lovely ribbon crowns, Sophie scoured the fair and found one forgotten under a booth, and happily paid 25 cents for the VERY LAST crown. Tenacity sure pays off.

And our lovely Grace, who now is practically a celebrity because she was interviewed by our friend, and very talented local author, Ann Dee Ellis, for her blog. Grace is Ann Dee's official "Reader of the Week." Check out her interview here and I PROMISE you can't help but be entertained. (Bravo Ann Dee and Grace.)

And soccer season is upon us again. And even though we don't LOOK very excited, I promise we are. The soccer bug has bit us all. AW is Spencer's coach, so attending the games is like fun filled sports, along with a sideline comedian.

We Did Hawaii!!

And Pearl Harbor...
Dinner with the Dawwwwgs...

A REAL LIVE LUAU...

The Polynesian Cultural Center...

And Grandma's Favorite "Shave" Ice....Blue Hawaii

Whew!! And this is only a sampling of the things we did.... And, we're tired. And our sleep rhythms are off. And we've had WAY too many chocolate macadamia nuts...ohhhh baby.

A Little Chocolate Chip Molten LOVE

Saturday Spence said his head hurt from too much thinking...He had been testing from 8am-12pm...and had a headache....so off we went to Chili's for lunch...only he, Lucy, AW and me (the girls were at Grandma's).


I think we were a little punch drunk on warm, chocolately, creamy, goodness...And actually, his headache went right away, just like magic!



Choco-Coma...

Our Resident Thespian...and Love Day Too...

Spencer was Jim Bridger in his fourth grade play...we had no idea he had such a flare for the dramatic...and especially physical comedy. Grandma Char was able to enjoy learning about the history of Utah.
Grace was all dressed up with some very special Valentines Day Party to go to...
Spencer's Top Secret Valentines Day Box.
Sophie (after weeks of asking me how many days until...) was so happy to hear that Today Was THE DAY!
Lucy didn't know what all the fuss was about, but couldn't be happier.
And well, Adam got a little surprise when he went to work...and was just a teensy bit humiliated having to drive down the freeway with ridiculous, lovey things all over his windows... Poor baby...happy V Day to all and to all a goodnight!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow and Let it Snow Some More

Like most people in Utah, we got a ton of snow before and during Christmas. Spence went out and TRIED to clear the sidewalk. Adam shoveled the driveway three times in one day...and we decided it might be time to get a snowblower.

I was busy in the house doing something and Sophie asked if she could play in the snow.
"YeeEEEeeeS. Please play in the snow!"
Soon she came in looking for things for her snowman. I thought, "Oh, how cute, Sophie wants to build a little snowman..."
Little did I know it would be taller than she is, and planted right on our driveway. I said, "Sophie, did you build him all by yourself?" She nodded and said, "I've been practicing during recess at school."
I must say, I never built a snowman during recess...but maybe that's because I lived in California. Nice.

Happy Halloween!

We took these wild ones to their Halloween Parade at school.

The whole Halloween crew.

Count Gracula.

Bucaneer Bones

I don't want to be a Ladybug...

Just one little bite...

Our beautiful Kimono Princess

Fun Times Up the Canyon

Here's our fun trip up the canyon with Grandma and Grandpa.

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Only a few mishaps...we happened to park it near a huge hornets nest...somewhere near the stream. And who was the causualty? Dear little Lucy...poor baby. Just sitting there looking cute when she was "attacked". We waited anxiously to see if she was allergic (since it runs in the family) and happily she was just fine. She's very brave...hardly cried. Now we know what she's made of.

And the other mishap. Well, Spencer is now missing part of his eyebrow, due to a burning twig accident. Swung by the very exuberant Soph. Fun right? I guess he didn't want Grandpa to feel alone. ha ha.

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Back To School

Back to school...how sweet those words are to a mother of four...three off to school all day! The kids were just as excited as I was.

The first day went well, no one starved, got lost, or had a mean teacher. I think it's going to be a great year.

Can't help but love these first pictures with their first day of school newness and excitment. Lucy and I had fun at home. I actually could catch up on all the laundry...and make a menu for the week and few of our dinners. The silence at Lucy's naptime was golden. AHHHH.

First Day of School

First Day of School
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What? School already?

A Lucy First

A Whole Lot of Summer Fun!

Oh my. What to do about a whole summers worth of pictures? Well. Here we go.

First. Newport Beach with the Madsen Family. Fun, fun, fun.

Las Vegas Log Ride.




And of course, Grace turned 8! And we went to The American Girl Place. Adam wanted to know if we went for Grace or for me? I say, it was for both.

Adam was so jealous he had to get in the action.



Family Picture 2008

And then we had a Bar-b-que at Grandma Davis' house...very remnicent of the good old days when we went there all the time when I was little.





Sophie lost two teeth.

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And the kids had fun on the slip and slide.