Fall Break Perfection

We enjoyed a great 2 weeks off from school as a family. The first week we spent a few days at home in Thatcher. Our Grammie Eliza was off work so she spent some days with us too. We went to the mountains for a picnic and went out and found Indian pottery one day. It was a great trip. Then we came home and loaded up and got ready for a relaxing great week camping on the beach in Carlsbad. It was the best of both worlds....camping and the beach was heaven for everyone! I even got in and boogie boarded. Haven't done that since I was 18!!! It was a blast. 

Emmett's first time at the ocean. He mostly liked it....the sand kinda bugged him sometimes. 

We spent one day at Sea World. We haven't been in a few years and the kids loved all the animals. They even have a new roller coaster that we all rode. Fast and scary and fun!

We defiantly look like we have been camping huh..dirty faces...happy kids

Look who came with us? Our awesome Regiane....I never want to do a vacation without her. 

She is so wonderful and constantly looking for ways to help. Always cleaning and moving. And so fun! We loved playing games at night and laughing.

And these cuties...our awesome friends the Allen's. We have been friends with them for almost 10 years. They are so near and dear to our hearts. What a blessing they are to us.

Lots of friends. New and old....we want this to be a yearly tradition...It was a GREAT vacation.

Here are my iphone pics from our fall break.
Here we are feeding the ducks at the fairgrounds...

On the mountains with Grammie....

Cutie kids and cousins

After all day in the car the kids were so excited get out and see the ocean. 

The sunsets were GORGEOUS

Here is the new addition to our house. Doug's bear....in my office. He assures me that it won't be forever, but I told him he has to buy me a cabin so he can store all his hunting heads.

We went to a couples Halloween party and dressed up as a hunter and a deer....funny huh

Happy Birthday to Emmett & Welcome to the World New Babies

It's been a busy and fun couple of weeks around here. My Mom was in town on Sept. 7th for Amanda's Baby shower and Mitt's 1st bday party. It was so fun to plan and prepare for 2 parties in one day. We are so excited for the arrival of 2 new precious babies, such a happy special time. And thank goodness we did because the babies came just a few days later.

Look at this cutie 1 Year OLD!! I cried when I was singing him his bedtime songs that night. My last baby growing up. What a fast year it was! He loves saying Bye- and spending time right by our side. 

Look at all those helpers trying to help him with his presents!! 

Costco cake and ice cream for family and friends.

Cutie kids

 The frosting Annoyed him...and he was DONE! Bath time it is...that frosting was so blue!!

On September 10 Lincoln and Rebecca joined our family. Both 6lbs and doing great!!! What precious blessings...twins are the best!

Catching up

I sure don't take as many pictures as I used too. I need to get back in the groove of documenting our family life...but here are a few goings on as of late.

Mitt has adorable curls in the back but the front was getting pretty long. Grandma gave him his first hair cut(which he didnt enjoy) but he looks mighty adorable. I must say.

The boys started preschool a few weeks ago with a great teacher just around the corner from us. They love it! 3 days a week 3 hours each time.....happy for the break and happy for them to be learning new things.

 Man-they sure look grown up. Love these crazy rowdy boys

Speaking of growing up...this guy turns 1 on Saturday...sniff sniff! He babbles/yells, walks and loves to hit now. Little guy sure melts my heart daily...

Next post-first bday party and Amanda's Twin baby Shower!!