Forgot this one!

We had a family reunion this summer in Cascade. We went on a hike to this lake (totally forgot what it was called) but it went to this AMAZING lake. It looked like a painting. Makes you wonder how people don't believe in God. Anyways, don't mind the dirty, sweaty family blocking the view, well besides Amelia who sat in her queen backpack the whole way. It fed into this waterfall that went down these big boulder rocks (wait....it's coming to me....it's Boulder lake..there we go) that we climbed and I just can't describe how awesome it was! Maybe the only other hike I've been on would be a)in Hawaii and b)the Trinities. Anywho I decided to post this pic of Carson after 3 days at a cabin without a bath!!!

So We Think We Can Dance

Two of my favorite shows would be So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With the Stars. We really wish we were dancers around here, I mean wait, we are. But, I really see a lot of potential in Amelia! She dances ALL THE TIME! She loves it, and literally sits and watches the shows with me! This is Amelia's Remote Rumba. Carson takes her important props away and it sounds like she's giving him a serious talking to in baby language.

The Bat Party!

My firstborn child turned five this past September. I can't believe it! It has been the year of the milestone birthdays in this family. To celebrate for Carson he wanted to have a batman party. It was his first friend party and I was actually a little nervous to try and pull of entertaining 10 five-year-old's for two hours! I can't believe how fun this party actually turned out!

They made Batman/batgirl masks.Then they played squash the villain (huge hit) and "Freeze" to the batman theme song.
Then we over course had pizza and cupcakes and sang happy birthday. Carson told me it was his favorite birthday ever, so that makes it all worth it! I was really impressed by how nice all his friends were and really wanted him to have a wonderful birthday! I hope he continues to have friends like these throughout his life. I love this wild little boy of mine and am so happy he had such a good time!

Look who's walking...sort of!

The Big 3-0!

This summer has been super crazy. I didn't plan my annual calendar too well with three birthdays three months in a row (Amelia-July, Harris-August, Carson-September). So anyways, I am just getting to posting Harris' big 3-0 birthday bash. He is so funny and hates that I make such big deals about birthdays and always tells me not to plan anything. So I didn't. Or at least not on his actual b-day. I totally had him fooled :) The surprise party was the day after. Thanks friends and fam for making his party such a success! And happy birthday Harris, you old man you. Thanks for always being such a great dad and husband!

Twinners!

Two days after Amelia's birthday, Misty had her twin babies, born July 8th! She had a beautiful baby girl and studly baby boy, Brody and Sadie. Actually Sadie Marie to be more specific, and same middle name as me since I'm such an amazing role model to my little niece. They are so adorable and sweet.
It definitely takes a special mother to be blessed with twins, and Misty is doing amazing at it. These twins are so sweet, they love to nuzzle up to each other and snuggle. They have such a close bond! Congratulations Misty and Scott for your adorable babies!

Amelia is 1!

Little baby Amelia turned one on the 6th of July! I CANNOT believe how fast the time has flown! When you have a baby as sweet and fun as Amelia it just makes it that much faster! I love this age, but it is sad that she has grown up so fast. We had a princess party for her, which may be ridiculous to some since she won't even remember it, but hey, I have been waiting to throw a little girl birthday party for a long time! And yes, I had fun! We had princesses galore and a somewhat cute castle cake! Thanks to all for supporting this one year old birthday party!

Amelia is not walking yet, but she could if she wanted...but she doesn't. So, that's ok with me. The longer she crawls the longer I still feel like she's a baby. She talks a ton in baby language and in english she can say mom, dad, dog, what's that (sthat), uh oh, nod yes and no, touch her nose when you ask her to, play peek a boo, and her version of head shoulders knees and toes. She LOVES chocolate and raspberries (or any fruit). She does NOT like mac and cheese. Don't even try to put it near her :) She loves to speed crawl and be chased by Carson for me to save her from him. She's a mommy's girl and I love that. She sleeps like an angel...what a blessing! Carson has many nicknames for her...Millie, Mini, Wuzzy, etc. We love this little princess!

At 12 months she is:
Weight: 19 lbs (20%tile)
Height: 29 in. (56%tile)
Head: 17.5 (32%tile)...see it's not large, just round :)

Happy Birthday Amelia!!! LOVE YOU!