Black Mail?

The problem with trying to blackmail Emily is that even when she's making a goofy face, she's still gorgeous so it doesn't work.  We did take some "normal" pictures but this one makes me smile. Emily is a one of a kind friend and knows when she is needed without having to come out and say anything.  It is so rewarding and special to have a friend that can love you and your family unconditionally and that is what I have found in my Emily.

Adam

Love my little buddy, Adam! He's such a riot and makes me giggle.  I can't get enough of his smooches or scowls.

Abby's Blessing

Matt blessed Abby last Sunday and it was beautiful.  It was quite different blessing a baby here in Utah with so many around that were able to attend.  We had great support from both our family and friends and after the blessing we had a nice little brunch at my parents' house.  It was a lot of fun and turned out to be such a wonderful day.  I wish I would have taken more pictures from her special day but we spent more of our time mingling and eating.  Thanks again to everyone that came out! It is sometimes hard enough to get to 9 o'clock church on time when it's down the street so the fact that so many drove close to an hour to make it early was very sweet. 

Papa is the only person that has been able to be at all of our kids' blessings because of how everything has worked out with timing and distance of living away.

Cole is so good with kids! I remember when Sienna was born and Cole was only two, he already took such interest in her and was always so sweet.  He is always chasing Tanner around and playing with him and still loves babies.  Cole is my special little buddy and I love being able to see him so often.

I was able to hurry and steal a picture of Cole, Max and Gracie with Abby on their way out.  There is no use arguing about it, I have the best nieces and nephews around!  It was so much fun having the three boys on Matt's side together too. They're so hilarious and fun to watch when they get together.  Of course, I missed the chance to get a picture of them. 

Daddy and Abby

Conference & Cars

Playing with cars while listening to conference.  Wish I got a picture before T went down for a nap.

Helping Grandma

 Tanner LOVES Grandma and Grandpa and is often their little shadow, following them wherever they might go.  Earlier this week, he was able to help Grandma build a Halloween tree.  He gets so excited about the simplest things and bounces around full of joy.

Spoiler

These are the outfits that I finally decided on for our family pictures.  I cannot wait to get the official pictures back.  I am so excited to have some updated family pictures with all of us in them. 

I love our happy little girl! 

Goofing around before we headed up the canyon.

 

Tanner was exhausted and about fell asleep in the middle of the kitchen floor.  

Goodbye Training Wheels

These are my favorite pictures from Sienna learning to ride her bike.  They make me laugh.  It only took two afternoons of working with her before she took off on her own.  We're still working on turning and stopping but she has done great.  Matt worked with her about a month ago and then went out of town for a couple days so I took her out and she picked it up instantly.  She was so happy to surprise Matt when he got home that she could ride unassisted.