A Girls Weekend

This past weekend, I met up with all my sisters for the Scrapbook Expo in SLC. This trip ended up being so much fun and one I will remember in the the bleak moments of winter. One of our all-time-favorite places is Gardner Village. The weather was perfect and all the witches were out. This place makes my heart say Ahhh.....over and over. If you haven't been, you must go, especially while the witches are there.

What I did Today

So this is my niece Abby and my son Spencer. They are both four....preschool age. So Camille and I decided to do a home-preschool of sorts, alternating days at both of our homes. Today was my turn. We made art from their names....and oh how they loved it. These two make me smile inside out...honestly, it takes a lot to make one's insides smile...but they can make me do it. They are laughter waiting to happen.

A New Camera

Tragically, my camera has stopped working. I love taking photos and have missed having a camera. So Tyler decided to treat me to my birthday present early and let me order a camera. It is of course a Canon, because my wise Aunt Janet told me to never buy anything else....and I believe it. The delivery date is set for Tuesday......which is tomorrow. I cannot wait to actually hold this baby. Tomorrow is going to be such a good day.

So, Brayden had a birthday last week. He turned 9 on August 31. On Monday we had a big party at the swimming pool and then met at the church afterwards for some dinner and birthday cake.....and of course presents. He is now the owner of a BB gun and a bow and arrow....so watch out if you're coming to visit (YIKES!) So here are my favorite things about my 9 year-old.

1. His fascination with rocks (just like my brothers Riley and Garrett).
2. He is so very good at riding his bike without hands.
3. His willingness to learn the piano.
4. He loves to learn. His favorite thing to watch on TV is the discovery channel.
5. He loves little babies. He is honestly so cute with them.
6. I love how he watches out for his little sister at school. He is such the big brother.
7. His Steve Erkel impersonation. (Yes, Family Matters is now showing on Nick).
8. His athletic ability to master any sport he tries.
9. His cheesy, toothy grin. It lights up my day.
10. His ability to catch the creepiest things, from crawdads to the biggest praying mantis I've ever seen. (YUCK!).