For those of you who haven't figured out that I have just added 7 new posts at one time, please keep scrolling down (the last one is the best). I sat down to only post that one but have since got a little blog happy. I have to post this video of Cassidy telling a story that she claims is true. The funny thing is is how over dramatic she is. She had told me the story earlier in the day and we had figured out that the "cat" that she thought was a fox, was just a wild cat. So she just kept telling everyone the story and I loved that it became a "ferocious cat" and had to get it on film. One point that needs to be mentioned is that I don't now when this ever happened, if it even ever did.

The 2009-2010 school year begins!

So now the craziness of summer is over. I don't think I will complain so much about homework because it is a blessing to have them off and busy. Lexy is starting 4th grade and Kalley is starting 3rd. So what do the rest of us do? Sit around in our pajamas!

One short story that doesn't have a picture to accompany it! One week into school I had woke up early and showered and was getting a head start on the day. I hadn't had a chance to dry my hair yet so the towel was still placed on top of my head as I got the kiddos ready for school. I didn't think anything of it and waved my kids off out the door. After a minute or two I heard Kalley scream, so I went to see what it was. I walked out to the driveway and saw Kalley jumping up and down yelling "our chicken, our chicken", and saw Lexy running in the road to fetch a chicken. They were already late to school so I realized that I had to run across the street to fetch the chicken. So with Breck on my hip and Cassidy tagging along in her pajamas (neither of us with shoes on) go to get the chicken. So now if you can just imagine this picture. Me with a towel on my head - no shoes, but dressed (bra and all)- Breck on one hip and chicken on the other - with Cassidy following behind. This was a miracle chicken who had been missing for 3 weeks and was written off and "eaten by neighborhood dog" or "died of dehydration or starvation". It wasn't until later as I was finally blow drying my hair that the question went through my mind - "did I really have my towel on my head?" Oh well, we all need humbled every once in a while!

Lexy turned 9 - on June 26th! That is how far behind I am.

Lexy turned 9 this summer and had a small gathering of friends. For her birthday she decided that she wanted her hair cut short. I was OK with it, Dad wasn't so sure, but when it is a birthday request who can argue? It is a cute hair cut, but I am ready to have her long gorgeous hair back. Her hair is the hair that I have always wanted - just thick enough and no frizzy, wave thing if it isn't dried thoroughly.

Pinetop to visit with family!

We made a quick trip to Pinetop to spend time with Patrick's brother Ryan, and his family, who were visiting from Utah. This gave us sometime to also spend with his gracious Aunt and Uncle and his parents who also came up.

The girl's made a fairy village and kicked back!

In the meantime us adults sat around and chatted, while Breck slept!

Mexico 2009

We had a wonderful trip down to Rocky Point at the beginning of June. We got to stay at a condo in Bella Serena, which was absolutely beautiful! Here we are on our first trek down to the beach.

Kalley spent her time finding sea creatures. There are about 20 tiny crabs in her pail. Lexy spent her time making sand castles.

I spent my time under the umbrella with Breck who was only 2 months old, and who wouldn't love making this guy smile.
At least until the tide went out and we could go look for crabs. Kalley is a mini me of me - if you can't tell? My favorite part of the beach is finding wildlife. Besides catching regular crabs and hermit crabs, we caught a couple of tiny fish and shrimp. Here we are on our crab hunt!

Patrick loved to spend his time playing with the girls on the beach. Lexy and Kalley finally ventured out by the last day, but only Cassidy was brave enough to go in the water at first.

At night time we came back and showered and ate dinner outside on the patio, and just enjoyed the breeze. Here is the view!

Here are all the happy faces!

And the exhausted bodies!

It was over way too fast! I love coastal living!

Deer Springs Ranch

Our first adventure was Deer Springs Ranch just outside of Kanab, Utah. I have been going here since I can remember. We had a weekend with my parents, my brother Mitch and his family, and my sister A'Lisa and her family.

Where else can you still do this and not get taken to jail?

My favorite part of the Ranch is riding horses and we all got to ride them thanks to my Uncle Dale - the real Cowboy!

If you are wondering where my picture is -because I did ride- well it was one of those pictures that we hopefully not ever turn up! Just when you feel like you are looking good after just having a baby because your stomach is much smaller. Well, then you have a picture that reminds you what you really look likeand reality has set in!

Here are all the kids waiting for the turn to ride. And that is Mason (Mitchel's boy on the right) who really knew how to act like a cowboy!

Summer was crazy! I think we had 2 1/2 months of fighting and a baby not sleeping. It wasn't until I sent them back to school that I realized - they were the problem. Breck will sleep for 4 hours straight now! Needless to say we were trying to get the house in order so that the first day would be as smooth as possible. Without fail no one was cooperating and so Mom started yelling. I went in my room to feed and put Breck to sleep and gather my sanity before heading back out when I found Cassidy being oh so sweet! I had to get it on film. Now that I have some peace and quite maybe I can send a quick update on our summer, (The parts that were enjoyable!), and blog again!

For those of you who know what I freak I am about how the vacuum needs to leave straight lines you will especially get a kick out of her carefree vacuuming approach. I don't think that she had ever vacuumed before. And if you are wondering what she has on her head - they are ear plugs for shooting guns. I got them for Patrick a while ago and he had never used them. Once we got the Oreck vacuum and realized how load it was we decided that they would get used after all.