Lila is 2 Months Old

Lila is such a good baby! She sleeps really well, eats really well and is always happy.

(Unless she's tired, then she gets mad and cries)

I can't believe she's two months old already!

Today

Sometimes this is just how life goes.

Before we know it, our children wont want to get in bed and cuddle with us.

So I should try and enjoy those little feet jabbing into my back all night. 

Sweet, happy dreams.

That's some crazy morning hair!

I wish that I could have them wearing matching clothes until they graduate high school....

Sometimes I feel like Lilly's being a little neglected. 

It's hard having two little ones so close together.

It was nice to go shopping, just Lilly and me. Check out the toys while sipping a slushy.

Perfect day to Lilly!

Camp Fire in the Canyon

With summer winding down we thought we better take advantage for the last few warm nights up the canyon. Poor Gable (what Lilly calls Gabriel!) he wanted to play in the fire so bad...

My sister-in-law's parents came to town for the week, her Mom came to the fire with us. 

Ella loved chatting with her as they looked for kindling.

Little baby girl staying warm in her car-seat, more firewood searches and the beautiful canyon at sunset.

We were so close to the water, we had to watch Gabe and Lilly really well.

Lilly doesn't remember life without her Aunts living close by. She loves them both.

They are wonderful Aunts too!!

Lilly was doing such a great job of roasting her marshmallow and not letting it catch fire. 

Until I took this picture.

Lilly gets so sticky from smores, but it's so worth it!

Neinah sat enjoying her crocheting.

The boys roasted marshmallows for everyone.. over and over and over until we couldn't eat anymore!

Sami and Lilly

Ella likes cooking marshmallows, but doesn't love eating them.

Ella and Neianh

Grandma with two of her boys- Jack and Gabe

Francesca and her sweet Mom

I'm so glad that my parents moved here.

I was 10 when my Grandma (Mom) died. It's been something that's affected me my entire life. 

I've always wondered how things might be different had she not passed away.

I'm so glad for the love and influence that my parents give to my children and the chance my children have to build close relationships with their Grandparents.

Which no doubt will affect my children for the rest of their lives.

As it began to get really dark we all gathered close to the light of the fire.
Suddenly I look out past our circle of chairs to see three sets of little glowing eyes!!
I grabbed my camera, but didn't make it in time to get a picture.
Raccoons!
They ran into the bushes near us, where they sat waiting no doubt for any leftover marshmallows!
I kept looking all around me, thinking we might be ambushed at anytime by a band of racoons!
Mostly worried about my sweet baby who had to sit a little ways away from the fire.
We went home soon after that. Maybe it wasn't a good idea for a bunch of women and children to be in the dark canyon alone!

This Week

Lila is getting so big! She gives the biggest smiles!

Almost two months old!

One evening this week I heard the dirt bike roar on. I look out the window just in time to see fly by.

I also saw a little arm and leg sticking out.

Sure enough, here comes Ryan with Jack!

Sneaky, sneaky.

Jack was in heaven and said that he needs a dirt bike too.

Ella was feeling left out. She got to have a little ride too.

At least Ryan made them wear a helmet.

Lila is already getting big for the sink! I don't like that one bit....

(She scratched her eye)

Lilly still loves playing with hair, just like Jack. She also wishes that she could go to school with the big kids.

Rootbeer floats!!

Bunk Beds

Lilly hates sleeping in the toddler bed.

So that means that she's either in bed with Ryan and I or on a "baby bed" on our floor.

That had to stop! Ryan's solution was having the girls share a room. Bunk beds it is! 

But first that meant switching the rooms... it took more then one day.

I have to say I was pretty proud of myself for getting it all done by myself!

Ryan and I were cautiously optimistic.

She got in... 

She loved it!!

Ella Loved the idea of being able to be on the top and not have anyone be able to get to her!

She did it!! Lilly stayed in her big girl bed all night! Let's hope this continues!!

September 10th-13th

Good morning from these two little ladies!

Wont go to sleep, but that's ok if I get these big smiles!

Lilly loves to help cook!

Lunch out with friends! Lilly crying over... nothing.