“He made the world to be a grassy road before her wandering feet.” ― W. B. Yeates ------------------------------------ Not All Who Wander Are Lost
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Little wonders
Isn't it so amazing to see God's creations in full color and action!? I am so amazed and blessed by my sweet little girls and wonderful husband who helps me so much with them! Despite the chaos of the last few months, we have been so blessed and we are immensely grateful for it. 
Daddy and little chuba baby settling down. Audri was 12 lbs and 13 0z at her doctor's appointment this week (August 10th). She was so brave to get 3 shots, but took it hard later that night. She puked all over when they tried to give her an oral vaccination for rota virus.
Sister secrets
The girls are so sweet together in the mornings. Audri smiles and has begun to "coo"
which totally makes my mornings. Mara is good with her sister, but definitely likes her own time and tells me at least once a day "Mommy, put Audri down." or "Daddy hold Audri?" which is really nice way or putting "get rid of that baby!"
Audri has an adorable "oh my heck!" expression where she throws her arms out and scrunches her brow in surprise... it totally cracks me up, but is hard to get on camera. This is my other favorite expression. When I gently blow in her face she does frog/bug eyes. Totally love it! I wonder if the boys will appreciate it when she gets older. Ha ha ha
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We went camping the last weekend in July at Ponderosa camp ground with 2 families from our ward. They were so awesome. Mara loved all the new friends that helped her find worms, swing with her, and play in the woods.
They totally helped take care of my girls, and they are amazing families! (Audri on lap, and Mara in the swing)
Except for the down pour of rain that lasted a few hours Friday afternoon, the weather was perfect. We even got used to the GI-normous beetles (june bugs and others) that plagued the camp at nights searching for light. Anybody need a bug collection?
Making brownies for the ward swim party.
See what I drive this man to? He's lying on a bed of nails at the Arizona Science Museum, one of our "let's get out of the house before Stacy cracks" tactics. I've felt awfully confined because of the heat and not being able to take Audri out in it much. 
I've told Mark it's time he started pulling his weight around here,... ha ha ha instead he just tried it out at the science museum. "Wahoo!" Mara says
The air vents on the table made the balls "float" in the air, but Mara thought they were better thrown across the room.
Often I get to enjoy both of my girls on my lap, room or not.
Mara found one of Audri's outfits and put it on, it was too short, but I was surprised it even fit her at all... little skinny girl. I was trying to have Audri wake Mara, but Mara just cuddled up next to her and went back to sleep.
Sassy girl
yee haw?
I found Mara asleep the other day in her dresser drawer with all her clothes strewn across the floor. It must have been so uncomfortable, but there she was.
Audri's bug eyes!
Pictures are a bit out of order, but I'll try and tell our story. :)
Sunday, August 15--> afternoon smiles
Packing and preparing the house has been exhausting, especially with Mara undoing all that we just did. I caught Mark taking a cat nap in the office... poor guy!
Family night out. We spent a few hours at the splash pad in the Tempe Market place/mall and then checked out all the best reads in the book store. Mara enjoyed it very much and wanted to read every book she could reach. Mark makes a great story teller too!
Family night out. We spent a few hours at the splash pad in the Tempe Market place/mall and then checked out all the best reads in the book store. Mara enjoyed it very much and wanted to read every book she could reach. Mark makes a great story teller too!
Daddy and little chuba baby settling down. Audri was 12 lbs and 13 0z at her doctor's appointment this week (August 10th). She was so brave to get 3 shots, but took it hard later that night. She puked all over when they tried to give her an oral vaccination for rota virus.
Sister secrets
The girls are so sweet together in the mornings. Audri smiles and has begun to "coo"which totally makes my mornings. Mara is good with her sister, but definitely likes her own time and tells me at least once a day "Mommy, put Audri down." or "Daddy hold Audri?" which is really nice way or putting "get rid of that baby!"
Audri has an adorable "oh my heck!" expression where she throws her arms out and scrunches her brow in surprise... it totally cracks me up, but is hard to get on camera. This is my other favorite expression. When I gently blow in her face she does frog/bug eyes. Totally love it! I wonder if the boys will appreciate it when she gets older. Ha ha ha.JPG)
We went camping the last weekend in July at Ponderosa camp ground with 2 families from our ward. They were so awesome. Mara loved all the new friends that helped her find worms, swing with her, and play in the woods.
They totally helped take care of my girls, and they are amazing families! (Audri on lap, and Mara in the swing)
Except for the down pour of rain that lasted a few hours Friday afternoon, the weather was perfect. We even got used to the GI-normous beetles (june bugs and others) that plagued the camp at nights searching for light. Anybody need a bug collection?
Making brownies for the ward swim party.
See what I drive this man to? He's lying on a bed of nails at the Arizona Science Museum, one of our "let's get out of the house before Stacy cracks" tactics. I've felt awfully confined because of the heat and not being able to take Audri out in it much. 
I've told Mark it's time he started pulling his weight around here,... ha ha ha instead he just tried it out at the science museum. "Wahoo!" Mara says
The air vents on the table made the balls "float" in the air, but Mara thought they were better thrown across the room.
Often I get to enjoy both of my girls on my lap, room or not.
Mara found one of Audri's outfits and put it on, it was too short, but I was surprised it even fit her at all... little skinny girl. I was trying to have Audri wake Mara, but Mara just cuddled up next to her and went back to sleep.
Sassy girl
yee haw?
I found Mara asleep the other day in her dresser drawer with all her clothes strewn across the floor. It must have been so uncomfortable, but there she was.
Audri's bug eyes!Monday, May 31, 2010
Happy Birthday our 2 year old!
We were so lucky to have Grandpa and Grandma Firth come and surprise us for Mara's birthday. We went to the Renaissance Festival and saw so many wonderful fun things. It was such a fun weekend to celebrate such a fun little girl. 
My buddy Aiden came to celebrate with us.
Love to tease Grandpa and Grandma
Watching the jousting with Grandpa Al
Go black knight!
Walking through the old ways village
Happy birthday little girl!
Grandpa and Grandma found us up camping when they drove through the night to come and see us.
"Is that a bug?"
So independent and growing so much.
My buddy Aiden came to celebrate with us.
Love to tease Grandpa and Grandma
Watching the jousting with Grandpa Al
Go black knight!
Walking through the old ways village
Happy birthday little girl!
Grandpa and Grandma found us up camping when they drove through the night to come and see us.
"Is that a bug?"
So independent and growing so much.
Florida adventures
We had such a delightful trip to Florida at the end of February with all the Firth family. Here are a few highlights of our time there. 
Sisters; Cody, Brady, Haley, Stacy. Brother Dusty had to go home before this picture was taken.
Naples beach
Swinging with Stetson
Beautiful day at the beach.
Playing on the beach in Naples
Wave of water
Some of the tropical birds from the dolphin show
Mara really liked how "Shampoo" waggled his tongue at the audience
Taking a rest at the end of the day in Disney World
Peek-a-boo!
Grandma played with me on Tom Sawyer's island
We rode the Dumbo ride with Cody and Stetson
Minnie's look alike Mara
In Minnie Mouse's house
On the ferry to go to Disney World with cousin Seth
Fun fishes at sea world
Grandpa, Mara and Stetson.
Playing in the cupboards with cousin Stetson
Our pretty girl!
We saw some Manitees at a state park
We went swimming at the resort we were at.
Sisters; Cody, Brady, Haley, Stacy. Brother Dusty had to go home before this picture was taken.
Naples beach
Swinging with Stetson
Beautiful day at the beach.
Playing on the beach in Naples
Wave of water
Some of the tropical birds from the dolphin show
Mara really liked how "Shampoo" waggled his tongue at the audience
Taking a rest at the end of the day in Disney World
Peek-a-boo!
Grandma played with me on Tom Sawyer's island
We rode the Dumbo ride with Cody and Stetson
Minnie's look alike Mara
In Minnie Mouse's house
On the ferry to go to Disney World with cousin Seth
Fun fishes at sea world
Grandpa, Mara and Stetson.
Playing in the cupboards with cousin Stetson
Our pretty girl!
We saw some Manitees at a state park
We went swimming at the resort we were at.
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