Huckleberry Picking...

We haven't been able to go camping nearly as often as we would like this summer! It has been SO BUSY! So on Saturday, after a long day of canning beans, we had a couple hours to go and do something. So we called some friends to go with us up to Kelly Canyon area and pick HUCKLEBERRIES:) We didn't get a lot, but it was fun to get away for a little bit up to the mountains.

Me and my Baby that is growing up way too fast! He is rolling over now, and I don't know what to think about it.

This is Grandpa Jody's Mini-Me. I think Branson looks a lot like Reed's dad when he smiles like this!

Picking berries.

Just like last year.....Macie ate everything she picked...plus some of ours!

The huckleberries themselves:)

Growing up WAY too FAST!

I haven't been very good at taking pictures of my kids lately, so the other day I decided to get out the camera...even though we weren't doing anything "picture worthy":) Bu when I was looking at them later I realized how BIG they are both getting! My baby is almost 4 months old, and my 2 year old is HUGE! When did all this happen?

New Friend...

The other day Reed was raking some dirt up by the house and this little guy jumped out. Macie was fascinated by it until Reed made her touch it. She totally freaked out, ha ha!

6 Years!!

Reed and I have been married 6 years TODAY.....Happy Anniversary Honey! I just want to say that I am the LUCKIEST! Reed is the best, and I am so lucky to have him, I definitely got the better end of the deal. I feel so blessed to have him in my life. A lot has happened and changed in six years, and I can't wait to see what the next six years have in store for us. I love you Reed, Happy Anniversary!

Two year Pics........

Well, I have been trying to figure out my camera for the last six months......and I think I am STARTING to understand it...a little bit. Yesterday I took the kids to the park so I could practice my manual settings on Macie. I learned a lot, but still obviously have a long way to go. Again, Macie would hardly ever look at the camera...but I got a few shots that I thought were cute. Any feedback and suggestions would be GREAT. Thanks! Here is Macie at two years old.....

Two Years Old!

This last Wednesday Macie turned two years old. Reed was gone to scout camp all week, but was able to come home for her birthday:) We went to Rigby lake to have lunch and swim, and Macie LOVED it! Then after naps we went to Blast Off to play and have cupcakes. she had a fun and busy day, but I think the best part was Daddy coming home:) Happy Birthday Macie....We LOVE you!
This is Macie whining...she does this a lot.
Licking the bowl of her cupcake batter.
Cake batter face.
I think this was Macie's favorite present from us.
We got her some floaties for her birthday, and with them she could swim all by herself...so cute!
All by her self. Or in Macie's words, "I do it!"
All decked out in her floaties.
Branson...again, looking bored:)
Macie in the balls at Blast Off.
Branson with his Grandma Ruth and Keppner(my mom).
He is such an easy and happy baby right now, I love him to death!
Blowing out her candles...it took her a couple tries, but she did it all by herself!

Splash Park...

Last week I took Macie to the splash park for the first time this year. She went a couple times last year, but she just played in the little fountains (she was only one). This year she loved it, and went crazy:) I think she RAN everywhere(which is against the rules)but she was too excited to walk.

Macie is always taking off her shoes everywhere. And if she can find someone Else's that she likes better, she'll do a trade:)
Macie going down the slide at the playground by the water park.
Macie wanted to go on the "horsies" so bad all day at the splash park, so before we left I let her ride....and she HATED it! Of course:) This was her face the whole time, and when it was over she was so happy to get off.

Here is the excitement of Branson's day.
Macie and her cousin running around holding hands, it was so cute to watch them.
Macie running all around...she never stops!
Climbing down the stairs from the slide.
She had such a fun day at the park.

Great Neighbors

I feel SO LUCKY to live where we do. I have not met a neighbor that's been unfriendly at all! They are ALL so nice! Since we've moved here we've been given treats, fruit and veggies from different gardens, fresh flowers, and tons of offers to help with our lawn when we start putting it in. It's a very nice neighborhood, and we love it!

These are some veggies from a neighbors garden...they are so nice to share!
These are some flowers that our neighbor down the road gave to Reed to give to me.....aren't they pretty?! And they stayed alive for almost two weeks after they were picked!

Busy Girl

Macie is GOING all the time! She is SO active and BUSY these days! It seems like she never stops, until she falls asleep. I love these pictures of my little exhausted girl crashed on the floor, because she never seems this peaceful...only when she's asleep:)

Blessing Pictures...

I tried and tried today to get a couple cute pictures of Branson in his blessing outfit, but this is as good as is got. Maybe I'll try again in a few days, but today we are all tired of the camera! I sure wish I could take a class, but I think I'll have to wait until spring, when Branson is a little older. I know the lighting in these is not great, so any ideas for shooting indoors would be great. I would LOVE some input and critiquing. And be HONEST....I need help:)