New Floors - September 25th, 2012

We finally updated and got rid of our tile and carpet in our Livingroom and Kitchen. We had wood floors installed. It was a HUGE mess. We had cement dust on everything for days. It was worth it though, because the finished product is beautiful.

 Taking out the tile!

 Getting Started!

 Livingroom!

 New Railing!

Finished Livingroom!

Andy's 3rd Birthday - September 24th, 2012

I can't believe Andy is 3 already. He has gone from a baby to a little boy overnight. He reminds me of his dad at that age. He has a shy personality, but can also be very vocal when he wants to. We took Sam with us to Vegas for Andy's party. When we sang Happy Birthday to him, he started sobbing. He didn't like the attention. 

 Andy!

 Andy, Emily & Sam waiting for the party!

 Andy's new friend! (from Yo Gabba Gabba)

 MaKayla wearing Andy's hat!

 Helping decorate his cake!

 Yummy candy cake!

Sam couldn't decide if he was a cowboy or a pirate???

Labor Day, 2012


We took Jessica's kids and went to Duck Creek for the weekend. We fished, hiked, played games, went treasure hunting, had s'mores, feeding the ducks, etc. We went to see Navajo Lake. (we usually take the raft out, but the dam has a break in it, so the water is too low...very sad) It poured one night, so it really cooled it off. We saw a few deer. On one of our hikes, the kids each found a little "Christmas Tree" of their own. We took Sam to the grove of trees where we carve the kids name when they are old enough to make the hike. He was so excited to finally his name in the grove. We went to the "Ice Cave", but because of the hot summer, it is now a "muddy cave". The only sad part was when Mandi got stung by a bee. She was wearing my flip flops because her shoes were all wet (from playing in the stream), and she got stung on her foot. We had a great time. We LOVE camping, and being outdoors!!! 
What a beautiful place we live in.

 Playing in the stream!

 S'mores!

 Mandi's Tree

 Huge Tree!

 Sam's Tree!

Sam's name!

 "Ice Cave"

 Navajo Lake....

Ali feeding the Ducks, and Mandi's Bee Sting!!!