A little bit of heaven (Naperville)

We have loved living in Utah-  but we have really missed our friends back in Naperville.  It was a real treat when two of my friends and their kids came into town.  So one other Naperville friend who moved to Utah drove up and we had a park day.  The kids played for hours while we talked and caught up.  It was SO much fun-  just sad it was only one afternoon....

  

 My friend, Ashley, completely spoiled me with this quilt she made-  she is so talented!  It is totally worth being pregnant and having a baby just to get this piece of art!

 How cute are Maggie and Cailyn?  I was so sad when we all moved because they are in the same grade and never got the chance to go to school together...

  

 Here's a closer look at the quilt.  And it's so soft and minky on the other side.

The Treehouse Museum

Just after we moved to Fruit Heights, we were still new and didn't have any good buddies yet for playdates, so we found a Children's Museum in Ogden and bought a pass to get us through busy season, too!  The Treehouse Museum is awesome!  The girls love it!

 We also got Cherry Hill passes for the summer and they included one free round of mini golf in October.  Maggie LOVED it!  And so did I!  Brad and I were pretty competitive with each other and I ended up winning by one stroke!  Too bad we hadn't wagered anything....

Early October

 I got to help with a field trip for Maggie's preschool to the Classic Fun Center in Layton.  The kids had a blast bouncing around all afternoon.  Maggie LOVES school!

 Had to keep this picture- she does an awesome piggy nose.

 Maggie with her friend, Annie, at park day- they almost had matching sweaters and thought it was so cool.

 Trying on clothes-  both girls LOVED it-  watch out dad-  our girls love to shop!

 During priesthood session, we have a new tradition of hanging out with all the girls at Cinda's house.  This time we made caramel apples- yum!

 Oh goodness- I let Maggie choose her costume at Costco-  the cheesiest pop star costume, but she LOVES it!

 This is a picture of what our every day is like-  the girls COLOR AND COLOR AND COLOR.  It's awesome.  But I have a lot of precious pictures that I'm supposed to save and keep forever.....or just for 24 hours ;-)

Sisters' trip 2014

Last minute, most of my sisters and I were able to get together in St. George for a weekend in September.  We missed Wendy and Melissa but hope that next year they will be there- as we are making this an annual thing!  We talked and talked, did puzzles, watched a movie, shopped, ate out, ate treats- it was so relaxing!  Thanks Brad and all the husbands for watching the kids!

Beginning of September

Right when we got back from CA- I was feeling like we needed to get a move on with preparations for baby boy-  Step 1 was putting Lizzy in a big bed so we could have the crib vacated.  She was awesome and even months later has not once got out on her own- she always calls to me to get her out.

 

 We got frozen yogurt one day at Station park while we were waiting for the fountain show.  I am not a fan of Cherry Berry- I thought it was gross.

 But the girls liked it okay!

 Lizzy had to wear her kitty shoes and backpack just like Maggie even though she didn't get to go to school.

Maggie is going to the same preschool with Mrs. Kristi- she loves it!

 My final day taking the girls to Cherry Hill was a little sad-  we loved that place!

 

One day after my doctor's appointment in Salt Lake, we had to stop and see Dad at work.  They love getting treats from his office!