pesto!

My Mom came over to help us make fresh pesto. Of course Gracie had to help. We made a whole bunch and froze it in ice cube trays then popped them into freezer bags. Gracie's favorite parts were eating the cheese, licking the pesto and watching the pop come out of the trays. I love little family traditions like this.

helping mommy clean

Today I found Gracie in the bathroom wetting toilet paper. When I asked her what she was doing she said "help mommy" then wiped the sink "nice keen (clean) mommy". I told her what a good job she was doing but that was enough. She said no and continued to pull rolls and rolls of toilet paper off. By the time I got back with the camera she had a nice little pile of wet toilet paper all around the sink and on the floor by the garbage can.

Thanks for your help big girl!

sleep tight little ones

Sometimes I can't wait for them to go to bed! They fight, they yell, they hit, they break toys and they tell me NO all day! Once in bed it takes another 45 mins of drinks, books, potty and we-wes (blankets) before they are asleep and that's on a good night. But on my way to bed when I peek into their rooms I see perfect little babies so sweet and so peaceful. I forget all about the chaos of the day and I just enjoy the moment.

kindergarten shopping

Jake and I took Ethan shopping for school clothes & supplies. I can't believe he is going into kindergarten! He was nice and told me I could take 5 pictures "but that's it Mom, I mean it only 5 pictures!" We started off at the mall looking at shoes and coats. We didn't find either....ugh. The poor kid is just so little, I mean he still wears a 2T in the waist (that's the size of Gracie). All of the big kid clothes he wanted didn't come in his size. Of course I did find somethings for him, I mean I can't leave a mall empty handed. We had to take him to dinner as well so it was off to Red Robin or the bird as my kids call it. He ordered his entire meal without any help from us. So now he is all set for kindergarten to start Sept. 17th. It's hard to believe he will be leaving me in a few weeks but I am so excited for his new adventures. I know he will be fine and have a great time and who cares if Gracie and I sit on the playground the whole time waiting for him :)

the first pair of pants

*he had to go into the dressing room alone too*

I loved this hat but he said no

"thank you daddy for a great day"

happy his sister was not there to drink his soda!

costco mums

After my trip to Costco the other day I realized I need a bigger car. They had these beautiful fall mums there so I got 3 plants. The problem came when I tried to put them in the car. I thought they would fit in the trunk but they were too tall so they had to go in the backseat. Luckily Ethan was not with me because as you can see there was no room for any more children in this car.

Mr & Mrs Pentecost

Jake and I spent our 7th Anniversary watching two of our favorite people say I DO. Our friends Brandi & Ted were married last Sunday at Gorge Crest Vineyards. The wedding was beautiful, the view was amazing and the celebration was fantastic.

Ethan & his Uncle Erich (the best man)

Erich giving his Mommy loves

a little sibling love

Jake's parents, Joan & Max

Ethan took this one

Steve, Erich & Jake

Brandon was dancing with the bees :)

look at those dimples

Britt & Max

the best man speech

happy anniversary honey!

my little family

Kate, Kaleb & Ryder

the whole Hendrix family

the Wymores & Max

Brandon & Brittney

my little monkey

Erich & Ariel

what can you say about firemen?

Ethan's new Emma

the beautiful bride Brandi

my boys

we tried to take a pic of ourselves

I think he likes her :)

sleepy girl

Teddy with Emma & Ethan

Ethan loves pretty ladies!

CONGRATULATIONS TED & BRANDI PENTECOST!