Fall Farm Days: Animals

Back in September, a family farm had a celebration to welcome the first day of Fall. We went and we had a lot of fun! The girls enjoyed petting and watching the animals there. Zoie loved the cow, because it kept "mooing" at her. :)

* remember this *

"Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other."

-- Carol Saline

Frisbee with Daddy

Every Saturday, Ryan goes to play Frisbee with a bunch of people from SVU. We came up one day after the girls woke up from their naps and they loved it. They had so much fun spending time with Daddy and learning how to play Frisbee.

Zoie's 3rd Birthday

I can't believe Zoie turned 3 last month! I remember during the nights where she would cry all night and not go to sleep thinking "I just want to you to grow up and fall asleep on your own." Now here she is 3 years old, falling asleep on her own, waking up and getting her cereal out and ready, pouring juice into a cup (sometimes making a huge mess), cleaning up her own toys, getting herself dressed, teaching her little sister how to do things, going to preschool, and so much more.

Zoie woke up really early ( I think it's a must for children on their birthdays), she asked Daddy to make her some pink pancakes for breakfast and he did. She loved them. Daddy is so AWESOME!! While Daddy was making pancakes she opened all of her presents.

She was so excited and loved all of her gifts. She got clothes from Great Grandma, books from Great Grandma Fletcher and Great Aunt Carol, a Ladybug game from Poppa and Grandma Marj, a barbie and pony from Aunt Shelby, Uncle Brad, and Elliot, some fun earrings from Aunt Blythe, and a bunch of toy animals from Grandma and Grandpa. Thanks everyone for helping make her birthday great! I loved seeing her so happy!

She wanted a Wild Kratts birthday party, so that's what she got. We had a cake made for her, decorated the table and the kitchen walls, and made some creature party bags. We also had her friends make mini pizzas for themselves. They loved it and couldn't wait to finish their pizza to eat cake, which was delicious!

Enjoy the pictures, sorry some are a bit blurry.

 HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY ZOIE BUG!

The Girls are having....

BROTHER!

Zoie came with me to pick out her brother an outfit. She loved it but she kept going for the sparkly shoes and such. I had to keep reminding her that boys don't wear sparkly clothes or shoes. She finally settled on this fun onesie. It has football on the butt. Absolutely the cutest thing!

Zoie and Charlotte are very excited to be having a little brother. We are thrilled to be having a son join our little family. We can't wait to meet you, little guy!

* remember this *

"Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other."

-- Carol Saline

Growing Up

Yesterday, we got Zoie a big girl booster seat. She has outgrown her toddler one and Charlotte was squished in her infant car seat.

Today, both girls were able to ride in their new car seats on the way to Stake Conference. They both loved it and Charlotte had a lot of fun facing forward. They are growing up too quick for me. I wish they could stay small a little longer, but it is fun to see them enjoy new things and get really excited doing new things.

We love our girls!