Photo-A-Day Challenge: Week 36

I totally forgot to post all the pictures I had uploaded of week 36 before we left on our trip (I was a little busy organizing everything and throwing things into suitcases), but here they are:

September 16: After the Rain

September 17: Natural History Museum

September 18: Mud Monster

This is why I can't have normal phone conversations. I get distracted for a moment, and this happens.

September 19: When I Grow Up...

Our library has lots of great family activities, and Will really enjoyed the kids job fair they had where he got to meet scientists, dancers, doctors, hockey players, and the all important UPS delivery guy.

September 20: The Big Bed

My boys LOVE playing on Mommy and Daddy's bed.

September 21: Projects

I made this travel felt board for Will to play with on the plane. EASY, fun project.

September 22: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Been reading this book, and I can't wait to get back from our trip and start tidying.

September 23: Why Not?

September 24: Too busy packing!

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September 9: Scraped Knees

These days, it seems like both my boys always have scraped knees. It doesn't seem to be slowing them down though, nor does it stop them from attempting death-defying stunts.

Saving the World--

No fireman is complete without his superhero cape.

September 10: Surprises in the Mail

September 11: State Fair

September 12: Go Cougars!

We took the boys down to a tailgate party at BYU before the football game last Saturday. It was crazy crowded, even 2 hours before the game, but we all enjoyed eating some good food and playing games.

Graham stayed for the game while I took the boys home to sleep and spent the evening sewing. Everyone was happy.

And once, BYU won, they had to storm the field. Second miracle game in a row! 

Somebody's doing something right. :)

September 13: Imagine...

I've long imagined having a table and stools made out of tree stumps for my kids to play with in their own little forest. Slowly, my dream is coming true.

September 14: Happy (Muddy) Feet

September 15: Raindrops on Roses

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September 3: Camera Shy

I was trying to get a picture of Logan with his new hair cut, but he was too interested in playing the balloon.

September 4: "Real" Life Portrait

Isn't the lighting beautiful in this picture? Too bad I never got a normal face from him. But then again, it's so HIM.

September 5: Chocolate Eyes

September 6: Wonder

I snapped a photo of this quote from a book I read last week called 365 Days of Wonder. LOVE this idea.

September 7: Hiking to Lake Mary

I love when they get snuggly like this. :)

September 8: Driver's Seat

It's a new favorite pass time.

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August 26: New Shoes

August 27: Water Play

August 28: Waterfall Tub

August 29: Rocky Mouth Hike

August 30: Sleepy Head 

August 31: Harvest

September 1: Contemplating the Mysteries of the Outhouse

September 2: First Day of Preschool!

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August 19: Double Trouble

I don't plan these things...really.

August 20: Lights Out

Logan is learning all sorts of new skills these days, like turning the lights on and off...and on and off...and...

August 21: Splish Splash Pad

We discovered such a cool splash pad last week that's right by the Sandy amphitheater. Both boys loved exploring it. I'm so excited to go there many more times.

August 22: Feeling Close to Home

The California fires in the Sierra Nevada mountains are close to my heart. Each morning that we woke up to smoky sunrises last week made me pray for the firefighters and for the mountains that hold so many dear childhood memories.

August 23: Big Eater

Logan started being a really picky, capricious eater last week. After some frustrating mealtimes, we finally figured out the problem...he wants to use a fork and spoon. Things he refuses to eat with his hands (or be fed), he will happily scoop and spear on his own. Let the battle for independence commence!

August 24: Every Boy Needs a Catapult

August 25: Natural Curiosity

This week was the last $2 Tuesday for this year, so we took a great trip to the Museum of Natural Curiosity. Till next year!

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August 11: Water Lilies

I love $2 Tuesdays at Thanksgiving Point in August. Last week, we went to the garden with my sister. Fun sister catch-up time, kid play time, and photographer eye-candy time.

Handsome Boy

 

Secret Garden

He opened this door and played peek-a-boo over and over again.

 

August 12: Dinosaurs Make Everything More Fun

We've entered the dinosaur phase...and I'm actually loving it. I think it's fascinating to learn about them, and we've used these little dinosaur toys for all sorts of learning games: math, patterns, sorting, and some good old-fashioned roaring. :)

August 13: Temple Peace

I don't get to the temple as often as I'd like these days, but I carved out some time early Thursday morning. It was so calm and quiet that early in the morning as I walked up to the door; it almost matched the perfect peace inside.

August 14: Zoned Out

Sometimes it's really nice after a busy morning at the park, zoo, museum, or library to come home and give everybody a little downtime watching PBS Kids. Each boy has "his" spot on the couch, and they love to snuggle in and zone out for a bit.

August 15: Pure Pie Bliss 

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake pie. My own creation. Too bad I never got to taste it because I took it to our stake fair and it was eaten before I got a slice. I guess I'll just have to make it again.

(Also featured in the background are the sweet flowers my awesome husband brought home for me on Friday. That guy is a keeper.)

August 16: Dryer Man

Our little explorer managed to climb into the dryer all by himself on Sunday. Yes it terrified me to find him there...and, yes, I'm now making sure that both the dryer door and the laundry room door are kept closed.

August 17: Friendly Flower

August 18: Pony Ride

This week for $2 Tuesday we planned to go to the dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point, and we did, but we got through it faster than expected, so I decided to really make it an outing and visit Farm Country, too (It was only $2 dollars after all). Will was so excited to ride a pony, even though he had to wait in a ridiculously long line to do it. He was so patient, and I was proud of him for his good attitude.