1 Cup, 2 Cup, Red Cup, ...

Because of hot, hot weather, we have been trapped inside off and on for about a month and a half.  Let's

just say that stir-crazy is one way of describing how my kiddos are dealing with

being stuck inside.  We decided to create different structures with some cups yesterday.  Eme loved it and worked on building things for close to an hour.  Easton liked knocking the structures down, but wasn't really into building them.  He was off to get into more mischief.  I have learned (especially this summer) that the clause "full of life and energy - applied to my children" from my patriarchal blessing are coming to a head a my children get older.  What a blessing to have them, even when they do drive me crazy!

The Kiddos

Easton was not into taking pictures and Eme does this smile lately where her eyes are all squinty.  Tagg was just chill and let both of his siblings hold him without making a fuss.  I think that the picture of Tagg and Easton up close is precious!  Easton has really wanted to be a part of things and wants to hold Tagg and help with him when he is sad.

Daddy and his Boys

Visit at the Dallas Temple

The Primary kiddos from our Ward had a scheduled trip to the temple.  The temple matron taught the children about the temple in the foyer of the temple and then the children walked around the temple grounds to find the different items or things she discussed about symbolic images around the temple.  The kiddos were a little distracted and hot.  It was nearly 111 degrees on this day and of course I wore a black dress!  It was fun for the kiddos to be at the temple, and we will have to return when it cools down a bit.

Eme and Tagg

Eme's Birthday

Eme got spoiled this year!  She got an early birthday gift from Grandma and Grandpa because Grandma was in town for Taggart's birth.  She got to choose and make her own Build-a-Bear.  Eme was a little hesitant about the whole experience, but it was fun to pick out clothes for her new bear to wear.  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa.  We were able to get her a few new books, a Barbie Dvd, new "little" pillow, a ski outfit for her American Girl Doll, and a new Memory game.  Grammy and Poppy are in New York so they couldn't be here for the festivities, but they had us get her a new bike and some cute clothes.  Thanks Grammy and Poppy.  We love you Eme, and couldn't think of any daughter we love or adore more than our Em!!!

Eme's Princess Party

I can't belive my baby girl is 4!!!  We decided have her have a friend party this year (her first friend party ever - usually we celebrate with family).   Eme wanted a Princess Party so we invited 8 of her friends from church and her cousin (who couldn't attend - we missed you Syd).  We had a pin the princess crown on the Princess game, decorated princess wands, did a Princess pinata, ate ice cone cupcakes, and opened gifts.  Eme had a great time and was pleased with having so many of her friends there to celebrate her birthday with her.  Thanks to all who made her birthday party a success!!