Summer Pictures

We went on a temple walk Sunday. Here are a few summer pictures from our little visit.

Big Girl Stuff

The time has come...Addy is leaving the nest. At least for a few hours a week! She started preschool last week and it has been a hit. We had been debating whether or not to put her in preschool because she just turned three a couple of weeks ago but I found a great program that is perfect for her. Five of the moms in the neighborhood take turns teaching for one week, then we have four weeks off. There was already a schedule in place with weekly themes, letters, and even field trips. Best of all, it's free! YAY! I think it's going to be great!

Addy on her way to her first day of preschool.

A woman in our neighborhood taught a dance class for the little girls this summer. Addy LOVED it and looked forward to it each week. There was a recital last week and it was super cute. Here are some picutres of Addy in her dance costume.

All the little girls lining up to go "on stage"

Addy in the middle of a dance

Birthday Party!

Addy turned 3 this weekend! I really can't believe she is growing up so fast! This little girl is such a character and we are so grateful she was given to us to be part of our family. She talks so well and says the funniest and most grown up things. Her latest line is "Mom (or dad), I have to tell you something." We hear this AT LEAST 100 times a day!

Getting ready to blow out the candles. (Don't judge her hair or clothes! She was cute for church but once we got home she insisted on the hair style and clothes)

Ads helped make and decorate the cake...can you tell?

Addy and Mommy. Happy Birthday Sweetie!
MORE presents!

Addy's Birthday Party at McDonalds.

Good times!

Opening presents.

The special birthday hat.

This was her McDonald's cake. Not super impressed with Ronald's image! LOL

After her McDonald's party on Saturday Todd took her for a Daddy/Daughter special. He let her choose whatever she wanted to do and all she wanted was to go to Grandpa's house and watch a movie in his new theater room! I think she pretty much had the best weekend ever.

Cousin Camp!

The cousins from St. George came up this week! YAY! All the cousins were together. On Tuesday, Grandma took all the little ones to Kangaroo Zoo! They loved it! She is one amazing grandma.

Addy with her St. George cousins.

Grandpa had knee surgery on Thursday so Chrislyn spent the night. It was Addy's first official sleepover at our house and she was EXCITED! It ended up being a very late night, but Addy was so happy having her cousin over I couldn't resist letting them stay up. We then met up for our weekly swim day with the rest of the cousins the next morning.
Cousin camp! Friday was the official event! SO MUCH FUN! Both Addy and Brynn had a great time. Addy spent the night with all the cousins and did really well. Our annual cousin camp has become a cherished event in our home.

Berkley pushing Brynn around.

Uncle Bryan telling the kids stories.

Addy going at the pinata!

Weekend Fun!

This summer has been a blast! It is the first summer in years that I haven't been pregnant or working, so we've been living it up. We have spent countless days swimming, playing in the water, and taking advantage of the hot weather.

My camera broke on the flight back from Wisconsin so I was on a picture hiatus for a couple of weeks. Finally, I bought a new one on Saturday so my blogging days are back!

Friday, Todd and I went on a date to the Hines Mansion in Provo. He didn't get off work until 6pm so we couldn't go anywhere too far, but we found this cute little B&B and it was PERFECT! It was the first time I left Brynn overnight and somehow...she survived! It was so nice to spend time, just the two of us! I sure am a lucky lady being married to such a wonderful husband!

Addy has been asking to "go to the mountains" the past week so Sunday, after church, we took the girls up to Tibble Fork. It was beautiful, like always!

On Wisconsin!

We spent the last week visiting family in Wisconsin. Here are some of the highlights of our trip.

We took a boat tour around Lake Geneva.

Just before we boarded the boat.

I've always told Todd I would like a little cottage on a lake. This is pretty much what I had in mind :) (One of my favorite houses on the tour)

We toured the Jelly Belly Factory! It was actually quite fun and interesting!

Todd setting off fireworks

It was pretty cold and rainy the first couple of days. Where else is there to go but our favorite Chuck E. Cheese! (We're not going there for a long time!)

We went miniture golfing! It got a little crazy with seven adults and six kids!

Brynn is just too stinkin' cute!

Grandma and Brynn

Mosley grandkids playing around. Of course Addy is in dress-up!

Great-Grandma and the girls

Todd, girls and Grandma

Sisters!

Buster

We have a new puppy. His name is Buster. He is nine weeks old.

Todd loves him. Addy loves him. Brynn loves him.

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