Monte Cristo

We took the 4-wheelers up to Monte Cristo last weekend. The leaves were starting to change and it was absolutely beautiful. I love fall. But, the white stuff that comes AFTER fall, well, I could do without!

I Lost the Bang-Battle!

Lauren has been begging to have her bangs cut. I came up with every valid or semi-valid excuse I could - but nothing seemed to work.

Really, I was being kinda selfish. I already have 4 hair-dos each day (don't get me wrong - I love doing the girls' hair!), but bangs just seem like an extra step in our already-hectic mornings. We went for a trim and, well, I CAVED. Over 16" later (holy cow!), this girl has bangs. She sacrificed some serious hair to get these babies.

She loves her bangs! Who knew bangs could make a girl so happy? My least favorite part: she looks so stinking old.

Another battle LOST!

Pai was sad that I was only taking pictures of Lauren this morning. So, in an effort to make our morning routine a bit happier, I threw in some pics of Pai too!

LoOk WhO's HeRe!!

Sweet baby Ellys (in her fabulous new onesie...courtesy of her BFF Aunt Kris). Pretty cheesy, eh?

Handsome and mischievous Danzer Jack (pulling some of his classic faces).

Aunt Kelly is here too (yeah!). But, I didn't take any pictures of her. I assure you, she's as beautiful as ever. So, so happy to be spending a couple of day with some of my most favorite people!

1st Day of sChOoL 2010-2011

It's so crazy having Laur and Pai gone ALL stinkin' day. Roo asks for them and I watch the clock, waiting for them to come home. It seems like they're gone forever!

They're loving school....so far!

Laur and her cute teacher, Mrs. Coleman.

Pai (way down in the corner pulling an oh-so-Paityn face!) and her fabulous teacher, Miss Seib.

We love the girls' teachers and are looking forward to an amazing school year!

GiRL's CaMp - AuGuSt 2010

Love, love, love Girl's Camp. My fave Young Women's activity of the year - hands down!