Catching up

We've been so busy have fun this summer, that actually finding time to get the images from the camera to the computer didn't really happen too often- until tonight. That's a good thing, right? I think so.
Either way, I put up several posts tonight for your viewing pleasure so just keep scrolling :).
By the way, does Havi remind you a little of Macaulay Culkin in this picture or is it just me?
Go team Alsup! (we're going to have to practice that "AlllllSUP" cheer before the next 4 vs 4 outdoor coed volleyball tournament)

God Bless America

Perhaps it's because when I was growing up I spent many summers in Idaho Falls, but I consider 2835 Westmoreland part of the 4th of July. I love that year round you see "God Bless America" as you walk in the back door. Here's my Grandpa Hammond, I'm proud to call him my Grandpa.

Our Ogden 4th of July was SO FUN! It was filled with cousins for the girls to play with, bags full of candy at the parade, and lots of swimming at Grandma and Grandpa's house and Aunt Leisel's house. I told Teah that if she did a flip off the diving board I'd give her a dollar. Well, the girl wants to buy some Tinkerbell make up, so flip she did! She's a fish! I realize that most of my pics of the girls are of the back of their heads, and sorry, but I just figured out the art of french braiding and am proud of that, plus the little pom-pom things looked so cute in their hair.

Best things about having a 2 year old:

- she thinks every ant is her "baby" and she tries to feed them her popsicle

- she learned the hard way that bees aren't very good "babies"

- she actually peed in her little potty... once

- she sometimes puts herself in timeout, and I don't realize it until she comes to me to apologize.

- when she wraps her little arms all the way around my neck for a hug

- she plays so hard and cries all the way to her bed at naptime, then surrenders to a 4 hour nap

- she wants to be just like her big sister

- she's the smartest 2 year old ever- she knows more than half of the letters!

- when she wants to dance... on the table... in a black lacey "dress"

- she walks into nursery every week with her arms over her head, spinning to show off her dress

- "loveyoubye"

- her deep voice

- she sings Enchanted "how KNOOOOOW" and "ah ah ah ahhhhh" (the call for the birds, etc.)... in her deep voice.

- her love of cottage cheese... as Grandma Karyn well knows

- she's the best cuddler

I know I've just begun this list, there are so many more things about Havi that just bring a smile to my face. She's the best, I just hope as her mom I can 'lead her, guide her, walk beside her' and never leave room for any doubt that she's one of the best things in my life, and I love her beyond words.

Under Construction

Our home is coming along. Here's a little collage of the process we've been through.

As of last week, the framing is about 95% complete and we're even thinking about moving up the move-in date from Christmas to Thanksgiving... fingers crossed!!! It's looking really good and we're SOOOO excited.

Camping with the Burkes

We went camping a couple weeks ago (ya, I'm really behind on my blogging) and here are some pictures of the fun time we had with some good friends. We went up Timpanogos canyon to a really pretty spot Travis and Sarah reserve every year... we're just the tag-along/utensil moochers :)

Somehow Sarah is the only one who dodged the camera all weekend, but don't worry, Sarah, we'll make sure we get a good one of you next time!

Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to you,

I love that you're two,

Happy birthday dear Havi,

Happy birthday to you!