Brooklyn's 1st Birthday

My baby turned 1 today. I just can't get enough of this little munchkin. She is so active and precocious right now. She's finally crawling like a normal baby (she army crawled for a month) and is pulling herself up every chance she gets. She loves being wherever her big brother and sister are. Brooklyn is my good eater....pretty much eats anything I put in front of her...even fish, tomatoes and lettuce. It's been such a blessing after having 2 very picky eaters. She adores her daddy and thanks to him, gets lots of attention with her big blue eyes! Happy Birthday Bookin!


Brooklyn, 3 1/2 months old



On her birthday with her friend, Samantha

The Peanut Gallery eating cake

This was her first time eating cake....I think it's fair to say that she liked it!

We gave her an ice cream cup with the spoon

She took one bite with the spoon......

and chucked it on the ground. Who needs a spoon when you can chug it down quicker? My kinda girl!

All done! Time to hit the shower!

What we've been up to

The following is a summary of what we've been up to over the last month or so:


Playing inside the toy box


Dancing in the rain


Several trips to the pool

Eating snacks poolside

Going berry picking at Linvilla Orchards

Hayride to and from different fruit farms

Picking blackberries

Picking blueberries

Picking peaches

Riding bikes with friends

Ethan's new hobbie

This is some footage of Ethan's 1st time riding a 2 wheeler

Barbeque

We loved our last house but our street lacked kids that were near the same ages as my kids. Our new house is exactly the opposite. There are 6 kids within the next 4 houses that are either close to the same age or the same ages as my kids. It's been so great! Here are some pictures from our neighborhood block party

Hayley turns 3

Can't believe my Hay Bay turned 3 already. She's got a lot of spunk packed into her cute little body. Her hobbies and interests right now include: playing with Ethan, doding on Brooklyn, dolls, barbies, dress up, anything with sugar in it, riding her bike and scooter, and reading. Almost every moment she and Brooklyn are awake, Hayley gives me a play by play report on what Brooklyn is doing or saying. It's hilarious! I love this little girl! Happy Birthday Hay!


Hayley, 4 months old


Cake with her new neighbor friends

She finally got a Tea Set and has a Tea party daily. Notice how her dolls are holding Cheez It's in their hands. She takes this very seriously. Ethan is a very good sport and goes along with the whole thing.

Thanks Karine! (This is the only time I've seen this barbie with all it's clothes on)

Hayley got a wiggle scooter for her birthday. This has become quite the desirable mode of transportation in our neighborhood.

4th of July

We spent the weekend of the 4th of July discovering parks in our new area.

I love how Brooklyn looks like she has stubs for feet

We celebrated the 4th of July with friends from our old ward

Annual firework show at Waltz Golf Farm. They never disappoint!