{Happy Halloween}

For Halloween this year, I had to go with a theme. I couldn't resist! Payton was Little Bo Peep and Halle was her sheep. They were adorable in their coordinating costumes. We celebrated all week with Music Makers, Dance and of course Halloween night. Payton had a blast making Halloween cookies at my moms and loved decorating them with as many candy corns as she could fit. I was hoping to be in our house by now and was disappointed that my cute Halloween decorations will have to wait until next year!

Halle at Music Makers

Payton, Braydon, Jace and Halle before the Trunk or Treat


Tuckered out!!

YUMMY TREATS!!!

Playing Catch Up

I can't believe I'm this far behind on my blogging! I haven't posted for over two months. I have so much to catch you up on but this will have to hold you over for now. A couple of weeks ago Rachael's mom had a baby shower for her in Rigby. It was so fun seeing Rach and Leighton and of course getting our little babies together. I forgot my camera of course, so here are some pictures I stole from Rachael's blog (I hope you don't mind Rach).

OUR BABY GIRLS

HALLE ----- LEIGHTON ----- PAISLEY

CASSIE ---- RACHAEL ------ ME

{4th of July and Halle's Blessing}

{Greg, Halle and Payton at the fireworks}

{Our Halle babe}

{Payton enjoying a sucker at the Rexburg parade}


{Halle on her blessing day}

{Halle with her Grandma}



{Greg's sister Stacey made Halle's blessing dress and I could not have been more pleased with how it turned out. She did such an amazing job!!!}

{We were so happy to have our friends in town for the weekend. It was fun to see everyone and we were so glad they were able to come to Halle's blessing.}

I know this post is so late and I have so much to catch up on. This no internet bit is starting to drive me crazy!! We had a busy 4th of July weekend with a bridal shower for Greg's sister Allison, the 4th and Halle's blessing. We celebrated the 4th with your typical activities...parade, fireworks, and lunch with the fam. Payton loved the fireworks and Halle slept through them of course. It was so nice to have a day with Greg! The 4th is one of my favorite holidays and it didn't disappoint.

Halle's First Week

Daddy admiring his new baby girl.

Meeting Uncle Braydon, Aunt Jennifer and Payton

Big Sister!!

Daddy and his girls.

First day home.

Swinging

Doing what she does best.

Eyes open!!

Boxing gloves!

Precious baby girl.

She's Here!!!

Halle McKay Price

Born on June 3rd, 2008 at Mountain View Hospital

7 lbs. 5 oz. and 21 inches long.

Here she is! Our baby girl was born on June 3rd at 10:20 pm. The delivery was quick and easy and we are so grateful for her safe entry into the world. It is crazy how something so small can bring so much joy! She is an adorable baby and we love her to death! Payton is an awesome big sister and loves helping with whatever she can. She is great at fetching diapers, wipes, binkies, etc. and she is anxious to teach her about everything she knows. I'm sure life with two kids is tough at times but right now I am loving it. We feel so blessed to have two beautiful daughters to love.

OUT OF COMMISSION

Some of you may have noticed that I have not posted anything for over a month! As most of you know, we have spent the last 9 months as homeless children living with mom and dad. We are currently living with Greg's parents and do not have internet access, which has been good and bad. I never realized how much time I spent online until I couldn't anymore. Our family is doing well and patiently waiting for this new little girl to make her entrance into the world. I went to the Dr. today and hopefully within the next couple days she will be here. We are so excited and can't wait to see her!! I will have more updates soon!!!

New Babies!!

Paisley

Preslie

This past month we welcomed two new beautiful babies into the world. Greg's sister Hollie had a little girl named Preslie and Cassie and Lorin had a girl named Paisley. Payton loved holding both of them and I'm so excited to see how she reacts to her new baby sister. I think she is going to be quite the little mother figure!

Home Sweet Home............

SOMEDAY!!!! We have finally started on our new house and it is so exciting to watch what seemed so far away finally becoming a reality. We know that the framing phase goes fairly quickly and then it can be slow moving from there, but we are optimistic and are hoping to be finished as soon as possible. I will keep you updated on the progress.

Mormon Women

I got this fwd. in my email and though it was so true. If you, or someone you know has ever felt overwhelmed by all they feel they need to do, Vickie Gunther of Redlands, California, wrote a hilarious poem, Dr. Seuss style, about how much LDS women try to take on.

The Girl in a Whirl by 'Dr. Sue' ( a.k.a.. Vickie Gunther)

Look at me, look at me, look at me now!
You could do what I do
If you only knew how.
I study the scriptures one hour each day;
I bake,
I upholster,
I scrub,
and I pray.
I always keep all the commandments completely;
I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.
I help in their classrooms!
I sew all they wear!
I drive them to practice!
I cut all their hair!
I memorize names of the General Authorities;
I focus on things to be done by priorities.
I play the piano!
I bless with my talents!
My toilets all sparkle!
My checkbooks all balance!
Each week every child gets a one-on-one date;
I attend all my meetings (on time! Never late!)
I'm taking a class on the teachings of Paul,
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all
I track my bad habits 'til each is abolished;
Our t-shirts are iron ed!
My toenails are polished!
Our family home evenings are always delightful;
The lessons I give are both fun and insightful.
I do genealogy faithfully, too.
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
I rise each day early, refreshed and awake;
I know all the names of each youth in my stake!
I read to my children!
I help all my neighbors!
I bless the community, too, with my labors.
I exercise and I cook menus gourmet;
My visiting teaching is done the first day!
(I also go do it for someone who missed hers.It's the least I can do for my cherished ward sisters.)
I chart resolutions and check off each goal;
I seek each "lost lamb" on my Primary roll.
I can home-grown produce each summer and fall.
But that is not all! Oh, no. That is not all .
I write in my journal!
I sing in the choir!
Each day, I write "thank you's" to those I admire.
My sons were all Eagles when they were fourteen!
My kids get straight A's!
And their bedrooms are clean!
I have a home business to help make some money;
I always look beautifully groomed for my honey.
I go to the temple at least once a week;
I change the car's tires!
I fix the sink's leak!
I grind my own wheat and I bake all our bread;
I have all our meals planned out six months ahead.
I make sure I rotate our two-years' supply;
My shopping for Christmas is done by July!
These things are not hard; 'tis good if you do them;
You can if you try!
Just set goals and pursue them!
It's easy to do all the things that I do!
If you plan and work smart, you can do them all, too!
It's easy!" she said
and then she dropped dead.

Let Your Hair Down

I very seldom do Payton's hair down. It has gotten so long but it gets in her way when she is trying to play, so we pretty much stick to the ponies. I snapped some pictures of her before it was destroyed. She looks so grown up. Where did the time go???