Capri's Blessing

A week ago yesterday we blessed Capri. It was a beautiful day (not even windy for once!) and it was so nice of all our family members to come and support us. Caleb gave her a wonderful blessing and she was perfectly quiet (though wide awake) through it all. Thanks for coming everyone.

Our family

My sister, Chalise, and her husband Steve drove up from Salt Lake to be there. Capri wore the GORGEOUS blessing dress that Chalise made for Caysja's blessing four years ago. It is seriously a work of art! She's amazing!

Three generations

My mom and Capri

'girl shot'

sisters make the best of friends

the kiddos (check out Crew's grumpy face--he'd had it with pictures by this point!)

"Pretty Prisie"

My dad and Capri

AZ Reunion

We are so lucky to have some of our AZ friends live so close by in Pocatello. A couple weeks ago we all got together at my friend Natalie's in-law's house for lunch and a "reunion" of sorts. It was a BEAUTIFUL home and definitely the largest house I have ever been in!!! It had three floors and a complete kitchen on every level as well as 9 bathrooms-- just to give you some idea how big it was! It was expertly decorated as well. I wish I could have taken a picture of each room. This is the back of the house and unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of the front.

Their yard was also amazing with fountains and streams running all around it. Perfect for little boys to go wading in...

Our boys loved the big yard

Alissa and Natalie talking on the porch

Caysja, Halle and Taylor loved the tramp

September Milestones

September has been a big month for Caysja. The day after Labor Day (Sept. 7th) she started Preschool and the next day she started dance. Both are with her cousin Mariah. They are having the time of their lives together! Caysja asks me every day when she gets up, "Is it a dance or preschool day?" It's so cute and it gives us something to look forward to each week--plus a break for me!

Here they are on the first day of dance. Her teacher's name is Miss Kortney and she does it out of her home. Right now they are learning a "Mermaid dance".

Crew wanted to be in the picture too!

First day of Preschool--she is getting so grown up!!

We've got some sass goin' on here!

Here is Caysja's preschool class. Her teacher, Mrs. McKellar, teaches out of her home and has been doing so for over 15 years. This is the first time that she's ever had a class of all girls. It's the "Princess Class"if you ask me. (I was hoping there would be some boys...)

The moms were invited to attend the first day of class. I love the curriculum because they spend a lot of time studying great artists and composers (as well as colors, shapes, numbers, ABC's). For instance, Caysja is learning about Bach and Michelangelo this month! Last week she came home and told me what a "Fugue" is!

Calendar time

Playing sticks to the music

Memorable Firsts

I love taking pictures of the things my babies do for the first time. Of course with your first child you're really good at that and then by the time you have your third...well, let's just say you're a little bit busier! But I promise to try to document all the 'firsts' with Capri the best I can.

Here she is her first day at church (my parents came over for dinner afterwards)

She was an angel and slept through it all

Her first time meeting my sister (and only sibling), Aunt Chalise and Uncle Steve

Her first bath, which she loved

August Adventures

Some fun things we did in August included going to Idaho Fall's "Funland" and Zoo on their 75th Anniversary and getting into everything for just 75 cents! It was great! Caysja and her cousin Nelah decided to ride the "Octopus" ride. Here they are getting on. It is a little scary but I figured if she could on 'Splash Mountain' at Disneyland then she could handle this.

Here they are as the ride progressed...heads down and totally screaming!! It was actually pretty hilarious to watch!

Crew and his cousin Davis at the zoo

This is how Capri spent her first time at the zoo--totally out!

Here we are at the lion pen. They were actually out for once and we got to see them close up!

I love this picture. Babies are so sweet when they sleep.

We went to Gem Lake Marina one weekend.

This was Capri's first official "outing"

The weather was perfect and the kids loved playing in the sand.

We're not sure who she looks like yet...

Butterfly kisses

My friend gave me this gorgeous baby blanket and I LOVE it! Thanks, Britni!

Capri's First Day Home

Still attempting to catch up on posts here...

This is what I found waiting for me on Sunday night when we got home from the hospital:

Caleb and the kids had colored a HUGE welcome home sign for me, bought roses and chocolates, made a popcorn ball "baby" a homemade card, and cleaned the whole house! What more could I ask for? I was so surprised! Thanks, Honey!!

We stopped off for dinner that night at my sister-in-law's house--thanks, Marisa!

The first shot of the three kids in the car. Getting them in and out is LOTS of fun, let me tell you!

Capri and Caleb on the first night home.

She fits so perfectly in his hand.

Caysja is so happy to have a little sister!