the world through Seoul's eyes

Seoul likes to get a hold of the camera. Here are some pictures she's taken recently. Of course Sydney would smile for her, rarely for me!

[pictures from August 2012]

Kelley's iPhone purge

Kelley was holding out on me! Here are random pictures from his phone from July. Enjoy!

Sydney loves watermelon!

Sometimes Kelley takes both girls to daddy-daughter day at Lowe's. Sydney got her own apron this time and wasn't sure what to think. Yep, that's your name Syd!

Can't say enough how much we LOVE the strawberry shortcake at Tebo's. May have to go one more time this season if it's still fresh... This was a date night. Yum!

Isn't she getting so long? How did our baby grow up so fast? She's just chilling munchin' on some raisins.

Yep, this is how Seoul was sleeping one night. I worry if we ever do get the bunk beds she wants that she is going to fall out! Sydney is still into the bum-in-the-air pose.

Still lovin' the sandbox!

Two of the cute peeps in my life!

Is it mean to include this picture? Probably. However, I like to think of this as "chocolate wasted!"

Time sure does fly! Trevin is in high school, playing sports and is working on getting his drivers license! Kelley and the girls were able to go watch the State winning game. He doesn't seem to be wrangling Seoul very well, though - haha!

pool time

Our friend's have a great set-up in their back yard.... pool with a slide going into the water. The girls loved it!

Sydney was getting in and out of the pool by herself. One time she slipped and fell completely into the water - head under and everything. I was glad to see she flipped her body so she was on her back and got her head out of the water before I could get to her... that's my girl!

[August 2012]

HaPPy BiRthDaY SiS!

My little sis is getting OLD!! 

[Shh... that means I'M getting old also, I suppose...]. 

This year for Mindee's birthday we had some family get together at my mom's house for dinner - her favorite of Chinese and ice cream cake. 

[Missed ya Dad, Evan, Dana, Trevin, Amanda, and Ella!!]

I'm pretty sure she had fun based on the wattage of this smile!

Classic rabbit ears from David in any picture!

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Mindee! Happy birthday to you!

  

A quick game of tag...

Yes, I know this is blurry (and it makes me sad!) but it captured Sydney perfectly... she's getting fast!

No party is complete without group pictures!

My dear sister - I hope you had a happy birthday. You're beautiful and I love your happiness!

[August 2012]

Girlcation to Utah (to become an annual me-trip somewhere like Kelley's mancation...?)

So one day Kelley suggested I take a little vacation and go see my college girlfriends. I jumped on the idea, and booked a ticket. I'm pretty sure as time went on and I left the state Kelley definitely had some second thoughts. I have never left the girls, and this was the first time away from Sydney at all. I was nervous but honestly, looked forward to the break. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a stay-at-home mom & wife with all my heart, but everybody can use a change of scenery. So, off I went...

Kerri and I were roommates starting freshman year at BYU, and somehow she put up with me for the next four years. Boy, am I grateful for that because she is one of the best people I know! We graduated 10 years ago... holy smokes!

This picture is from the trip. College was pre-digital photo days and I've never scanned any.

She introduced me to a breakfast place called Bruges Waffles, and it was delish! Funny: Kerri cut up peaches and we took them to put on top of our waffles. I'm all about saving a buck or THREE... just for a topping.

We did some shopping - I tried to take advantage of the more modest fashions in Utah. Plus I figured it was a weekend for me so I could splurge a bit since I rarely buy anything for myself! Then we headed to Amy's house to hang out and watch the Olympics Opening Ceremonies. Good times! Kerri really got into it with a themed cake - yum! Amy's kiddo, Jack, called them the Olympkicks - cute! Each of the following evenings we tuned in and watched the highlights - those athletes are absolutely amazing.

Day two of the adventure found us at Cafe Rio. LOVE. Amy and her little cutie, Sophie, are so fun to be with also!

Two great things today: the temple and In-N-Out. Should those be ranked together in the same sentence? Hm. Unfortunately the Salt Lake Temple was closed during my trip so we hit up the Jordan River Temple. All temples are so beautiful. It was neat to do a session with Kerri!

We also headed down to Provo - a quick stop at Bridal Veil Falls. So beautiful with fantastic (but hot) weather! I remember as roommates we'd go there once in a while. Then we had to go to BYU campus so I could get new Cougar gear for the family! Finally dinner at Brick Oven and BYU Creamery ice cream to go (Graham Canyon, Strawberry Sundae Crunch, and Roasted Almond Fudge) - so yummy!

Sunday morning we had a nice brunch with another college girlfriend, Annie. It was great to catch up! Church was uplifting, and I was able to partake because I didn't have two girls and a calling to distract me. I even took notes - oh my! Sunday evening we had dinner at Amy's house and just hung out.

It was such a fun weekend - thanks Kerri & Amy for letting me interrupt your lives! So, you noticed another little friend in my pictures? Seoul let me take Jasper the Giraffe so I wouldn't miss them too much. So I thought it would be fun to document him at each of our fun locations.

I survived missing my family but lots of phone calls, and the neat thing called FaceTime on our iPhones. What great blessings we have! When I got home the girls took a little while to having me around... Seoul actually told me to go away again :) I think it was good for all of us to have a change. Kelley was exhausted and took a nap as soon we got home from the airport - haha! He did so great and I'm so grateful that he was supportive of this trip.

[July 2012]