My Niece

My sister Andrea had her first baby on Saturday. She lives in Colorado so I haven't gotten to see her yet and it's killing me! She's so cute and the kids are thrilled to have a new cousin.
Welcome to the world Aliyah!

Corn Maze

We went to a fun corn maze on Friday. We let the kids lead us and we ended up going in circles for 45 mins but it was great fun!

Pinewood Derby

We had an Elder's quorum party and the men made pinewood derby cars to race. Troy and my brother Jed spend hours and hours on their little project. They made a train that could come apart and compete in all 4 categories. They even dressed the part because they always must be the entertainment at all gatherings. Boys will be boys I guess! Things always get crazy when Troy and my brothers get their minds working together. It made me realize how different things will be in a month when Jed is on his mission. But in the mean time they spend lots of time playing!

They made a big show about bringing their train in a locked box and opening it and unwrapping each part. There you go Dad Hartman, I hope you are proud you instilled this in him!

My Birthday

Yesterday was my 27th birthday. Sad. Anyway, my amazing husband, along with some help from my parents and in-laws, got me a top of the line BOSCH! I have been wanting one and had no idea that they were $400. But my husband seems to think I'm worth it or at least he wants the fruits of it's labors! Really I don't consider myself the best baker, but this is going to help me a ton! I'm so excited especially because the first loaves of wheat bread I made today turned out pretty darn good! So thank you babe. Thanks for the sacrifice you made to get it for me. I really do love it already. And I love you!

Bicycles and Ballet

Cooper learned to ride a bike with no training wheels! It only took a trip to the church parking lot and daddy holding on a couple times and he was good to go! He is loving his new found freedom.

It was observation week at ballet and so I caught a few pictures. Brooklyn loves ballet and asks if it's ballet day every single day. It's the greatest thing ever for her!

Before they go into class they must all sit and read a book to wait until everyone is ready, then they each curtsy to Miss Michelle before entering the studio. It's so adorable. Camden was not helpful during the observation so I spend most of the time chasing him and not so much getting cute pictures.