Smokey The Bear

Bella: Mom, Have you ever met Smokey the Bear?
Me: Yes. When I was little...
Bella: But it's just a man in a suit, right?
Me: [Giggle] Yeah. How did you know that?
Bella: Well... Like a bear could really save people from fire!
Me: [Totally laughing now...] It could happen...
Bella: Whatever...

Cousins!

Tiffy was in town and took some darling photos of the cousins... We are so happy to have been able to spend time with her and beautiful baby Ellie! We miss you already. Fabulous job on the photos -- especially with all of the chaotic mayhem! We are missing the big boys this round, but next time for sure... Check them all out on her blog at www.elizajphotography.blogspot.com.

Go ahead... Get some lovin'!

If you haven't been - GO. Amazing. Frozen Yogurt with Fresh Fruit. Delicious! Not as naughty for you as all of the alternatives either. Mac and I are obsessed. The concept is brilliant. RED MANGO is a close second. It will suffice because it is closer than the other, but SPOON ME still wins. Try it. Seriously.

More from the mouth of Coley....

My kids study the halloween costume catalogs for hours at a time. The latest one -- Wishcraft -- came in the mail this week and it has gone everywhere with us. Both kids insist on circling their choices and writing their name next to it on the page. Only problem is they change their mind a HUNDRED times before October rolls around. We have to discuss it at every opportunity and somehow they are most attracted to the elaborate expensive types. So funny... This week Cole wants to be "Mozzorrah" -- which translated in real life is ZORRO. (I think it is an odd combo of Mosiah and Zorro - not sure where he got it, but makes me laugh every time!)

Cousins Capri and Addie are over playing today... After doors slamming and a small yelling spell, we hear Coley tell Capri - "Heavenly Father doesn't like scratching!"
Totally. :)

COLEY SAYS

Cole cracks me up on a regular basis... Here are just a few of his latest...

"Mom, Cha Cha says she wants to marry me. I know we are cousins, but I think its okay."

Then, Mac and I were downstairs watching a movie when we heard Cruz start screaming. He was down for a nap in our bedroom upstairs and Cole had been playing in the loft outside our room. Fishy business for sure. Mac walked in the room to find a small soccer ball in bed with Cruz.

Mac: "Cole! Did you throw this soccer ball in Cruz's bed?!"

Cole: "Someone did..."

Mac: "Cole..."

Cole: "I did it!"

He has the most mischievous twinkle in his eye. He is lucky he is so cute - he absolutely melts my heart! Who can stay mad at a face like his? We are so lucky...

Mom and the Kids

For Father's Day I had our pictures taken for Mac. Becky did a phenomenal job - as usual. The orchard that she took us to was beautiful. Thanks so much Becks!

Baby Cruzie...

** Photo by Becky Kimball...

Cutest Cole...

**Photo by Becky Kimball...

Beautiful Bella...

**Photo By Becky Kimball...

Baby Jack

My sister Jen had her baby boy! You have to understand that he is #4 - with THREE older sisters. He for sure will be the most amazing husband and man ever with all their training! :) I had the girls that afternoon after stealing them from their auntie Amber and I have to say - I loved the anticipation! Rachel is 8 yrs. old and was pacing or sitting on the edge of her seat the entire time I had her. It was so cute to watch their sweet excitement. Jen is amazing and went au natural and sans drugs. (She did it first and I followed suit.) I am in awe of the beautiful and super mom she is. She was just a week away from delivering and threw Bekah the most beautiful vintage Barbie birthday party anyone has ever seen! I will be sure to remind her how much her mom loves her for the rest of her life! :) I love you Jen... So happy for your little family. XXOO