August 2015 - Weird Al / The Start of School

August 24th

We had the chance to see Weird Al in concert with JD, Karri and friend Heidi, but this time we brought 

Xander along with us. This was his first concert experience and I think it was a great one! After 

getting there, I saw one of Mara's friends and realized that we should have brought her with us too, 

she would have loved it. The concert was at the Sandy Amphitheater. My phone was having issues 

and was completely dead, but luckily Karri let me use her phone for all of our selfie fun.

He started out the concert by singing 'Tacky', and copied the music video by walking down a 

pathway into the amphitheater. JD and Heidi had been in line at the merchandise booth and 

walked in when they heard the music playing. We caught their attention and tried to tell them 

to turn around and look because he was going to be coming in right behind them. Needless to 

say, they didn't understand, but realized it in enough time to get a close picture of him.

One of my most favorite songs: Fat!

Another favorite: White & Nerdy

We really love his latest album: Mandatory Fun, and one of the best tracks is Word Crimes. It was great 

seeing him perform this because he had the music video playing on the screen at the same time.

We were able to grab a picture with the stage while we were waiting for his encore.

Encore: The Saga Begins and Yoda!!! Gotta love the Star Wars!

I love that photo-bomber.

A group picture when it was all done.

August 25th

Karri came to our house to watch the kids so we could go to the temple. 

I love being able to attend this new beautiful temple. 

August 26th

It was finally time for Jaina to start school, a week after Xander and Mara started. She 

was so so so excited, woke up early, and was dressed and ready before everyone else.

I walked the kids to school that morning and helped Jaina into her classroom. It was perfect timing 

because her good friend Leisy Greer was there early too, and they're even in the same class!!

The girls with Mrs. Eckhardt

She goes to school in the morning with Xander and Mara, then I pick her 

up at 11:05. I knew that I needed to shop, so after picking her up 

we went to Macey's and got a treat to celebrate the first day of school.

Now that Jaina is gone in the mornings, it's much calmer and more quiet. Melody loves to 

sit on her blanket and look at books. We have been able to check out a bunch of Elephant 

& Piggie books from the library which is great because ALL four kids LOVE them.

August 28th

I usually spend the mornings just following Melody around, which is fun because she does some pretty funny things. On this day when it was time for her nap she felt the need to have 4 cups, a ball, and Buzz Lightyear in her crib with her. She brought them up from the basement and was determined to get them all in one trip. Right after I took this picture she dropped them all, then gathered them back up and put them in her bed.

This was the last Friday that Seven Peaks would be open and we wanted to squeeze in every bit of summer 

that we could. We got there about 5:30 and stayed until 8:00 when they closed. We sure love this place.

Morri's family was able to join us too. When Melody saw Carter using 

his phone, she went over, plopped in his lap and asked to see kitties.

Morri was so great and took Jaina with him down the Tube Run. She 

just loves water slides so much and will go with anyone and everyone.

Pat & Xander used a double tube.

I didn't get a group picture, but made sure to get selfies with my loves.

August 29th

We went to Morri & Liza's for dinner and a movie. 

Melody was set on playing in the backyard on the trampoline. 

Morri went and played with her too, which made her happy.

I had to bring her inside, which made her extremely mad, and she had a slight fever, so I 

knew she was cranky in the first place. But once inside, Alex brought up her favorite 

toys and sat and played with her. This boy has been so amazing with my littles.

August 30th

While I was getting ready for church, I found Jaina in my room playing 

with my Tsum Tsums. They were playing a Pokemon game!!

I try to check the kids teeth every few days to make sure that they are brushing properly, and 

I noticed that Xander had an adult tooth growing in on the side of his gums. The baby tooth 

was not wiggly at all. It was the same on the other side of his mouth too, but just not as bad. 

So I decided to call the dentist and see if the baby ones needed to be pulled to save his gums.

While at Costco, Jaina saw this Cinderella dress and decided that that was what she wanted 

to be for Halloween. It makes her so happy and she has worn it quite a few times already.

August 2015 - School Starts

It's finally time for school to start!!!  

We were able to go to the school and see the kids classrooms and meet their teachers!

6th Grade

Xander & Miss Berns

4th Grade

Mara & Miss Rands

Kindergarten

Jaina & Mrs. Eckhardt

The bigger girls got out the play dough and Melody was set on playing with them. It was 

really cute and she did really well with it, and she didn't even put it in her mouth. 

August 19th

I made sure that the kids were ready early so I could get the 

customary "First Day of School" pictures in front of our big tree.

It was weird for Melody to have the big kids gone because she was so used to them being home during the 

summer. So we were really busy playing all day. I love that she will set up toys on the stairs and play.

August 21st

To celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of school we had our 2nd annual outdoor 

movie in Mana's backyard. We started on the hill, but as the night went on we slid a bit. We watched 

the new Cinderella, which Jaina was excited about because she hadn't seen it yet. Melody 

did well for awhile, but we were able to put her down to sleep in Mana's portable crib in her 

basement, so it made the night easier and more enjoyable.

Pat had bought a really cool shirt that day called Rocket Racoonateer. 

We all made treats for the evening. Lisa made her yummy yummy peanut butter bars, 

Chris made rice crispy treats but with lucky charms, Mana provided the popcorn, Karri the 

Swedish Fish, and I made the S'Mores. We all ate way too much, but it was so so so fun.

August 22nd

This was Olivia's birthday and she had invited Jaina to go to her party, so that's when Melody and I 

were able to go to University Mall, just the two of us. Melody has been playing with Jaina's Build 

A Bear for a few weeks, so I decided to take her to the store to get her own, also because I 

had a coupon. When we were there I saw that they had Donatello on clearance for $10, so we got 

one for Pat. I didn't get a picture of Melody with the new bear, but she just loved putting the hearts 

in the animals. I think Donatello has 2 inside of him, and we were even able to get his weapons.

Later that night we were invited to go to dinner with family for Olivia's birthday. When we

 showed up at Provo Town Center Mall, the Dansie kids were riding around on these rentable 

animal motorcycles. They were cute and let Mara & Jaina ride with them for a bit. Jaina was really 

upset because she wanted us to rent one just for her, but we didn't have time to do that.

On our way to dinner we let Melody out of the stroller to walk around 

a bit. Then Olivia came up and held her hand, it was really cute.

This is a horrible picture, because I took it in the dark then lightened 

it, but you can see Melody asleep with her new bear on top of her!

August 23rd

Walking out of church I caught this sight and it made my heart happy.