Here we go again...

I'm not sure where the time has gone, but summer has officially come to an end now that the girls are back in school. Back to school time is such a bitter-sweet time for me. I ache that the days are flying by so quickly and that my baby girls are in the 4th and 1st grade. But I also love who they are becoming and I am excited for the new opportunities they will have. Go, Fight, Win!

31 and proud of it!

Yep, I'm 31 and I am happy to be here. Who wouldn't be with a pan of brownies and candles strategically placed to read 31? Life is good, and keeps getting better...happy birthday to me.

Summer Time

This is a cave at the Craters of the Moon National Park in Idaho. Jason has named this photo "Tiffany O'gill and the Little People"...look closely over my shoulder and you can see little Atle :) No photo shop or anything, pretty tricky huh! Well done Jason!

This is my youngest cousin Oyvind who came to visit us with my Uncle Bjornar and Tante Gyrid from Norway. My kids loved having Oyvind around and they didn't want him to leave. Now they all want to go to Norway so they can see Oyvind. :)

A visit to the Splash Park...free fun, you gotta love that!

Watching 4th of July fireworks.

Grandpa and Grandma Patterson at the Benedict Family Reunion.

Here are just a few random photos of different things we did during the summer.

New Cousins

Beautiful Ellie Arianna

Adorable Max Kingstan

I'm proud to say that we have a new niece and nephew! Scott and Jessica welcomed Ellie into their home in June, and Travis and Lyndsey welcomed Max into their family in July. These babies are just beautiful and I find myself checking their blogs all the time just to get another look at them...so CUTE! By the way aren't their names amazing?! Love them!

Car Show

We had never been to a car show before and soon found out that we love them!

Zachary is getting BIG!

I just love this little guy!

Here is a little progression of Zachary's growth over the last few months...I seriously can't believe how quickly he is growing up, it is way too fast for me to be able to take in all of his sweet baby self!

Yellowstone Bear World!

We took the kiddos to Yellowstone Bear World this summer and we all agreed it was a pretty cool spot.

Zachary's Blessing

Zachary's blessing day was a wonderful experience. We were fortunate to have both sets of Grandparents here along with a couple of Aunts and some fun cousins. Thanks for making the day wonderful everyone!

California Cousins

We were so excited to have Aunt Natalie and cousins Sam, Mallory, and Audrey come visit us this summer from California. Aren't these kids just ADORABLE!!! Thanks for the visit, we love you guys!

Girlfriends

Soon after Zachary was born some of my girlfriends came by to visit me. We used to all be in the same ward where we were able to develop friendships. Now none of us are in the same ward together but we still love each others company. Whether we are talking. eating, or watching a movie it is always wonderful. Thanks Malinda, Elizabeth, and Miriam for the visit...it meant so much to me!