Little Mermaid

The girls and I were able to see the little Mermaid at Tuachan this past weekend.

It was such a wonderful girls date night.

Meggie was so tired after the show was over, but as soon as she saw she could meet Ariel she perked up really quick.

Meg said on the way out "I really wish I was a mermaid"

Meg preschool

Hank I just dropped Meg off at her first day of preschool.

The house seems really quiet and empty.

She was so excited.

And looks too old.

She didn't want me to come in with her to the classroom.

She said "You already got a picture"

Hank wanted his picture taken too.

First Day of First Grade

Today was Kate's first day of 1st grade.

Last night she was a little nervous.

She told one of the moms at the school while waiting to meet her teacher that she might cry.

She didn't.

She was so excited and up at 7 this morning asking what she needed to do.

I told her she can go back to bed.

It was so bright outside.

So I told the kids to close there eyes and on three open...hank apparently didn't understand.

Aryann and Kate have been in the same class for 2 years of preschool and Kindergarten.

But not this year.

She had to of her best little friends in her class.

Clara. Kate. Emily.

Looks like Kate will be one of the tallest in her class again.

She was so chatty and happy when she came home from school.

She loves her class, her teacher, lunch, recess and everything about school.

and "can't wait to go back again all day tomorrow"

Baby Beck

Beck Washington Loveless

8.17.2011

9 lbs. 12 oz.

21 1/2 inches

parents.

denae. nick.

When I told the kids Denae was at the hospital having the baby beck

Meg asked "I wonder what color he will be."

Summertime

Summertime...

I am so sad you are almost over.

The girls are getting excited for school to start.

Kate isn't sure about going all day, but really excited for three recesses.

I am not so sure about my baby girl being gone all day.

I have loved the lazy days of summer and sad they are almost gone.

My kids are growing way too fast.

You have giving us so many wonderful days.

We have been to the rodeo...and sold out of all the BBQ we were serving.

Attended many parades...all of them daddy complained about going too.

We have been to the cabin two times in 3 weeks.

Played in the water, caught tadpoles, made hula hoops, and rode horses.

We have been boating on Grandpas boat with our cousins.

Hank and the girls wants to only be outside.

He loves to say something and then end in "Right, mom" or "I did it"

He has loved teasing Dale with "Go Utes"

Tonight while riding bikes outside I told Meg "She was a good bike rider" and her reply "I am going to be a grandma when I grow up"

Daddy and Nick got most of the swing set put together last night and the kids have loved playing on the slide.

I have been a loved sleeping in most days and have become very lazy with working out, but am now getting my rear in gear.

Rod and I are training right now for the Salt to Saint bike ride.

Please keep the morning bright and warm a little longer.

My garden has/is being very plentiful.

I have canned 29 quarts of pickles. All picked from my garden.

And right as I write we are expecting Denae and Nicks baby at minute.

There is nothing better then new babies and I can't wait to hold him.

Here is a glimpse of our summer in pictures.

The Happenings....

I don't want to be one of those people that is only grateful when things are good. I really do try to be grateful of all of my blessing, but today I am really grateful for my health. Two weeks ago I got really sick for a week. I felt crappy for the whole week, but luckily only three of the days were really bad. I am so grateful to wonderful neighbors that let my children come and play outside...even without their hair done:) I am grateful for a little two year old that was content to play by himself or would just lay with me in bed and watch shows. I know Rod is grateful too and that I have stopped crying because I am no longer in so much pain. I am so grateful for my health and to be able to get up and take care of my family and home.

Last week, after starting to feel better I was able tag along with Rod to Las Vegas. He had to be down there for work, but we were able to spend a couple days before laying at the pool, shopping and eating lots of yummy food. I came home and he stayed for 3 more days. It was a fun quick getaway.

Rods Ribs is up and smoking for the summer. Rod cooked yesterday for a couple parties and of course everyone LOVED it. I am putting in a little plug for him...If you have any parties you would like him to cook for, he is your guy.

We had a wonderful 24th. Although it rained all during fireworks. We are really happy that Utah now allows aerials...they are so cool. But very EXPENSIVE!!! But really cool.

Anyway...that's what going on here.

Happy {Fourth}

Happy 4th.

This year was a bit different for us.

Meg tested positive for Strep the day before. So we had to miss the parade.

She was on meds at 1 pm for 24 hours and could join back into the celebrations.

Rod took Hank and Kate to the parade.

Kate was put in charge of pictures.

Should took over 200 random pictures of the parade and people.

Among those she did get a couple good shots.

Denae and Hank

Doesn't she look so cute. She only have like 5 weeks left.

Kate taking pictures of herself.

Grandpa was really enjoying the parade.

We had a BBQ at our house with Jimmy & Linzi, AJ and Grandma.

And hosted cul-d-sac of fire (you have to sing to the stadium of fire tune).

Ethan, Kate, Hank and Joshua.

(Meg was inside...she doesn't love fireworks.)

Although she did become a lot more brave as the evening went on.

Meg, Ethan, Kate and Joshua

Love Sparklers.

Me and My girls.

Who would have thought we would need blankets to watch the fireworks.

The evening started with rain, but soon stopped so we could duck out of the garage and enjoy the 4th of July under a blanket.