Elias's first day of pre-school!

My neighbor just up the street runs a pre-school (which is awesome because it saves me driving around) and Elias had his first day today. My son insisted on wearing his massive backpack and coat but he sure loved it as I knew he would. He is such a good natured boy and loves all kinds of play. They had tons of fun things to do and play with so he is excited to go back. The little girl I take care of named Brooklyn decided to try it out too. It means mommy gets a bit of a break in the mornings :) I think pre-school knocked him out ...This was him at nap time. Yes, he is still taking naps ( I am spoiled ) when I went in to check on him he was wearing this hat. Dont ask me why! Love that sleepy face...

I Love you Elias!!!!

Cozettes first day of first grade!

My little poser. She is definately not afraid of the camera! She was thrilled to start first grade and we think she will love her teacher, Mrs Allen who everyone in the neighborhood rants and raves about. I am a touch sad that she will be gone so many hours of the day but also a touch glad because her and her brother seem to fight too much about the silliest things. :)

A wonderful California vacation!

We finally had our first official family vacation...yay! We decided It was time the kids saw Disneyland (before Cozy grows out of the 'princess' stage although I never did ;) The kids did great on the flight but we had to entertain Aurora the whole flight which became a bit of a chalenge. definately wont be going on any extended flight travel anytime soon.

We started our vacation off at the beach. It was the kids fist time in the ocean (they're a bit deprived, I know) Of course, they LOVED it and we all got lots of sun! Poor Chris is blistered and even mentioned how bad it was in his testimony today at church. :)

We stayed at my aunt Jeanette's house and got the royal treatment. this is us before going to church with them on the Sunday.

Sea World

Disneyland! Disneyland! Disneyland!

My best friend Devon and her little family met up with us in Disneyland and showed us the ropes. We had a ball!!

OUR FUN WEEKEND

We have been looking forward to the Scotish festival for what feels like ages! The rain was the only disapointment...that and the cost. We loved the pipe bands, highland games and ofcourse the food. I had a proper sausage roll! yum! We drove all the way to thanksgiving point and after about an hour it started pouring down (proper Scotish weather) It was an adventure and a lot of fun!

We then went to our ward primary carnival...can I just say after what we spent at the festival I was so glad we belong to such a great church where the parties are free :) The kids had a blast with the blow up slide, face painting, endless prizes and a really entertaining clown who invited Cozy up on stage to help her with a magic trick. The kids were in heaven!

Also, have to mention that after Cozy begged to have her training wheels off her bike, Buddy mastered it. Took him only minutes! :) needless to say his sister was very motivated after that and she then got it down. They look so cute riding it!!

discovering my grean thumb

I knew it was in my blood to want to plant things but only really figured it out this summer. The picture doesn't really show much but I have planted flowers and done my best to make our front yard look nice. Today I was weeding and mowing and boy is it exhausting! I love having a home and taking care of it..so very rewarding.

Parcels from the Grandparents!!!

The kids got spoiled from their English Grandparents! Parcels came in the post today filled with clothes and sweeties. Thanks Denise and Nigel...we love you!