June 2014 Wyoming Visit and Camping

I've been so far behind on blogging, but that's ok.  It's all been for good reason.  That first year of teaching is not for sissies!  

We had a blast when we went camping in Wyoming!  Although I don't remember a lot, I do remember it was a fun time, and beautiful too!

Hallie's 8th Birthday (June 2014)

I can't believe Hallie turned 8!  We had a lot of fun celebrating her birthday.  Somehow my kids always luck out and get a couple of birthday parties.  Her first party was with her Webb cousins and the second was at Rigby Lake with her Scoresby cousins and her best friend Gabby.  We had a lot of fun with simplicity.  At this time she was very excited to be baptized.  She did that the next month.  Here's a photo dump of her celebrations! 

 

 

I love my Hallie!  She's always so happy and helpful!  I love her smile!  She's becoming more aware of how she can help and often asks what she can do to help.  She's gotten so good at saying thank you and please and just having a good attitude!  She super excited for third grade and being with all her friends again.  She's loving life!



Last Days of School for Hallie (June 2014)

Hallie finished second grade the first week of June.  The school year had it's ups and downs, but overall she grew a lot.  Academically I was most impressed with her handwriting.  Her teacher was a stickler with it, and it paid off.  She also turned into quite the book worm.  She finished chapter book after chapter book, and I loved seeing her indulging in reading.  She and her best friend Gabby loved everyday they had together.  Those two are inseparable!  After first and second grades together, we're sad to see Gabby moving to Boise, but we love her none the less!  Hallie continues to be a best friend to her brother and sister, and has such a kind heart!  She's very excited for the adventures 3rd grade will hold!  We love you so much Hallie!

October Days

October was such a beautiful month.  I should've taken more outside pictures!  Oh well, we enjoyed it anyway!

I don't think Hallie likes being near the bottom of the dog pile.

She's so funny!

My two favorite boys.

Weekend with the Perrys!

We were so lucky to have our good friends the Perry's come and stay with us for a few days! We met them while in chiropractic school and Steve just recently graduated, so while on the job hunt they were passing through the Vegas area and popped in to stay! We loved it! Natalie and I became good friends while being neighbors, plus we are both from Idaho Falls and we were prego buddies during our last pregnancy. Natalie lucked out and Ivy came about a month before Gavin decided to show! Natalie's an amazing cook, baker, etc., so check out her blog for many delicious recipes!
We had so much fun just hanging out, playing at the park, eating, quick visit to the strip, and catching up on old times! I am so thankful for such great friends! Hallie and Gavin were entertained for an entire weekend! It was great!

We spent one afternoon at the park. This picture proves there is grass in Southern Nevada!

We hit M&M World and bought just a few of the m&m's that are $12.99 a pound!!!
Catchin' a glimpse of the view!

This is the second time we got a picture with the Coke bear and our kids actually got close to him this time!

Jelly Belly's have hit New York! Pretty amazing statue, all out of Jelly Belly's!

We finished off with dinner at an all-time favorite restaurant, Cafe Rio, yum! Sophie is such a beauty and couldn't get enough of the dress up! (This photo is courtesy of Hallie Webb photography.)

The Doctors, just soakin' it all in! Once again, Hallie Webb Photography.

The crew. As you can tell, nothing was left. I could eat there right now!

Happy goodbyes! Since Natalie and I are both from Idaho Falls, we have a good chance to see each other again at holidays and summer visits. I love that our kids get along so great! Hallie loved having another girl to play with.

It was so nice having a close friend over to chat and hang with! Natalie is one in a million and I'm so lucky that we are friends!

Natalie and Steve are exactly where we were at one year ago, trying to decide on a job and where to live! And one year later, we are doing it again, but it's all good and so right! So, best wishes to Natalie and Steve on non-student life, a.k.a real life! You'll do awesome! We love that you came to visit us!