Isabella was a witch for Halloween. She was so cute. She was able to get her "cackle" down for the big event.






Trick-or-Treat! We started at 5:30 or 6pm and didn't get finished until 2 hours later. The funny part is that we only went on one street. It took forever. Bella, loved going up to the door and holding on to her Jack-O- Lantern bucket. She had a vice-like grip on that thing. What can I say, she loves her candy!





Usually on Josh's birthday I throw a "How to host a murder" party. This year he requested a D&D party. We had a lot of fun. We played for 10 hours. Woohoo!! And me being the big genius that I am, only remembered to take a picture of the food table. Sorry folks, the guests of this party will remain a mystery.






I'm not exactly sure where we were off to in this photo. I just thought it was a cute one of Izzy. She is beginning to catch on to the phrase, "Cheese" when a camera is pulled out for some picture taking action.



Bella and Daddy sharing some time together. They always have such a good time with each other.








Isabella is starting the whole potty training phase of life - Hooray! Well, I guess I shouldn't say "hooray" until the training is complete. She loves to do the pee-pee in the potty dance when she is successful. It's great fun to see her get so excited about it all.








Twilight the movie is here!! A bunch of girls got together for the midnight opening show. We had such a blast. I recommend this movie to anyone who enjoyed the books. If you didn't enjoy the books, then this is NOT the movie for you. It's a good thing I was surrounded by tons of fans. It made the movie going experience all I had hoped it would be. What a fun night!!

Can I just say that I love watching children?? Sometimes it’s hard to remember to smile and have fun. I love to have constant reminders that life is full of magic, and wonder. If only everyone in the world could understand the joy that come by being present in the life of a child. I am indeed thoroughly blessed to have the opportunity to be apart of each and every one of these children’s lives. They spread more love, laughter, and fun than any mess or disaster that may sometimes be created.

Isn't Jason the toughest football player that you ever did see?












Isabella and Will played their little hearts out in this cardboard box. It's amazing where one's imagination can lead with such a simple box. Needless to say that this box was utterly destroyed by days end.















Evan (Wolverine) was the boy that I watched over the summer. This was his last day, and consequently, the first week with watching the Lewis kids (left to right: Sabrina, Katelyn, and Jason). We all decided to have a going away party. For some reason the theme was Halloween (in August, go figure). The only child I currently watch is Jason (Spiderman). He's at my house for half the day, and at preschool for the other half.

Will and Bella love playing. Will is one and a half. He is so cute! I love to kiss his cheeks. Isabella apparently loves to give him death hugs with vice-like gripping action.

Cousin Celeste and Isabella give each other loves during Labor day weekend.

The boys get ready to take a ride of their life on "The Throne of Power" during Labor Day weekend. (Left to right: Hayden, Garrett, Josh)

Evan, the boy I watched this summer, took this photo of us as a family.

The boys enjoy a drink outside on the deck during the 4th of July holiday. (Left to Rigth: Isabella, Tyler, Garrett, Heyden, and Josh)

Isabella sits next to her cousin Kyla at the Poyfair lake house (July 4th weekend).

Izzy plays in the pool during the 4th of July break.

The adults get ready for some serious water skiing (July 4th weekend).

Isabella makes brownies.

Josh and I take a walk with Isabella and cousin Kyla at the lake.

Isabella has her backpack on and can't wait to go to school. It's too bad that she'll have to wait a couple of years.

Josh in Utah looking tuff on his friend Roy's Motorcycle.

All of the cousins posing for the "perfect" picture at the lake on Labor Day weekend.

Bella shares a hug with cousin Shaylee in Utah this summer.

Izzy just loves Grandma Draper.
Josh and Nikki goof off in Utah at our brother-in-law, Cameron's studio.

Uncle Cabe and Bella tell stories to each other in the car.

Jalene teaches Izzy the value of hard work.













Cousin Domique and Bella played so hard this summer. Isabella can't wait to go back to Utah and visit him again.











Shaylee and Isabella take a wagon ride with Aunt Jody. Izzy had a blast playing with all of the girls.












Great Grandma Draper and Isabella. Bella had fun snacking on grapes, watching the humming birds outside her window, and absolutely loved feeding the horses in the backyard. Aunt Hazel and Grandma sure know how to make this little one happy.







During the summer we all went to Nikki's parents lake house for the 4th of July and also for Labor Day weekend. It turned out that most of the family showed up too. We all had a great time visiting with each other, playing in the Water, Boating, singing Karaoke, eating yummy snacks from the magical refrigerator that never gets empty, and loads of other stuff. Celeste and Isabella had the same pajamas....how embarrassing (ha ha). They didn't seem to mind. It was fun to see all of the family getting to know each other more.

Our family was able to take a trip to Utah in August to visit Josh's side of the family. We had SO much fun. Time flew by so quickly. We wish we had had more time to see more people. One of Josh's sisters (Jalene) recently got married (to Kenny). It was nice to meet him as well as other "friends" of the family. We already miss everyone so much. We can't wait for another opportunity to make another visit.

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I'm a virgin blogger. I'm very intimidated. My sister-in-law (Sara) told me to write a little about my life......

I've been married to my husband Josh for 2 years. He teaches special education preschoolers. I used to teach special ed. p.e. from pre school age up through high schoolers. We have a beautiful one year old girl Isabella that I am able to stay home with now.

We also have two dogs, a black lab - "D-O-G", and an Italian Greyhound - "Lulu." We love to be healthy and fit. Most of all we love to enjoy life and experience as much as we can.