Sunflower field and different personalities

After Sunvalley, we came to our new house, unpacked a couple boxes and left on a jet plane to Utah. While we were there, we played. On Sunday, I decided I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful field of Sunflowers next to my parent's house. So, out we went. Here are some of our results.

I sure love my girls. They are both so much fun. And they are both soo different. Nissa is my calm child, who likes to help out and is one loving little girl, who doesn't like to do wrong. She is very sensitive and loves to cuddle. Kat is my spit fire. She is one ball of spunk. She pulls funny faces, doesn't like to sit still, and likes to pick on big sister til she cries. They are great little friends and they love each other.

SunValley 2011

This year we were lucky enough to go to Sunvalley with Jordan's family. We flew into Boise, Idaho, rented a car and took the 2 hour drive to beautiful Sunvalley. It was gorgeous. The weather was perfect and we had a wonderful time. We rode bikes into Ketchum to go to the fabulous toy store, eat at the yummy restaurants, and enjoy the great shopping. While we were there, we also went and did a little putting on the green at the golf course. Kat trying to figure out what to do with the putter.

It was fun to watch the little one try to figure out how to hit the ball. So cute.

Nissa was in heaven. She had so much playing with her sweet cousins Ava and Sophie. Her favorite part were the many sleepovers with Sophie and Ava. They had late nights, which consisted of giggles and talking.

Kat finally decided that she was going to collect as many golf balls as she could.

and then sit on the ground and watch everyone.

Little Miss sassy pants would not allow for any pictures.

I love the concentration that is on little Zach's face. He was adorable to watch golf.

These two got along really well, Kat was in heaven knowing that there were little ones her age.

Nissa and Granny O watching everyone play golf.

Zoe showing Kat all about the game of golf.

Taking a break to look at the beautiful little creek.

We made several trips to the pond to feed the ducks. Kat thought it was so fun. She didn't like how they came so close her. They were fearless little ducks.

Nissa and Sophie in the stationary tram posing for a quick picture.

Kat adores James. And she loves to take his bottle from him, for some odd reason.

We had a fantastic time with the Olsen family. Thanks for a great trip.

Bear Lake 2011

In July, we headed up to Bear Lake with my family, and the Sargents. We had a wonderful time. Thanks to the Sargents for taking us to the lake, and for letting us stay in their cabin. We sure love them, and had a wonderful time. Here are some pictures from our fun adventure.Kat loved the tube and the boat. Everytime the boat went out, Kat went out also. Nissa, didn't like the boat, so she stayed on the beach.


Loving the boat.

My dad is a stud. He was still able to get up the skis.

These two were boat buddies. She was constantly asleep on him.

Here they are again.

Mom and Stiina on the beach.

I love how Nissa would just take Kat's hand and take her out into the water. She is such a loving sister.

My beach baby.

Some of the boating crew.

There was a lot of JOY on this trip.

Alex looking good on the weight board months after having Stiina. She is still a pro.

Kat would not touch the sand on her bare feet. It was really funny.

We had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect, the beach was great for castles, and the water was nice and perfect for some tubing and skiing. I sure love Bear Lake. And don't forget the shakes. YUMMM!

Summer 2011- Preston Idaho

We spent our 7th Anniversary up in Preston Idaho for the famous Preston Rodeo. We had a blast. All of Jordan's family was there, which was so fun to see everyone again. It was a fun little getaway. Yee Haw cowgirl!

We went to the Preston Parade.

Here are some of the cutest little people I know. Baby James and Kat. Kat loves James, and could not get enough of him.

Daddy and Nissa enjoying the parade.

We had a wonderful time at the parade and rodeo and with all the family.

Summer 2011

I am super behind. We moved and things got really busy and crazy. Things are settling down a little bit, so I am going to start getting caught up.

The girls and I went to Utah for the whole month of July. It was wonderful! We went with Jordan for the 1st weekend for Kristiina's blessing, and then things kept getting pushed back for us girls, Jordan went back home to work. Jordan ended up flying back out for our Anniversary and the Preston Rodeo at the very end of the month. It was perfect. Here are some highlights.

The girls loved to go out and feet the animals at Mumma's house every morning. This was how Nissa went out most mornings. Boots and panties.


We went to Liberty park for lunch and the fountains with my aunt Laura and her 2 little ones, Lilly and Braxton. We had a blast.

Kat enjoyed them with Gabi. Well, kind of. She's not much of a water girl.

Kat got into mischief and she knew it. She got into mommy's make-up. Little stinker.

The order got all mixed up, but this is what happened when we got back to Colorado. The girls fell asleep. Nissa made her a nice little bed on the luggage. Funny girl.

Mumma and her granddaughters at Kristiina's blessing.
They are all beautiful girls!

4th of July

We started our 4th of July celebrations at the Murray parade with Jordan's family. Her's my sweet Nissa waiting for the parade.

The little firecrackers. Nissa and Ava. What cute girls they are together.

Jordan, Kat, and Liz laughing about something while watching the parade.

Nissa got squirted from someone in the parade. She thought it was so funny.

More of these two little ones. They were inseperable.

We ended the day at my parents for a BBQ. These little girls love eachother, and I am so grateful. They get along really well. Most of the time.