Sunday, August 24, 2008

Ward Ice Cream Social





We had a busy day today...we helped clean the church then went to lunch with some friends. We ran errands and then the kids took naps. We went to our ward ice cream social. The weather has been beautiful! I'm grateful Leah has been able to make some friends. With the move from Florida it was tough on Leah since she had such a great group of friends and family back home.

Swim N Play Group











Leah and Katie had a nice time playing with friends. They decided to jump on the trampoline since it's been in the 70's and to cool to swim. Fun, Fun!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Aaron is in town!!




Leah has been counting the days for her Uncle Aaron to arrive! We went to church today and Leah got to show her Uncle off. Aaron came to visit New York for a few days and then spend time sight seeing in Washington D.C., he flys back to Utah Wednesday morning. Leah and Katie will be sad to see him leave, but it is always nice to see famlily.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Family Trip to Fort McHenry


We made a trip to Fort McHenry this morning. There is so much history here and we are having fun checking out so many great spots in Maryland! The weather as been beautiful, we just like to be outside all day. I can't wait until the Fall I hear it's beautiful!

Family Trip to Fort McHenry




We saw a re-enactment of soldiers firing a cannon!

Family Trip to Fort McHenry




This is where they kept their prisoners!


Tuesday, August 12, 2008


















Go Leah, Go! Go Leah, Go!

Mini-Team at All-Pro Gymnastics

Leah with her teammates and coaches!

Visit to the National Gallary of Art




We took the Young Women from chruch to D.C. and walked through one of the many museums, what fun! Afterwards we had a picnic outside, the weather has been great!

Monday, August 11, 2008

We Love the Olympics!!





We had a fun weekend! We went school shopping and watched the Olympics. We've been staying up late to watch the Olympics...but last night was what we've been waiting for! The U.S. Gymnastics team preliminaries started a little shaky on floor! They did well on Vault and then had two falls on bars. But we had solid routines on beam. It puts us in second, with China first, but I know we can pull it together for the rest of this weeks competitions! Leah asked me if I thought she could go to the Olympics...I told her she can achieve anything through dedication, hard work and a desire! Needless to say she has been doing a lot of gymnastics around the house!

Friday, August 8, 2008




Katie always runs when she hears Dad walking through the door!
Look at those beautiful girls!

I had to post this picture of Katie, what a face! I love watching the girls play together! Katie's getting older so it's a lot more fun for Leah! Katie follows Leah everywhere and laughs at everything Leah does! Leah and Katie are becoming fast friends and I hope they continue to be close. Well I better get going we are meeting Neal at his office and taking a drive to Virgina.

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Summer's almost over!

I can't believe how fast the summer is going! I'm really enjoying spending so much time with my girls. The girl's are enjoying the pool, park and riding around Leah's Jeep! Leah will start Pre-K next month, she is excited to go to school. Katie is running all over the place and almost has her forward roll! Neal and I are planning on taking a little vacation and were hoping to go to Florida! We took the girls to the Washington, D.C. Temple, it was beautiful! A couple of weeks ago they had a photo exhibit at the Visitors Center. They had a photo contest and were showcasing the top entries and there was a reception for the photographer's. It was a lot of fun to help out! We are still house hunting, we really love our area so we hope to find something here. I better get going Leah and Katie are building a gigantic fort in the living room!