Random

Just another random post...

*Lilly and her outfits lately. Our neighbors must think I am a nut - or that Lilly is a nut. Either way, her outfits are killing me. Yesterday she was wandering around in her Halloween costume, today she was running around in her dance costume. And, the picture above, that is a typical outfit. I get her dressed in the morning in a normal outfit, then after lunch she usually goes in and changes into something that she wants. 

*Going on a date with Anton tonight. It is so needed. For both of us. It is amazing how with busy jobs, kids, and activities how quickly you can become disconnected. I am so excited to just be with him...on an old fashion dinner and movie date. 

*Claire is NAUGHTY. Oooh, I love her to peices, but she is giving us a run for our money. She is turning into a terrible sleeper at night. I am hoping it is just a phase. I don't do well on lack of sleep.

*All of us have had colds...nothing nasty, but Lilly had to miss school on Thursday. She was feeling fine, but I didn't want to have her get the other kids sick. 

*Shin Splints. Holy cow. I feel for runners. Last night in Boot Camp it was all I could do to not start crying in the middle of class. I feel like someone took a baseball bat to my shins. Awful.

*I am in LOVE with this weather. I want to be outside all day. It could not be more beautiful. No wonder I love autumn so much. Plus, I got my favorite candles...Harvest and Pumpkin Spice. Mmm, my house smells so good when one of those are burning. 

*Last weekend had a Woodward girls overnighter in Midway. So much fun. I can't remember a time when I laughed as hard as I did...thanks to my sister! Good food, good conversations...just a great weekend. 

1st Day of Preschool

Lilly started preschool!! She woke up super early, which she never does, probably because of nerves. She was excited to go, but was a little sad I wasn't going to be coming with her. As I was getting her in the car, she said "I going to miss you Mama". Such a sweetie. Then, on our way, she said her tummy was hungry...then that her tummy was feeling funny. I am sure she was very confused over these new set of feelings she was having. She is such a sweet pea, and I know she will love preschool. I am so excited for her. But, I still can't believe she is in preschool!

giving Claire loves before she went...

there she goes.... (sniff, sniff)

Sugar House

On Friday night we took the girls to Sugar House Park for a picnic and to play at the playground. The girls were in heaven and the weather was so perfect. What a fun night!

So long summer....

...I am certain we will miss you. We will most definitely miss the swimming pool.
Until next year!

My Thoughts

1). Lilly is starting preschool next week. I am having some mixed emotions about it...like every other mother does when she sends her kids to school. Lilly is going to love it, I know she will. Every time I tell her about school though, she hates the thought of me not being there. I am excited for her though, she seems ready. She loves to color, and sing, and be around other kids.
2). My mom took all the girls in the family out for dinner to "Francks". Holy Moly. YUM. It is a place I would never think to go with Anton, thus making it even more fun :) The food was delicious, and the company even better. I feel so lucky to have such extraordinary women in my life.
3). Today we went to the pool - probably one of the last times before summer winds down. Lilly is such a good little swimmer! She refused to swim with her floaties, and she did so much better than I thought she would. She was swimming all over the place....except for, I didn't want her swimming where she couldn't touch. But, at least she has the concept of face in the water, kicking and using her hands to get to where she needs to go. I was so proud!
4). Claire and Lilly are finally starting to enjoy one another. Claire has always loved Lilly, but not so much the other way around. Now that Claire can run/walk, it has made a big difference. Lilly realizes she can actually play with Claire now. Don't get me wrong...about 75% of the time, they are still fighting over someone taking someones toys, but it's getting better. Slowly, but surely.
5). I feel so grateful for my little family. I think of my life without Anton and my girls, and it honestly makes me want to cry. We aren't perfect, and there are days where I just want to rip my hair out (cleaning up non stop messes, cooking every meal, laundry that is endless...you get the point), but there isn't a place in the world I would rather be. I mean I love to go on dates with Anton, but some of my very favorite nights are when we are all settled in relaxing watching movies...just the 4 of us. I adore them more than I even know how to express.
6). Lilly does the funniest/saddest thing lately. See, Lilly is a tender little soul. She hates to get in trouble...it literally breaks her heart. Claire on the otherhand could care less, but that's a different story. Anyway, so if Lilly gets upset, she usually starts crying, then wants to leave the room. Any time you try and stop her and tell her to come back, she looks over her shoulder with THE saddest look and waves...all while walking away to go cry. Basically giving the sign to stop talking because nothing you say can make her feel better. SO funny, and so tender sad.
7). By this time of year, I always get ready for fall to come...but this year I am kind of sad. I look forward to the cooler weather because it allows us to do things that in my opinion are too hot to do (The Zoo, The Farm etc.), but I have had SUCH a fun summer. I am sad to see it all end. Especially our cousins swimming days at Willow Creek.
8). Zucchini Bread made with zucchini's from the garden is a favorite at our house right now.
9). Claire loves to sing "Ashes, Ashes, Ashes, Ashes aw fah dow". She says way too many "Ashes", which makes it so funny.

Lake Mary

A few weeks ago we went with our friends the Larsen's on a hike up to Lake Mary.
It was fantastic - until Lilly fell in the lake, and I fell down while carrying Lilly down the hill.
I am sure Anton was super proud to be seen with us!
It was fun none-the-less!!

Catch Up

1. Lilly is so proud of her "crossed eyes". I am always doing it to her, and she thinks it is so funny. One day she walked up to me and said "Hi Mom!" - with crossed eyes. Such a proud moment for both of us ;)
2. Claire is walking. Claire is also wanting to run. YIKES!
3. Lilly drew her first portrait. I am going to frame it...it honestly is the cutest thing.
4. I went to Lake Powell with some of my family a couple weeks ago. Oh, My, Word...so much fun. I have the greatest husband and friends who helped out with my girls while I went.
5. Anton has been working his guts out this summer - but also has managed to get some great hikes in (which he loves)! Granger, Mt. Olympus, Snowbird, Dog Lake...I know I am missing so many.
6. "My hair is kinda ugly". Lilly talking to herself in the mirror. So funny!