Silly Rylie and Felt Flowers

Rylie thought it would be fun to get in one of the toy bins and make her silly face. Too cute!!

Girls at church made these adorable felt flowers that I knew would be the perfect addition to Sister Cummings' (my beloved sister) missionary attire.

Madelyn modeling the flower, which can be worn as a clip or as a headband.

How cute is that?

We loved these so much that I bought enough felt to make them in every color for me and my 2 girls to share. Very vintage looking!

My Bethie's Gone :(

On Wednesday my sister Bethany went to the MTC for her mission to Temple Square. I'm so proud and happy for her, but actually I'm mostly sad. Selfish, huh? My sisters are my best friends and I sobbed when she left. I can't imagine not talking to her every day. Luckily Rylie and I were able to go to Utah and see her off. She is already greatly missed. Now my sister Adriana is putting her papers in. I can't handle it...

Sister Cummings


Rylie with her Auntie.

Me and Bethany before going to the MTC.

At the MTC: My brothers Cameron and Collin, my Mom, Bethany, and my Dad.

The Cummings Family: Cousin Devon, Rylie, Me, Cameron, Collin, Mom, Bethany, Dad, Cousin Sienna, and Cousin Yvonne.

Cute Valentine's and Rylie's B-day

My mom and sister came to visit and I put them to work!!! They made these cute ipod Valentine's from Family Fun Magazine for the kids' classroom parties. Yay that they're crafty cuz I'm not at all. And we had Rylie's 2nd Birthday early since my sis will be gone on her mission for the real date of February 28th.

Our cute Valentines!!!

Rylie ready for her party.

Madelyn decorated this cake for her sissy.

Present time :)!!

She loved her new Elmo and thought he was hilarious.

Our big girlie blowing out her candles.

Outside Fun

Everyone who knows me knows I have a huge problem with dirt. Unfortunately, this sucks for my kids and them going outside. But I've been trying really hard to chill out and let them be kids. This included buying a new sandbox and 2 trips to the park this week...baby steps...

Carson and Rylie digging.

Skyler loving the slide at Friendship park.

Rylie was very brave and did the big twisty slide tons of times by herself!

Rylie

I know that I post enough pics of Rylie, but I can't help it! She might be our last kid, so needless to say I go a little overboard. I had to post these cuz she looked so old in her new outfit at church today.

Random Pictures

It was my 31st Birthday this past week, and the kids decorated. No matter what occasion or holiday, they get way excited and think it's supposed to be a big deal. So cute!

This picture is mostly for my mom and sisters, who should remember when Madelyn wore this outfit at Rylie's age.

Skyler's first day of preschool, age 4.

Skyler with Rylie before preschool. He looks excited, but was actually freaking out. Luckily once he was at preschool he loved it!

Rock Climbing

Madelyn and Carson started rock climbing classes at the gym this past week. They had tried it once before and loved it. Here are my two little monkeys.

Madelyn getting her climb on!

Carson concentrating while the instructor helps him.

Yeah, she made it to the top, with blisters to prove it!

Poor Carson has a harder time due to small size and short arms and legs. He still had a ball though.

Rylie threatening to go in the climbing area, which is restricted to ages 5 and up. Terrible twos have arrived early in our house!

Skyler, just happy to watch, as always:).