A lovely afternoon for a dip in the lake

Hilary and Bear (sister and brother-in-law) got a new boat and wanted to take it out for a run.  So of course, we are so in!  They asked everyone in our family to take an afternoon off work and head up to Pine View.  So, we packed up our car and drove.  It was beautiful!  Clear as can be, not crowded, perfect weather, however, for those water skiers/wake boarders, the water was a bit choppy.  The kids loved playing in the lake, building sand castles,  Lucas talked to the trees for an hour.  It was a perfect way to end the summer.

Shawn actually got some good air!

Easton and Sadie, so cute!  I think that Easton did not leave the boat one time.

Cute Lucas just loved his Abby...and the sand.

"Taught to the tune of the Hickory Stick"

I have been slacking majorly only due to the fact that my life has been so super busy!  I will start off with Payton starting Challenger Kindergarten.  She now wears a cute little uniform, has an awesome Paul Frank backpack, eats her lunch with the big kids, does homework, and even has a boyfriend (his name is Ethan)! This girl is growing up so fast, I can't even believe it!  I feel like it was just yesterday I was meeting her for the first time, she taking me on a walk in the snow, searching for bugs.  But no, she is one of the big kids now, and she is just going to get bigger.  One day, she will tower over me...she already fits into my shoes! (Maybe a little exaggeration?)  But the point is, she is growing up super fast.  I just hope she stays a kid as long as she possibly can because once it's gone, you can never get it back.  Unless of course, you go to Disneyland...which yes, we are doing in about 3 weeks!

While Payton has been enjoying her time at school, Lucas has been having some tricks up his sleeve.

From standing

To teething

To just being plain cute

This baby is changing every moment of every day.  I took him to his 4 month appointment the other day and he is 15 lbs and 26 inches long... 67% for weight and 92% for height!  I can't get enough of him.  I am so happy that we have him in our lives.  He is exactly the cherry on top of our delicious banana split :)

       

my 'gap' baby

Pretty sure Lucas was born to be a baby model for Gap....I mean seriously...who can resist that face!?

My latest obsession

mmmmmmmmm