Memorial weekend

We had a relaxing weekend at the Cabin in

Bear lake for the holiday weekend.

My sister, Kami, her husband and baby came up.

Brandon's brother and sister and their family.

And also Bran's cousin Ryan and his fiance, Tara

joined us.

It was cold but that did not stop

Brandon from doing a little 4 wheeling.

And all his girls as well.

Preparation for dinner.

Got to have the corn on the cob and...

Smores by the fire.

The next day we decided to head up to Bloomington

Lake but it was still to early in the year and the snow

had not melted off the rode. So we went as far as we could,

and hiked around a little.

Sierra loves riding on Daddy's shoulders.

Good thing she weights nothing!

Mikel keeping the wind chill off Emery.

I caught Brandon trying to get me wet

on camera. Now I have proof that

he teases me way to often!

He is in the perfect spot to be pushed

into the icy cold river. He is lucky I'm nice.

My sweet Sierra

My beautiful Riley

My fun Paige

Kami and Emery

The girls loved this huge rock.

Me and my sis, Kami

The next day was a little warmer, not bathing suit

temperature but warm enough for the kids to

play in the sand. And they loved it!

Paige's Preschool Program

Paige had her Preschool Program.

She of course got nervous and acted shy.

She giggled most of the time during the

songs the class sang.

She had her part memorized but was very shy.

Mrs. Katie helped her say it.

We are proud of you Paige.

Paige and her friend Riley Tidwell.

Paige and her friend Lyvia.

Paige and Mrs. Katie

Paige is so excited to have Mrs. Katie

be her teacher next year!

We love Katie. She always makes Paige

so happy!

Teacher gifts

I saw this cute idea in the Family Fun magazine.

Riley and Paige gave their teachers these plants

for gifts for the end of the year.

They wrote notes in side the flowers to their teachers.

Paige, wrote things like,

"You always make me happy"

or "You taught me how to write my name"

Riley, wrote things like,

"I love when you read to the class"

or "I love when you walked around the tack with me"

28 weeks

This is just for Journal purposes.

If I ever get around to printing my blog into a book.

28 weeks Pregnant!

Riley's Finger Nail

A few weeks ago Riley crashed on her bike.

Her bike handle landed right on her finger.

And now her nail is hanging on by just the skin.

Thank goodness another nail is growing underneath.

Paige had a finger nail fall off a few months ago.

I don't ever remember loosing a fingernail as a kid,

but it seems my girls are prone to it.

Planting Flowers

We spent our weekend planting shrubs

and flowers. My girls actually wanted

to help. Probably because I got them

their own gardening gloves their size.

Now we just have to wait 5 years for these

shrubs to look like they have grown.

Planting flowers all day makes your back hurt,

not to mention bending over a huge belly!

Not the most fun.

5K Run

Every year Bluff Ridge Elementary

puts on a 5k race and carnival

as a fund raiser for the school.

This was the first year are family

participated in it. Riley wanted

to run it so Brandon got to be

her lucky escort.

This is before the race...

Their numbers, 187 & 433

Riley's and her best friend Hallie

While we waited for them to run the race we

had a little fun in the park.

Riley and Brandon got a great time for their

first race. Riley and Brandon are both

proud for finishing but mostly for beating

my time from the 5k I ran. I guess I'd better

step it up and get in shape!

They Crossed the finish line

at 29 minutes and 40 seconds.

After the race...

Riley was thrilled to have finished and

receive her own medal.

Walking off the race. Riley wanted to just sit

down. I don't blame her.

I'm so proud of Riley and Brandon.

They did such a good job!

Riley and her friends catching their breath

after the race. I'm glad I put Riley in pink pants

for the race. She stood out and I was able to spot

her just in time before she crossed the finish line.

Hallie Kofoed, Riley and Sydney Tidwell

After the race we headed to the carnival.

Sierra could hardly stand. She was getting

bounced around so much.

I love how Sierra held her golf club.

Paige trying to pop a balloon.

Riley attempting the same.

The cotton candy ran out before we could get some

so we took the girls to Dairy Queen for a treat.