Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Fun 10 Days Continued...

The fun continued as we spent another afternoon at a different water park. We got some lunch and headed over to this water park. 
They played on the playground for a while before they came and got in the water.
It only took them a few minutes to get used to the water and once they did, they loved it! 
Sofia and Scarlett waiting for the water to come back on
Running away from the water
Payton was so fun to watch. He was running all over the place trying to escape the water.
Loving the water!
Scarlett even came in and joined Payton.
Scarlett being silly!
Payton trying to jolt around the water popping out!
Scarlett wanted to take a picture of me to prove that I was there sweating to death!
We made a quick trip to Costco and the kids got some food of course.
Proof that Sofia enjoyed Mckinley and had some time holding her. At the beginning of the week Sofia would start crying every time any of her cousins would cry, but she got over that by the end of the week. She was really good at telling us when Mckinley was crying. Not sure why, but all 3 of these kids hated when Mckinley would cry. They expected us adults to always come running so we could pick her up and stop her from crying.
Aunt Stef with Mckinley!
We headed over to Mickey Grove around lunch time so the kids crashed on the way there!
 I do not know how these kids sleep with their heads falling to the side so much!
 Stef bought this back pack that has a leash on it so that she could keep track of Sofia. Sofia didn't even care about wearing it. She loved it. I think its super funny, but it worked so I can't make fun.
 First thing we did at Mickey Grove is we went and visited the zoo. Its a very small zoo, but it was perfect for the kids. They ran around looking at all the animals and got excited about everything. It was so fun to watch them.
 Checking out the Monkey's
 We are now a family of 5. WEIRD!
 Like mother like daughter. I love these two. They are both so beautiful!
 Checking out the turtles as they walked in and out of their home.
 Sofia waving at the turtle!
 We are not the best picture takers, but I love my family and we are good at showing our personalities!
 CHEESE!
 Payton, Sofia and Scarlett posing on the turtle
 Enjoying the water turtles
 Mckinley was really good all day. She loved being in the carrier and slept a lot!
 Not the best pictures ever, but I love these guys!
 Payton and mommy!
 cruising through the zoo
 Sofia, Auntie Mal, and Mckinley
 Checking out the red birds!
 I can't remember way this was called, but it was some type of monkey and it looked like a monkey dog. It was weird!
 Love Scarlett and Payton's faces in this picture
 Sofia's first time on a ride. She was a little unsure at first, but quickly learned to love it!
 Payton and Scarlett loved this. Hearing them laughing and having a great time is priceless.
 I love that she is waving, but not looking!
 Super cute, she had a super fun time
 After the car ride they went on these fishes that went up and down while moving in a circle. They had a fun time. 
 Two little birds.
 After the fishy ride they went and got on this clown airplane. It went up and down while going in a circle, but went a lot higher than the fish one. Payton, Scarlett and Sofia all went in the same airplane. They just laughed and waved as they went around the circle. 
 The outside of their clown airplane.
 Our 2 goobers!
 Mckinley just chilling on dad.
 After walking around the zoo, and riding some rides we took the kids over to the water features. It was later in the evening and so it wasn't crowded at all. It was perfect.
 Payton and Scarlett playing and having a good time
 Payton in the middle of the water fountains of course. 
 Water parks are the best on hot hot days!
It was a really fun 10 days. We all loved being together. Its weird to think that I have 3 kids and my sister has 1. Time is flying by and we are getting older all the time. I love you Stef, thanks for coming and bringing Sofia with you. 

SUPER FUN 10 DAYS!

We had the best 10 days ever. My sister Stef and my niece Sofia flew out to California and stayed with us. We went Saturday afternoon and picked them up at the airport. Scarlett and Sofia ran to each other and hugged. Payton and Scarlett were so excited to see Aunt Stef and cousin Sofia. We hung out through the weekend and tried to do a few things each day with the kids so they could get out and play!
One day we headed to this fun water park about 25ish minutes away and the kids loved it! We went a little later in the day since they stay open until 7pm. It was perfect. This was Mckinley's first time in a swimsuit. She didn't do much swimming, but she hung out!
Adorable newborn swimsuit that was a little big for her.
The kids played a ton. My house was constantly messy with toys all over. I like to saw that my niece Sofia is like a tornado. She is funny to watch. She will just toss things over her shoulder and they loved emptying these cupboards and playing inside them. 
They just laughed and laughed as they would shut the doors on each other and stef and I had to say, "where is so and so?" They loved it!
Mckinley was so good! She and Stef bonded and Stef could always get Mckinley to sleep!
Silly kids of mine!
Just relaxing with Aunt Stef
I LOVE this picture! Stef with Scarlett and Sofia.
Super cute of Scarlett and Sofia laughing with each other.
Chilling on Dad!
3 VERY cute little girls
Chubby face!
Scarlett the princess
It took Sofia a few days to even realize that Mckinley existed, but once she figured it out she just loved on Mckinley just like my kids do all the time.
Our big 1 month old!
Stef and I took the kids over to a local water park and they enjoyed playing in the water. We of course needed to encourage them a little.
Stef showing Sofia how fun it is to step on the holes and stop the water from shooting out!
Scarlett got it and loved it!
Payton being the cute little stud that he is!
Sofia picking the flowers in the grass.
Sofia over trying to help her mom with Mckinley.
Sofia and Scarlett playing in the cracks in the cement. They found this very entertaining!
Adorable girlies holding hands!
Stef and I! I love my sister!
All four kids crashed in the strollers on the walk back home!
Aunt Stef holding Mckinley while talking to uncle Dawson on the phone.
One day we went and visited grandma Sam. We hadn't seen her for a while so it was fun to visit with her. She loved watching the kids be crazy. 
Payton giving grandma a love!
Scarlett's way of giving grandma a love before we headed home.
Sofia giving grandma a love. Stef and I both feel very blessed to have both our grandmas still alive. I love that my kids know them and are comfortable with them when we go visit.
I had to make sure I got pictures of these 3 cute kids together! 
Payton and Sofia being silly
Scarlett and Payton being silly
I love this picture! These kids are silly and got along really well together! Sofia is so cute and I loved having her and Stef here!

Monday, August 13, 2012

I am super LUCKY!

I just love taking random pictures of my kids! They are my life! Every day is a new day full of challenges, laughs, lots of crying, and lots more. I love my kids and love being able to be with them every day!
July 18th
Mckinley is still the center of attention in our home. Payton and Scarlett love her so much, and just want to hold her all the time.
I just love Scarlett's crazy hair in this picture!
Mckinley is growing all the time.
How can you not just love this little girl?!
Just relaxing and hanging out while mom is trying to get things done!
Big girl is filling out more and more.
Love stretching babies!
More and more pictures of Mckinley
Tummy time is actually a success with Mckinley. She loves being on her tummy!