The First Day of School

It just so happened this year that Libby and I had the same first day of school - September 10th.  She started pre-school and I started my 9th year teaching at LHHS.

 Silly smile, but darling girl!

 

 The first-day girls!

 I can't believe I have to leave these two cuties everyday now - Booooo!

 What goof-balls!

Since I was busy greeting my own students, Brad got to take Libby to her first day of school.  It was a shortened day and the parents got to do a little scavenger hunt and lesson with the kids.  So glad that Brad got to be there for her - how fun!

Libby is 3!

Libby's third birthday fell on Sunday this year and she maximized every second of it! 

 It started with our Sunday morning tradition of Sticky Buns for breakfast.

 She got to make a wish on her Sticky Buns, and...

 it came true!  Turns out no matter how many times you tell her, she still says her birthday wish out loud - "that I'll get to fly-high-in-the-sky with Daddy!"

 After church (where she brought cupcakes to share with both her new and old nurseries), we headed to Grammy and Pops' for dinner.  She was eager to open all her presents from us - she opened the rest at her party the day before.

 My little angels in white!

 That Lexi is pretty hilarious!

 Swinging in the hammock with Ty.

 Donning her birthday crown for a dinner of hot dogs and hamburgers.

 Present time!  These new Minnie Mouse high heels light up and are a new favorite!

 And, a bike!  We'll see how long it takes for her to grow into it - hopefully not too long.

 I just couldn't resist this awesome picture of Lexi's post-ponytail hair.  I LOVE it!

 And possibly the biggest hit of the night - her new Minnie Mouse PJs.  The smile says it all.

Present opening didn't end there.  We headed home to Skype with Grandma and Grandpa and Libby got to open this absolutely gorgeous princess dress that Grandma made for her.  Wow - what a birthday!

Libby's Luau

For Libby's 3rd birthday we threw a luau at the beach.  It was quite the party with over 40 guests and she was definitely the star of the show.  Yeah, I'd say she loves birthdays!

Our little hula princess!

 The food table had quite the spread!

 The guests all had their pictures taken with the guest of honor and then worked on a luau picture frame to remember the big event.

 

 She greeted each guest with a lei and a big "ALOHA!" (and, some extra special guests like Grammy got a little sumthin, sumthin extra).

 Posing with her biggest spoilers.

 There was hula-hooping...

 a fun game of hot "pescado"...

 (which Libby won! - no cheating, I swear!)...

our own rendition of musical chairs - musical leis...

 

 plenty of pink and green cupcakes...

 and, Libby's favorite part - the presents!

Lexi seemed to think her big sister's party was a hit, too!

 We were super excited that one of Libby's older friends dressed up, too!  I love the way this picture captures Libby's awe of Andi - she thought the pink was pretty fabulous!

 The dads even got in on the hula-hoop action!

Kids awaiting cupcakes...mmmm, mmmm!

And just one more shot of the birthday girl!  What a fun way to celebrate one of the cutest girls I know!  We love you, Libby!  Happy 3rd Birthday!

Libby's First Dental Appt

Right before it was time to go back to school, it was time for Libby's first visit to Dr. Johnson's office. 

I'm guessing most kids don't have this big of a smile the whole time at their first dental visit.  Turns out having Grammy work in the office sure makes it easier to feel comfortable!  She did GREAT and loves showing off her pearly whites.

Last Moments of Summer

Here are a few random pictures from this summer that I had on my phone.  Yep, I'm sad to say it's over - I LOVE summer!

 A day at Three-Arch Bay.  I love it there!

 Just living the good life on a private beach.

 Lexi with her ponytails.

 When Lexi wakes up from her nap, Libby likes to climb in with her and hang out for awhile.  I love that they are best buds!

And, we threw a baby shower for my friend Laura back in June and I never posted pics.  It was super fun and baby Bailey has arrived and is super cute!

Stateline, NV

We hit that notorious Sunday night Vegas traffic, and decided to hit up a hotel at stateline for the night, rather than fight the traffic all the way home.  The three working types had to wake up and drive home at 3 am, but the rest of us stayed and played in the pool before heading back home.  Why not extend our trip another day?!

 Primm, NV - who'd have thought?!  The kids were pretty disappointed that the pool with the waterslide was only open on the weekends and we had to settle for the "lesser" pool.

 Well, at least someone looks pretty happy about the way things turned out!

 This was the "island" they told us we could swim out to, as if it was a big deal.  Hmmmm....

 Good thing it doesn't take much to entertain this group.

Lexi sure loves to swim!

Last Few Random Moments at Powell

Just a hodge podge of fun pics, then I'll be done with Powell, I promise!

Can you tell how much we love it!?

Libby and Max bringing firewood along the "grandma trail".

Just hanging out on the beach.

 Smores night!

 Followed by an awesome glo-stick party.  Libby and Max thought they were pretty cool!

 The kids all prepping for their big glo-stick moment...

 and they delivered!

 We adults had fun, too.  I'm holding Libby's cool flower she just loved!