This weekend was tough.

It’s been hard jumping back into the daily grind. 

Today was a breath of fresh air. Finnley started joy school, and Aven and I had some special and rare one on one time.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Halloween

Halloween was so anticipated in our home this year. Each spooky decorated house was noticed with excitement. The girls had their costumes picked out since September. 

Finnley: princesss

Aven: also a princess (from the bee costume)

 

Tricker treating was so fun! And cold. When it was dark we headed back to the car, then drank hot chocolate and ate candy in our trunk.

Once the girls where in bed Spencer pulled out a bored game and I grabbed the candy and milk. Happy Halloween to us!

Salamander Flats

Early this morning I open my eyes,

Two excited smiling faces peered down at me.


After dinner last night those two smiling pals packed up and drove away on their first father daughter backpacking trip.  


They told of all their overnight adventures; peeing in the woods, the spider in the tent, and the moons soft bright light. 

Lagoon

After a few days of going back and forth we decided to brave Lagoon with our girls. I was more than a little anxious that there wouldn’t be enough kid rides, and that Aven wouldn’t be able to go on any. 

We arrived at 11:20 with high hopes.

 After the first ride the girls went on, I knew it was worth it. 

Wind blown hair, squeals and wide eyes. The warmth of the sun and cool breeze made for the perfect day. 

Favorite rides:

Finnley- the air plane

Aven- boats

Oatmeal cookies

I love that song from Enchanted, ‘How do you know?’

 It brings cherished memories of that first semester at BYU Idaho. Heidi and I would quote the movie at every opportunity. 

Tonight the lyrics and tune play on repeat in my mind. “How do you know?  (She) loves you? How do you know it’s true?!”

Oatmeal cookies. 

That’s how you know!

Spencer picked the treat we made as our Sunday family activity. He picked 

Oatmeal cookies. 

So we made them,

Because I love him. 

Swim lessons

Swim lessons 2018 has begun.

Finnley in preschool 1, learning to float, movement in the water and to submerge. 

Aven in the parent and tot with Spencer. Learning to be comfortable in the water.

Watching them brings back memories of lifeguarding in high school. I will forever love the smell of sunscreen. 

“There is no limit to your potential. If you will take control of your lives the future is filled with opportunity and gladness.” Gordon B. Hinckley 

Battle Creek on Cinco de Mayo

I may never get used to the powerful snow capped Utah mountains. Spencer and I are always pointing them out to each other throughout the day.

For Cinco De Mayo we enjoyed a short hike to a waterfall. Hiking with our babies is going to be a learning curve, but I think hiking can be something we enjoy as a family this summer. 

I enjoyed pointing out the little details to Finnley to keep her walking. The yellow dandelion just up ahead, the tiny cave or the giant rock to climb. The promise of an ice cream cone also help speed us along the trail.