September Fun

We did a million things last month and didn't have time to post.

So....here's the run down:

Zoë trying on Alex's work boots. He's been gone several times and opened up a new store in Rifle Colorado. NO we are not moving.

We went on a hike and saw wild horses, Zoë played with old shot gun shells, Emmett fell down a lot, and I stressed about climbing a big rusty ladder with kids.

On Labor Day, Alex's brother and sister (Emily and Will) came by and played.

On a windy day there's not much except get really dirty painting with pudding.

Emmett became fascinated with washing his hands in the toilet - which then became washing other things in the toilet as well.

After he got into trouble:

Another hike at a park.

Grandma's Magnum Opus: She sent
Zoë a purse with REAL makeup and candy.

While Alex is Away....

Zoë was 3 before she had an ice cream cone. I've made up for it this summer!!!

Everyday for 2 weeks they had an ice cream cone. This was day 1 of the slobber fest.

Zoë wanted me to take a picture of HER.

Of course she told me she had to pose first.

Clarkston

A few weeks ago I took the kids to Ogden, Logan and Clarkston while Alex was away at work.

This is the house that my dad was raised in. Awesome.

This was taken at a friends wedding. It was SO hot. Emmett's face was bright pink but my mom was distracting him with her iphone.

I think these are the Box Elder Mountains?

I don't know why I liked this playing field. Something out of a movie I think.

An old church in Beaver

She obviously isn't afraid of horses.

My GREAT Aunt Bernice

At the Zoo in Logan

Medford Trip

In no particular order of our Medford Trip:

Zoë LOVED going fast on the wave runner. She always surprises me!

Playing dress up at Grandma's

Gettin' er' done

Zoë and Aubrey on the Ferris Wheel.

Cousins at the Enchanted Forest.

At least one of them was having fun cuddling : )

Emmett after breakfast

Emmett waiting for Zoë to get off the rollercoaster. Another surprise that she liked it!

Alison's Wedding

Alison got married in the Portland Temple.

No...I don't have any pictures of her because I was busy being IN the pictures when she came out. So these are the pics of us waiting.

Lame but true.

And these are on Facebook - I just put these on for my family/friends who are not quite into the groove of the 21st Century.

Sam, Alex and Emmett

Zoë playing in the water
Lauren and Ray-So contemplating marriage

Emmett getting back his "precious"

The Strong Allen Family Gene
Cousin Jamie, Mom, Kathleen (aka Aunt Kathy) and Anya

Zoë dancing

The many family faces: Emmett just drooled all over my shirt.

Emmett being reverent for Grandpa

Me - since I rarely ever put a pic of me on here.

My 2 favorite guys.

Emmett trying to wait.

Uncle Craig taking a walk with Zoë

Another 14er

Last weekend, Jared, Em and I took out another 14er - Mt. of the Holy Cross in Colorado. It was a really pretty hike, perfect weather, and a great time besides the mat I bought that doesn't agree with bony hips. Em's first summited 14er - she was happy about that. Amazing view - oh, and better cell phone service at the summit than most of the state of Wyoming!

Kids Rooms

Zoë's room is almost done. I just have to get curtains for her room, a chandelier (I'm way more excited about that than she is I'm sure, and a bed skirt.

Emmett's room is done!! I MADE the curtains too. They look really easy, but doing them without a pattern or help was a challenge for me...but hey! They work!