So I have been on a sewing craze lately. Sammy has desperately needed some new dresses since she has grown out of everything lately. Yes, she definitely hit a growth spurt and grew two inches in the last few weeks! Anyhow, check out this creation! I did copy a pattern but man, I wish I could make it in my size!
P.s. doesn't she look old? 
Well here is to six great years of being married! My parents were gracious enough to take our kids for two nights so we could enjoy ourselves this weekend. We went to the temple, out to eat, played tennis, watched Knight and Day which I loved, shopping, and to Seven Peaks. It was fun to have a little break and my hubby all to myself (which doesnt happen much)! Here is to another great year!
Today while I was cooking dinner, Maddie and Ryder wanted to wear princess shoes (don't tell his mom or dad please!)
This is Maddie's attempt to smile for the camera
Them eating snacks and watching Elmo a few days ago (they could make a cute couple when they are older just saying)
(and yes they are sporting the new headbands I made last night!)
but they are eating so much it's driving me crazy! "Mom, I am hungry" is a line I hear ALL day long!! I used to think maybe they weren't eating enough at each meal, but trust me they are! I am thinking serious growth spurts here. Let me give you the current rundown of each day:and this is the best we got! Why can't kids just cooperate a little more when you want a good picture? And yes, Sammy picked out a dress today that was long-sleeved. It was not a battle worth fighting for!
This face reminds me of the other day when Sammy passed some gas. Jake said "Sammy, what do you say?" and she said in a funny voice "excuse my butt!" We tried really hard not to laugh and it took all we had to look serious as we explained that's not what you say. I don't know where she got that from but she is always saying something ridiculously funny.
Maddie is really such a little bookworm! She always has books and is carrying them around talking jibberish and Sammy says "Mom, she is just learning how to read like me!"
Silly girl! I just love her. She is my happy patch. I heard that phrase recently and it fits Maddie to a tee. She is always making us laugh by her silly little personality. I just want her to stay little forever!
We found this little beauty at DI for $5. Totally worth it, has kept Sammy busy for many many hours this last week. 
Maddie then got the hand me down bike which she loves! I didn't realize she would like riding it so much. She loves to say "bike" and cries when she has to come inside!
And yes, they are riding in the garage. Neither Sammy or Maddie have quite mastered the brakes and our driveway is downhill-not a good combo. So they have been riding in the garage this week (it is a little cooler that way). 
Riley is nine months old and I think even he liked seeing the animals today!
Riley and momma
Isn't this a great spot for them? 
Sammy was feeling brave petting the cow!
Maddie loves animals. She was so excited to see the horses but once I put her on one, she didn't really like it. I couldn't get her to hold on so good thing I was holding onto her!
Tay picked the biggest horse to ride!
I love this girl! She loves to watch shows with her sister before bedtime, even though most of the time she is sucking her thumb and throwing her body all over the couch! What a cutie!
