Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Fall Pickin' Day

Doug took the day off and we went to an Apple Orchard in Emmett. The girls were in heaven and were awesome at finding good apples. We had a picnic lunch there and came home so the girls could take naps. Then Doug's work had discount night at the pumpkin patch. So we went and played all evening. We did pick a few pumpkins but didn't end up buying any! Haha! What a fun fall day!
She was content just picking apples off the ground and putting them in her basket.
Allie was more interested in picking them off the tree :)
They are so cute!
Priceless!
Doug was a good picker too!
 They had chickens running around and Katelyn was fascinated.
Self timer photos on the Orchard sign. Not too shabby!
I love Katelyn in this one.
I love them at these ages. I want to bottle them up and always remember it.
They loved being up in the trees.
Punkins!
Katelyn was hysterical on this jumping pillow thing. She could NOT stay up for the life of her. She was falling down left and right, crying, but still wanting more.
Allie was an expert and turned sweaty and red in no time. 
For Nan G. Riding horses!
Corn box is always their favorite thing at the Farmstead.
Don't steal that from my daughter!
Katelyn stayed in the cow train this year! Her little head was bouncing the whole time and you could barely see it sticking out. Last year she was climbing out and Doug had to run out to catch her!
Silly girls!
Allie has some awesome photography skills!


Happy Fall to you all!

Friday, October 12, 2012

Friday, October 5, 2012

{this moment}

These moments are rare. Love it!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Family Pictures


Women's Fitness Celebration

My second 5K!
I ran the whole thing...not fast mind you...but I didn't walk. That is always my goal. There was even a hill {that I didn't know about} and we made it! It is so fun to run with friends.
 Vickie, Lisa, Me, Tina
 Red faced and crossing the finish line!

 My biggest cheerleaders! I am so in love with all THREE!!

Friday, September 28, 2012

{this moment}

Happy birthday Nan!

Friday, September 14, 2012

{this moment}

Samuel the Lamanite puppet show...my own showing of it!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

How Pinterest Fed My Family...

We ate some great new things this week...
Prepare eggs for Egg Sandwiches ahead of time. Oh this has been wonderful!!

Coconut Banana Bread. It was so good we just ate it for dinner!

Cheesy Chicken Rice Bake. So GOOD and very healthy. 
I cooked the chicken with taco seasoning and added chili powder and cumin to it for more flavor.

Cinnamon Popcorn. This is just addicting but it was fun for our movie night!

And an awesome tip I found was this: Add 1/2 tsp. of baking soda to the water when hard boiling eggs and the shell will come right off! It's true, it works!! I'm happy about it.  

Monday, September 10, 2012

Visit!!

We love visitors especially Nan's and Pa's. My parents came for Labor Day weekend and Doug's parents were able to pop by too!! We are so blessed to have family close enough to do these fun things! Thanks for the fun visit....we loved it!
Allie loves her bug book (thanks Amy) and had to show them all the cool bugs!
Katelyn with her best friend in the world...Pa G!
I love how this picture turned out of my moms and dad. Just wish that Larry had been in it now!
Allie and Nan C making a list!
Making a wish at Idaho Pizza Company
Play-doh with Pa C!

K & Mom

With Allie at preschool last week it gave me some awesome time with Katelyn. We had a good time and we need that! This little one is usually crying or screaming so giving her all my attention has been a plus. I'm glad we can have this time together...although we miss Allie A LOT!

Friday, September 7, 2012

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Preschool!!

Is this really happening? She is so ready...
To excited to normal smile...it's an all out smile today!
I'm excited to have some time with just Katelyn...although she is having mixed emotions about it right now.
We had a short meeting for the moms right when we dropped the kids off. Allie sitting next to me, leans over and whispers, "Mom, aren't you supposed to leave!?" That made me sad!
That's a good silly face!
 Allie with her friend Lincoln
 Getting ready to go upstairs to class!
 Her running to me yelling, "Mommy!" made my heart melt! There is Mrs. Heather her teacher. 
Her bag
Preschool friends