There's a Mess

Brynnie Boo's fudgesicle face. Girl loves her some chocolate.

I almost just titled this post "Morons"

Some of the family members decided to freeze their patooties off by getting into the pool before we took Miles to the airport. Stella thought it was pretty cold and this was about how far she got in until I bribed her with $1 to go all the way under. She didn't want that, so I let that offer expire and offered her 75 cents and an ice cream cone. That one expired too. She ended up with 50 cents and an ice cream cone.

Brynnie was just happy as could be jumping in to Uncle Miles and swimming over to get that octopus. Seriously, the squeals outnumbered the shivers.

Hannah only went this far a couple of times, but mostly just walked around the outside of the pool with Stella and a golf club.

Lindsay decided to be fair and jump in. This was only after she totally SHOVED Natalie in. I really wish she would have warned me that she was going to push her because it was HILARIOUS!

Stella's upset because "Uncle Ian is the meanest uncle in the world!" He pulled her in. She was clearly upset.

Not sure why Miss T is upset.

She was pretty happy to be swimming with her daddy most of the time.

Hanny is always exclaiming, "He sure is a Malcolm!"

Miss Tatem wanted to see him, but not hold him. He looks offended.

Lake Pleasant w/ Anderson Family

We went to Lake Pleasant with Grandma & Grandpa Anderson, Miles, Lindsay & Keith, Hannah, Brynnie, Ian & Nat and Tatem the afternoon of October 8, 2011 as a fun family activity to further celebrate Grandpa's birthday. Keith borrowed his parents boat and we ate lunch really fast and started in on jumping in the water and tubing.

Elliot was first in.

Brave little Hannah was second as she jumped to Uncle Elliot.

Ian jumped in and Tatem followed.

After a lot of peer pressure, Stella finally decided to jump in, but wanted immediately to get back out (she's the only one of the kids that cried . . . I would have too, open water freaks me out).

And Uncle Miles made an awesome splash.

Brynnie-Boo didn't jump in, but she's super cute.

And then Uncle Miles and Uncle Ian started on the tube. Dorks.

All you could see throughout their 3-part ride was their white teeth.

Miles and Ian were on so long that they needed a break.

. . . then Ian got booted off. Twice.

Aunt Nat hopped on the tube with Miles and in my opinion, Uncle Keith (driver) was very kind.

(Elliot trying to help me fit those giant nursing boobs into a tiny life jacket)

Because then I got on the tube with Elliot and Keith whipped us around the lake like rag dolls. Seriously, my ENTIRE body was sore that night and days afterwards.

Stella thought it was pretty funny that my head was about to detach from my body during the ride.

The girls snuggled and ate all of the snacks. Well, Tatem would eat the cream out of the Oreo and then throw the cookies to the fishies.

My neck already hurt.

Miles and I sat in the back of the boat and looked and laughed at all the pictures on the cameras. Don't we look old? I guess it could be the amount of wind being whipped in our faces . . .

Brynlee was totally asleep with those sunglasses on. I love her.

Grandpa was there too, but I just got a picture of Grandma's amazing hair.

Malcolm slept the entire time. He didn't wake up. Not even a little bit. And he slept all night too.

We had so much fun and wish that we could have stayed longer, but you can't tube after dark. We got home super late and just threw the kids into bed . . . we had another busy day planned!

They're Back!

We were so happy that Aunt Lindsay called on Saturday morning after our return from California to invite us to go swimming at her house! HER HOUSE . . . that means THEY ARE BACK FROM INDIANA!! We are sooooo happy! Sure it's nice that Lindsay and Keith are around, but YAHOO for HANNAH and BRYNLEE!! We love them.

They love television.

We also loved swimming, but didn't get any pictures of it. I could have taken a picture of the skin that was ripped off my neck as a result of having 3 adorable girls latched onto me in the pool as we did "Motor Boat, Motor Boat" a hundred times before I felt like I was going to give birth. "Again, Again, Again!" was all Brynlee would say. I love it.

I love my belly.

The girls also love a fun bath and Justin Beiber's music video. I love it when Brynlee raps with Ludacris.

I LOVE THESE GIRLS! Welcome back!

A Visit From My Girlies

Hannah and Brynnie's Uncle Ryan got married at the end of April in the AZ Temple. The girls got to come play at our house for a while during the luncheon and Hannah got to serenade us on Stella's guitar. Gosh darn I love those girls!

I love that belly!

The Bangarts sure know how to throw a party. Stella and I danced the night away at the reception with Hannah close by. I'm very dizzy.

They had a photo booth that took 6 pictures and we got to choose which one's to keep and which ones to give to the bride and groom. Such a cute idea and such a fun party!

Oh, and I'm glad I got to see Lindsay and Keith too.

Wish You Lived in AZ?

I just got my base tan for the year. Wish you were here! :)