Random Pics

We gave Sienna and Taggart baby dolls to play with and their reactions are priceless when they hold them. They have the biggest smiles. I couldn't get a clear picture of Taggart but here is one of Sienna.

These girls hangout in the mornings before Sienna's nap and before Lynnlee goes to kindergarten.

James has soccer practice at our elementary school. We all love going with when the weather is nice.

Is it just me or is Kade looking very grown up these days?!

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I meant to post this last Saturday.

K soccer

Kaden started soccer on Saturday. He was so excited to play and put on his soccer close first thing in the morning even though his game wasn't until later. His game was at one o'clock which is basically the worst time for three-year-olds. He started out fine and followed the swarm of kids around the ball. He was laughing and having fun. By second half he was hot and tired so it was a little rough. He had soccer practice last week and loved it so I think it will be good next time when he plays in the morning.

Mini Walker

Taggart is officially walking all of the time now. He started taking steps about a month ago but was pretty spotty. One night he took steps all over between Marshall and me. Then next day he wouldn't do it at all. Thankfully he has finally decided that walking is better than crawling. He likes it so much that he walks around with a huge smile on his face. He giggles to himself and if he is so proud of what he can do. It's the best.

He is getting pretty fast. I have been trying every day to get a clear picture but I guess I need a camera with a sports setting because every picture is blurry.

Oh well, at least you can see the reaction on his face and his big smile.

He was so grumpy right before he started walking and now he is a happy baby again. Woo hoo!

Jordan River Trail

We went for a bike ride along the Jordan River trail. It is tricky taking bike selfies.

James asked for one of just me and him.

Kaden started off on his balance bike but we had to go a lot slower. Marshall talked him into riding in the trailer for a few miles so we could go faster.

The minis loved the ride.

Black Pumps

Lynnlee needed shoes for school. There was such a good deal with buying a second pair. Since she needed Sunday shoes too I let her pick out whatever she wanted. She picked out these black pumps. She was so excited for them that I let her wear them home from the store. Then she asked for my phone so she could take pictures. I loved the pictures she took so naturally I had to post them.

Sunday Ride

It's hard to get all of my kids to stay still long enough for a picture. Marshall sent these pictures to me while I was at work. This was before leaving for their bike ride. Our family has a pretty good gig going with the minis in the trailer, Lynnlee riding her big bike, Kaden riding his balance bike and James rollerblading or riding his bike. A year ago I didn't think we would be able to go on family bike rides for awhile. Little did I know it was only a year away.

Lockers

Marshall came up with a great idea to make lockers for our garage. The coat and shoe area inside our house has worked but isn't quite big enough now with everyone's coats, backpacks and shoes. I gave my input and showed him a picture of some locker ideas. Then he took off with it and put this together in a day. We are going to let each kid paint their locker a different color. Then we will add coat hooks.

He made our bike rack last year. I'm feeling a lot better about our garage and it's so nice to feel more organized.

My little laborers on labor day morning. They each got to pick out the color for their locker. They spray painted them but one can didn't go very far and it was very splotchy. Marshall saved the day and bought some cans of paint and finished painting them.

Now we just need to add the coat hooks and we can check this project off our list.