Silver Lake 2011

An outing that has become a tradition is going up to Silver Lake each September to see the Fall leaves. This past weekend Alyse, Annie, and I took advantage of the beautiful weather and headed up the canyon. The drive up was just gorgeous with red, orange, and yellow leaves snuggled in among the green of the pine trees. At the lake the Aspens were just starting to change but it was still just beautiful. We enjoyed our walk around the lake, it couldn't have been more perfect weather. We had such a fun time!

Below is Alyse the duck whisperer. Can you see the duck hiding in the grasses?

After she talked to the duck he followed her where ever she went!

The picture below is a random one from a football game, but I thought it was cute of my oldest and youngest granddaughters so I included it.

Spectators and Other Things

We have been enjoying watching my two grandsons below play football. I have found that sometimes it is as much fun to watch the spectators as it is to watch the games.

Eliza is starting preschool. The picture below is of her going to her orientation. It was lots of fun.

The picture below is of Brianna on her first day of Preschool.

Alyse, Annie and I had a fun little outing on the Temple Square grounds. They are sure beautiful this time of year. (and always)

September Birthdays

Two of my favorite kids have birthdays this week. Mr. H and Brianna. The family celebrated with them at a fun party at family dinner on Sunday.Mr. H is turning 12. This is a special birthday because now he will receive the Priesthood. He is loving playing football and being in the 6th grade.

Brianna is turning 3 years old. She has started taking ballet and feels like a little princess when she is all dressed up for dance. She will be starting preschool in a week and is so excited about that!

Blowing out candles. Miss E wanted to make sure that Eliza didn't blow out her sisters candle.

Below is Grandma with her kids.

The whole family wishing Mr. H and Brianna a very happy birthday and a happy year!

2- 1st- 4 Kaitlyn Rose

Kaitlyn Rose is 10 and 1/2 months old. She has lived at our house since she was born although she will soon be moving. (We will miss her like crazy!) Last Sunday Sept. 4, 2011 She got her first tooth and took her first steps, 5 of them all at once. Of course after she did that we had to keep her walking back and forth between us so we could cheer for her. We love you so much Kaitie and seeing you grow and develop is so much fun! I love being a grandma!