What Happen to Halloween Thirteen??

I am sooo far behind! I recently had a discussion with some of my Blogger friends and they were actually shocked to hear that I still have a family blog. Apparently they are a thing of the past?? Well, even though I'll fully admit to being a major slacker on this blog, it's very important to me to document our family happenings online. I'm terrible at journaling lately. And I haven't hopped on the Project Life thing yet, so for now this is all I have to leave my family with. So I better make an effort. PS have you heard about this Project Life thing?? AMAZING!!! I can't wait to hop on board. It's just a little overwhelming right now.

This is what our Halloween looked like this year!

Pumpkin Party for Family Night with yummmmmy pumpkin muddy buddy mix!

Trunk or Treat chili party with our Ward! We tried to steal one more year of themed costumes from our kids before they won't give in anymore...it was a TOUCHDOWN!! Muahaha. I was a ref, Erik was a goalpost (don't even get me started on the weirdness and hysterical laughs we got out of that skin suit!), Kayson was a football player and the triplets were the Cheer Squad! It was such a blast. The girls played with their pompoms and chanted around the house for weeks, "rah rah team, rah rah team". They totally got into character.



This is absolutely one of my favorite Halloween pictures I've ever taken. I'm not even sure how I got such a good shot. As usual, I had to take about 10 pics and as I was flipping through, this shot caught my eye and it was like photography divinity walked into my life. They all have the best faces and they did them on their own!! Thanks kids...

 

Silly September Stuff

 It's pretty much a requirement for girls to get hooked on The Princess Bride...I'm happy to oblige

 When I bought my yard sale stools, I had the girls hop on for my "Before" pics. I couldn't help but melt over this pic. Uno, Dos, Tres.

 Definitely not as cute without tutu bums

 Oh Miss Payten...about as girly as they come. She MUST have her nails done. And if she doesn't, she will take care of it herself with markers...often. I love having someone to play dress up and make-over with!

 

At least once a week, no matter what I do, Payten finds a way into mommy's make-up. Just another mascara fiasco. My favorite was probably the time she put lipstick all over her...well...let's just say there wasn't a pic taken of that one.

 While we're at it...why not share another Payten Moment?...

 

 Our dear friends Joni & Aria came to visit for a bit before they moved to Ohio...sadness in the air. Can't wait to see them again but we had a great & girly time! Two year olds are the best...I love this age!

 Just another desperate day for something to do!

 I am struggling so much with getting rid of binkys. We got so close and then Hallie started having her Night Terrors and it really set us back. Hopefully we'll toughen up soon. It's so much different with 3 of them!

 Awww...Dirty Dr Pepper definitely helped get me through the month!!

I hardly ever take pictures at Eriks parents anymore but I need to start. We go to family dinner there every Sunday and I've just become so use to it over the years that I forget to take pics. But these times with our family are some of the most precious. And definitely something we may be missing dearly in the next year or so.

 Uncle Brendon snuggles

 Sleeping in big brother's room. "Turn the light off mom...it hurts my EEEYYYYESS."

August

It's nearing November and  I'm just posting about August. Go me.

 

It's funny how when I took this pic I was savoring the summer daily...and now I'm yearning for it. Flowers are dead and all...

 

I pretty much suck at taking pics lately. It's a rare thing that I snag them with me.

But I loooooooove my Saydee Bug. My family continues to tell me that she has my exact personality. I love that. But at the same time I hate to brag. She seriously brings the fun to our family. Hysterical little lady right here. Can't WAIT to blog about her!!!

 

Meet Whitney. "Whit" as I call her. Cuz when you're THAT close...when you get eachother...when you are able to overcome the craziest...you can nickname. I love her. And I love our "Wifey Nights"

 

We felt so blessed to be a part of Whitney's new little lady's blessing. Ella Farley is simply adorable. A perfect addition to their family of gorgeous girls!!! We love this little family!

 

 

This was my FIRST braid on my girls. I have done better since. But I have to add that I have been french braiding since I was 8. Seriously. I literally checked out my own videos on french braiding from the Layton City Library and learned how to do it on my own, on my Barbies and on my sisters. I have been practicing on people for fun, for dances, etc for years...all in hopes that I would have a daughter one day to braid. That time is finally here...thin little toddler hairs and all.

 

Just a typical lazy day at home.  Sister snuggles.

 

We took the kiddos to a movie...FINALLY!!! It's the triplets' first theater movie. And of course it had to be Monsters Univ. They looooved it. No shocker there. Our girls are obsessed with Monsters. Little adorable weirdos!

And then there's Hallie...little angel.

Our big fella started school!!! I can't believe he's in the 1st grade. I'm in shock and denial a little still. I am so proud of him. He is amazing at math...he definitely didn't get that from me. He can cruise through his math homework faster than I can figure it out!!!

Then this happened....stupid zhuzhu pets!!! Hallie wanted it to walk on mommy...I think I screamed like a little girl...that sucker was stuck for like 5 minutes.

Ahhh....I love our Sunday Sweeties!!!

Saydee, Payten,  Hallie

Just another lazy morning...ok we have a lotta those!! Saydee snugglin mama.I'm pretty sure lazy days are her favorite. She's a TV addict.

 

HUGE UPDATE!!!! The girls moved on to toddler beds!! Grandpa & Grandma Taylor bought them these adorable toddler beds! It's a love/hate relationship. They still do pretty well at nighttime but for 3 months now they have been napping in separate rooms. At first, I was super annoyed at the disruption in sleeping etiquette...I'm weird like that...but if they're sleeping I don't care...I CANNOT LOSE NAPTIME!!! It's just too tempting for them to play so they still sleep (locked) in separate rooms for naptime! Hooligans.

I can't not post a white trash pic. Cuz I have to be honest. I'm not one of those moms that gets her kids dressed to the nines every day and does their hair. This is lunchtime...in pajamas......on the table...sharing a plate of totally non-healthy nachos. Cuz we're awesome like that. YOLO!!!

Sometimes mommy likes to buy new toys when she's out. Cuz she can't help it. And she has an obsession with Barbies and Lalaloopsy. Saydee happened to be the first to wake up from nap and get this surprise. I couldn't stop watching her play make-believe with Lalaloopsy. When these girls play with dolls they just come to life and I get mezmerized. Hashtag: meanttohavegirls.

 

These gals...

Jess got lucky one day. She got to babysit her nephew Sawyer. He's my favorite. When I'm with him I just wanna send my kids off to the babysitter and spend the day with him. Is that bad???

Hottest Summer Ever

Remember all my posts about desperately yearning for sun? Well we got it. What a hot summer it has been. One of the hottest I can remember in Utah. It's hit 100 pretty much every week. We've done our best to stay cool inside but we've played in the sun as much as we can!

 

We love the Splashpads and great friends always wanting to come with us! Whitney and her kids are TOO cute. So excited to have them back in our neck of the woods!

 Yes, my children look pretty messy some days. I wouldn't be a normal mom if I didn't have a couple "pajama days" a week! We love to eat lunch outside as often as we can. This girl, her face, her clothes, her hair...always a hot mess.

 We've tried to stay cool this summer in our fun pool! We looove it! Took a while for me to get over the anxiety of it being outside and worrying that the girls would sneak out into it. I couldn't sleep the first night it was up. It just keeps you on your toes and makes you follow them around all day! Talk about ALERT mom!!

It wouldn't be a summer in Utah without a trip to Roy Aquatic Center! This was our first time taking the triplets. Last year was just too overwhelming.

 One of my favorite times of the day...family prayer. They are just such sweet little spirits with precious hearts at this age! I love their enthusiasm for the gospel and participating in anything family related. They love to say prayer and we will often get 2 reciting us at the same time in unison. Adorable.

 Another fun trip to the Splash Pad with a couple of my favorite mamas!! Jordan and Whit.

 We've spent a little time at the local Syracuse Library. We love free things. And we love books. It's a win win!

 Balloon Fight! I do my best to keep the kids entertained...sometimes we have a winner...

 I love watching them play together (yes, another pajama day...I'm lazy ok??!!)

 Of course this post wouldn't be complete without a shenanigans pic, right? One day I was making dinner and heard Payten say, "wanna apple, Hallie?" I thought to myself, "wait, we don't have apples...." This is what I found. 3 ladies chomping into my tomatoes. Awesome.

(I swear I dress my children...)

 Enjoying our Roy Aquatic Summer pass...love love love this time of year!!

 Saydee...our bravest swimmer yet. This girl is on fire! A lot of the toddlers at the pool don't wear floaties and here we are with our kids all suited up. I know we look like freaks. But honestly, I can't handle the anxiety of trying to juggle 3 at a time even with Erik there. Things can happen too easily, too fast when you've got your eye on another child or you are helping another child. And they have. So for now, laugh if you will but it's a necessity for us.

 Payten...

 It's hard to find a picture in the sun where Hallie doesn't have her Pirate Eye. Cracks me up!

 

Erik and I started a new workout program. I've been a Turbo Girl for 6 years. I love Turbo Fire & Turbo Jam. But Shaun T (creator of Insanity) just came out with his new workout in June called T25. All workouts are super intense but ONLY 25 minutes. Works our tails off! Can't wait to see the payoff! And I love that I've finally found a workout that we can do as a couple.

 A night out with the grandparents and then stopping to visit the cows and horses near our home. It's the simple things in life & time together that make us smile. I love the 6 of us together.

 These 2 lookers. Daddy & Hallie. Don't those smiles just make your day a little better?

 Just enjoying another day outside eating lunch in our gazebo!