I really want one of these...

I have a serious crush on these bikes!

Hooray for Eric!

Instead of all those silly fundraisers that force people to buy wrapping paper and chocolate that they really don't need, Eric's school has a 1 mile Fun Run where the kids collect pledges from their parents and grandparents. Families are also invited to run with their students. It's the only fundraiser of the year and we loved it. Eric was so excited to run with his Daddy and his Grandma. He was the second first-grader in the school to finish! I was so proud of him! Hooray for Eric!

For nearly 30 years...

...my family has been sitting in the very same seats at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. They belong to my Grandpa who has been so generous to share them with the rest of us over the years. Can't beat 45 yard-line first and second row! I have so many great memories of years-past in Provo watching our team. My Dad was a HUGE cougar football fan and going to the games with him and/or Grandpa was the highlight of the Fall season for us kids. So, even though we lost the game last Saturday, it was a pleasure to be in those seats again giving high-fives and singing the cougar fight song to my little Charlie. Rise and Shout!

Yep, they're great seats!

Wanted:

Families willing to have their pictures done by an up-and-coming local photographer (okay, it's my little sister and she's really good, but wants more practice). Cost is $25 for a full shoot and comes with a CD of all your pics. See below for some samples of her style. You can also go to her blog Three Blubirds Photography to see more. If you're interested contact her at threebluebirdsphotos@gmail.com or just let me know and I'll hook you up!

Dear Blog Friends,

Some of you may have noticed my absence from the "comments" section of your blogs in the last couple weeks. I hope you will forgive me! I have not yet figured out a smooth routine for our newborn, 2 preschoolers and first-grader that needs rides to and from Draper! I'm not complaining. They are great things to be figuring out, but in the meantime, I have not had 5 minutes of peace to sit down and comment on all your lovely blogs! I have sneaked a peak at them, and I hope you all know how much I care. I promise that as soon as I figure out how to get those 5 minutes, I'll be leaving lots and lots of comments. Love, Amie

school girls

This year, to reduce chaos in my life, the girls are going to be in the same preschool class. They were so excited about it. Emilie kept telling Lydie "don't worry, you can sit right by me" and "all the kids are nice, you'll see"! I love that they are so close in age. It's cute listening to them giggle in their beds at night and be girly together. Hooray for sisters!

Charles Angelo

What a beautiful day for our beautiful boy!

We are counting our blessings today.

RISE AND SHOUT!

Thanks to Uncle Scott and Aunt Lyric for the t-shirt and the Haycocks for the bear, Charlie well-prepared for the game today! GO COUGARS!

don't tell...

...these kids that it's almost Fall!

They're having too much fun with summer!

p.s. their mother is quite thrilled that Fall is coming.

Happy September!