A little time at Disneyworld, a lot of time at the POOL!

Joel! You are so photogenic. My little model. Always playin around.

Aunt Eleesha was there to visit too. So were Uncle Caleb and Aunt Nici and Bella.

Grandmama and Addie chillin in the watta.

Charlie, finally venturing out a little and having tons of fun with Dada.

I love that 100% happy baby girl smile. Priceless

Swimmin around on her own and loving the water.

Even Charlie swam a LITTLE bit on her own......with floatie help obviously.

1st night at Disneyworld!

Starting the night out with a light parade.

I have three other pictures like this....trying to get Charlie to look at the camera. It was a beautiful parade, didn't want to miss a thing.

Pure joy! It makes all the gallons of sweat that week well worth it!

1st ride: the TEACUPS!!

I wouldn't let them spin like sickening crazy, so the next time around Addie and Joel ventured out on their own. It is one of the most adorable pictures!

Oh! Cutie bug! Seriously. Could Charlie be any cuter? Kids are so cute even when they are sweaty. All of my pictures, I look like a bloated red faced dragon!

Beach Day

So, this was in the beginning of October. It took a while to get used to the fact that it was scorching hot outside. I was first dressed in regular clothes to go to the beach.....Grandmama looked at me like I was crazy and told me to go get a suit on. Anyway, this picture says it all. Our trip to Florida was HOT!! But fun, adorable, overdue, and great. We got to visit a lot, see family, animals, and eat and hang out. We even watched a little of conference and tried not to ruin conference for others....but kinda failed. What's new with kids right?

Oh, Addie, such a free fun-loving little birdie. I hope you never grow out of that!

We met up with a girl in Grandmama's ward who had 3 little girls. It was fun, but there were lots of little bodies to keep track of and yell at not to touch the jellyfish that rolled up past their toes.

This woman always has her own ideas of what is fun. Going in the water instead of cooking out on the sand? NO. No. No. Not gonna happen.

Joel, aspiring to his dreams and loving every second at the beach. I think he forgot about us for a while.

And now, off to Grandmama and Granddaddy's house

So, here is Grandmama and Charlie, this is after the 1st day of possessive dog strangling with the new stratagy of : " come sit with me sweet little Charlie, and then you can hold the doggie"

"Don't touch my doggie" "We know it's the middle of the day, and we're in our jammies, the dogs need us"!

Even Joel, had is little favorite. This is quite an accomplishment for this now dog hating man.

The powder room of my mama

So, this is the finished downstairs kid bathroom at my moms house. I don't have any before pictures, so I will paint a picture in your mind: ..... BRIGHT BLUE, duckies, etc. that pretty much sums it up. Anyway, my whole family (just about) helped with this project. It was so fun working with everyone....painting with Lara, watching Ty hook up the lights, and Jord take off the potty and do the floor 2 times:) Anyway, I think it turned out quite sophisticated and simple and I love it and hope all those that stay at hotel Blanchard love it too!

This picture is the result of me making Joel come and look at the bathroom for the eightieth time and him mocking me by taking my picture over and over as the fabulous designer. Stunning isn't it? As all of my pictures are.

The best pumpkin patch ever!

Oh! You gorgeous princesses!

I think Addie is being drug by a pig....not sure.

Hello Prince Charming! Nice hat!

Ahhhhh...... the best part of the whole day!

I know she doesn't look like it, but Charlie was totally excited and loving her pony.

Addie bouncin on the big Pilla!

Charlie sittin just next to the pilla..... don't want to even touch it.... NOOOO!

Anyway, this place was HUGE, endless, actually. The pictures don't even begin to show how wonderful it all was! I LOVED it!
I hope the kids did too! And Joel, well, he was a good sport!

He let Addie pick this fabulous princess cowgirl hat that is still her and Charlies favorite piece of dress up clothing. It has made many embarrassing appearances at several stores:(

Charlie's 2nd Birthday

Oh! Charlie! You have the cutest little 2 year-old face! She looks so sweet and timid (ha).

I love pictures of her holding onto Joel's head!

Addie and her killer blue lion eyes.

Charlie's special present opening time filled with lots of big sister attention and help.

Absolutely perfect gifts for Charlie. She loved them.....LOVED them. So, a great day- filled with animals, family, barbies and horses. We love you Char!