Brooklyn is Growing Up!

Brooklyn just started swimming lessons for the first time. She loves it! My heart just melted when I took her to them. I remember my swimming lessons when I was her age. Time Flies!

Arches National Park

Stephanie has tried to update the blog several times in the last month but just never seems to get it done. Here is a few photos from our most recent road trip. We drove on I-70 though Colorado and stopped for a few hours at Arches. The girls did great with the hike, and Steph didn't complain about the dirt TOO much. We had a great time getting to spend some time with the family.

I just wanted to say that I love being a mom. My girls are so fun. They are best friends. They play so well for the most part.

Riley is so Smiley

Riley is such a character. She was demanding food, and I was trying to get a picture on this blog, so she became inpatient and opened the door, went out to the kitchen, peeled her own banana, and came in with the banana. A piece in each hand. She's crazy! But we love her! Also, the other day Riley was putting petite carrots up her nose. Hilarious! Such a character.

Fun at the park

We have finally moved to our new place. We love it for so many reasons. Yesterday we went to the park that is literally down the road less than two blocks. Riley is an animal going down the slides. Brooklyn was even brave to go down the steepest one. I just love my family and love living in Cheyenne.

Winter fun!

Well, it's winter time in Cheyenne. But we still have fun going to a children's gym and playing in the snow. Drew had a super bowl party with some guys and Steph went to a friends house to be with all the wives of those guys that were with Drew. Anyway, it was a blast! We had homemade Cafe Rio and homemade icecream. Delicious!

I know, I know, it's been a long time!

Well, the weeks have flown by with celebrations galore. I hope you enjoy all our favorite holiday pics. I will try to update this more often, no guarantees though. We are still loving Cheyenne!(besides the wind and cold.)

Happy Birthday Brooklyn!

We had quite the birthday for Brooklyn. I woke Brooklyn up saying, "Surprise!" She says, "You ruined my birthday. you were all supposed to hide in the other room and hide while I come in and say, 'where is everyone' and then everyone was supposed to pop out and say, 'surprise.'" So apparently I didn't "surprise" Brooklyn good enough. We tried to make it up to her by making her a smiley face pancake. For lunch we went to the Old Spaghetti Factory where we ate in a train car. We came home and Riley took a nap. Meanwhile Brooklyn, Drew, and Grandma and Grandpa Spear took a walk around the block. Then we went to Madagascar 2. It was our first movie together as a family. We ended it with Brooklyn blowing out a candle on a rice krispie treat. What a day!

Typical day with Stephanie

Melanie is always wondering what I do all day, and this is it. Play dress-up with Teddy and Monkey, read plenty of books over and over again. I wouldn't change it for the world!

Trick-or-Treat

We had such a great Halloween. We went to our friend's neighborhood. Brooklyn was the cutest little pirate ever! Riley was tired but she didn't whine one bit. I took her in and out of the stroller many times, that's right folks, I make my 15 month old beg for my candy. Ha! They both zonked when they came home. Drew and I snuggled and watched a scary movie afterwards.

All right, Melanie, you're next!

5 years ago I...
1. Was pregnant with Brooklyn
2. Was living in Ephraim, Utah in the Castilleja dormitory
3. Was enjoying the fall weather on campus
4. Was hanging out with my cool Sister Melanie
5. Embroidering a baby blanket

5 things on today's "to do" list:
1. Go to a Halloween party
2. Scrapbook
3. Organize kitchen cupboards
4. Clean out my car
5. Read my scriptures

5 snacks i enjoy:
1. Double stuff mint oreos
2. Ruffles sour cream and cheddar chips
3. Banana splits
4. Cookie dough
5. Ranch cornuts or Doritos

5 places I have lived
1. Cheyenne, Wyoming
2. Holladay, Utah
3. Meridian, Idaho
4. Boston, Massachusetts
5. Chicago, Illinois
(I could go on forever)
5 jobs I have had
1. Deli girl at Smith’s
2. Baker at Maddox restaurant
3. Document scanner at the health department
4. Leasing agent at an apartment complex
5. Math paper corrector at college

Like I said, Melanie, you're next!

Fall Fun

Here's our carved pumpkins. I love Halloween time!

October's Activities

My girls are so silly. Riley's new trick is to bend over. We made Halloween cookies and they turned out delicious. We got a new stuffed animal, I couldn't resist. Riley took one look at Curious George the monkey and wouldn't let it go. She is our little monkey so it was quite appropriate. The girls love watching Scooby-doo every morning on the couch. They are such good friends. I love being their mom!

Continued update of last week

Last Thursday we went to the park and then had a bbq at Lisa's house. On Friday we had quite the day and night. Read Lisa's blog for the update. Allison's party was a blast. It was so fun to see Ryan too.

Wednesday Wishes

Today was yet again another fantastic day. We woke up at 6:15 in the morning, got ready and Gpa Ray used his wonderful taxi services and shuttled us to Melanie's house. We played outside until Lisa came. Of course chaos broke out with 5 crazy babies full of energy. We had a delicious lunch that Melanie made which consisted of a grilled chicken salad and for dessert, my favorite, old fashioned donuts. Yum! Then we found out that Meesh had her sweet baby Cooper so Lisa whisked the four children and drove to the hospital. Cooper is the cutest baby! He was making noises in his sleep as I held him. We even got to see Jeanne. Way to go Meesh! Then we drove to Target and had popcorn, pretzels, and slushees. Lisa's treat. What a great sister. Then we went to a children's gymnasium where Allison and Brooklyn played for an hour. They had such fun. Then we came home and had another delicious meal of chicken, guacamole and rice. Have you noticed that I like to eat? Then the kids went to bed. I am tired just writing about it!

Riley loves shoes!

This picture says it all!

Tuesday morning exercises with Grandpa Ray

The girls wake up around 6:30 in the morning. This is the time when Grandpa Ray exercises, and of course the girls want to join in the fun. What a great bonding moment.

Special Shirt

Stephanie wore this shirt when she was little, and now Brooklyn fits into it. She looks so adorable in it!

Tuesday with Mommy Dear

Today Brooklyn went swimming with Grandma Becky. We then got ready to go shopping. Brooklyn and Grandma curled their hair together. By the time we got to the store, Brooklyn had fallen asleep in the car. So we strolled her around in the stroller. She's quite the forty-pounder to push. Almost five years old now. We had a great time shopping. Mom just loves to spoil her daughter and granddaugters. We visited our favorite store, Seagull Book, and found some cute books. We got some new shoes for Brooklyn, and even some butterfly wings and dress up shoes for Riley.

Fun Family Pics

Also on Sunday the girls had fun playing with Josie and Grandpa Ray. Grandpa Jones even came to visit. Riley went right to him. So sweet!