First day of school

sniff..sniff.

Summer Festivities

One of the perks of living by parents is that the siblings come up to visit much more often than if we lived far away. Consequently, we've had an extremely busy summer playing with cousins. Drew's blessing

Roasting marshmallows.

Baby Drew

Cruisin in the Chevy with Papa and the girls.

Lots of swimming.

Soccer!
...and lots more swimming.
Tractor rides.
Tea parties of course.
and lots and lots of treats.

(Sorry Matt and Joy, for some reason the only picture I got of your kids was Kylie's leg:()

Drew part II

This little chunker is packing on almost a pound a week!

In Love

Drew Joseph Bouck
June 2nd
8lbs. 11oz. 20 inches

We are all so in love with this little guy.

California snow

This week we were thrilled when we woke up to snow and we were even more thrilled to know that it would only stick around for a few hours. Lets all be honest, the first snow is always so magical and fun, but after that, it's just cold wet slop that leaves you chilled to the bone. We're glad we only get the first snow...every eight years.

The girls had tons of fun making a snow man with grandpa and being pulled around in the sled.

She did it!

Anyone who knows Kate at all, knows that she doesn't really do....people... or anything out of her little sphere of comfort...which is very, very small. She just barely stopped crying when we dropped her off at Sunbeams, but hey, it's only December right? However, once she tries things, she usually ends up enjoying herself. So we were ecstatic when she actually went up on stage with her pre-school class (with a little bribing of course) in front of an entire auditorium. She didn't sing with them, but she went up there, and we couldn't have been more proud. Way to go girlie!

Yes my friends...that is Kate there all nestled behind her friends.Kate and her little preschool friends from our ward.

Like I said, once she does it, usually there's a big smile on her face...and now she knows she's headed to Cold Stone ice cream.

What just happened?

So I was laying on the couch the other day thinking about life and about all that happened recently in our lives and then I realized that it was the end of October. WHAT!!!??? Where have the days gone? I obviously haven't blogged in some time, but it's not for lack of activities or events. On the contrary, we have been so busy, my head is still spinning. Here are some highlights of the last two months.


The Air Show.


Sleeping uncomfortably (or maybe comfortably...who knows).

Apple Hill...of course.

Pumpkin patch. I promise there were pumkins there.

Disneyland. You will not see Kate in any of the pictures with the characters unless I am holding her because...well...you know Kate. Kara on the other hand, had a blast with the characters.

Newport Beach. The girls loved playing in the sand.

The sun and redheads aren't a good mix...but what does she know?

The beaches in Newport Beach were absolutely georgeous!

Last but not least...what is Disneyland without catching the Swine Flu?