Cute kiddos

These kids are seriously so cute and I just love them! So here are some pictures just because.

 Little miss pulling out all her diapers.

 We got some snow and David loved it! He played out in it multiple times and was so happy to be out there! 

 Church. Love these two adorable kids and their spunky attitudes.

David helping Mark make brownies after church. Im grateful for a washing machine. 

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Our little lady bug turned 1. She is such a sweet lady, she and David play so well together (the majority of the time), is a great eater and we are so glad she is in our family!

We just did cake with us on her birthday, when we go to UT for Thanksgiving, we are going to a family party. 

Halloween 2013

On our way back from Boise, we stopped at Costco (I love that place!) for a few things…including Halloween costumes! David chose to be Spider man and Emma agreed to be a lady bug ;-)

David loved that costume and I eventually had to hide it to ensure it actually made it to Halloween. Our ward had a trunk or treat. It was a lot of fun despite the cold and rain.

After David took off his costume, I put the mask on Emma. She loved it. Such a ham!

 
THe morning after. Haha. Playing happily, despite Davids face. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't let him have more candy.

Maryland

At the end of September we made a quick trip back to Maryland to see my family, specifically my grandma. The kids and I flew out on Monday and Marked joined us Tuesday. The kids were champions  on the flights out there! Coming back to Idaho was a little bit different of a story.

The only pictures I have of the trip are of one day while visiting with my Grandma. Emmas middle name, Mae, is also my grandmas middle name. I'm so glad we were able to go and do this!

Garage Shelves

I love having a garage and I'm sure I will love it even more when it starts to snow! 

Mark and I went to Home Depot while Dana was here to pick up supplies. For the record, it is way more cost effective to build shelves yourself, but as far as sanity, it may be worth it to have someone else do it. Who knew there were so many different options as far as wood and design goes.

D helped Mark get to work and loved using the electric drill.

                     

The beginnings:

And the finished product:

It is so nice to have it organized and have everything have a place!

POST graduation

Mark graduated from POST (Peace Officer Standards & Training) on September 13. My mother in law came to our house and we made the trip to Boise. Here are some pictures of graduation:

          

Mark & Chief Smith

 Each year the classes have a plaque made and present it to their instructor. THis thing was heavy!

                                                           Close up of the class!

 Speakers. It really wasn't too bad as far as length goes. It probably helped I had some treats :-)

                                                                   Being sworn in!

                           And it's done! It was a 10 week course, similar to basic training.

 Our family! (Excuse my hair!) I think this was hardest on the kids, especially Dave.

Mother & son!

Mark is now a certified police officer. Congrats to Mark!

Through Davids Eyes

David has figure out how to take pictures on my phone. It has its perks, and some down side (thinking deleting 100+ random pictures).

 I took this one one morning. He loves to get in the crib with Em! 

For Pioneer Day, Sugar City had a Community breakfast at the park. David and I headed over and enjoyed pancakes, eggs, sausage, OJ, fruit, music and a nice community togetherness feeling. 

Shortly after, we all headed to St Anthony for the parade. Mark had to work it, but we were able to sit by him, so it worked out. 

As chilly as it was, David still wanted some ice cream :-)

As we were walking back to the car, Emma fell asleep. 

After naps for everyone, we headed to Island Park for Marks Aunts first husbands side of the family family reunion. It was good to see some family, enjoy yummy BBQ, and just relax. 

Em & Owen are just a little bit apart in age. She kinda looks a little crazy. Her hair is all over.