The Move and Now a Stay At Home Mommy

This past summer and fall was one of the most stressful and crazy few months of our life.  We had a baby, listed, showed (48 times!) and sold a house, went back to work, MIL diagnosed with Cancer, moved in to a new house, quit my job all while trying to keep our sanity.   

We replaced our new old house with an old new house. Even though the house we bought is older then Mike and I's ages combined, it is on a beautiful piece of property downtown Farmington.  It is in really great condition, it just hasn't been updated in years.  Before we moved into the house, we stayed in a hotel for a few days while we had the hardwood floors refinished on the main level. We also tore out most of the wall that was blocking off the kitchen to the dinning area. After moving in we nearly gutted the upstairs bathroom and modernized the look.

This is the before and after on the living room minus the plantation shutters that were installed in December and the area rug I got for my birthday. We love our old new house and it has been a total blessing living in our new area.  We have parks, the city pool and library so close and we have made some really great new friends.

"I have ended one chapter in my life and started another. After 12 years of working full time I have decided to change jobs and become a stay at home mommy. Of those past 12 years I have spent over 6 of them at Maverik. During my time there I learned so much, made many friends and traveled to places in the world I never imagined I would go. They took such good care of me and I will truly miss it all. Now I look forward to spending time at home with my three beautiful baby girls."

4 Month Old Penelope

4 Months old and cute as ever! You are 12 lbs and 24inches tall.  You are such a good baby and so cuddly! We can't get enough of your smiles.  You love mommy to carry you around in the baby wrap.

A day at the lake

Tara had the brilliant idea of going to play at Pineview Reservoir and since Aimee's family and my parents were there it was that much more fun!

Blessing Day

It just happened to work out that Mike's sister Aimee family, my parents and younger brother Erik all were in town at the same time so we decided to bless Penelope Elsa Beaird at our church building after church on August 17th.  Mike gave a beautiful blessing and it was so special to have so much family there for this special occasion.  Penelope, you are very loved by your family.

 

First Day of Preschool

Addie had her first day of 3 year old preschool today with Ms. Beth which is the same preschool that Sophie went to.  It is hard to remember how Sophie was when she went to preschool, but I feel like Addie is too young!  I don't think she thinks that and I know she will do great.

Family Fun Day at the Zoo

We have been so busy with showing our house and having a new baby that we haven't had very much time to slow down.  Today we decided to slow down and do something fun with the kids so we headed off to the Hogle Zoo.  

So Fun! I haven't been to the Zoo since they opened some of their new exhibits and they are awesome.  We even decided to buy an annual membership because we will for sure be back.

 Sophia and daddy's favorite animal was the leopard.  Adeline's favorite was the elephants (and NOT the reptile house.) Mommy and Penelle's favorite was the polar bear.

 

After the Zoo we when to Trader Joe's and bought a bunch of fun stuff to try.  Then to Rubio's for fish tacos, mommy and daddy's favorite. The kids were all great and we has a blast.

Happy Birthday Cowgirl Style

It is so fun to have all of our girls' birthdays in July.  We did a big BBQ and birthday party again.  This year we rented a PONY! What little girl doesn't want a pony at her birthday party.  Andy the pony was great and the kids had a blast with her.  We also couldn't have a summer birthday without some water! Pools, tubs and water guns!

Sophia in her cowgirl attire 

Uncle Danny and Benji with Andy the pony

Aunt Tara, Brandt and Mia enjoying a little time in the pool

Such a sweet pic of Tayen and her daddy.  Tayne couldn't get enough of the pony.  She spent most of the party hanging out with Andy.

Sophia looking tough with her water gun.

Happy Birthday Girls! 

I hope they like having birthday parties together for years to come.  

It is so fun for them and the family.

 This picture is Sophia reenacting blowing out the candles because she did it too fast and I didn't get the picture.  I think she did a good job pretending.

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