Sleeping Beauties

I go hang out with Kari once a week at my mom's house in Brigham and this is the sight I see in my rear view mirror on the way home. The girls are so tired they are usually asleep before we hit the freeway. I love how their heads tilt the same way when they sleep. It makes for a nice drive home for me without having to meet the demands of the little ones. I turn up the radio and sing a long. Nope...the girls don't wake up.

BeWitched at Gardner Village

Ellie's First Birthday

Not quite sure what's going on.

Loving her pink cake.

Cleaning up in the Laundry Room sink

First birthdays are always fun. Ellie's first birthday was a blast. I love when my family gets together and when my kids are happy, so this birthday party was a great event. Ellie got a lot of fun toys (which Izzy thinks are hers). Ellie was the star of the show and didn't quite know what to do.
She is not quite the spit-fire Izzy was at one, but she gets mad when she doesn't get her way. Ellie is very observant of her siblings and wants to do what they do. She is pretty little for her age; she weighs 19 lbs and is in the 20th percentile. Ellie loves to walk and has a little waddle about her. She is finally getting some hair, not much though. We call her Ellie Bean, Peaches, and Elle. She is a great addition to our family and it's a joy to watch her grow.

Grandpa's Gyrocopter!!

Curt has been working on this little Gyrocopter for so long that when he invited us all to see it fly, we ALL went. We had the 13 little ones sitting on a blanket on the ground and the adults got some camp chairs and enjoyed the show. Michael and Corey were briefed on an "In case of Emergency" run down and then Curt was off...without any problems. It was wonderful to see. He was so excited! Boys love their toys...especially ones they have built with their own hands.

Anxiously waiting for the show.

Off he goes

Look at him go!

Gotta love the beautiful Utah mountains...the perfect backdrop.

Izzy and McKayla are thrilled to see it fly!

Grandpa Curt lands safely...and with a HUGE smile!

Ellie Rae

Ellie will be 10 months old on July 14th. She is so much fun. Her personality has really begun to emerge lately. Ellie can stand on her own, feed herself (finger foods) and say "da-da."

4th of July Parade

Riding the Glider

I wish this had sound!

Ethan is just giggling!
Corey got quite the workout!