Haircuts and Lost Tooth

My sweet little Kenna. This is her adorable new haircut, and...


this is her new smile!

She was climbing up a wet slide and slipped, then hit the side of the slide with her face. We can't wait to meet the new tooth in about 3 years.

Cuteness

Man, I know a lot of cute kids. Especially mine.

Kenna and Micah crafting, in Nana's craft room


Helping bathe Ellie Bellie.


Helping feed Payslee


Ellie and her new cousin Addison

Kenna and the babies

This picture is a bad hair pic.

Sweet girl, when she is asleep.

Cute sisters

Ummm...Yeah.

Feast your eyes on these little beauties. My super talented friend Stephanie (check out her photo blog, Blackbird, to the right) took these amazing pictures of Ellie on the day she was born and her blessing day. My girls a so gorgeous. I love them.

Welcome to our world baby!

Little Elliot Anh, is finally here! She was born on August 26 and came in at a hefty 6lbs 3oz, 19.5 inches long. Kenna is so excited to be a big sister, and she is adjusting very well. She can't hold back all the hugs and kisses and is such a good helper.

Here are a few pictures of our new little family.


Kenna started school and is loving it. Isn't my girl gorgeous!


I thought we ordered the large binky.


What a pretty girl and those beautiful eyes.

Grandma and the girls. Thanks, mom, for all you did for us.

Catching a few waking moments of a newborn.

Awesome big sister.

On her birthday, still a little squished.

Daddy loves his girl.

What have we been doing? Hmmm...

We have had quite the busy summer with lots going on. Here are a few pictures and videos to clue you in on the madness. They are in no particular order.

POOLS!

What is summer without a pool? Big ones, little ones, and slip n slides included

COUSINS!

We have had lots of cousin time this summer, our Texas cousins met us in Phoenix and came back to Utah for over a month. Good times.

Payslee

Dress ups

Pile on Papa

Dave and Busters

SAYING "SEE YA LATER" TO AEDEN!

Spending some last fun moments with Aeden before he left.

Unsolicited kisses

Tight squeezes

What cute people I know

Practicing for Sister.

This year Kenna has learn how to pedal a bike. Now we can't get her off the thing.

This kiddie pool, is the best $10 I've ever spent. I am thinking of putting it in the basement during the winter. Don't judge me.

Summer honorable mentions: Phoenix, Baseball games, fireworks, Claire, popsicles, Bear Lake, and growing a baby. All items I missed taking pictures of.

Bitter Sweet

For those of you who don't already know, my sister has made the extremely difficult decision place Aeden for adoption. It has been a long hard road, and an even longer one to go, but through lots of prayers and fasting we have come to know it is the best thing for him.
My sister has chosen a wonderful family, who will love him and take care of him as one of their own. It is an open adoption so we'll still be able to see him change and grow through pictures and letters.

We love you Aeden, very much. We will miss you lots but know you are being loved. Kenna will miss you a ton and will wonder where you are. We are working on that. I am so thankful for the power of prayer and the peace it can bring. Be a good boy and stay close the gospel. Have fun with your new sisters and smile lots.
Love you always,
Aunt Che'

Getting Bigger!

Kenna is growing up so fast. Here are a few things she has been up to.

Sleeping outside with daddy!


Helping mommy watch Aeden!

He is thrilled.

and Setting the table for dinner.

She did such a good job.

Thanks for all you do kenna, I love you.