{Family Pictures}

When we were in Houston, our friend, Cami Hogan, took some family pictures for us. She is so talented and so great to work with. She took Evette's newborn pictures, too. I love her to death and she does fabulous work. I can't upload all 52 pictures and I had a seriously hard time picking my favorites because they're all my favorites.

{Labor Day Weekend}

My parents and sibs came into town this last weekend. I loved having my family in town. They came in on Saturday and left Monday afternoon. I liked having them at church with us and being able to introduce them to our friends and let them see "our world." Scott and Rachel came to our Sunday school class and Scott even taught a little bit. It was great!

Evette and I wore our twinsie dresses to church [turns out I bought this dress from Target, washed and dried it and shrunk it. Poop. I was bummed so I went back and bought another one and didn't ruin it. With the shrunken dress I cut it up sewed it together and made Evette a matching dress and headband! Tada! Just don't look too closely....]

On the way to the arboretum Monday morning with the family!

I LOVE this picture.

chowing down on some frozen lemonade :)

It was a beautiful day with beautiful people!

Loved having my family here!

{The past little bit...}

A couple weeks ago I hosted our ward's book club. I chose the books "The Screwtape Letters" and "The Great Divorce" by CS Lewis. For treats I made angel food cake and devil chocolate cupcakes. Get it?! If you read the books you totally would. It was a great turn out and everyone else brought snacks, too.  I love book club - it's a great bunch of ladies and we have a great time :)

  

Someone *cough*HUSBAND*cough* had their phone out during Sunday school and snatched a few pictures of Baby Girl and her new little boyfriend who was visiting that week.

  

Walking around with her baby doll Juanita. She carries her around and gives her loves and kisses. So precious.

Evette had a little bit of a cold last week. Some serious drainage issues going on. Watery eyes and nose like a fire hydrant. Poor baby. We went to the store, got her some drugs, and got her fixed up right quick.

Library visits - her favorite. She loves to read. Loves loves loves it. Books are her favorite toys.

 We love it when Daddy is home on the weekend. Reading, o'course.

Evette has mastered the art of drinking out of a straw. We are now at the stage where we get to collect those awesome plastic cups from restaurants. 

We like to visit Petco. Evette loves running from animal to animal - so cute.

Reading at the library again

Her first bubble bath :)

{Houston Temple Trip}

Three weeks ago we went down to Houston to go through the temple with my little brother. 

The husb flew into Houston Thursday night and was able to spend some quality time with his family...

...when he wasn't working, that is!

I drove down on Friday and on Saturday morning we got some family pictures taken by our dear friend Cami Hogan. Can't wait to see them! Don't worry, blog post when we get them.

Saturday afternoon we went to the temple with Sancho. It was an awesome experience. Seriously loved having that kid in the temple with all of us - such a special experience. I'm so proud of him and the choices that he's made thus far in his life. He's going to be a superb missionary.

What a stud

Afterwards we all went out to eat together because what's a celebration without food?

On the way out the door we noticed that Scott, the husb, and I looked like a stop light so we had to snap this picture. I love it. "A-Okay! - Be careful.... - Stop!"

Love all these folks. Love that we live so close to both of our families. Love that both of our families are such great friends and that they are always there for us.