Snow during general conference!

What a surprise! Idaho had "unexpected, unusual" snow during the first week of October! Whenever I'm there it snows and that is what people tell me! We loved it though! The snow was perfect snowman making snow- so we made a snow-girl! Allie loved eating it as usual!

Ballerina girls

I made

 some ballerina tutu's just for fun and decided to take picts of the the girls! We

 have been 

"traveling around" for a few weeks and had plenty of moments to take a few snapshots. Unfortunately, none were the best of Leah! She wasn't feeling well and was a little grumpy- oh well next time! Also,

 happy to say we are finally at the new home!

Labor Day

For labor day the last thing I wanted to do was "labor",  so we were all trying to think of something fun to do for the day with the kids! Finally, we decided on going to the Carver's family time-share in Peoria. It took us quite a while to get there, but was way worth the effort.

We had so much fun, especially the kids... okay all of us!

There was a three-story water slide that was used pretty much the whole time by us

The kids would climb up- go down- swim to the side- then run and start climbing again! The adults took turns going up with them, and we would try different "techniques" on the way down! 

Needless to say it was very easy putting all the kids to bed that evening! 

Happy 3rd Birthday and fun with the family!

Yesterday was my Allie's third birthday! We were so sad that we couldn't spend it with daddy,(Zach) but I guess there is always next year! I just let her pick the activities that we were gonna do and she chose swimming, pizza, cake, dancing, and watching a movie! So that's just what we did!

I made little butterfly, flower, and star cupcakes- because those are three of her favorites besides princesses which I was definately not going to attempt!

Allie loved the homemade pizza and cupcakes and was so excited to do each new thing.

She loved all of her presents and didn't take the jewelry, dress, crown, rings, bracelet, etc. off until I made her at bed time! She also spent the night dancing the night away to the Disney princess songs cd my mom got her!

One of the best things abt. summer is spending time with my family- and so these were a few shots I took of them to remember the good times!

My sister Julia or "aunt jew- la" as some call her, is such a big help to me and one of my best friends! We love her so much and will be so sad to leave her! It has been a little crazy all living together like old times, but with Allie and Leah!

Overall though ... a great time!

Fun in the sun!

Allie is so brave in the water and a celebrity here at the Stuart Woods apts.! We swim most days and with the same people most days! As soon as we walk in Allie begins waving starting with the life guard and then walks around as everyone says "Hi Allie!". Then she will pick someone to tell some random story to before throwing all of her pool toys in, (even when she can't reach them, and there is no one in to get them) jump on the step, get out, and then come and ask me for whatever snack she saw me pack for the day!Here are some of the fun picts.!

 The people here are so friendly and fun here in Herndon, VA! It is very refreshing after the cold, alternative life style living in Towson, MA. There were some friendly people there too, but not many.

Wiser Family

I just realized  that I hardly have any pict. of Zach's side on here recently. I want them to know how truly grateful for everything they have done for us and how much we miss and love them!

They are great grandparents and I wish they would move closer! These picts were a few of my fav.!

* My mother-in law Gail won't let people take picts. so they are scarce! Not sure why though!

Bye Bye Baltimore!

On sunday we moved yet again to Herndon, VA.  We wanted to separate ourselves from some bad situations in Baltimore and feel that it was for the best that we join this office that will cover the same areas as last summer! It was so much work but we are mostly moved in now on the third floor, (no elevator this time!) and while the apt. its self isn't as nice there are trees, two playgrounds, a kid-friendly pool, a river, walking paths, and less chaos! Poor Allie though! She asked me today if we could go home. I asked her where, and she said to where her new friend Linley was in Baltimore! She is so confused! 

These are a few picts. of the pond that was across the street from where we lived in Baltimore where we spent a sunday feeding the fish!