Family Pictures

This year has been extremely busy with photography. I had no idea how I would fit our family pictures in this fall. But I am so grateful for a wonderful friend and a photographer and a designer herself that swamped taking pictures with me. We did not get a lot of time, just a couple of shots. The life of the photographer does not allow a lot of time for photographing their own family, I guess. I am glad we got these.

Fall Fun!

Three weeks ago our Joy School went on a Field trip to Hew haw Farms! We had so much fun riding the wagon and going down the slide! I love Fall! there are so many things to do!

Quinn was so cute on that hey.

Looks like AJ is trying to hurt Quinn's finger. Quinn does not care.

Wagon Ride

My kindergartener

I have been so busy that even forgot to mention or post pictures of my first Kindergartner. Tasia has been sooo excited to go to Kindergarten. She loves learning and she loves being challenged. I think she is my easiest kindergartner so far. She has learned how to read before the school started and now all homework and spelling is a piece of cake. I still read books to her, but most of the time she prefers to read to me. It is so much fun!

it is about time to upload my blog, huh

My Gosh, it feels like the summer has slipped through my fingers. So Mush has happened, Where to start?

 So, I will start from he beginning (the summer). We were very lucky to welcome my Mom at our house once again. This time I was NOT pregnant and DID not just had a baby. We went camping, hiking, and  we visited the Arches National park, which was the first time for my Mom. I like it when my Mom is impressed, that is why I like to show her all the beautiful places we have here in Utah. We had so much fun. We hiked in the early morning while the rest of the people were still sleeping. Then in the afternoon we hung out at the hotel and enjoyed the pool. Then in the evening we went on easy hiked with the kids.

Camping the American Fork Canyon.

Arches National Park

One of the most beautiful hikes- Park Avenue

Sand Dune arch

My Mom and I also hiked and saw the symbol of Utah- Delicate Arch while Jim and the kids slept in. Spending time with just my Mom and I reminded me of my childhood, when we went places in Krimea and Russia.

Delicate Arch

Goblin Valley

While my Mom was here we also celebrated Quinn's birthday with a Hawaiian Party. Jim grilled hamburgers and pineapple. Mmm it was the best.

Two Weddings and a Dentist

I am so happy that it finally feels like summer. It makes all the difference for me. Another crazy week or two at our house. AJ managed to get his first house fire. I was folding laundry in his room, and all of a sudden I hear fire alarm. (thoughts going through my head, I am not cooking yet, what could it be). I look and see that something burning int he garbage can. Yep, AJ decided to burn the paper I told him to put in the recycling bin. We had a good chat about house and fires I don't think or hope that this won't happen again.

Another great thing happened last week. I had an opportunity to shoot a wedding. It was so much fun. I had a blast just being among the families of the bride and groom. It was amazing to see big families celebrating a wonderful event. Seeing young love took me back to 8 years ago when Jim and I were married, awesome times.After a great shoot like this I can do weddings any day...

I also went to the dentist and found out that I need to pay $10.000  to get all my problems fixed. Well, I think we can only afford some miner fraction of that price and then it is off to Ukraine for us to fix my teeth. I can probably get all of that done for $500 there and see my family. So something FUN can come out of this craziness.

Well, I better get back to my whiny cranky kids, I hope they get better soon, I am starting to go crazy in the house already. I don't like taking them out to play with anybody a lot when they have coughs and snots, but it sore is not fun sitting at home while it is nice and sunny outside.

I am glad I found some pics. This one is from trafalga. AJ's favorite ride- airplanes.

This is Quinn when he is happy. We haven't seen him smile in a while, he has been cutting 3 teeth on top. Poor kid is very miserable. But here he is happy so i will enjoy that for a little bit.

  

Tasting mashed potatoes

 And amongst everything else that was going on, I forgot to mention a very important Event in our life. Tasia got married to Bracken. She had a little ceremony made by herself. Sorry nobody else was invited, it was kind of a spear of the moment thing, even parents had no idea.

 Choosing

  

Dating

Marrying

All in one day.

well, AJ got hooked too, i guess he did not wanted to be left out.

Crazy Week-End

This week has been a busy one. On Thursday Tasia Graduated from Joy School. This fall we are going to be going to kindergarten. Yeay, Tasia is going to LOVE IT. 

 These are from Tasia's Dance recital a week ago, I am finally getting around to post it. Tasia did a wonderful job. We were so proud of her. I finally did some picture of her outside when we went on the walk yesterday.

Jim and kids also have been playing in our mud pit looking for tadpoles.

 We also got a chance to be in Eagle Mountain parade with my Photography business. We ran put of candy before it ended, next time will know better.