The State Fair

I love Autumn.

The state fair is kind of the epitemy of autumn time. There are fluffy and farm animals, cool crisp air, vegetables, the smell of rain, good food....and on and on.

Our friends invited us to go this year, and it was a blast!


Mother Gooses' Husband.


The sea lion show....this was awesome!


The kangaroos


A baby trying to escape


And I didn't even get a picture of our giant icecream cone. All homeade fresh berry icecream....delicious.

I think I will have a farm when I grow up.

Elder Brother

My one and only brother entered the MTC on Wednesday, beginning his two year service as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is headed to the San Bernadino, California, mission. Compared to a few years ago, I am not worried about him at all. He has had so many recent promises from the patriarch, the bishop, and now the stake president that he will grow to be something more than any of us could have dreamed....and he will end up being somebody very important. It will be fun to watch him :). So here's to my Elder Brother- Kylan. May you have the best two years of your life.


Just minutes before he went into the MTC.


Kylan has known Justin since he was 10 years old!


The baby that was woken up from her nap.


Only Dad would do.


Justin was headed to work at the temple after this, thus the church clothes.



We love you Kylan!!!

The Doc

This was right before we went to Kambri's 12 month Dr. appointment,



She is perfectly healthy, 50% in weight, 75% in height.
...And one sad girl after those yucky shots.

Good thing we've got another three months til we have to do it again :)

A Wild Party

Kali and Justin threw Dextin an awesome first birthday party. The theme was jungle animals.

Look at the awesome decorating. The mood lighting and jungle background music made me feel like I was at Disneyland.




They played the game where you have an animal on your back and have to guess what it is using only 'yes' or 'no' questions. Followed by jungle animal charades.
The kids had a ball pit and a movie in Dextin's room to keep them occupied.

And for dessert? Banana splits. yum.

Kali made the cake herself.


And here's the birthday boy with his giant cupcake!


So fun. Good job guys.

A One Year Old Birthday

Kambri turned One year old yesterday! I can't believe it. One year ago she looked like this:



And now we've got a much bigger version:


(who will not leave her ponytails alone. dangit.)


So Happy First Birthday to my sweet spunky girl.

Let's take a look at your birthday party.

First the Invite:



Mom spent a lot of time decorating for your special day:



















And a lot of time baking. Along with your awesome aunts who came to help.





We made you sugar cookies, cupcakes, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered bananas, and caramel apples.



And water to drink



Pretty sure you had a great time in your cupcake top and pink skirt.





And you had so many guests!

Some little:


(Brighton & Liberty)


(Titan)


(Kyler)


(Uncle Zach)


(Dextin. He already knows how to make an entrance.)


(less frightening version)

And some a little bigger.


(Grandma)


(Great Grandma)


(Grandpa)


(various aunts and uncles)

We all played the 'Kambri Quiz'



You got to open your very first presents. Last Christmas doesn't count since we did it for you.


(Aunt Stefi helped a little...)


(Yay, awesome toy!)


(they just kept on coming!)




(had to test this one out)

And you got to have your very first cupcake:


(Yes, we were much more excited than you.)


(Mmm mmm good.)

After which we proceeded to party the night away!





Happy Birthday to my favorite one year old!

Love, mom.