Kacie's first day.... :(

Kacie's first day...She did great! I was worried about the bus wasn't sure if she actually get on...or if she would like it...i kept myself busy all day to keep my mind off of it...she's my baby being gone over 6hrs in a public school with tons of kids and new things i was freakn inside...she was awesome...Monday should go a little bit easy :)...a little

there she goes she sat with Courtney .... its so hard to let go... i did it.. :)

Courtney's first day of school

I can't believe 3rd grade...what a kid she is going well with her diabeties what a trooper...she's growing up so fast i watch home videos of her and makes me so sad she isn't a little girl anymore toddling around ...shes excited for school to learn cursive this year..and see all her friends..

the boy is Kenny (4th grade) who lives across the street now he comes over and waits for the bus...Kacie is going to watch her sister get on....

Kacie Graduated from O.T to Play

Kacie graduated from her preschool Aug 21st....she been going there for 2 yrs and did so good. What a big difference...

Some of Kacie's teachers Kim Jenny and Ashley...the kids are in her afternoon class they sang a song it was so cute

so proud of her

Summer with Grammie and Grampa

The girls went to Gray Animal farm and spent the night at Grammies over the summer...here r a few pics of them playing outside with Laela too...and Bender (Dog)

The summer was either rainy or so humid u couldn't breath or it was too buggy to play outside...but summer was still was fun!

Summer is over

I needed to update u all on what we did this summer...i can't believe summer is over...the girls will be both going to school this week....i'll be blogging about that at the end of the week....plus Kacie Graduated preschool on Friday...i will post pictures of that event soon...

At the ocean...Cresent Beach

Storyland.....we went after 3 so we could get another day pass for all of us this year...we will be going again... :)

Kacie on the horse took us by surprise....she and Court ran right in and went behind the Merry go round..i couldn't c them...Kacie liked the bench for the past 2 yrs...i was hoping she found a seat...it started and there she was on a horse....

Range Pond..............

just a few pics of bowling.....

Kacie did this everytime she knock down a pin...

Can u say mullet

Thought i share to u all what happens when i leave the girls alone with Erland..... i went to Y.W and Y.M on Wednesday we were doing a video scavenger hunt we drive around town looking 4 clues....we were in two teams and in my car was Me Juli Philip Amber Austin and Ryan...Juli was sitting in the middle front as i was driving headed to our next clue...hen i get a text message from Erland "Kacie has cut her own hair" i wanted to flip out but new i had a carful and i was driving...i told him send me a pic...this is what she had done...

Before After....Aunt Dee Dee to the rescue

She cut one side little past her ear lobe..and some on the ther side...and some in the back under neath..she thinks she looks great..

The After pic she is not happy...she told me "u take one more pic of me i'm taking ur battery out of ur cell phone"

She wasn't too impressed with Dee Dee ............Dee Dee came down the next morning to fix it...Kacie was all find with getting her hair cut until Dee Dee said go look in the mirror...she looked didn't say a word..closed the bathroom door and sat on the tolite with her arms folded and pouting...but after a good hour she came around from hiding under the bed covers...he looks cute with its such a big change...she is gtting use to it too...i don't think she will do that again...

Realize how lucky i am

Today at church i heard the most heartbreaking story... (i don't feel its my place to tell it to u all )...it just made me cry to hear it and i still tear up just thinkin of it..And it made me think of a friend of mine who has cancer and she is my age she has 3 children....but it really made me stop and think of how thankful i am and blessed for my family. How wonderful Erland really is and my girls...How thankful i am for my trials ...its made me such a strong person..today my trials seem so minor compare to what these two brave and strong woman have to face..my prayers r with them both and there families...


On a happier note a magic word we haven't heard in over 6 months is OVERTIME! Erland started working at Pool Enviroments in Westbrook 3 wks ago. Our Bishop is his boss and helped him get in...Hancock cut is hrs back in March 32 hr week...ouch we couldn't survive if he stayed there and who knows if that place will stay open. Pool Eviroments is a growing and there looking for a bigger building. I know this place will be around for awhile. Erland loves it its so laid back..hes not use to that Hancock was bust ur butt nonstop. I'm so glad he is there...


Yesturday Erland and his Mom went up on the Mountain...Erland needed to ct firewood for us and Mom hasn't been up in 20 yrs i believe...they had a great time here r some pics of the Cabin...mom cleaned it up the outhouse mom fixed the door all while Erland cut wood.





Mom walking up

Cleaned up the cabin

The outside

Erland....his shirt says I'm not trying to be difficult (It just comes naturally)