Meghan is going to Preschool!

Last week while our friend, Tiffany, was giving Meghan swim lessons she asked if we wanted to be a part of a preschool co-op with some other ladies in her ward. We were so excited to join in. Meghan has a September birthday, so she misses the school cut off by 8 days. We weren't going to do preschool until next year, but this will be a very fun thing for her. There are 6 kids and so we rotate from home to home each week. I will than teach every 6 weeks.


When I dropped her off it was a weird feeling. I have always had girls with me and it feels like Meghan has always been with me whenever I go places. So having just the boys and me was strange. Little Vern didn't like it very much either. Those two are good buddies wherever we go. Meghan is his second mother.


Meghan had a lot of fun at preschool today. She woke up and was ready to go at 6am. Too bad she had to wait until 10am. She loved coloring, reading BIG books and playing dress up at the end!


I am so glad that we were invited to join the group. Thanks!

Litchfield Park Ward Campout

On August 28-29, we headed to Chavez crossing in Sedona, AZ for our ward cam pout. It was awesome! Thanks to the wonderful duo of Brent and Beth Wilson our new tent was already set up for us when we got there at 8pm.

We enjoyed a fun campfire and visiting with friends, all while the girls ran around with friends having fun. Little Vern and Benjamin were more than thrilled by all the dirt right there on the ground for them to play with. Benjamin tried to bury my water bottle with the dirt.

We all slept well in our new tent, and we all fit in there comfortably, even with the port a crib. The kids did wake up at the crack of dawn and were off exploring.

We climbed the rocky ledge,

explored a cave,

played fun relay games and

cooled off in the very cool creek.

Little Vern and his friend Cougar Holt were given the nicknames of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by Cougar's dad. They earned it. They couldn't have had more fun anywhere else. When we got home I learned what "dirty blond" hair truly is. Little Vern had so much dirt and tiny pebbles in his hair. It was crazy. He got in the shower and the red dirt started running from his feet and it scared him, as if he was bleeding. So silly our Little Vern. I am sure next time when Benjamin can run with the boys it will be a crazy group!

We had so much fun. We love to camp and we sure don't do it enough.

Benjamin's 1 year doctor visit

Benjamin turned 1 and so it was time to visit the doctor. I have always thought Benjamin was normal sized compared to my other children, but so many people say he is so small, so I was anxious to see what his measurments came back as...

Weight 20 lbs. 5 oz.
Height 29 inches
Head 43 cm

That put his head in the 90%...his height in the 35%...and his weight in the 10%. Who knew Vern and I could have such a small child. So Vern is thinking of adding protein shakes to his diet. J/K We love our little boy!

Caught Up

Okay, I worked hard and finally finished posting for July and August. So make sure you go back and view what we've been doing. It is a lot, you have to go to older posts as well. Sorry. Thanks for reading!

Material/Cereal Girl

I was driving in the car with the three youngest one day and the song "Material Girl" by Madonna was playing on the radio. When the song ended Meghan asked, "Was she singing about the Cereal Girl?" It was a classic comment from Meghan because she is our cereal girl and would eat it every day, all day if we allowed.

Happy 1st Birthday Benjamin

We can't believe that on August 21st, Benjamin turned one year old. This year flew by as we look back. There were moments we thought we would not get to this point in the early months, but it sure has gone fast. Benjamin is loved by his family so much. His siblings adore him, sometimes a little too much, but he continues to thrive on their attention. We are so glad he is with us each and everyday. He is a fast little boy and sure is trying to get places quickly. Little Vern is very anxious for him to get bigger so he has a partner in crime. They are already wrestling and Benjamin fights back.

Aiden, Isabella and Meghan at his birthday party!

Kids on the trampoline at the party...they would make a huddle and then start jumping...too cute!

Benjamin had no trouble eating his 1st Birthday cake!

"Would you like some?"

2nd Lt.Aaron Wolfley is Commissioned

On August 3, 2009 Aaron Wolfley became 2nd Lt. Aaron Wolfley in the US Marines. We got to go watch him be commissioned as an US Marine. We are proud of the hard work he has put into his decision to join the military. We wish him luck in all he does. Sempre Fi!

The Family congrats the Marine!

2nd Lt. Wolfley and his lovely wife, Chelsea

Olivia and Meghan try their hand in saluting!