Last first day of Preschool

Emily had her last first day of preschool this week. This is her third year of preschool. I'm getting a little tired of it (I'm such an awesome mom!) but she LOVES it. It's hard to believe how fast this girl is growing up.

Brigham City Temple

On Labor Day we went up to the Brigham City Temple open house. It was insanely busy. But I guess that's the way it goes when we have to do everything on holidays since Robert doesn't get any other day off work. Every time we go to a temple Emily's always disappointed that she doesn't get to go in. So she was so excited to get to in this one! We invited Robert's family to join us.

The line when we got there. The gray building in the middle is where you enter the parking garage, weave Disneyland style, and eventually enter the temple. We waited about an hour or so before actually getting in the temple. Maybe longer.

The fountain is on the opposite side of the temple grounds from where you enter the temple. You can see the line in the background. When we were done it was apparently a 2 and a half hour wait. I guess we'll be grateful for the wait we had.

 

Cute cousins!

As we were waiting in line for the bus to go back to the parking lot, a family from my in-laws ward was just gettting off the bus and heading to get in line. They asked us if it was worth the wait. We weren't quite sure what to say! It was of course beautiful but it was also super hot and we had 5 young kids so it made it a bit of a challenge. Overall we were glad we went and Emily was glad to finally see the inside of a temple. If you go, make sure to ask to see the brides room. I think it was the highlight for me but it's not on the tour, you have to ask.

My Baby is 1! *tear*

Little Miss Carly Rae turned one year old last week! So crazy. I love first birthdays. For some reason I just feel like it's such a milestone. Maybe more for the parents than anything. Woohoo I survived the first year and my kid is still alive!

On her birthday she got balloons in her bed......

And a new baby doll!

She was pretty happy about it too!

This little firecracker is such a joy. She really is such a good baby. Some special things about Carly:

• Such a good sleeper!!! This I think was the one thing that has kept me semi-sane with having three young kids. Especially in the beginning. She has slept through the night since she was born. No joke. At the hospital I would send her to the nursery at 10 pm with the request to have her brought to me when she woke up so I could nurse. I wouldn't see her until 7 am. Bless you Carly.
• She has 4 teeth. Two on the top and two on the bottom. So cute.
• She has a reverse mullet. Her hair is super long in the front, almost to her chin, and then doesn't even reach her neck in the back. Kind of bizarre.
• She isn't walking yet but walks along furniture and can stand on her own for long periods of time. Just hasn't taken any steps.
• She is such a happy and friendly baby. She will pretty much go to anyone which is so unlike the other two kids. They weren't so friendly as babies. And she smiles all the time. The only time she cries is if she pooped her pants or she's tired.
• She is NUTS about food. Oh. My. Gosh. She goes absolutely bat crap crazy over food. If you have something you better be willing to share. Don't even think about sitting at a table unless it's to eat. She's eats everything.
• Loves to dance! If I tell her "dance Carly" she'll start to bounce up and down. And she always dances whenever she hears any music. Adorable.
• She's super affectionate. Loves to snuggle and give hugs. I don't remember any of our other kids being so affectionate.
• She folds her arms during prayers. It makes me smile. We say "time for prayers" and she immediately folds her chubby little arms. She also folds them after every song in sacrament meeting. She always thinks a prayer is coming. Or maybe she's just hoping. :)
• Now after sharing all these sweet nice things about her I have to say she can be down right mean! Maybe it's a third child thing. She gets this look in her eye and she will crawl right over and smack you in the face, pull your hair, scratch you, whatever she feels necessary. Because she gets this distinct look on her face it makes me think it is absolutely premeditated. Such a stinker! She can definitely hold her own in this family but it makes me a little worried if we ever have a fourth kid.

Some pictures from her Little Lady(bug) party

Trying so desperately to get that bow out

You can't just have plain water bottles. That would be absurd. Or is it absurd to have decorated water bottles? I get confused.

Banner and tissue paper pompoms I made. Says "Happy 1st Birthday"

Ladybugs on a log. Man I thought I was so clever to think of this! Craisins instead of raisins. Haha! Not really that clever.

Present time. Lot of things that play music. She loves=I hate.

Cake! I thought she would go bananas over her cake seeing that she loves food. But she just ate it like a normal baby. Maybe it's because she had previously eaten 2 rolls, half an apple, and about 10 grapes.



I had to include this one because it is very rare to get a picture of the faces of these two! Chase and his cousin Kylie have become quite good friends.