The Great Pumpkin Patch!

I never remember going to the pumpkin patch as a child, but my mom promises that she took me. This year we decided that Stella and Kaya needed to enjoy in the pumpkin picking goodness!

Here is Stella on Joe's shoulders pointing to the pumpkin she wants to take home.

Living the Good Life!
Stella did not quite understand the "sitting" on pumpkin idea we had. She would rather be moving,
The Mama's and the Babies.
The girls like taking free rides when they can!
Stella's new favorite face to pull! She makes us laugh!

Best Friends Forever For Sure (BFFFS!!)

A picture with the Scarecrow
Kaya and Whitney and a million pumpkins
Once we found our pumpkins Kaya decided that she wanted to help push Stella back to the car. She is such a good helper!
Family Photo!

A Face Only a Mother Could Love...

Okay, Maybe not... you want to kiss her too... right???

This is the face a one year old gives you after you let her eat an entire personal sized pizza on her own! I'm surprised her belly did not pop!

She Climbs!

Stella has been climbing on everything possible! She has to be standing on anything that is on the floor, books, towels, toys... you name it she'll stand or climb on it.

Here she is climbing into her toy box...

She made it... but she was not happy when she could not get out!
she turned her little couch upside down to climb on the back of it...
and then onto the lovely recliner....
and she has finally mastered the couch.. check out this action shot!
She feels a great sense of accomplishment when she makes it onto the couch because I rarely let her do it! We love our little monkey!

Where's Your Tounge?

We are working on learning body parts. She knows where here tongue is now. When we ask where her tongue is she will either stick it out or grab it with her hands. She usually has to clap after she does it because she is so proud of herself!!

Sorry for the poor quality of pictures - they were taken on my phone. I let Stella play with the normal camera a few days ago and now I can't find it. She must be sick of me taking so many pictures because she really hid it good!

And as you can see.... most days we don't do our hair!! We like looking like little orphans!

Lazy Day

On normal days I'd be working by now. Today my work email is down. So me and Stella are having a lazy day. We're staying in our pj's all day! Taking naps together (while Stella plays with my hair) - usually only Stella gets naps. We're not even going to do one ounce of cleaning... even though it really needs it! (Yes, that is yesterday's make-up!)

PS... Joe, Stella and I all got haircuts. Stella's looks darling! I'll post pictures on a day we decide to actually get ready!

Gouhl's Night!!

My girlfriends and I get together once a month to hang out. It always includes food and some sort of craft. This month we met a Paige's house (which is darling!) and had Chili (thanks Kjirsten) and Paige's famous Werewolf's Blood (aka Crystal Light). Then we spray painted pumpkins and carved out designs in the paint. We wanted to do something different than the traditional pumpkin carving. We had so much fun! Next month we're making a new apron pattern (as shown on Paige below). We have so much fun together!

Happy Birthday Kaya Starling!

Yesterday my beautiful niece and Stella's sidekick KAYA STARLING turned 2. Stella and Kaya are BEST FRIENDS and love each other like sisters! It was so fun going to her Hollywood Glam Party!! Here are some of the pictures from the night!

The Princess has arrived! My mom made her this darling dress. Check out Kaya's blog for a full photo shoot of the dress.

One Big Happy Family - I can't believe we actually got a picture with everyone!! My mom hid her face on purpose... arrg!


Kaya and her beautiful mama - don't you just love those eyes!


Ayden and Papa

The Princesses

Stella and Papa having fun.

Kinzie

Photo Booth
Ash and Tyson

Ayden and Kinzie

Ayden aka Peabody

Les and Stell Bells

Stella and her Mama

Ultimate Exposure

I'm not sure why I get a thrill out of sharing my life - especially the embarrassing parts. Most people keep their embarrassing moments locked away tight in the corners of their mind to never reveal. NOT ME! I've started a new blog for your enjoyment - and also so I can have all my stories down in writing - my kids deserve a good laugh when they are older too! Please check out my new blog, Painfully Shy, I will write the stories of my life that have made me who I am. Happy, Sad, Embarrassing, Awkward, Eye Opening - I would not trade them for anything! Happy reading.

Utah State Fair

Its been way too long since I have posted anything. We have not taken any pictures recently so I'm finally going to post on going to the State Fair - better late than never right?

Stella got her picture taken in every photo stand we passed.


Mom and Stella looking at the bright lights on the rides. Stella did not get to ride any rides this year but she thought they were pretty cool.


Dad and Stella looking at the white tigers. Very pretty, very cool, kind of scary!


Stella taking the lead. She thinks its her job to show me where we're going now that she can walk.


Stella loved all of the junk hanging in the booths. I walked away with a $5 pair of sunglasses.


Another Photo-Op


Her first taste of cotton candy.


She thought it was pretty tasty.


Her first taste of frozen lemonade...


Brain Freeze!!!


We had a fun time at the State Fair. Stella likes to go go go. She is a people watcher just like her mama, we could stay entertained for hours! Maybe next year we'll try the deep fried pb&j's or go on some rides. This year we were content with just walking around and enjoying the breeze.

Stella's Cowgirl Birthday Party

Here are some pictures of Stella's first birthday party! I can't believe my baby is already 1! She is growing up so fast! We had so much fun at her party... we had hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, potato salad and all the fixins just like the cowgirls like it! There was pleany of food, family, friends and fun to keep this party hoppin! Thanks to everyone who came to support Stella on her big day! We had so much fun and can't wait to watch her grow this next year!


The Outlaw Herself!

Grammy found her this darling cowgirl outfit- she was the star of the party in her attire.

Paublo LOVED Stella!

Cute Eva!

Caroline and Kaya played the entire time. Kaya wanted to go home with her.

Me and my dad.

Joe's sister Julie, Bryce and Erin came to the party from Duchesne! They love Stella and we love them!

TNels and the Mels

Kjirsty

Jullee and Baby Zoe - how cute is that hat?

Some of the friends.

Kati and Juan

Kaya and Stella lounging on Stella's new couch from Aunt Ash and Whit and Uncle Ty Ty too. Its by far Stella's favorite present!

Opening presents - she was spoiled to say the least!

The cute little chair my parents made for stella. it comes with a darling table too.. more pictures of that to follow!

Dad in his kids cowboy hat

The Blacks - Stella loves little Jacob!

Our picture booth was a hit!



I found someone to make the most darling cake i've ever seen!

The Cake... Stella got her own mini cow cake to demolish!

The only family photo of the night!


Sharing her cake with daddy!