Our Trip to Buhl

Kasey's sister Angie, her husband Brady and their 5 children live in Buhl. We made the trip down on a Friday night because 4 of their girls were participating in a half time cheer performance at the Buhl Indians football game. It was so much fun. Kambell and Kinlee think it is so cool to go stay the night at the cousin's house. We took part in the f-ball game, a frigid lunch at the park, decorating Halloween cookies, carving pumpkins, visiting the alligators at the local hot springs and lots of visiting, ball throwing and playing.

Kasey loaded up pumpkins from our garden and led the kids in carving!

Here is Kambell's Halloween cookie! She was so careful and did a great job.

L to R: Kambell, Jayci, McCoy, Delaney, Kinlee (on the counter is Shanlee).

Kinlee's Ghost Cookie! So proud.

Kambell, McCoy, Shanlee & Delany at Miracle Springs.

We watched the alligators for a long time...just waiting for one of them to budge. Finally one of them decided to come up for a chicken leg. It was kind of exciting.

Kasey decided that we needed a pregnant picture. I don't agree!

Kambell decorated her pumpkin with a red butterfly...not so Halloweeny, but very Kambell like.

Kasey & Carli show their Buhl High School Spirit!

Carli carved a great Jack O' Lantern!

"Fruits of our Labor"

Kambell came in the house and said "Daddy needs 2 spoons." I didn't ask any questions...out of fear. Awhile later I decided I had better check this out. When I walked out and saw them enjoying the "fruits of our labor" I chuckled. Kasey was cleaning out the garden and decided that the girls should be enjoying the watermelon instead of letting them go to waste. They LOVED the experience. And FYI- our watermelons were great this year!

The last week or so...

Kambell has really loved preschool this year. But it's taking her awhile to get back into the groove. She comes home exhausted. She sat down at the table and was out in no time.

Chocolate Chip Cookies are a FAVORITE at our house. So this time the girls pitched in. They got all geared up in their aprons & hats...then got to work. There were quite a few chocolate chips that didn't make it into the bowl.






We took the cookies to Bruneau for the rodeo and they were gone in 1 afternoon.
Good job girls!

It was Kambell's day to take snacks to preschool. So she decided to take "froggies." While Kasey & Kinlee went roping- Kambell & I went to the store. She picked out oreos for the body, pretzels for the legs and smarties for the eyes. Then we were off toward home to put them together. She loved matching up the smarties (she thought they had to have the same color eyes).

It was a fun project and I think her classmates really enjoyed them.

The Finished Product...

She had to test them of course!

Kinlee's Haircut

Kinlee got her hair trimmed about 6mo. ago when Kambell got 14" cut off of hers...but she's never really had a real hair-cut. So today was the day. She took a couple of pictures from a magazine of some cute bob styles. After I got my hair cut she hopped in the chair and was still as a mouse for Amber. When Amber was done she told Kinlee that she looks like a princess...that did it. She LOVES it. It fits her cute little button face. Can't wait for her Daddy's reaction now.

Time for Pictures Again...

Kinlee just turned 3 so that means it's picture time again. I just love the gals at Target (in Eagle). They work so hard to make it a fun and easy experience. Kambell is a natural "poser." While Kinlee doesn't want to touch her sister, smile or cooperate much. They turned out pretty precious anyway.

Boy or Girl????

We will let you know in about 4 & 1/2 months...

Finally a little time to play!

During the months of April, May and June I wasn't feeling so hot. Just found out we were pregnant and was queezy from morning til night, exhausted and not willing to put forth much effort. Then my time in July through the 1st week of August was filled by doing rodeo stuff...marketing, advertising, collecting potential sponsors and organizing. So now that all that is over I have really felt like I've neglected Kambell and Kinlee...and Kasey. So we have made a fun week out of this one. On Tuesday we went to Lakeview Park in Nampa. It's a great water park for little kids. We ended up running into our friend Steph and her two little kids there. The girls spent the afternoon splashing and screaming. I'm not a water person (that is putting it lightly) so I was awfully proud of myself for accomplishing the day at the water park. So much fun was had that I forgot to take pictures so we'll have to go back...

Then today was my 20 week ultrasound appointment. Kasey had to fly to Salt Lake so he couldn't make the appointment. The girls were excited to "see" the baby so I brought them along. We made a fun day out of it. We hit the coffee hut first and got yummy treats, then on to the zoo. The entire way there the girls were trying to guess where we were heading. They finally guessed it...as we pulled in to the parking lot. It was like a treasure hunt. We'd see an animal and then rush to the next one fast fast fast. It sure wore them out.
Then we were off to my doctor appointment. Of course, the baby was not cooperating. It's head was tucked down and it wasn't moving a bit. So I had to get up and move around then we tried it again...nothing changed. She was finally able to see all she needed to see to make sure the baby was developing and doing ok. We'll try it again in 8 weeks. Kambell and Kinlee's eyes were as big as silver dollars when they recognized the baby's profile, a hand, a leg, etc. I think it made it seem a little more real to them. 21 weeks down and counting...
We had a fun day...just wish Kasey could have joined us. But when he returns from Salt Lake he and I are having dinner with some friends. So he'll get his attention, too! We are so blessed to have this time together and that we are able to spend it having fun and making memories together. When #3 comes along it all may come to a screeching halt...at least for awhile.

Make-up...Dress up...Polish

Kambell and Kinlee get so excited when our neighbors show up with their make-up and fingernail polish. They all head straight for the dress up clothes. Before Kambell and Kinlee went to Mamm and Pappy's they got to get one good play day in (Thank you Jamie!).

Kambell was very excited to be in the "beauty chair" first. Kinlee just poses like a professional and look how good Jake is being... just sitting back and waiting for the primping to come to an end so they can go run and play.Kinlee lost her top to Kambell, Emma and Annie squeezed into toddler size dress up clothes...but nothing mattered because they were all together.

A Beautiful Wedding

After sending Kambell & Kinlee to Bruneau to stay with
Mamm & Pappy (my parents),

Kasey and I headed to Lake Tahoe...
After a long, long trip on the road we arrived to a beautiful
resort like community,
where we adventured and relaxed.

Taylor (Kasey's cousin) and Heather's wedding was perfect.
It was so unique and everything was beautiful.
We enjoyed spending time with the Landa families and each other.

Mr. & Mrs. Landa...

Corby & Boston...checking the water.Uncle Kasey lovin' on The Boss
We had a great time and hopefully we'll get a chance to visit
Lake Tahoe again...
Kambell & Kinlee would love it, too.