My parents came for a short, but lovely visit last weekend. It was so wonderful to have them here, it always goes too quickly. My mom and I spent most of our time together talking, cooking and making and canning spaghetti sauce out of tomatoes I picked from our highly productive garden. Isaac and Lucy were enamored as usual with my dad, and he spent most of his time playing with them. We also managed to go on a fun date to Julie & Julia (a MUST see). Even the boys liked it!

My parents brought the kids these foam swords. I went out to take a picture of them mid-fight, but Isaac said he would like a picture like this. Apparently this is what knights do. Duh.

Anyone who knows these two, knows they are inseparable. Even when biking.

This weekend my sister and her husband came down from Logan so that Geoff and Jared could go mountain biking in Brianhead. While they were off having a glorious time, Laura and I enjoyed spending some wonderful sister time together. Our brother Matt and his daughter Sofia, came over and ate dinner with us and we played outside with the kids till there was no light left in the evening. I love spending time with my siblings and we were missing all the rest of the clan!

(Sorry Isaac and Sofia, but this was the best picture of your aunties and uncle, and really, that’s what matters most)

In other news: I thought I would check out Isaac’s preschool blog tonight. Oh how I wish I hadn’t.

You read it right. After one week, we’ve accepted an offer on our house. Now I am on to freaking-out mode as we will be homeless in a month until our house gets built. Anyone renting??

Aside from the good news mentioned above, I’m going to keep it real and just let you know that health-wise this has been the worst two weeks of my life. Wisdom teeth removal: one of the worst and most painful experiences of my life. Ulcer on tonsil: also horrible, akin to swallowing a knife. Cold: annoying. Combine all these AT THE SAME TIME and you have one irritable and starving lady. I’m happy to say I am on the mend now and starting to remember that life isn’t so bad.

Even on my worst of days, seeing these two best buddies together makes me smile:

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, this one is ALL girl. When I got her from her nap today, she had put on this dress (she’s in a big girl bed now and clearly enjoying the freedom). She likes to tell me over and over again how pretty she is as well. She’s certainly not lacking in self-confidence! I told her that she did look pretty and that we should take a picture. To my surprise, she said “ok mommy!” I’m happy I was able to catch her in this moment, purse full of princesses, bangles and twirls.

Our last trip of the summer was to Geoff’s grandma’s house. Growing up, they always went with her to the Gooding County Fair and Rodeo, so most of us from the family decided to keep the tradition alive and go stay with her. The boys did a lot of fishing, the girls did a lot of walking around thrift shops and garage sales.

The first event of the fair is this parade where they throw out RIDICULOUS amounts of candy. Lucy and Isaac both got triple what they get on a Halloween night. Lucy was beside herself with excitement. She kept stuffing it in her purse, it was hilarious. And yes, my daughter usually wears shirts. I am just horrible at getting stains out so they come off whenever drippy things are involved.

Getting ready with Aunt Megan, the only one around here who knows anything about makeup.

I’m still confused why we call him “Uncle Gerald” because he’s not, but he and his wife are the sweetest and clearly, they have some fun stuff to do at their house.

Finally caught the dimple.