Camping

 We went camping back in September with a few other families.  It was so fun!  The kids love being with their friends.  We had great weather.  It was perfect for camping.  Check out our pics.

 My camera was having SERIOUS issues that trip.  I was so upset.  No matter what setting I put it on, my pictures turned out horribly.  Perhaps it didn't like the cool weather.  ;-)  I am really, really excited to get a new camera when Josh has a job, preferably one that isn't so moody.

 It must be early in the morning.  The kids actually slept past six that morning so we were happy.

 Who knew that taking a picture of this many kids could be so hard.  This is the best we got.

 We tried again but it was not much different.  Aren't they cute though?

 Love, love, love that boy!  He makes our family so fun.

 I actually think that taking pictures of our three kids was harder than taking pictures of the whole group.  Phew!

 They do better with individual shots.  ;-)  What a cutie!

 They got to ride horses the next morning.  We were camping at a spot where lots of horse owners were.  They were so kind and let all of the kids take a turn.  I don't think they knew just how many kids there were.  I think all of the kids were in absolute heaven....

 ....well, all but Andrew.  He was pretty scared of the horses.  He would sit on it but no riding for him.

 It was a great trip!

Life Happenings

 One night a few weeks ago, we had a bunch of babies at our house.  I feel like I always have to take pictures because they're so stinkin' cute together.  Poor little Michael got a skinned up nose from a little accident.  He still looks darling though.  a

The big kids had movie night while the babies played upstairs.  We had popcorn and treats for them.  They were in heaven.  Movies are always more fun with friends and treats.  (Not sure what Andrew is doing there??).

 We made homemade ice-cream with the kids the other day.  It was super fun to make.  It actually turned out pretty horrible though.  At least we made a memory.

 Daniel often ends up in the sink after dinner to be hosed off.  That boy can be so messy.  He thinks it's fun though and the big kids think it's hilarious!

 This pretty much sums up Andrew in a nutshell.  He loves superheroes and often has a cape on.  He wants to wear his BYU shirt almost every day.  AND he is always smiling.  Love him!

 And here is Anna in a nutshell.  She loves wearing her princess dresses and thinks I'm crazy when I tell her they aren't real but it's just a story.  She always insists on doing her own hair and almost always has a headband on.  Don't forget the sparkly high heels that go everywhere, grocery store, story time at the library, outside to ride bikes.  You name it.

 I'm one lucky mama.

City Gardens

 A few weeks ago we took the kids down to the City Garden's.  It's a splash pad in downtown St. Louis.  We knew it would be the last chance we got this year.  Good thing we did because our low tonight is 43 degrees.  Autumn has officially begun. Here are a few pics from the day.

 We went with our friend Jenna and her girls.  I think Anna's heart might actually break in half when they move in a couple of months.  Those girls love each other, and we love their parents.  We're trying to enjoy every second we can with them now.

 This is the most fun loving, easy going child ever.  He is almost always this happy!  I imagine that Josh was like that as a child.  Josh is definitely a happy, optimistic adult.  I hope Andrew keeps this up and turns out like his dad.

 Just his size!

 They're swimming....in case you couldn't tell.

 Now they're rolling.  Who needs toys anyways when you could roll on the ground?

 Andrew just looked so cute before church one day so I had to snap a picture.  How do you like that big thumb?  Doh!

 We made this for the BYU vs. Utah game.  It was pretty yummy and made us feel proud to bleed blue.

Every time I open the dishwasher, this is where little Daniel ends up.  I just can't keep him away.  I figure he doesn't weigh much so until he chunks up, I'll avoid the battle.