Ava is 8 months Old!

I can not believe that our sweet biscut is eight months old! Where has the time gone? She is just so dang cute! She is so sweet, funny, and good natured. Best of all she is a daddy's girl which Zac LOVES because Isabelle has always kinda been a mamma's girl. She is crawling, sitting up, eating foods, makes funny faces, and can say "da da", "pa pa", "bampa", and "ba ba." Her hair is really coming in and I don't think there is any hope for it sitting down anytime soon. We just love our little Avasita!
Notice Ava was being interupted by mommy from watching our girl Sarah Palin in the VP debate. Smart girl!

Daddy got a Big Ol' Bull!

Zac has returned victorious from his big hunting trip. He was gone for about three weeks here and there. He got this big elk on the LAST day of the hunt. We are very proud of our hunter and are MORE than happy to have him back.
I was not able to go up due to a month or more of illnesses, but Annie and her kids made it up and she got these awesome pictures. Maybe next time......:)
Great job Bub! We knew you could do it! Mike got one too so check out Annie's blog soon to get the pics!

Oregon

The girls and I went to visit my sister and her family in Oregon a couple weeks ago. We were sick the whole time and I think we might not be invited back. We got her whole family sick and I spent half the time in the doctors office. We did sneak in a trip to the zoo and to a farm to pick berries. I will admitt, there is nothing like that here in Arizona.
Her house is BEAUTIFUL! The wood work is way cool and they have a great yard to throw the kiddies in. Isabelle and Sophie were instant homies again and they had a great time on the swing set and playing playdough. Mason and Luke were in school but were nice to tolerate Isabelle the whole time. They were very sweet!
I have to say that I was pretty proud of myself for braving the airplane by myself. Zac was hunting so we went alone. The girls were pretty good, Isabelle got a little bored. Hopefully next time we go we will not be such sloths!
Thanks Betty and Aaron! We had a blast!
Here are some pics of the kiddos. Sophie has the BEST hair I have ever seen! I promise my hair is not as discusting as it looks in the pictures of me. Could I look any worse?

That explains why I NEED to go to Italy!.....Zac???

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city soul with a small town heart Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand And gorgeous Italian people - could life get any better?

What City Do You Belong In?

Don't mess with Mamma!

Zac has a bad habit of talking back and on our vacation I let him have it!!!! KIDDING,KIDDING, I SWEAR! He was playing volleyball with his cousins and accidentally got an elbow to the eye. It was pretty nasty! Good thing he's so tough! (And still pretty cute!)

My New Hero!

Not to be a political psycho, but I have to say that this woman has gotten me very excited for the next election. Her speech the other night was AMAZING! I truly believe that she is genuine and honest and will make a great Vice President! Go Gov. Palin!!!!!!
p.s Does anyone else see the resemblance to my mother in law? Both are babes!:)

Family Reunion..... Party Giraffe Off!

So we just got home from Utah yesterday. We had an awesome trip with Zac's mom's family. We went to L.C. Ranch in Altamont, Utah. The theme of the weekend was "Party Giraffe Off." If you knew this family, you would understand! We had so much fun hanging out, playing games, riding quads, reading (mommies only!), EATING, having CJ's shower,and playing at the lake. Isabelle had the time of her life with all of the cousins. I think she might have a little too much of her daddy in her because she is so in love with being in the forest. She was outside the WHOLE time and partied her little heart out! Ava was SUCH a good girl. She melts our hearts everyday with her sweetness. She loved all the attention of being held and constant comotion. It was just a great time and so good to see all of the family! Thank you SO MUCH Larry and Patti! You guys are the best!