Fuzzy Blankies

My girls and their "fuzzy blankies". Our good friend Erin made each of the girls blankets before they were born, both adorned with fuzzy fabric. Layla is extremely attached to hers. It is an absolute necessity for a successful nights sleep and she can't ever be too far away from it during the day. When she was a baby, she would rub it on her face for comfort and still does. It now looks as though little Gwen is taking after her big sister... she too loves her blankie.

I love my sillies!

Gwen, Gwennie, Squeaky, Gus Gus?

Our little Gwen goes by many names.

I mostly call her Gwen.

Gwennie is another cute favorite.

Recently, Layla has decided that the name Cinderella suits her better, therefore we all must be re-named.

Daddy: Prince

Mommy: Fairy Godmother or The Nice Queen

(occasionally, depending on her mood, I'm assigned "The Evil Queen")

And Gwen is left being Gus (the mouse).

our little Gus Gus.

Super Layla!

All in a days work.

4 years

We celebrated our 4th Anniversary on June 30th. There are times where it seems like just yesterday we met and then times I feel as though I've always known him. Either way, I know that I could never live without him now.

(back during our dating days at Zoolights)

(Wedding day June 30, 2006 Seattle Temple)

(Honeymooning in Maui... look how tan and sexy we look)

The man I love.

Our date was a little lame, but fun non the less. We went to Millhollow, one of our favorite sandwich shops here in Rexburg and then ate as quickly as possible in order to catch Robin Hood at the cheap theater.

It was a relaxing evening together. Really, anytime we have a second to ourselves these days is a major treat! Thanks Nonna for watching the girls!

8 mo. Gwen

You are the cutest little crawler on the planet. I can't believe that 8 mo. has already come and gone. You have accomplished so much in such a short while...

Like learning to crawl.

You are so interested in this big world around you. Constantly exploring.

Very loving... and tolerant of your big sister Layla.

You have the most gorgeous true blue eyes. And the silliest faces.

The sweetest disposition. I didn't know babies could be as calm and easy going as you are.

Truly a pleasure.

(she also now has her two top teeth! pictures will be posted shortly)

Happy 3rd of July!!

This year we stayed here in Rexburg for Independence Day, which ended up being a lot of fun! Because the holiday landed on a Sunday, we chose to celebrate it on Saturday, along with the rest of Rexburg and surrounding areas. We went to the parade downtown and then spent the evening building a fire and eating delicious food with the Marecle's. Loud sirens, scared girls, tons of candy, strawberry cream cheese pie, the best berry cobbler, good company, first sparklers, a few minor injuries, sugar highs... all in all a super fun holiday!

Lovely Girl

I've been slacking off big time with my blog, but usually that means I've been pretty busy. Don't worry, I've taken a few pictures here and there as well. We just got home from our Washington visit, which was fun. Just fun, because we missed Tanner terribly and even though it was great staying with my Mom, she still had to work every day. Anyway. I have a lot of fuel for my blogging fire now, with hundreds of pictures to sort through.

Please be patient with me...

just like my lovely little Layla.

She's waiting, oh so nicely, for her Nonna to get home in these...