Let's get hairy!

I have had to learn to be extremely frugal and cautious of what I buy and how I spend my money this year. It's tough to cut back but it's not always that bad. I used to buy my shampoo and conditioner from solons or from a professional hair store. Then I started to get my hair products from Sally's, of which I was not always impressed with. These last couple of weeks were really tight on money so I resorted to Wal-Mart and bought almost the cheapest product they sell which was Suave but upgraded to the new Suave Professionals (Sleek) shampoo and conditioner. Let me just say I have been super impressed with the product, I can't remember the last time my hair felt this soft and smooth and for a $1.98 a bottle you can't go wrong. The commercial was actually telling the truth this time:)

Baptism

Bronson was baptized on Saturday the 9th of this month. We are so proud of the decision that he made. living here in Utah baptisms can become over congested and can sometimes feel not quite as special. Bronson's ended up being quiet the contrary. There were to be five children from our ward that were to be baptized on the same day, two boys and three girls. the girls decided that they wanted to be together so that left the Bronson and another young boy. The week of the baptism we found out that the other boy decided to hold off for a little while so that left Bronson by himself. Let's just say I wasn't complaining in the least bit. We had the whole program to ourselves. The talks by Taylor and Grandma Allyson were awesome and the spirit was incredible. I am so lucky to have a wonderful son and a worthy husband. It was a great day to share with family and friends.

Sick of Sickness!

We have all been sick for the past 2 weeks. First Ed had it ( he would say that he was the most sick and that's why he could not get out of bed for 3 1/2 days straight). Then little Ella got sick and is still coughing a week and a half later. Zoe was down for only a day, I think she must of healed fast  because she slept pretty much the entire day and through the night. Then it was my turn, I guess I didn't want to miss out on all fun. I thought it would be my turn just to stay in bed and not have to worry about anyone else, I  was wrong. Ed had to go back to work the day that I got sick. I did try to stay in bed but all moms probably know how well that goes. Bronson  is the last one and will most likely be staying home today from school. Oh I guess sometimes I just miss being a kid and not having any worries but myself and having a mother that takes care of me.

Sock buddies!

I saw this really cute idea on Martha Stewart's website. They had made these really cute sock creatures out of fun socks. So I went out on a sock hunt and found ones that were cute and super soft and cuddly. They were pretty easy to stuff and hand stitch together and my kids adore them.

Halloween

Halloween costumes, well at least of the girls. Apparently Bronson is too big for picture now.
                                                                Little Miss Ella: Skunk

Zoe: Sweet cupcake

and me, I had to throw together a quick costume for Bronson's class Halloween party

                                                     I don't think I will ever pull off  this cut
                                                       and Bronson was Darth Vadar

All three of my kids have been this Skunk costume that I made when Bronson was one. I think it has held up pretty well over the years.
                                                                          
                                                                         Bronson

                                                                            
                                                                               Zoe

Isabella

Pictures!

Here are some fun pictures that my friend Saundra took. Some of them are when we went camping and some are from the Payson Onion Days Fair. She is an awesome photographer.

Zoe, mother of the year.

Sweet little Ella

They had fun camping!

Zoe and Tristen

I love the colors and diaganal line that the ride makes in this one.

Bronson and Ethan

This is the end of the night so we look a little worn out.

Southern Living

Our Family decided to take a 6 week trip to Louisiana this summer, Ed and I were both off school so we decided that we would probably never get the chance to do something like this again. As we stepped off the airplane we knew we were in the south, the hot humid air hit us fast. Ella felt it also, she let out a big ohh and patted her mouth with her hand. We knew we were in for a hot humid summer.
                                     June 15- July 30, 2010

Ella looking out the storm door at the everyday animals standing on the driveway.

The first two weeks we didn't do anything big, we did swim in the pool a lot which was great. By the end of our trip both Bronson and Zoe were swimming on there own. I guess if you put kids in the pool enough they will eventually pick it up.

 We did visit most of the local tourist spots:

Avery Island at the Tabasco Factory, you can smell the tabasco as you get out of the car.

We spent a lot of time at Ed's Gan's house, the kids loved riding on her golf cart around her land and pond, which they did many many times.

By the way spanish moss really grows on all the oak trees there.

A lot of the homes are raised way up high that are by the coast. Can you imagine the climb, especially when unloading groceries, ugh!

The kids really wanted to see some alligators, so Ed's aunt Connie and her son and daughter took the kids and I to the Jungle Garden on Avery Island.

We found some enormous tree bugs

Zoe was fascinated by the spanish moss everwhere

One of the many Bayous

A bamboo hut

Inside the hut (by the way there was an enormous spider right behind me we took the picture and got out fast.)

There were a lot of rainy days of which the kids took full advantage of.

                                                         -FISHING-

Ed's sister Jen and I were sitting around one day talking about something fun we could do and I mentioned that the kids had never been to a beach before and Ed's mom can't refuse a trip to Florida, so we packed our bags and headed to Destine that Saturday and spent a week there. The kids loved playing in the sand and in the water.

Zoe and Bronson got to go in these huge balls filled with air and run on water.

Bronson, Zoe and I decided to do a little zip lining 50 ft up in the air I was way more scared then the kids were.

The biggest Crock ever!

The whole gang at the shopping center.

 Florida was great!

The next weekend we spent in good old New Orleans:

Waiting for our Beignets in Cafe Du'mond

Fried doughnuts loaded with powdered sugar mmm...

Ed's dad San and Zoe enjoying a beignet 

Mask Time!

Bronson and Zoe making there mark on New Orleans!

The Saint Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square

One of the many ways people try to make their money there.

Ed Entertaining in the Big Easy

The whole Family together