In a blink

Karly's week here in Utah went by in a flash. We ended our last day together by going to Beauty and the Beast at the Hale Center Theatre. My kids loved it. They were scared a little bit but overall they loved watching the actors and actress' perform.

Afterwards some of us went up to Silver Lake and took in the beauty of Fall time in the mountains. It really is unbelievable right now.

It was such a fun week, I'm sad it's over with. At least we have a fun trip planned in the upcoming weeks for me to look forward to!

Time to Party

My dad finally retired! We all couldn't be happier for him. He's worked long and hard and hopefully will finally relax. My mom threw him a party and he had a great turn out with friends, family and co-workers.

Addie drew him a picture and was so excited for him to see it!

We are hoping to be able to spend a lot more time with him and my mom now. Happy Birthday Papa Kendall, we love you!

Sundance

My sister Karly flew out from Arkansas this past week since my dad is retiring and having a big celebration. So you know what that means, TONS of family time!

We met up at Sundance on Tuesday and enjoyed breakfast together. It was absolutely amazing. The mountains as well as the restaurant.

We walked around after breakfast and took in how beautiful it was. Utah really is something else!

Visit from the Toothfairy!

Cambree finally lost her first tooth! She has been asking for a year now when she would lose a tooth. She's the youngest in her class and so she's one of the last of her friends to lose a tooth. But the day finally came when it started to wiggle. She came running up to me after school and showed me with such pride.

Later that evening she asked me to pull it. I didn't think it would come out but on the first try it did. Her face was priceless. She started giggling uncontrollably. I don't know if it was out of happiness or shock. She was beyond thrilled to show her friends the next day.

The Toothfairy came and left her a gold dollar. Also the tooth next to the one that fell out is starting to wiggle. I guess it's the beginning of her teeth falling out!

First Hair cut

At 16 months old Lincoln got his first haircut given to him by his daddy. We set him up in the bathroom with a sucker and he sat perfectly still the whole time. I thought he would be more afraid of the noise but he wasn't.

Here's a before...

During.

And afterwards!

He's looking like such a big boy, it sure makes him look older!

Utah State Fair

We met my parents and sisters family at the State Fair last night. I always love all the pictures that I take at the fair...must be all the smiles and shining lights! I sure got blessed on the family department, love them all!

First day of Preschool

Addison attended her first day of school this week and she did so well! I've been so nervous for her to start school. She has never really been away from us and I just didn't know how she would do. I imagined her clinging to me, crying as I dropped her off but it was quite the opposite. Her teacher, Mrs. Duke is the sweetest thing and took her by her hand and off she went. I kissed her on her cheek and off I went. It was bitter sweet. I'm so excited for her to be in school and be able to grow up in so many ways but it's hard not having her right by my side.

This week she's been my little shadow. I think its an adjustment for her to not have Cambree with her 24/7. I went into the other room to change Lincoln's diaper and she yelled out "Mom, why do you keep moving away from me?" Obviously I hadn't been moving away from her but I can see how she thought I was since I was doing my own thing and hadn't noticed she was trying to follow me around. She also has been saying when she can't find Benton or myself..."Has anybody seen my mama?" It makes us laugh, she really is something else.

We are so proud of you Addison! We can't wait to see what this year holds for you!