Well, another month has gone by and we've stayed busy. Hadlee has had preschool, a bout of the stomach flu, and has an abundance of sass.

Aezlyn's top front teeth are in, and she like's to use them to occasionally bite. She is turning into a tease, for example; she'll act like she'll want to come to you then pull back and laugh. Aezlyn is getting so much better at not having to be held constantly. She is not as shy as Hadlee, and will wave, giving smiles to anyone. It's fun to see Aezlyn's personality come out!

For Thanksgiving, we spent the majority of the time with Ryan's family in Woods Cross, but had dinner with my side in Ogden. It was crazy driving everywhere, but tons of fun. For Black Friday, we braved the midnight at Walmart for DVDs, then Ryan went to the other places until 10 am or so, then we went to the mall. A lot of shopping, but we got some good stuff.

Christmas is a lot more enjoyable with kids. Besides getting the gifts, Hadlee will point out every house with lights and call it a "christmas house" and we had a blast decorating the tree.

We're grateful for our many blessings; a warm home, loving friends and family, work, and especially our girls!!

Fall!!

How in the world do you get to see the pictures??? I am so retarded, all I see is the wording. If you know the trick (I think I'll be the last one to catch on!) please let the slow one know!!!
So, until I can learn how to do this, you will see my pictures backwards. Highlights of the pictures... my girls of course, especially notice who has become Hadlee's canvas, my good looking, hard working man, and Aezlyn's bottom teeth!!























October was gone in a flash. Here's what's been going on with the Summers of Malad, Idaho!:
Late September/Early October: Hadlee started joyschool. There were a couple mothers in our area that put together a joyschool (I mostly attended the meeting and agreed upon what was said!) for Tues/Wednesday 9:30 am to 11:30 am. It's been so fun for Hadlee, who normally likes to sleep in till late, will jump up to get ready as soon as I say "Preschool today!" I think she's learning a lot, though every A-Z letter says bbbb..., and A is really now triangle with legs (I apologize other mothers for teaching them that!) and the only letters she can write are still H and an occasional o or a'ish sort of letter. (I know she is smarter than she lets on, she'll frequently sing a song she's learned or recognize a letter. :)))

Highlights of the Halloween season was; we got a lawn blowup witch. Hadlee was obsessed it, and always had to give it hugs or wave to it. We got a few other Halloween decorations; both girls really liked them, or in Aez's case; maul them! With the weather being so nice, we've been outside a lot, enjoying the changing colors and fall decor.

I was especially spoiled by Ryan, he sent me to Las Vegas to see Phantom of the Opera. It was a fast trip, my plane left SLC at noon, and I flew back at 6:30 the next morning. Ryan's parents picked me up from the airport (they drove down with Michelle, who instigated the whole thing! Thanks Mike, Ginger, and Michelle) As always with the Summers', we had a lot of fun in little time. We stayed at Curt's sister's house. Michelle's in-laws were so kind, they made dinner and drove me to the airport the next morning at 5 am!!! So, that night; we arrived early at the strip, walked around, then came Phantom. It was so awesome! We had great seats, directly below the Chandler, which almost fell on us, and the Phantom's feet almost touched my head!! I sat next to Ginger, and I know that the whole time the both of us were just awestruck, with permasmiles. I loved it. It was worth every penny, and I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to not have to be responsible for 3 other bodies. Even though we were walking past 1,000's of people on the strip, my stress level was just about zero, ahh... freedom! Don't get me wrong, I missed my girls and Ryan, but for the first time since Aez was born, I was just me.

Next week was Halloween. We pretty much celebrated, and the girls were in their costumes almost every day. From the cute Library story hour carnival, school carnival, couples' party, trunk-or-treat and Halloween, we had a good time. Hadlee broke from the normal princess mode to a princess witch, (inspired by our lawn decor!) we borrowed the costume from a friend. Aezlyn was a puppy, horse and pj pig. For the couple's party; Ryan was Joe Dirt (a very good one, mullet and all!) and I was a vampirish something! Halloween, we started at 3:30 pm at the trunk or treat, and was done trick-or-treating by 6 pm. Ryan's sister, Wendi, and her daughter, Kiana, came up. It's always nice to have them up, it made Halloween a lot more enjoyable.

The next day (true Halloween) was Aezlyn's 1 year birthday!!! After church, we went to my parents house. Laney brought her kids up from Utah, and Kevin and Annie and their two girls came out. Aezlyn was spoiled rotten, she got; a pillow pet, (which she adores, Ryan caught her cuddling it when she woke up from her nap) cute, purple clothes and Halloween skirt from the Garner's, a computer toy and books from Maryann, 2 dolls from the Nalder's, (which Hadlee has exercised the big sister law, until Aezlyn can put up a good fight for them!) a name block, bow holder and jammies from my ever-so crafty sis-in-law, Annie, adorable clothes from my parents and books, and from us; books, a puzzle, ball, and clothes. With most of these item, with the exception of the clothes, Hadlee has confiscated them until further notice! We had a rainbow cake, which I made.(it wasn't as good as Stephanie's or Jennifer's, but still pretty cute.) Aez didn't dig into the cake very much, she was surprisingly shy and dainty. It was a lot of fun. As you can tell, my nieces and nephews probably enjoyed it more than Aezlyn did, while she was opening presents, they were "helping" her every second!

Now that it's November, I've been looking forward to slowing down a bit. We are doing a remodel on our house, adding a master bathroom and closet. I can't tell you how excited I am for this!!! If any of you have ever had to wait to use the bathroom, can sympathize with me; having one bathroom is a challenge! We are painting now, tile tomorrow/monday, and floors next week!! Ryan is so great, he's done all of the work (with a few local construction guys, who've been awesome help) himself, except for the mud and tape.

Anyway, I could go on forever, but we are loving this warm weather, keeping busy and hoping that things will keep doing well!!

What do the Summers do in the Summertime?

Please excuse the pictures, I hate how you can't see what the picture is, it's just a jumbled mess. I thought I had a bug or something, so at least it's not that!














We've had a busy August and September, having to remember everything that we've done is kind of overwhelming. So, please excuse my bad memory!
August: Ryan left on his mancation for a 9 day Oregon Coast to San Fran, biking 6 of those days. I was really proud of him and his buddies, they biked the entire Oregon Coast from Cannon Beach to Brookings. They had a great time, ate a lot of food, wore the shorts, created some good memories, and Ryan came home happy! How did his family fare while he was gone? We survived. No, it wasn't too bad, I spent a lot of time with my family and didn't accomplish anything!

Right before Ryan left, we got the Van bug, we are now owners of a 2006 Honda Odessey. I have to admit that I like it, especially how Hadlee can climb in herself, I don't have to hoist up Aez as high, the better gas mileage, and it's comfortable.

Cross Country started Mid-August and it's beginning to wind down. I am very lucky to have Erin Hawkes and Wade Christofferson helping coach. This year we've got around 20 high schoolers and 14 middle schoolers. Our numbers are down, but it was expected with a $150 pay to play fee. I really enjoy coaching, I get to run with them occasionally, which I love. I have to take the girls to the practices, so there's never a dull moment.

I like to think of myself as a mother hen, because I have to keep track of quite a few kids besides my own and I feel like I'm always trying to; keep kids from getting lost, encouraging, answering the same questions 10 times, constantly gathering, and trying to keep them happy and healthy!

Ryan's happenings
Ryan has been busy with our business and has been doing a few side jobs. He's built a barn add-on, a pretty big pavillion (that looks really nice!) and just recently began building a bathroom, closet addition for us! Yay!!! We currently have 1 bathroom that has been wallpapered a couple times, painted over top, no fan; so there's moisture drips on the walls. The old owner was a widow who lived on her own, so the bathroom didn't see the use that it does now. We're adding a bathroom so our current bathroom doesn't need to be redone as soon, it's a small space and I'm tired of waiting to use the bathroom. Anyway, Ryan's hard at work and he has put up the plywood on the outside. After the outside is finished, we'll take our time to do the inside, as we have $$ for it. I'm excited.

Hadlee
Hadlee started preschool a couple weeks ago. A couple mothers and I take turns to teach twice a week for 2 hours. Hadlee has loved it so far, and has learned a bit already!

Hadlee has become quite the sneak. One more than one occasion, I'll come in from working, find Ryan and Aezlyn asleep on the couch, and Hadlee eating a Popsicle or eating fruit snacks. (this is before 10am!) She'll wait until Ryan is sleeping to do it!

Hadlee had a great 3 year birthday! We were in Malad, my parents and Kevin and Annie came, Ryan's mom and dad, with Michelle's family. We had a bbq, opened presents, cake, then to Downata. Hadlee got: pj's, and barbie from G and G Summers, a towel, clothes and piano from G and G Wangsgard, Horse and necklace from Kevin and Annie, Tutu outfit from Michelle's clan, princesses, scooby dolls, stick horse, coloring stuff from us, bubbles and bubble machine from Laney's crew, scooby movies and games from Aunt Yan (maryann). Pretty much she is spoiled rotten! Laney came up a few days later and we had a water party with cupcakes. Good birthday. If you can't tell, Cerese and I made a mermaid cake. I thought we did pretty good.

Hadlee"isms"
We went to a Community exchange put on by the church (everyone brought DI items, then on a designated day there's a free yard sale) Hadlee got a couple toys and called it the "Church Store"

She calls her athletic shoes; "Cross Country shoes"!

Won't let purple be anyone else's favorite color!

Someone taught her "your not my friend anymore!"

Still says t instead of k but only for the first k. examples: stunk (skunk), titty (kitty), turch (church)

Likes to say "Capeche"

I'm not sweetheart, or Hadlee bug, I'm Hadlee Big Girl Summers!

Aezlyn
Finally becoming a Daddy's girl! After 9 months of constant holding, and not just anyone holding her, only me, I think I deserve a break. She's allowing Ryan, my mom and sometimes dad to hold her. She's gone from crawling to taking steps in a matter of a week or two. It's so fun to watch her become more brave, she really has no fear. She is talking a lot more, loves to sing, especially to Little Mermaid, barks like a dog, patty cakes, gives kisses, and waves. She weighs 19 lbs 8 oz. and size 3 shoes. Aezlyn loved swimming, being outdoors, loves cats. We go for a walk at least once a day, we have a route that includes visiting a few homes that have cats. She loves to grab their tails and ears especially! Aezlyn's favorite things to eat: dirt, rocks (it's more than just eat one handful and quit, she eats handfull after handful!), dogfood (if she can get her hands on it) and just about any food. She's got a very healthy appetite.

Ode to the cameraman (woman!)

In generations to come, my posterity is going to think that I ceased to exist after having children, am I the only one who feels like this? Why, I am the one behind the camera. I guess that I'm not that important anymore especially since I haven't changed looks since high school, and my children seem to changed everyday.

So to sum it all up, I want to say; kudos to the mammas and the pappas who are behind the scenes, the photographically neglected. For the feelings depicted by those who are photographed, usually reflect those of the one behind the lens. That's how I want to be remembered!


Above: Hadlee and her OBSESSION! Is there such thing as lip gloss poisoning or intoxication?

Below: Outdoor pics.






Above/Below: Can my Little Chubs and Almost Big Girl be any more adorable!