Vala's Pumpkin Patch WITH Cousins/Grandma/Grandpa

Vala's Pumpkins Patch is so much fun. It was even more fun being with family this year!


Yearly measuring post. How big are we this year?


New corn pit. Fun for everyone, just make sure you brush it off before you leave...and get it out of your shoes!



Everyone enjoyed the bouncy jumping things. Small and large kids alike!

Kaitlin's Birthday at Kids Body Shop (kind of gymnastics gym)

Kaitlin just had a birthday. My little girl has turned 8. I am so proud of you, sweetie. I love you.

Kaitlin's Song/"Sisters"

Kaitlin made up this song. Some of the words are:

Sisters can't come apart
Cuz' together we make a heart
We keep each other safe
And work together

School Starts Early

School starts early here in Omaha. Here is Kaitlin in the middle during one of the last days of school last spring.

Thunderstorm and Rainpour

Kaitlin went to school today for picture day in a thunderstorm and downpour. It figures that it would be raining hard as she left! She looked so pretty.

Carmen and I went out in the rain in raingear and she loved it. Splashing in puddles and upon seeing the rain going into the sewer that was brown from construction she said, "It's a peanut butter river!" I laughed it was so cute. Plus, she was afraid of a praying mantis and figured out how to not be afraid by herself. I was so proud. She told me a story where she was a praying mantis.

Carmen and Sara were the cutest little friends. They were together almost ALL the time.



Kaitlin singing at the 4th of July Breakfast in Utah. She is singing a song from High School
Musical.


Carmen is singing the same song. "Feels so right, to be here with you, Oh oh. And now looking in your eyes, I feel the start of something new."


The waterfall we all hiked to in Aspen Grove (past Sundance). You can see a person in the right bottom corner (to give perspective).


Our little family on the hike. Carmen was a trooper and hiked most of the way (2 miles both ways). However, we were a little behind because of this. :)


Our whole reunion group. We all made it to the falls, even the little ones (who were helped by the teenagers quite a lot--yay for teenagers). Grandma and Grandpa weren't able to come, however, due to Grandma having eye surgery and not supposed to do aerobic exercise.

We had so much fun it was hard coming home. We also saw the Gilmore family and had such a good time with them. I forgot my camera though.

Summer Vacation/Family Reunion

We just got back from our summer vacation. I'll post pictures later. We had a grand time seeing friends and family in Utah. I have to say one thing Kaitlin did was put ice cubes on a straw and said, "Look, Mommie, an Ice Kabob!" I laughed and thought it was so cute. Kaitlin was a gem most of the time and a little lady and everyone commented on it. Carmen and her cousin Sara were like two peas in a pod. Carmen isn't used to having a little girl to play with so much and enjoyed it immensely.