Dressing Myself!

Pyper is always trying to dress herself, but she doesn't quite have the hang of it yet.  It usually ends with a very frustrated toddler.  Yes, I do realize she is filthy in this picture!

Big Girl

Pyper has figured out how to put her own shoes on.  In fact, she even puts them on the right feet, which is more than I can say for Stephen when he puts her shoes on!  It is very common for you to see her strolling through the house with her shoes on over her feety pajamas.

Sunday Temple Stroll

We were having some great weather for once and decided to spend the evening at the Mesa Temple after Church and Dinner.  We went to the Visitors Center first and Pyper was SO excited to see Jesus.  She was a little scared when he started talking, though.  Yes, I know my hair is slicked back and looks awful!

Kensley loved the little pretend houses that showed all the "Mormon" commercials.  She couldn't understand why she couldn't go play it the little pretend yards!

The girls had so much fun running all over the place.  Probably not the most reverent, but it was a perfect way to spend the evening!

Monsters!

I was sleeping peacefully in my bed last night, doesn't happen often, when I was rudely awakened by Kensley screaming hysterically.  I just knew I would go in her room and find that she had thrown up everywhere.  Thankfully, I discovered there was only a monster in her room.  I sent her to my bed and tucked Pyper back in and went back to bed.  Usually, late nights like this equals lots of barf everywhere so I was relieved.  It took me FOREVER to go back to sleep and when I woke up Kensley this morning to get ready for school she was all smiles.  She did say that she could see the monster peeking under the door at us while we slept, though.  Hopefully this isn't a new thing we are going to have to endure, but right now I will take monsters over vomit any night!

Sister Time

Kensley and Pyper love to draw....on EVERYTHING!  More than that, Pyper just wants to do whatever Kensley is doing.  Every once in a while she is able to do it with a peaceful ending between the two of them!

Unattended Toddlers

 What happens when you aren't paying attention to your toddler?  Many things could happen and I suppose it could be worse!  Yes, I was the brilliant one her gave her the pen and paper in the first place!  I was even in the same room with her when this happened.

Peaches, Peaches, and more Peaches!

I ordered a case of Utah peaches and they finally arrived last Thursday.  They weren't ripe yet so I waited until Monday to start canning them.  It took me two days, but I finally got it all done!  I ended up with 24 pints and 3 quarts worth.  I also tried a recipe for peach honey that turned out delicious, but only made two half pint jars. :o(  It is a process that involves boiling down all the leftover peach skins after I peeled them.  It was super easy and kind of tasted like fruit roll ups or jam.