im on a roll.

 

camping, school and dance is what we have been up to. disneyland is next on our list.

 

 

blogging takes too long

I'm not going to try and hide it, I'm addicted to Instagram. It's really fast and easy. If my intentions were not to make a blog book one day than I would probably just completely bag blogging. I have spent many of hours updated in the past so why let it go to waste right?

We have been busy as always and traveling around like fools. Matt and I had the opportunity to go to Cabo in July for our 7 year anni and we have been back and forth from Logan since then. Matt has a huge job up there so we try to travel up as much as we can. Dylan and Simone are growing like crazy and they are such a joy to have around lately. Seriously, Dylan is the best helper and loves to assist me in any chores around the house. In August the girls started preschool, BOTH OF THEM! I can hardly believe it myself. Simone loves her school and is so happy to be there. Dylan is getting a little bored with preschool but is excited to start reading this year before kindergarten. Both girls start their dance class today. They are so stoked to be in combo (jazz, tap, ballet) and cant wait to be up on stage in their fancy costumes and makeup. Simone reminds me everyday that she wants flowers after she is on stage.

I'm sure I am missing many happenings but I will put up pictures to explain the rest...

We love the new City Creek in Salt Lake City...

 Father's Day...

 Dylan's preschool pic...

 My mom and I went to Portland for my friend Ashley's wedding and to visit family...

                                                                       Gramma Susan(above)

                                                         Me my mom and auntie Alice (above)

Me and Ash.(above)

 We went camping to Beaver with Rae, Brad and Kona...

The girls did a few sessions of swim lessons. They did awesome, Dylan swims like a pro.

 Family reunion in Bear Lake...

 Our place in Cabo...

 Lots of girls weekends in Salt Lake...

 First day of school...

 Labor Day in Vegas...

 Oh and let me leave you with the bad news... Viewer discretion is advised.

I had a mole removed that was diagnosed as Melanoma. Scary right? Luckily they got it all and we caught it early. I am healing well but it was not fun! WEAR YOUR SUNSCREEN!

some new ones

So many happenings. I'll let the pictures describe.

Lately

My baby girl turned 4 on the 13th. What? I can't believe it myself. She is so grown up too, like a 12 year old. Dylan is really smart and so sweet. She loves her little sister and wants mommy to have another. She thinks it will be a boy and she says she wants to name him "Jeff."

Dylan is in ballet, which she loves. She does really well too. She knows all the correct terms and will do them all at the drop of a hat. She was born a performer.

Dylan is also in her 2nd year of preschool at Wee Wonders. I love it. She likes the social aspect and learns quickly, but does not enjoy homework time or anything that involves quietly working. She is a social butterfly, like dad. We love D so much and are so so so happy that she is part of this family. Dylan planned her own party/BBQ with pinata, of course...

OH, and how could I forget the small vacay. Matt and I enjoyed 9 days of bliss in Maui. Thanks to our families who picked up the slack while we sun bathed, biked, hiked, ate and enjoyed the most wonderful place on earth.

The most fabulous trees and flowers.

Road to Hana

All day, everyday.

Top of Haleakala. Amazing and beautiful. So worth the 2am rise and shine. The sunset was indescribable and the bike ride down was wild.