Utah State Fair and Liberty Park

A couple weeks ago our cousins were in town we we went to the Utah Sate Fair together.  They had the cutest thing for kids--a little "farm" experience with treats at the end--all for free!

Caysja thought this pink tractor was pretty awesome.

Planting vegetables

Look what I got, Mom!

Petting the pigs...

...and the sheep...

...and the rabbits

The rodeo was super fun! We had the perfect front row seats.

These pics were taken a while ago...it's a little chilly for swimsuits lately.  Back when it was really hot, one of our favorite places to go was Liberty Park's "Seven Canyons".  My kids love to wade in all the little rivers, streams, lakes, waterfalls, etc.  This was a special day because Caleb actually had the day off and was able to come with us.

I hate saying goodbye to summer!

Guess who loves Kindergarten...

Miss Caysja does!

So this post is a little overdue...(I couldn't find my cord to upload pics).  Caysja started Kindergarten at Foxboro Elementary on Aug. 29th.  She was soooo excited and would ask me every day, "Mom is today the day I get to go to school?"  The week before school started we went to to meet her teacher and have her pre-assessment test completed.  Her teacher was very impressed that she could write both her first and last name as well as read some simple sentences.  She said she would put Caysja in the advanced reading group.  I really like her teacher, Mrs. Lund.  She is very kind and also very organized.  We live so close to the school (about three min. away) and we can walk there every day.  Tues. are Caysja's favorite day because she has P.E. (right now they're playing soccer) and music time.  On Mondays she has computer and every Fri. is show-and-tell.  She's made lots of new friends at the "yellow table" (where she sits).  

Here is my big girl right before we left on the first day of school.

Of course Crew had to be in the picture too.  He was soooo sad he wasn't going to school with her.  He just cried and cried that first day.  He would say over and over, "Crewser five, Crewser go school with Kiki"!  He also really wanted a backpack so Santa Claus might have to step up for that one...
It is nice that Caysja has afternoon Kindergarten so Crew isn't too lonely without her since he's napping during that time.  When he wakes up, she's home!

She was so excited to ride her bike to school.

Here we are about to say goodbye on the first day...I wondered if I would cry... but I didn't.  She was sooo happy and excited to be there and not about to cry herself, so why should I cry?

Caysja and her friend, Millie both have afternoon Kindergarten (though not the same teacher).

Lining up to go inside on the first day of school.

I can't believe I have a Kindergartner!!!  Where does the time go??

Our Princess Priesie is ONE!

Our sweet little Capri turned one on Sunday August 14th.  We were already in Idaho for Caleb's parent's homecoming so it worked out perfectly to celebrate her birthday with all our family and cousins.  We had a little party for her after dinner with cupcakes and ice cream.  

Capri is such a precious little angel.  I can't believe she is one already!!  Seriously, where did that year go?!?   I feel like she and I have a special bond because she helped me get through that long year of Caleb being away month after month.  She (along with my other kids) was my reason to keep going each day.  I think the Lord knew I was going to need someone to cuddle and hold at night when I was lonesome.  I can't imagine life without her.  Thanks for coming to our family, Priesie!  We love you so much!  

First bite of cupcake--yum!  Thanks for making them, Mom!

How do you like Caysja's goofy face?

My mom with Capri and Caysja

My dad with Capri

Aunt Chalise and Priesie

Priesie and me

Some fun facts about Priesie:

1. She has super blue eyes and very blond hair
2.  weighs approx. 18 lbs. 
3.  loves to crawl but no signs of walking yet
4. VERY picky eater (even more than Caysja was at her age!) but it might be just a stage
5. favorite food:...who knows right now!
6. first word:  "mama" --can also say "dada" now too
7. knows how to sign "all done" and "more"
8. favorite toys:  LOVES the remote control or my cell phone and camera 
9. patient disposition:  Caysja likes to carry her all around the house--including up and down the stairs and in and out of the pack'n play and for the most part, Capri lets her
10. good sleeper as long as it's dark and quiet!
11. can wave bye-bye, clap hands, blow kisses, give high fives
12. She can drink out of all kinds of straws!

WELCOME HOME Grandma and Grandpa Roberts

Caleb's parents, Lorna and DeLoy, got home from their 23 month mission to the Dominican Republic on August 1, 2011.  Unfortunately we didn't get to see them fly in that night because Caleb had to work.  But we drove home two weeks later to hear them report their mission in church.  They did a wonderful job and really helped the PEF (Perpetual Education Fund) expand in the Carribean.  We're so proud of their service!

Caysja and Crew were so excited to see them again after nearly two years!  The first thing Caysja told them was, "I haven't seen you for forty years!"  Ha ha-- I'm sure that's what it felt like to her!

A pic of the guys after church in their matching ties.  

Luncheon after church at L&D's house

Marisa, Kynda, me, Isaac, Davis, Andy, Capri and Mariah

Lorna and DeLoy had four new grandchildren to meet for the first time--including Capri.  As you can see she wasn't too thrilled about it...

Dog pile on cousin Mosiah!

Caleb and his brothers playin' a quick game before saying goodbye...

Two Weeks of 100% FUN!!

Wow!  What a fun summer we have had!  The first two weeks of August our cousins from Idaho came to visit us.  We played and played every day and it was non-stop fun.  I was so proud of us because most of  the things we did were free or we had 1/2 off coupons.  Our kids get along so well and they're the same age.  I took tons of pictures....here are a few of my favorites:

The Children's section of the LDS Family History Museum downtown had this cool dress up section that our girls loved.

...okay, maybe the boys loved it too!  (Ha ha--good blackmail for later!)

Hogle Zoo

Waiting for the bird show to start (that was awesome, by the way!)

Crew and Davis at the new Splashpad by our house

Caysja got to see her friend Halle who was in UT visiting her cousins

The Ogden Children's Museum had a free day--it was so busy, but totally worth it!

King Crew

Hiking Ensign Peak

Caysja and Nelah took swimming lessons together and loved it!

Wheeler Farm

Jumping on our tramp

The Aquarium in Sandy (this is the penguin display but my picture didn't turn out all that great)

Come visit us again, guys!  We miss you!