Little Helper

Carson is a busy man these days. He walks now and gets into everything in sight. He just recently got the nickname of CRASH because where you hear a crash is where you will find Carson. So far he has broken something every day this week. Yesterday, he pulled the mop out from behind the refrigerator where we keep it and started pushing it around the kitchen floor. It is amazing to me what children learn  just from watching something over and over again and he has definitely had his share of watching me mop.

Bunk Beds

The twins will be starting kindergarten on Tuesday and we figured that it was time to turn their beds into bunk beds so that they could have more floor space in their room. Elizabeth got the top bunk and Emily got the bottom bunk. Emily is a pretty wild sleeper, so we thought it was best that she stay closer to the ground for now. I can't believe these twins are growing up so much.

Style

 We had our ward party the other day and I decided to let the girls totally choose their outfits and pick on out for Carson too. I love this picture of my kids because the way they are dressed totally matches their personalities.  Elizabeth - Tennis Shoes, Khaki Shorts, Shirt that says, "Sup dog?", Backwards Giraffe Hat, Abigail - New Nike Tennis Shoes, Stretchy Shorts, Glittery "Sports Rule" Shirt, Sassy Smirk on her Face, Emily - always dresses for the occasion. The bishop brought his horses for the kids to ride and once Emily heard that there were going to be horses, she put on her pink cowgirl boots, flower embellished jeans, and pink cowgirl hat. Carson probably will never have any say about what clothes he wears because his 3 sisters already know what he will be wearing next week.

Ride Em' Cowgirl Emily!

Toothless

Emily surprised us a couple of weeks ago when she said she had a loose tooth. The next day her bottom tooth fell out and the next one fell out today, so she has lost two teeth this month. I wasn't expecting it because Abigail didn't loose her first tooth until second grade. Elizabeth wishes she had a loose tooth too, but decided that the reason why she didn't have a loose tooth was because she isn't as tall as Emily. Emily has loved loosing her teeth and putting her tooth in a ziploc baggie under her pillow for the tooth fairy to find. It is pretty fun sometimes having children in you home in different phases in life. I have Carson who is teething and getting a whole mouth full of teeth as I type this and Emily who is loosing her baby teeth. We are experiencing it all in this house and it is so much fun. 

10 Months Old

This little dude is 10 months old. I know I say this every month, but I really can't believe how time seems to be flying so fast. HE IS SO MUCH FUN!!!

Stick-Em Up

Carson LOVES this car. He can entertain himself for more than an hour in this thing for more than an hour, which is a long time for a little guy this age. 

10 months old and just got his drivers license 

Cousin Fun

Cousins Bella, Maddie, Ariana, and Jacob came into town to visit Grandma Ralphs for 3 whole weeks. We were able to spend some time with them at Abigail's birthday party, a special cousin camp-out in the back yard, and a trip to Bear Lake. 

Before their slumber party camp-out they decided to do a spa/salon and do hair and nails. Jacob was a patient observer. He kind of has to go along with what the girls want to do because he is definitely out numbered. 

Story time with Aunt Misty in the tent

Cousin Bonding

Elizabeth, Abigail, Isabella, Emily, Ariana, Madeleine, Jacob

Playing on the sandy beach of Bear Lake

Carson loved playing in the sand

and standing in the water. 

Look Mom ... No Training Wheels

Emilty

Elizabeth

The twins have been asking for a while for us to take their training wheels off their bikes, this is Darin's domain, so we had to wait for a day that he got off early. He loaded their bikes up and took them to an empty parking lot, so they would have a flat surface to practice on and it took them a total of 5 minutes to get the hang of things. Then they wanted to show me what they could do. I can't believe these girls are growing up so fast.

Abigail's 9th Birthday

Abigail celebrated her 9th birthday with a "friends" party this year. The last time we had a "friends" party was in Rockland when Abigail turned 5, so it was time. She had a summer-themed splash party. 

They decorated flip flops

Played in the blow up pool that we borrowed from friends. 

Slipped and Slided

Did a Balloon Toss

Played Sprinkler Red Rover

Had flip-flop cupcakes and Island Sorbet

and opened gifts.