Oh that Bailey....She keeps us laughing.  We went to California a couple months ago and for the long car ride I gave the kids their own baggie of "muddie buddies".  (It's a Chex cereal with chocolate, peanut butter, butter and lots of powder sugar).  So at some point in our journey Taylar looked back at Bailey who was sitting in the very back of the car and started laughing.  We all wanted to know what was so funny....Bailey was quietly minding her own business and eating her muddie buddies.  Little did she know that was covered in powder sugar.  She looked like she had been eating with her feet???  How does one get so messy at the age of 10.  Did I not teach her manners?  We all had a good laugh over that!!!

Jessey's turns 8

Well I'm a little behind but I'll get there....Jessey's birthday was October 29th and she turned the big 08.    For some reason she keeps growing up without my permission, I don't understand!  Not only did Jess turn 8 but she also got baptized as well.   I never imagined how bitter sweet this would feel.  I am very proud of her and her choices, but that means I'm getting old!  Yes, I said it OLD.  You don't believe me?  I have the wrinkles and lines to prove it.  Anyway, when I was uploading my pictures I did them out of order....(not exactly my fault, blogger changed their format and now loads them differently) 

These two pics are proof that my rules don't seem to apply when I'm out on a date night with Michael.

Rule #1 NO pets on the beds....let alone MY bed!

Rule # 2
The girls need to go to bed in their OWN bed, not mine!  We've come home many times to find them all asleep in our bed.  It's so hard to get them OUT!

So these next few picture are of Halloween!!  It was fabulous!  I love this time a year with all the beautiful colors and and the cool air.  For the past 4 years we have started a new tradition with Halloween and ALL the candy that the kids bring home from trick or treating.  So each child is allowed to keep 5 of their favorite treats and then we pile everything thats left over into a sack and give it to the "Halloween Witch"  The witch comes in the middle of the night and takes that sack of candy and in return she gives each child a little toy or something.  It's amazing how easy it is for the girls to give up the candy for a toy.  But I'm not complaining ;)

Finally we get to Jessey and her Baptism (out of order of course).  It was such a wonderful day.  We had all our family up to celebrate with us.  It was also FREEZING cold, but that never stops the cousins from playing soccer!  Below are some pictures from Jessey's special day :)

For Jessey's birthday we had play off tickets for REAL Salt Lake soccer.  Jessey wasn't sure she wanted to go to a soccer game on HER birthday.  But she ended up LOVING it!!  Plus as an added bonus REAL won!

We LOVE you Jessey and hope you had wonderful birthday!

A walk to remember...

We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful Valley, especially in the fall with all the amazing colors!!! One sunday afternoon Michael wanted to go for a walk to the lake and "take it all in." I'm so glad we did because it was very humbling!

San Diego 2011

This is probably without a doubt our most favorite trip we take as a family! Every other year the whole Dunn family spends a week in San Diego. Unfortunately the weather was a hit and miss (mostly miss) with warmth and sunshine! BUT, we wouldn't trade it for anything! AND, somehow the kids still boogie board....even if the water and air was freeeeezing!!!!

Below is a glimpse of what it looked liked most of our days.

For some reason Sunday's are always nice and sunny.....(too bad we don't get in the water) This year we went to Balboa Park to hear an amazing outdoor organ concert. And as usual we head to La Jolla when the tide is low so the kids can explore!!!

We made a friend while visiting the beaches of SD.... he's Frosty's cousin, Sandy!

(Ha ha, I'm so funny)

Yep, we're pretty much the only ones on the beach....

I still can't believe all the kids (and adults) got in the water....I think I'm the only one that didn't!!!! I took a lot grief for that! (ask me if i care)

I thought this picture was kinda funny....I don't think we ever cleaned our windshield!

So long San Diego...see ya in 2013.

What is going on?

I am experimenting with "Blogger's" new Design options. I think this one is pretty cool, we'll see if it lasts....

So much has happened since the last time I've blogged. And it makes me sad that I'm not taking the time to capture them on my blog. Therefore I thought I would do a quick update of the fun we've had during the summer and into the fall! (You know I do this mostly for myself, so I can remember all the good times. I'm convinced I will get Alzheimer's and forget every precious little moment we spent as a family).

ps. these photos are all out of order....I'll do my bests to explain. :)

We have to start out with a cute picture of Maisy. She follows me everywhere in the house so while I was putting on my makeup she decided to to take a little nap on our clean towels. Awwww!

My dad was so kind to get tickets to Joseph and The Dream Coat and this is right before the show started. Thanks Dad!!

Now below are a bunch of GNO's while Michael had to travel for work. We had so much fun, I love my girls!!! We spent the night in Park City and went shopping, we skipped school and went to Color Me Mine and after one of Bailey and Taylar's soccer games we went to California Pizza Kitchen at the Gateway.

Flaming Gorge is becoming a regular summer vacation (at least twice in one summer). I don't know why I don't have more pictures to show? I must of been a bad photographer this summer! I have to share this pleasant picture of Michael and Jessey. Don't they look so happy with their sunburned faces! (I think this was around dinner time because Michael looks especially happy :0)

I know I know....not the most flattering picture of me :)

I think this is Morgan getting ready to swing and jump!!

Most of you already know about these next pics....I chopped 13 inches of my hair and donated to a friend of a friend with cancer. Best decision ever made!!!

(btw, Michael misses my long hair so I'll be growing it out again for him!)

Here's another cute pic of Maisy sleeping... ha ha!

Below are pictures taken at Tepanyaki in Layton. We went for Taylars birthday and they absolutely loved it....So fun!! Bailey's catching the shrimp in her mouth.

We had LOTS of soccer this summer....Bailey's team took first in the Park City tournament!

Maisy's first 4th of July parade!! She loved it. :)

Michael was a proud father this summer with two of his girls getting up on slalom ski. Bailey was funny to watch because she looked like she was wakeboarding while skiing. Taylar was the other one to get up.... but I don't have a picture. Sorry Taylar. (I do have a video!)

Oh ya and Jessey got up for the first time on the wakeboard!! Whew hoo!! Morgan also wakeboarded but no pic :(

Back a Flaming Gorge again....we took the "dam tour" and learned a lot. It really was fun :)

Taylar's first year of EFY. LOVED IT! This is her councilor and her cousin Gabby.

More soccer.......and another 1st place medal for Bailey's team!