NAUGHTY

First Day of School!

Paddle Surfing

On Labor day we had ourselves a new family adventure. We went to Jordanelle Reservior and tried paddle surfing. It was so much fun. Imagine a flat Kyak you stand on and then you use a long paddle to move around. Kate climbed on the front of my board and had a blast. Sometimes she sat there other times she tried standing up. She did great. There was a rope she could hold onto to help her feel secure. She also got a big stick to help paddle. We did it for about an hour. I wish we could of taken our family picture out there it was awesome.

After that we went to the beach and had snacks and played in the the water. It was a nice cool cloudy day. Jordanelle has lots of camping and picnic areas with cabanas and grass. We will be going back again.

You can see what paddle board surfing looks like from the people in the last picture.

Luv this kid

More adventures:

Photo shoot in the yard.

Following dad in the truck as he rides his bike 198.6 miles.

Hiking to the Timpanogos Caves.

Yay for summer!

I am 4 and four year olds can do anything they want mom.

Lets start at the end.

Mermaid pinata (no pictures mom was done!)

Kitchen floor=mashed cupcakes

We had pizza, fruit and chocolate cupcakes.

Opened presents, and danced in a circle around the birthday girl.

Crafts on the deck: coloring hello kitty and making butterfly hair bows

13 screaming girls and monsoon weather hits.

Water balloon fight, mini pool and slip n slides.

All = one very happy 4 year old.

Kate was so excited to have a birthday. WE made a paper chain so she could keep track of the days. One day we woke so early and had our swim suit on ready to go. Every morning the first words out of her mouth were can I go rip it now. Meaning ripping off a link of the chain.

Kate received wonderful gifts and I think had a pretty special day. She has many friends many ages and the older girls helped me keep order and helped the little ones with their crafts.

It was a super special day for Troy and I too. We are so blessed to have this little girl in our life. It wouldn't have happened with out her precious birthmother. We are so grateful to her and love her very much.

I have to add a few funny things that Kate has said lately. She was playing with a doll and there was a boy friend mentioned. I asked Kate what is a boyfriend? I don't know. Is it a boy who is your friend? No. Well what do you do with a boyfriend? You kill him!

laughing: that is right.

She also tells me she can do what ever she wants because she is four. She doesn't want to be a teenager. And she doesn't want to die. Although when she plays with her friends they sure do "die" a lot.

The other day I walked in the room saying I am so hot. Troy said, I am hotter. (as in good looking) Kate then tried to say she was the hottest but said. I am very very warm.

She makes us laugh a lot. She is growing up way to fast.

On my own for 8 days..sort of

Well Kate was at her aunt Raegans for 8 days. She had a really great time. Aunt Raegan had a lot of things for them to do. Two nights were spent with Aunt Lacey and her sisters at a slumber party.

They colored, built things with toothpicks and marsh mellows, swam, played in the rain, made a fleece blanket, played with stickers. There was a lot going on.

Mom and Dad spent a week on the Golden Princess cruising to Alaska. It was really nice but we did miss Kate.

Kitty

Kate got a new kitty. Well really it was supposed to be for Fathers Day. Her name is Ruby and she is loved, mauled, strolled, microwaved (play kitchen), backpacked, dunked, and played with all day.

Kate's chores include feeding Ruby and cleaning the poop box. She says she hates the second and somehow Mom and Dad end up doing it.

We took her to the vet for some shots and Kate came along and was fascinated by it. Kate is very curious. This kitten is too. Ruby is either in spaz mode or sleeping. It is fun to watch her attack everything. Ruby is very independent and if you pick her up when she doesn't want too you hear about it. Funny just like Kate...