2 yr old 'yoshi'

Gush!  How can we love our little 'Yoshi' any more than we do?  She is soft, cuddly, warm and cheerful!  Josy turned two and is growing and learning in so many ways.  What a lovely blessing in our lives.  Beautiful, blonde, Josette.  We love you.

tripoli

Meet Tripoli Silverlight Gary- the girls' new kitten.  She is seven weeks old today and loves to chase our feet as we walk about the house- although we will transition her to be more of an outdoor cat here soon enough.  Myka, Haily and Josy each love her passionately- except little Josy hasn't quite figured out how not to squeeze her to death!   

myka's hp b*day party

(Now that it is two months passed her birthday- I am ready to have the party!)

We took several pics of Myka as Hermione.  This was my choice, but she prefered the top pic- so that is what we went with for the invites.

byu children's dance

Myka and Haily took children's creative dance this summer with the BYU program.  They met my friend's daughter there- her name is Isabella.  Both of my girls are lovely dancers (although Myka is not that interested in continuing into the fall- she wants to swim and do drama classes). 

'chim-chutes'

Here are Myka and Haily with their favorite girlfriend these days- Eva!  And they are in their 'chim-chutes'.  That is how Josy requests to wear swim wear all hours of the day and all days of the week, "Chim-chute mamma, peese?"

myka in white

Myka is getting baptized on Saturday.  All family and friends are welcome.  We are happy that she is learning and growing, especially at this unique time where she can recognize her spiritual side and commit to the covenant of baptism. 

(side note:  there is the baptism dress I pieced together from lace and slips.  It was a chore and a half for me- the undomestic goddess.  None the less, Myka looks lovely in it for her special day!) 

eight years ago...

...my little first baby was born!  Oh how my world was turned upside down- in a good way.  Myka was such a sweet and darling baby.  This image is from a video camera, so it's not the best, but just look at her little self!  Love!