Chop Chop

A week ago we got back from our week-long vacation. We had a great time, but we also got very sick. I'm finally feeling recovered enough (and caught up around the house) to return to blogging. Here we go....

The weekend before Owen's birthday I gave the kids haircuts. Owen's delicious baby curls were getting a tad out of hand and he looked like a hobo. I trimmed a couple inches off the top buzzed the back and sides with clippers. Here are his before and after shots:


Since it had been nearly a year since Zoe's last haircut and she was "blessed" with my hair - which grows too fast and too thick - I chopped hers off as well:

Labor Day Weekend

Payson is a great place to be for Labor Day - it's also Golden Onion Days! Saturday we went to the Children's Fair in the morning, then came back in the evening to ride a few rides.






Monday we went to the parade (which is actually pretty impressive). Then we got sandwiches and headed up to the lake for dinner. Sadly, it was the first and only time we went up the canyon as a family this summer.

You're #1!

It's Owen's birthday! Can you believe it? We sure can't. His entrance into this world was dramatic (and fairly traumatic) and he has kept us on our toes ever since.

He loves to smile, laugh and eat. He is the biggest wiggle worm and is constantly on the go. He has been walking a lot the past few days, which makes him very proud of himself. He loves to snuggle (head butt) and give kisses (open-mouthed head butts). He eats EVERYTHING, even the things he's not supposed to. He is a button pusher - literally and otherwise. He is a screamer - for fun and otherwise (like when food is not in his mouth). We just absolutely, all-around adore our Buddy! Happy Birthday!

Now That's What I Call a Garden!

At the end of August we headed up to the gardens at Thanksgiving Point. It was $2 Tuesday and Zoe's friend Greta's birthday. It was gorgeous. The children's garden has a great fountain for the kids to play in. I was unprepared so Zoe got wet, then didn't like being in her clothes, so ran around the entire place half naked. Live and learn.

Slip-Sliding Away

Cool summer nights are the perfect time to play on the slide. Owen figured out how to climb up by himself in a matter of minutes. He was so proud. I was less enthusiastic.

Enjoy these next few posts as they will be the last..... of the kids with long hair!

Farewell, Summer. We'll Miss You!

I can't believe it's Fall. I already miss Summer. It went by too quickly. We are summertime folk around here. Some of the things we've enjoyed this summer include:

Countless trips to the pool

Walks and bike rides around the neighborhood

Visiting the aquarium with friends

Veggies! We even eat them sometimes.

Bold new hair styles

Turning {cough} 26

Goodnight "kisses" (also known as open-mouthed head butts)

But that's not all - Come back to see more Summer fun in the next few days!

uhm.....?

I have two theories:

1. They used to come in a larger package and the picture was shrunk to accommodate the smaller can.
2. I got the can laced with HGH and Owen's going to be a super hero!

Last Stop: BEND

We had a great, relaxing time in Bend. We took a short trip to the river, did some shopping (no sales tax in Oregon), and celebrated Kellen's 20th birthday. Mostly we just hung around the house, and at night the fire pit, talking and catching up.


The trip home from Bend was not so pleasant. Both kids were overly tired but wouldn't sleep, making everyone miserable. At one point I yelled at Zoe, took Tigger away from her, and pretended to throw him out the window. I'm not proud of myself. A trip that should have taken us 10-12 hours took 14.5, getting us home in the middle of the night. Yikes, I am not excited to do that again any time soon. Sorry family.

But it was really great to see everyone. We miss you all so much. Sorry it took so long to getting these pictures up.