Where did August go?

Well, I haven't posted since earlier this month. We have certainly been busy. Went to Lagoon, Shane got home from his two weeks of military training, blessed Ellie, went to the Davis County Fair and school has officially started.









Ellie wore my blessing dress and it almost didn't fit, LOL! The slip was a little snug to get on her, but seriously if we would of waited any longer it totally wouldn't have fit at all. I have started a tradition when we blessed Owen that he wore Shane's blessing outfit and when I found out I was having a girl, I asked my mom if I could have my dress for her. So maybe my kids will do the same.

Ellie loving her tub time. She just kicks and coos. It is so fun watching her.

Owen wanted to hold Ellie like he always does, so here is a pic of how he tries to. HAHA


I seriously can't believe it is also time for me to head back to work. I will start back on Monday and I am very nervous about it. I know it will be fine, but I have really enjoyed my time off this summer and I know that I won't have that opportunity again. We are done having kids, so no more maternity leave EVER. Four is a good number and I have got a boy and a girl out of it. I am truly blessed and thank my husband for letting me experience this. I know that this last one wasn't easy by any means nor did it come at the best of times, but I know that it was meant to be so Shane, thank you again for letting me have this experience. I know that you didn't want a little girl, but she has truly been the light in your eyes and I love watching you with her. She will probably be a daddy's girl and I will be chop liver again, but I wouldn't change that for anything. Our family is now complete!

Ahhhh good times

I figured out how to use the scanner today and I have wanted to share this picture of Shane and I, but didn't have the means until now. So this brought back a lot of memories of a great time Shane and I had in Hawaii. Can't believe it was two years ago. Would love to go back again and make new memories. If you ever get a chance to go you really need to. I promise you will love it.

Baby Contest

Well I did it. I entered Ellie into the South Weber Days baby contest. Her age group was 0-6 months. The theme was ' Bodacious Babe' and 'Hippy' attire was the wear. I dressed her in this cute Carter's outfit that was dark brown with bright colorful flowers on it. I thought she was very cute. We got to bring them up one at a time to the front where there were three judges. I think there was a total of 7 babies. 3 boys and 4 girls total. Everyone won something at least and it was fun to participate. Ellie was the second to last girl called up and she won 'Dynamite Dimples'. The next girl called up won Princess. We were so close, but she can't compete with hair. This little girl had tons of it and that is where Ellie lacks. Sorry girl, but you weren't blessed with hair genes. You will have it soon and we will win next time.

Later that evening we went to a family get together and this is a pic I got of me and the kiddos. Thought it was cute enough to share. Ellie didn't really want to look at the camera though, but sure enough Owen did. He is a ham!