Kelsey's First Day of Kindergarten

This morning was Kelsey's first day of Kindergarten! My first little baby is a BIG GIRL! She was so excited! Our next door neighbors Sadie and Jake also started kindergarten this morning, so we all walked to school together. I cant believe Kels is already going to school. She is so smart and loves to learn new things. I know she will have a great year. We love you Kelsey and are so proud of you!!!

Maya's Ballet Class!

Today was Maya's first day of Ballet!!! She is taking a class called Fairy Tale Ballet, where they dress up like a princess, learn ballet, read a story and color. She had so much FUN! After class when I was buckling her into her carseat she said, "Mommy I have FUN at BALLET!" She was practically shrieking and smiling from ear to ear. Her teacher is the wonderful Ms. Bethany who made Maya feel so welcome on her first day! She is already asking me when she can go back!

Making the Most of Whats Left!

Today in an effort to make the most of our numbered summer days, I met my sister in law Abbey and her two girls at Scera Pool. The girls and I have had many fun days at the Scera Pool this summer and I am grateful to have been able to spend so much time enjoying warm afternoons with my beautiful kids and my great friends.

Last weekend we went to Richfield to visit Adam's parents. It was a great time! The boys enjoyed a couple of fishing trips and Zac actually caught a fish! He was extremely proud of himself! The girls and I enjoyed lots of bonding time with my sister in law Heidi and her kids. One afternoon Heidi and I took the little girls mini-golfing and lets just say the LPGA is not in any of their futures! They had fun just trying to hit the ball and it was amusing for Heidi and I to watch. Thanks Kent and Lorraine for the fun weekend!

This summer has FLOWN by and I am so sad its almost over! This had been one of the most fun summers I have had in a while. I have truely enjoyed every moment of sun filled HOT afternoons! So as the minutes tick by and summer comes to a close, I am determined to make the most of the gorgeous days we have left! Thanks to all my friends and family who have shared wonderfully funny and sunny memories with me over the past few weeks! You have each made this summer one to remember for me and my girls!!

Kelseys Cheer Clinic

All summer Kelsey has been going to a cheer clinic with her two best friends Hailey and Sadie. Last week they had their big performance showcasing a dance, cheer and stunt they learned. It was so cute and Kels did a great job!! Thank you to Angela Atkins, the girls coach! The girls had a lot of fun this summer and learned a great deal as well!

Trip to California!

For the past 10 days we have been in sunny California! We went to the Sonoma/Napa area to vacation and pick up Zac from his moms. The weather was incredible and we had such a great time! Kelsey got to visit with her friend Erin who she loves!! We took the kids to an A's game with my friend Kris. I am not much of a baseball fan, but Kris and Adam both love baseball! Surprisingly the game was quite enjoyable!

We took the kids to the San Fransisco Exploritorium. It was such an interesting mix of information and exhibits, that were kid friendly. The kids had a great time and learned a lot as well! Thank you so much to Kris for the fun time! We love California and cant wait for our next visit!

Dance Attack!

Well, we just returned from 4 days in Park City, at Dance Attack, which is a dance camp that Kelsey attended. The camp was Mon-Wed, from 9am to 5pm. The girls attended various classes, taught by amazingly talented and accredited choerographers and dancers. It was such a wonderful experience for Kelsey! They had so many fun classes for the girls, from hip-hop, to jazz, to water ballet! She learned so much and had SO much fun! The teachers were wonderful with our little girls. I was proud that she was able to dance from 9-5 without complaining! She is such a trooper! We had a great time rooming with her friends Kwincee, Madison, Brynlee and their moms. All of the girls did such a great job and I am so very proud of each and everyone of them. Thanks to Trista, Kathy and Tiffany who made Dance Attack so much fun for me!!! And a special thanks to Adam, who cared for Maya at home so Kels and I could go to Dance Attack by ourselves!!

Angela's Visit

I have lived in Utah for 9 years this August, and all 9 years my best friend Angela has been saying she is going to come and visit me. Well this weekend that promise was fulfilled! She finally made the trip from New Jersey to Utah! Angela and I have been best friends since the 7th grade. She is my closest friend and I love her dearly. We have had such great times together over the years and this weekend was no exception. We went to Park City, Temple Square and ate all over Salt Lake. She loved Utah and is already planning her next visit! It was so good to visit with her, have girl talk and just be silly. I love you Ange and cant wait to see you in October!!!!