Cannon's Blessing

We decided to bless Cannon at home during General Conference sessions. It was a beautiful sunny day outside and everything went perfect! We were surrounded by our friends and family who love and support us. My dad blessed Cannon and it was a wonderful blessing. Cannon is a really easy going, chill baby but he decided he would cry the whole time. Ha ha

Cirdan and I prepared too much food as usual.

The guys

Cannon with his best friends Kellen and Averie

We added one more baby...Cannon's 2nd cousin Penelope

Stacey with her boyfriend (Penelope and Corey also in the pic)

My cousin Allison's family. So happy they were there!

My dad (with his mouth full) and Steph. Look at that sunny weather!

The Momma

and the Dada

Greg and Staci and babies

Jarom, Matt and Brodie

Some of the kids. I should have taken a picture with all the kids. They all were so good. I think they were upstairs playing school or something. I made little conference sheets for them to color.

Mom watching conference upstairs

Matt and Carla

Steph and Brodie's family stayed after everyone left to visit. We don't see them enough so it was good to hang out.

The kids found a craft in the playroom so they brought it downstairs to play with.

Bailee

The 4 year olds...I see trouble

Jett with Jillian and Jaxon...the 3 J's...triple trouble

Student of the Month

I received a letter from Kaiya's school saying she was being recognized for Student of the Month of September! I was so proud of her! 1st month of school and she was already getting this great award. Even though she has dance a billizion hours a week she is still keeping up with her school stuff and doing great.

I went to the assembly and took some pictures. Great job Kaiya!!

These are the 5th graders who got student of the month. Her teacher is the guy on the far left.

Some Funny Things Out of Ella's Mouth

Oh mom you are cleaning up! Good job!  - When I was cleaning the kitchen one morning. I clean it every morning but I guess this is the first time she noticed.

Mom! You are nice!  (after I was talking to someone...I think she thinks I talk nice to other people and not her)

I gave her a snack on the way to church so she wouldn't be hungry. When we were almost to the church I asked her why she wasn't eating. Her reply was, "I can't eat....I am waiting for my lipstick to dry."     Oh my.

The Fly

On the way to dance today Kaiya told me that at school there was a small fly on her desk with a broken leg. It was hopping around and it almost made her cry. She felt sorry for the little fly. Her friend Kylie killed the fly with her hand (ewww) and it made her really want to cry. She was holding back tears. It made me laugh. Kaiya has such a tender heart and is so sweet.

Ella and Cannon

Ella loves to play with Cannon. She often tells me she wants Cannon to grow up and be big already. I say to her, "no! we want him to stay small for a while." She likes to talk to him and make him smile. Sometimes I need to remind her that he is just little and she needs to be gentle.

She laid the blankets out and put some toys on it for him.

He wasn't enjoying taking a picture. Love his mad face.

Cirdan has fed him a bottle a handful of times and Ella was really anxious to do it. We let her one day and she was so happy!

My Soon to be 2 Year Old

I turned on the shower downstairs to get it warm for Jett and Ella. I went and did something else real quick and then went looking for Jett to put him in. I looked and looked but couldn't find him until I went into the bathroom and saw this....! I guess he was a little anxious and wanted to get right in....clothes and all! He is so silly.

I love how his long hair is flat down in his face. Ha ha

He really wears himself. He often falls asleep sitting up or leaning against something. It always makes me laugh.

Jetty, who's toothbrush is that?? Not yours! I am just glad it isn't mine...this time.

Just Some Pictures of Cannon

September 4th

September 9th

September 10th

Ella Starts Preschool

Ella started her second and final year of preschool. She has a new preschool this year since we moved. It is much closer to home. Ella has been enjoying it and most of her friends are also in her church class and gymnastics class. Her teacher is Miss Ashley and she is super nice!

Ms. Sassy Pants

On her way into class

Being shy at first

Getting warmed up and ready to have some fun and learn!