June and July

The summer is flying by and taking us along with it.  We've been busy hanging out with friends and family.  My favorite part of summertime!  We still have lots more to come but this is what we've been up to so far.

We went to the zoo with some friends.

  We went to a couple friends' baptism.  Jillian got to see her friend Aubrey who moved away a couple years ago. We had a good time catching up and the kids played like they hadn't been apart for 2 years.  I love that!

 We've hung out at home.  My baby is getting so big.  He's really not a baby anymore!

 We've read lots of books.  One of Chloe's favorite activities!

 We met up with my college roommate and let our kids play at a park while we caught up.  The kids found the sprinklers and got drenched but it was a hot day so they were dry in no time.

 It's amazing to me how quickly kids can become friends.  Our oldest girls got along great and both have since asked when we can get together again for a play date.  Too bad Laura and her family live in Texas!

 We still look like we did in college, right?!?

 We ran up to Boise, ID for a quick trip to meet baby Georgia, my new niece.  She is precious!  We had a fun time hanging out with family.   All my family was there (minus my brother, Glen, who we missed).  It was fun to see everyone shortly before our main event of the summer, my sister, Rosemary's wedding next week.

Sean put Ellliot to sleep while swinging.  It was pretty funny.

I took the kids to my Porter family reunion last week for a quick day trip.  I took a couple pictures with my phone but they're still on my phone.  I also stopped in to say hi to my Tanner grandparents for a few minutes on our way home.

We've also had play dates with my nephews and celebrated Independence day. 
Whew!  We've had a busy couple of months, with the busiest still to come!

Preschool is over!

Today was the last day of preschool for Chloe and Jillian. They go to two different preschools so it was lucky that their celebrations were at two different times!  First up was a visit to Chloe's preschool where the whole family was invited to sing songs with the students. I didn't take any pictures of the singing time because Chloe was sitting on my lap the whole time but I did get a picture of her with her teachers: Miss Sarah, Miss Jenny, and Miss Julie.  Chloe even cooperated and looked at the camera and smiled!  Truly a miracle!

 

 From Chloe's program, we went straight over to Jillian's preschool program.  Hers was just down the road at a kid's tumbling gym.

 The kids performed a couple songs for the parents.  Jillian is quite the performer.

 Next each kid got to come up and get their portfolio of work they completed throughout the year and their end of year certificate.

 Jillian and Chloe playing on the podium.

 Jillian and her friends, Ava and Jillian (yes, there is another Jillian her class.  They call each other by their full names.  It's pretty funny).

Jillian and her teacher, Miss Cynthia.

We had a fun day celebrating the girls accomplishments this year in preschool.  I've enjoyed having some quiet time a couple times a week with just Elliot and I think I will miss that this summer.  But I'll be happy to not have to drive back and forth to Kaysville multiple times a day!

Spring

We've been enjoying the warmer weather this spring. The girls have stayed busy with preschool and playing with friends.  Here are some pictures, mostly from Easter, that we've taken recently.

 The girls in their Easter dresses.  They were not being cooperative that afternoon so these are the best pictures I got.

Yep, Chloe is at that stage where if I go to take a picture she looks away or hides or moves so fast that she's a blur.  Funny girl.

Jillian turns 5

Jillian had her 5th birthday in January.

 She got this dress for her birthday.  She loved the zebra stripes.

 Jilly had a "My Little Pony" party.  She is wearing her 'Twilight Sparkle' pony tail.

 Jillian with her birthday cake.  It was rainbow inside.

 Heather's boys came over for cake.

Opening gifts.

I think she had a good birthday.  When did my little girl get to be a big girl?!?

We are back in business!

Let's catch up, shall we?

It was a nice Halloween. Warm outside, the kids didn't even need a coat.

 Here they are with their friends and cousins. 

 Jaylie and Jillian.  Best friends!

 Chloe was Minnie Mouse, Jillian was Strawberry Shortcake, and Elliot was Mickey Mouse.

 Elliot enjoying spaghetti.

 I have two finger suckers.

Chloe's 3rd birthday was on December 2nd.

 Opening gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Porter.

 Blowing out the candles.

Eating her cake.

 Enjoying her presents.

All the Galland/Campbell clan at Christmas.

Christmas morning at Grandma and Grandpa Porter's house.

 Elliot opening his pjs.

 Reading the note Santa left with the Jeppson boys.

 Rapunzel doll for Jillian.

Hanging out with the Kelley cousins.

 

Ok, that was the quick wrap-up for last year.  Stay tuned for more catch-up from this year!