Hippity Hoppity

We had a great Easter weekend. Friday we went to Grandma's house and stayed there until Sunday morning. The girls had lots of fun doing many Easter egg hunts with Uncle Nathan, and we also had some good eats on Saturday night. Above is Mallory holding one of my decorated eggs - it wasn't too long before she chucked it across the table. It was fun while it lasted.

Libbie and Mia coloring eggs.

Apparently we didn't explain to Libbie that touching the dye isn't the best idea.

Mia with her two-toned egg.

Even Nathan was super excited to color eggs - HA.

Here the girls are just before church in their new dresses from Grandma Oyler.

The girls got this silly putty stuff in one of their eggs. They had so much fun making interesting facial hair with Uncle Nathan.

Here are some shots of the girls during our thrilling Easter egg hunt. We pretty much had to point out every egg to them. They weren't into looking for themselves.

This is just a sweet shot of Mallory. She just fell asleep sitting on the couch before nap time - very unusual for her.

These days, one of Mallory's favorite activities inclueds putting clothes on and then taking them off again - over and over and over. We have many a stetched out shirt now. She's even gone as far as wearing Courtney's dirty socks - sick (above). Whatever keeps her entertained is fine by me though.

We got a trampoline last week. The girls are having so much fun on it. However, the second day we had it, Mallory and Mia collided and Mia recieved quite the injury. She bit her tongue really hard, and it was bleeding everywhere. It still isn't a pretty sight to see. Hopefully that will be the last of injuries for us - cross our fingers.

These are the days of our lives

Libbie recently got a new bike for doing so well on her job chart for a whole month. She is still learning but anxious to be on two wheels soon. The neighbor boys have a little ramp she really wants to try out. Ha Ha.

Here the girls are before a Sunday walk. They all insisted on wearing Dad's hats. Mallory looks very excited to get outside. I love pictures like this. They crack me up.

Mia is very into having me take odd action shots of her. Here she is eating her lunch. All righty then.

She looks sweet and innocent.

Last week we went with Aubrey and her girls to the dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point. The girls had a great time digging in the sand for "fossils".

Mia, Alexis, and Libbie playing in the wet sand - creating a dinosaur habitat.

Greetings!

We've really slacked off on the up-keep of our blog lately. You see, the most exciting place we've been over the last couple months is the doctor's office. We are really keeping the pediatricians and dentist in business in Saratoga Springs. I am pretty sure our home is the breeding grouds for all diseases (Mallory being the head carrier). We are trying to remain positive and cross our fingers everyday that we are on the mend. This winter has been brutal! Libbie just finished up her basketball season. She did a great job, but unfortunately I forgot the camera every week so I have no visual proof. Sorry!

Libbie and Mia debuting their new dresses. As you can see, they are quite excited about wearing them.

My girls looking so grown up.

Here are Libbie and Mallory. Notice the nasty lip disease Mallory is sporting - just one of the many things that passed through the Cardon Disease Factory.

Everyday after baths, all the girls get in this formation. They are ducks in eggs, and they "quack" for quite a long time.

Merry Christmas to All

Stacy, her mom, and her siblings at the Smith family party at Wolf Creek Lodge.

Libbie striking a very cute pose at the Smith Party.

Mia, Molly, Mallory, and Libbie together for a cousin picture.

This is quite a change - Mia grumpy for a picture and Libbie smiling. Here they are in their new Christmas clothes.

Uncle Nathan and Molly.

Mia got make-up from Santa this year because she was sick of Santa always bringing her "boy toys". Mallory made us wonder what in the world Santa was thinking.

Libbie by the Diego House she asked Santa for.

Mallory in her new lazy boy Grandma Oyler gave her.

This picture is an accurate portrayal of Mia on Christmas day - dazed, confused, ornery, and quite frankly didn't give a rusty one. She made Libbie open most of her gifts.

Libbie on the other hand tore threw her presents in a matter of minutes. She loved every second and was happy to open some of Mia's gifts.

Winter Fun!

Last night we went to Nathan's third work party ( the family tubing event)at Soldier's Hallow. It was great fun for all of us. Libbie loved going down the hill, although Mia wasn't quite sure if she liked it.
Here is Libbie on her way up the hill.

Mallory and Mia enjoying being pulled around on their tubes.

On Thursday night we went to Temple Square to see the lights with Ben, Aubrey, and their girls. The weather was just right, and we really enjoyed seeing all the decor.
Mia, Libbie, Mallory, and Nathan looking at a manger scene.
Alexis, Mia, Libbie, Gabrielle, and Mallory by the reflection pond. They were mostly into seeing how many leaves they could throw into it, and I think Mia was on a mission to fall in. Look at all those girls!
Cuties!

I think Mallory is having a good time?

What's Up

Libbie getting ready to catch the bus.

We haven't been up to much lately - just doing what we do best - PARTY! We are looking forward to the holidays. This week we will be traveling to Driggs, ID to see Aunt Cherie for Thanksgiving. Hope you all have a great time wherever you'll be spending Turkey Day.

Mallory looking so grown up. She refuses to eat in her high chair now and insists on sitting by the other big girls of the household.

Mallory gearing up for a cold winter.

This is Mia's latest sleeping spot - near the top of the stairs. It's been very frustrating for her parents, but it makes us smile a little too.

Cars, and Dinner Plates, and Pumpkins, Oh My!

Here is Libbie as "Lightning McQueen" from the movie Cars.
Yes, it's true. Mia requested to be a dinner plate this year. She's a pretty cute one too - cutest one we ever saw anyway.
Lil' Punkin
Nathan dressed up as the late Abraham Lincoln (and mallory, who refused to be put down).

Here is the crew at Nathan's work. The tax department's theme was celebrity graveyard.
Our Halloween went off without a hitch I suppose. We went to the ward's "table or treat". It was quite crowded since there were about 5000 trick-or-treaters roaming the halls of the church, but we came home with a lot of goodies.

Pumpkin Carving!

Here are the girls with their finished products. Pumpkins are about the only things that grew in our garden all summer. Daddy helping Mia carve her pumpkin.

Libbie carving her pumpkin by herself. She was quite reluctant to gut it, but once she started, there was no stopping her. She had a riot. She's been begging us every night since to carve some more.
Nathan always gets into the spirit of the holidays. He loves it when I make him be crafty! He was thanking me all night for the opportunity.

Happy Birthday to Rachel!

It was Rachel's birthday last Thursday, and we had a pre-party the Sunday night before. Here we are having cake. Gavin is above really enjoying himself!