OCD or just too cute?

Crew and his obsession with cars. No matter where we are in the house, couch, table, bed, computer room, or even bathroom, he brings his cars with him. One by one he will line them up, drive them around, and make all sorts of cute car noises. This is what it's like when I am on the computer trying to facebook or blog...

He's so darn cute! I love his little personality!

Not to mention my little kindergartner... she's REALLY cute! She's doing soo good at school. I love the curriculum that they have at her school. She is learning so much, but is already so far ahead of schedule thanks to her awesome Preschool! They have taken several tests at school for Phonograms and she has gotten 100% on all of them! We are just so proud of her!

She is also doing so much at home that it's crazy to think she's still only 4 years old! She makes her own bed now, folds and puts away her own laundry, brushes her teeth without being told to, cleans up her toys, takes her own shower... We really feel blessed to have such an amazing little girl. Next month she will turn 5, and she can't wait.

Washing the Pillow

This is what we go thru every time we wash Crew's beloved pillow cases. As you can see, we only wash them when it is necessary.

Coincidence or Destiny?

The other day I was driving in the car and thinking about the baby I am having in December. It got me thinking about my mom, then my grandma and all of a sudden it hit me, there is something strange going on here! Let me explain...

When my Grandma was 25 years old she had her 3rd child, which was a girl.

That girl, who is my Mom, was 25 years old when she had her 3rd child, which was a girl.

That girl, me, is now 25 and having my 3rd child...which is a girl!

I can't wait to have this girl and get a picture of the 4 generations that make up this crazy situation! That will definitely be one for the scrap book!

Quilting!

I just wanted to share a picture of the quilt top I put together for our new little girl. I still have to back it, quilt it, and bind it.... but the pretty part is already done!

Since she's been gone...

While Kaylee is in school it's pretty quiet around here. Crew is so different than Kaylee. He is not into TV or movies. It's a little harder to keep him entertained throughout the day. He mostly plays with all of his toys, one by one. But he always puts them away! He's so cool! He loves playing with Kaylee's stuff too (he can get away with it while she's gone)!

(Here is Crew coloring in Kaylee's maze book. He loves to color.)

Summer Vacay in Utah

This year I took the kids on a trip up to Utah to see several family members and old friends. Our first stop was in St. George. We spent a couple days with family; enjoying Becca's sister's pool, "So You Think You Can Dance" night, and Alan's birthday.

Here is Crew swimming, he's a regular fish.

Kaylee is my little dare-devil! She had no hesitation to jump right off of the cliff jump. Me on the other hand, it took me like 5 min. to get enough guts!

Kaylee and her fav cuz, Elyza... they get along so great!



Our next stop on our trip was to Wellsville to see my grandma and Keith. We went to the American West Heritage Center on Pioneer Day. The kids loved seeing all the animals, and riding the pony's.

At the Leishman Family Reunion. Keith, Aunt Dorretta, and Grandma (Yes, they are twins!)

Crew enjoying all the fun activities of the Reunion.

Playing on the slip-n-slide at Grandma's house. The water was ICE COLD!! Brave little kids!

Enjoying the warm weather, and cool pool (not to mention the ice cream treats!) The pools in Utah are amazing, why can't the pools in Arizona be as nice!?

We went bowling with the kids. They did great! I don't know if you can see, but Crew beat everyone with a score of 103! He obviously got some skills from his mom!

The kids watching as the ball moved slowly down the lane. So cute!

Leaving Grandma and Keith's house. Thanks again for such an amazing week!

I got the opportunity to visit with an old friend from Chris and my college ward from when we lived in Utah. I hadn't seen her since her baby shower for her little girl who is now nearly 4! It was great to see you Catherine! Good luck with the preschool! I know you'll do an amazing job!

Our next stop was visiting Jamie in Tooele! She and her family are doing great. She gave me a tour of her town, and it's just so beautiful... I can't wait to visit again!

Silly pictures!

Kaylee blowing her first bubble! She only needed a piece of gum so big it could barely fit in her mouth! Good job girl!!

Swimming in the Tooele City Pool, again... what a nice facility!! So jealous!!

Me and Kaylee enjoying the day!

Jamie took us to her dad's house where we got to ride a horse! The kids were so happy, and I even got to try it out. It was so fun!

Memory Grove Park in SLC, waiting with the kids while Jamie did her magic of photography for a bride to be. I tried with my little camera to take some cute shots.. these were all I could get.

Obviously Alayna knows how to do the cute "serious" pose. How cute are these two!?

We drove from Tooele back to St. George for another couple nights where we went swimming again...seriously what else is there to do? Then we made our way back to Phoenix. We had such great time on our trip, and thank you so much to everyone that let us crash with you, you know you are always welcome in our home too!

Kindergarten

Just a quick update, (I have so much more to blog later). Kaylee started school on August 3rd. She did so great, just loving every minute of it. I am so proud of her and how grown up she is becoming. Now I get to spend more one on one time with Crew, and you know he loves that. But pretty soon there will be another little one, and it'll be just as loud here as before. Here is a picture of Kaylee in her classroom ready to start the day.

She blew me a kiss and said, "Bye mom! I love you!" And with that, she was all grown up and ready to start kindergarten. I love you too Kaylee!!