First Day of School, Fun and Funerals

This has been a very busy week here! It started off with the Funeral of Russ' sweet Grandmother Betty Lola (Lola's namesake) It was a bittersweet occasion because Russ' Grandfather passed away exactly 4 weeks before his wife! It was sad to have them both pass, but it is comforting to know they are together, happy. I was able to do the casket pieces for the both of them, which is always enjoyable to me. it was a beautiful service. Milo was so emotional for Grandpas funeral, it was his first experience with losing a loved one and he is already a really emotional boy. He was a little better at Grandmas funeral, because he felt the peace and happiness in knowing that they were together. They will truly be missed.

Another big event this week... Milo Started School! 4th grade! Hallelujah! He was a little nervous the first few days, but he has been more excited lately. He is so hard on himself, it makes me so sad to see him struggle with his spelling and reading so much. I am anxious to talk to his teacher this year and see if she has any recommendations for ways that I can help him. there has got to be something! right?

Auggie will be starting Pre-school after Labor day, he is so excited and so ready to learn! it will be so Nice for me to only have 2 kids at home for 2 1/2 hours three days a week!

The Babies are just growing up, and I feel a little bad saying this, but I love it! I wish they were like 3 already. (three is the cutest age in my opinion) Oscar now has 6 teeth! and silly little Lola only has 2! they are developing such fun personalities. everyday is an adventure.

Milo eating his First Day of School, After School Snack... I may have had one too :)

Auggie and his cookie that i had to force him to eat, he thought it looked gross, until I literally had to force him to try a bite and he LOVED it! of course!

Mmmmmmmmmmm!

These were adorable little blankets and pillows that Nana gave to the Babies for their birthdays, They Love to snuggle them, and roll all over them!

"we climbed on the dishwasher, HIGH FIVE!"

Lola texting her Friends "my brother is so lame LOL"

Casket Piece for Grandma Ellsworth

Boutonnieres for pallbearers

Bear Lake, Birthdays and way to many pictures!

Why do I feel this tremendous guilt when I don't update!? I think it is because I love looking back over the years and reminiscing, and so when I am not keeping this up to date, I know I will regret it later! Anywho... here we are. The summer is over, school for Milo starts on Tuesday (4th grade!), preschool for Auggie starts next month, and my school starts in a week and a half! I feel like the semester just ended, O-wait! that's because it did. I am happy to report that I got straight A's my first semester back since having the twins! whoo hoo! lets hope I can keep it up next semester.

Well, The babies officially turned one on July 3oth. I still cant wrap my head around the fact that they have been here for a full year! I feel like it has all been a haze, is that weird? I kind of feel like I wasn't here? I don't know, it has just flown by!

They are getting so big! here are a few fun facts about them:

Oscar

• Can totally walk but chooses not to. he will walk on his knees everywhere!
• makes the cutest kissy face.
• loves to say "ahh choo"
• is obsessed with pacifiers, especially Lola's pink ones!
• Will eat just about everything, EVERYTHING! (even bird poop, yes, that's what I said.)
• is a total mommas boy.
• Loves to rough house with his 3 year old brother.
• Loves to slap and scratch Lola. (naughty)
• is an excellent napper!
• Loves to dance by shaking his head (so adorable!)
• has the cutest giggle I have ever heard in my life!

Lola

• Wants to walk really bad! (but usually ends up falling flat on her face :()
• Loves to sing (her fav: L-O-L-A Lola, L-O-L-A Lola.... You know.. right?)
• scrunches her nose when shes happy
• Picky  Picky eater.
• Loves to clap her hands
• can make herself throw up if she wants! what? anyone else deal with this?
• dances at the sound of any music
• Loves to wear hats and things on her head
• says uh-oh
• climbs on everything! fearless!

Now get ready for a million pictures. OK, not a million, that would take to long to load, but here are some of our recent adventures.

Lola Loves to be thrown up on the air, I think we have a million pictures like this, but I thought this was cute, cause she was in her fairy costume...

weeee!

Lola clapping for joy as she eats her birthday treats.

So excited! that's how I am to when I eat chocolate...

and they're off!

Oscar showing his newest trick. If you ask him, "how old are you?" he will hold up his little finger.

mmmm, ice cream cone minus the ice cream.

chocolate.... 'nuff said.

Beautiful Blue Eyes!

She didn't want to take off this costume that she wore all day! such a girl.

Oscar decided Lola's looked better than his. He usually does this every time we eat.

Super cool big double swing!

Bear Lake, This is where we could find Milo most of the time!

Beach Baby!

Auggie and his best buddy Logan.. Par-tay!

This is one of my favorites! Look at the expression on the babies faces! hilarious. This was our "911" birthday party, Milo turned 9 and the babies both turned 1.. get it? ha. ha. ha.

Happy 1st Year Oscar and Lola!

Today is Oscar and Lola's First Birthday! We just got home from Bear Lake a few hours ago, so I only have time to post a quick picture and say HAPPY BIRTHDAY babies! I cant believe it!

More to come soon!

Some Summer...

I just cant seem to catch up! This summer is just moving along so fast! I have been so busy with School and Work that I haven't had a second to blog or post any of the million pictures I have taken this summer. And to top it all off, Milo is turning 9, and the babies are turning 1, in less than 2 weeks!!! I can hardly believe it. it really has gone by so fast. so fast. We are going to be at Bear Lake for their birthdays, but I am sure we will be doing a big family party when we get home, but that is just one more thing i need to do! My house is no where near the point of cleanliness I want it to be. I am struggling with Auggie and his 3 year old craziness. I have not exercised in over 3 years. BUT, I'm alive. My kids are alive and healthy (except for the little bout of pink eye we have right now.) and I guess that is good enough for now?

Oscar is now walking small distances, and Lola is trying so hard! I think she just loves when she gets attention... oh boy! we're in trouble with her!

I really have SO many pictures and for some reason my computer is not letting me get them all right now, so i will just post what  I can for now and hopefully get more on later...

Sweet Lolitta, everywhere we go people comment on her big brown eyes! she loves to give everyone big smiles!

The Boys did some fun Tie Dye shirts, it was a huge mess! but turned out so cool! I will have to post some finished product pictures when my computer is cooperating.

Pretty roses from our yard. They smell sooo Good!

Oscar ENJOYING his otter pop. I think it feels really good on his growing teeth!

This was my yard sale fancy find, i use it as my Pretty Paci holder. Cute. right?

sunny days...



Lola, exploring the grass. Not only does she love to crawl on the grass, but she doesn't mind eating it either.
(better grass, than the bird poop I found Oscar eating the other day.)



We always refer to the babies as "puppies" they seriously follow us around everywhere! and the just crawl all over and climb up you, and push each other down, its crazy!

Milo, Milo, Milo... this kid is getting so old. he is beginning to ask us so many questions about EVERYTHING, science, god, death, and (gulp) babies. here we go!

this is Lola's newest face/trick. She has learned that if she does this, she will get allot of attention by everyone around her, so she does this to  people at the grocery store, church the park, restaurants... everywhere! she loves attention! should I be nervous?

Oscar. he is such a mamas boy. He is constantly trying to get into places he shouldn't, this is the door to the master bath room, he will wait there till someone comes out and tries to force his way in! if he sees any bathroom door left open he will speed right over to it! and he is fast! (I feel like he has these jammies on in every picture I post of him? weird.)

This is the only  blurry washed out picture I had of little Auggie now that is is warm outside. He is consonantly on his power wheels ( or as he like to call it his " Tron nota-cytol") he insists on wearing the helmet even though I don't make him and  he tells me that his hair look like Thor?

Silly Lola

 Now that the babies have learned to pull themselves up on everything, I love when I go in to get them from their naps or in the morning, and they are peeking through the slats in the crib, Oscar has stopped doing it and stands and jumps instead of peeking, but Lola still just peeks through till we get her out. so cute.

Lola is also our best little sleeper, she sleeps longer and harder than Oscar. Here is proof, she has her pacifier imprinted on the side of her face, nothing phases this girl!

Memorial Day Snow!

This was taken from out my front door this morning. YA, that's snow right in front of our house! it is nearly June and we have a fresh layer of snow!

wishing for sun.