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Eye surgery for Levi is in 3 days! About this time last year Levi had the same thing done. I was so nervous and scared last time.





This year I am using the time to go visiting teaching.

Does that make me a bad mom?

first day of the big K

Levi on his first day of school. He was so excited it almost hurt my feelings. He really loves his teacher, Mrs. Hardy, and talks kindly about most of the kids in his class. I feel bad for the few that he likes to tell me are the "naughty ones." I asked him if maybe some kids from school are telling their moms that Levi is naughty. He looked concerned and then told me those kids would be lying.

I am not sure why he is not smiling here. Maybe he was worried we 'd be late and was anxious to leave?


As much as Levi likes school, I think a part of him misses Joy School. He misses his friends he went to school with and has made a point of inviting his old schoolmates over to play.

please let me know

I am going to go private. Please leave your email if you want me to add you to the list.


We had a ward Chili/Pie contest last night. It was lots of fun. The boys looked so cute in their western wear, I can't believe I didn't snap a picture. Josh was impressed with my ability to talk the lingo. I didn't live in Texas for 2 years for nothin'.

cuzins

All the kids at Lella's wedding. (Minus one getting a diaper changed).

Are these 3 ever good at being 3!!!!!

The two youngest cousins.

The boys with a Spidey pose.

twin lakes day care

Here are some pics of a hike we did while we were in Montana. Twin Lakes, if I remember correctly. We were a group of 21 going up the trail, 7 adults and 14 kids!! Anyone who passed by must have thought we were crazy.



The first 500m or so I thought this was absolutely awesome. I love hiking! Something about the untouched surroundings of so many hues of green make my heart skip a beat. The endurance testing exercise hiking gives..... the mountainous 360 degree view.... the lack of noise other than my heavy breathing..... I was enjoying all of this until my 3 year old decided he couldn't go uphill anymore. And if you have seen his little body you would understand. So then I had to give him a shoulder ride while I carried baby in the backpack. Suddenly hiking didn't seem like such a good idea. What was I thinking going without Josh? Who chose to make a trail straight uphill? Why is that sun so hot? Man alive are those bushes too close and prickly!..... Am I ever glad I have a tough dad who was able carry Bo most of the way.

Made it enjoyable again.

great news!!!!!!!!

FOUND IT!!

I lost my wedding ring; maybe a month ago? It was way back before I even went to Montana. It was so lost. I thought I lost it in my sister's guest room at her house. Lo and behold, today as I was putting Bo in his car seat on the way to pick up his older brother from school, there it is sitting in his seat!

I am so happy.



I also realize maybe I should clean out my car more.

Where to begin? I will start with some pictures from the cabin we rented in Montana. Well, my mom payed and we played. It was so much fun! The weather was incredible, the shopping great, and being with family wonderful.

A view from the house. The place was straight from 1975, but other than the blue and pink everything it was just perfect.

A happy girl wanting to crawl but not quite there.

Check out these cool duds that this guy loved sporting. It could hardly get those goggles off his head.

who what where when

We have been away from Bridgecity for a couple weeks. I have had the kids on my own and have realized that camping without another adult is tiring. (Especially with a baby). Big thanks to my neices who all have helped take care of their yougest cousin.
I also know how much longer it takes to travel anywhere. An extra 2.5 hours to get to Carston. Blah!
I do have pictures but I don't want to put them on my dad's computer so I will just give you a quick rundown and then post pics later.
We went to Cardston (Leavit, really) for a Cahoon reunion with my dad and all his siblings. This family is huge. It took place at a campgroud which was built where my dad's school was growing up. I loved the quiet of the nights. Oh- aside from the windstorm that was sure to blow over our tent one night. Good ol' southern Alberta.
From there we went to Calgary where are still. It has been nice to hang with family. Yesterday Bob turned 3 and we had a little party for him, too. He got a bike and transformer/spiderman presents. Need I say more?
We will be gone for another 10 days or so. Many more posts and pics to come.

the results:

Andy et. al., you are quite right. I guess my kids each have their own look.

I know I have posted this pic before, but I just love it!!