Me Too, Mama!

Every time I walk into the kitchen McKay comes running after me saying "Me too, Mama!" because he's always starving. It's safe to say this kid is going through a growth spurt. He has been eating everything in sight. Here are some pictures I took after he had eaten apple sauce, a tortilla, macaroni and cheese, and here, peaches. Grow, Kayo, grow!!!! 

"Big bite. Mama"

I just love how he crosses his legs when he's eating.

Labor Day Fun

We were so excited to have my parents come visit us this Labor Day. My parents (mainly my dad) has been coming to SLC around once a month since my grandma is sick, so we usually drive down to see them there. This time though, they came to us, which was a nice change! We had a really nice visit - here's a few pictures of when we went to feed the ducks at the park.

Such a sweet Bubbie

When we were leaving the park McKay fell and scraped up his knee. He was very brave though. 

Showing Papa his owie

Telling Papa all about the park

Back to the real world

 Summer is officially over for the Edwards Family. Sad day! We had such a great summer and I really loved being to spend every day with my two favorite people...but I'm not going to lie - I do enjoy not having to watch the Spiderman cartoons from the early 80s. It's McKay's favorite show, and it got pretty old! Anyways while it feels really great to be getting back into a routine and schedule, I am exhausted from the first 5 days of school.

So the potty training isn't going so hot these days. McKay's stubborn side has kicked in and he's been really putting up a fight. It's a phase, right? Please say it'll be over soon (it's been around 3 weeks now!).

It's hard to get upset when he's so stinkin' cute - but yes, I do get upset when he refuses to go! 

I found THIS great site that turns any picture into a coloring page for kids. Recognize these two? McKay has liked coloring in a picture of him and Milla.

Finally, I found THIS fantastic site! It's all about people who have tried out things they've found on Pinterest. Most are people who have failed (which makes me feel a whole lot better about myself!), but there are some who were able to make theirs work as well. If you are a Pinterest nut then you have to check it out! 

Celebrate Youth

Forgive me if this post is brief, but today was the first day of school and I'm beat. Yesterday evening I took McKay to this gigantic back to school celebration put on by my schools district. It's a huge party that takes up an entire park, and it gets packed by  tons of Rexburg and Sugar City families. The best part is that it's totally FREE! So if you missed it, I would highly recommend going to it next year. McKay got some free books, a frisbee, popcorn, stickers, a backpack, and some other little things. We had a great time! 

Playing in some bubbles

This was the highlight of the day for McKay. Not only did we get to ride in this Operation Lifesaver train (and cut in line that would've taken at least an hour!), but we got to sit in the front with the driver and RING THE BELL! He was on cloud nine the entire ride.

Here's the conductor car where we sat. McKay was super bummed when it was over.

Check out my awesome banner for my classroom / our grade hallway. I LOVE it!!

Cute twist on the traditional first day picture.

Save a little summer

I've been trying to pack in all the fun activities of summer that I can think of, during my last week before school starts. As a working mom, I feel huge amounts of guilt leaving McKay with a sitter, so that's why I'm kinda over doing it this week. I do it every year, then cry like a baby as I drop off McKay the first day. Anyways here's what we've been doing to try and bottle up the end of our summer vacation.

Look! I found another California picture! McKay sure does miss playing with his cousins.

Awhile ago I met up briefly with my friends Amy and Lynette. It was so fun to all be together again. We were just missing Susan...

Here we are at the zoo in Idaho Falls. The petting zoo was by far McKay's favorite part! 

This boy loves animals of all kinds. He's so much like Sean that way.

He didn't mind sitting on the lion...

...but the tiger sits in the sun and was "too 'ot" 

Another day we went to Rexburg Rapids, the water park in town. How fun does this look?!? It's really a great pool.

McKay loves the pool! Have I mentioned that before  ;o)
P.S. He even says that during our bedtime prays. It's just "I yuv poo" over and over. Cute and funny! 

Hopefully we'll get to go at least once more this year! 

Last post of CA ???

I know you're all really wanting to see pictures from our trip to CA, but unfortunately these are the last of the pictures on my computer. What's that, you say? You demand more, and know that we did so much more while we were there? You're right! There is more, but I have to wait for TAYLOR to do a post on her blog so that I can pull the pictures from there, since she was so nice to be the photographer for all our outings. So, please Taylor, get on it   ;o)

Alrighty, now that I've called her out, here are some pictures from our day at the water park.

BTW these are actually Taylor's pictures...Thanks Ho-Ho

Milla and McKay showing off their wrist bands to get into the park. We went there 6 days ago and McKay won't let us take it off yet! 

The life vests seem a little silly in the baby pool, but were handy when going down those slides in the back and in the lazy river.

Big Guy, Pam, and Kristi came to visit and McKay loved playing hide and seek with them.

Date Night...at our favorite Italian restaurant! 

Farmer's and Desserts

One of my favorite things about SLO is their Farmer's Market. Every Thursday evening the main road downtown is blocked off and vendors of every kind are there. You can do, see, or buy just about anything from dream interpretations, hearing musicians, face painting, speaking to an Atheist, lots of dinner choices, and of course getting the best produce around. The only bad thing is in the summer time Farmer's Market here is a huge tourist attraction, so it was really crowded. Good thing I'm a tourist here (kinda) so I don't mind it too much! 

Taylor and Kim LOVE to made yummy desserts so I'm pretty sure I've gained around 10 pounds since we've been here. This was one of my favorite though. Taylor made us Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes and they were amazing. I feel like the pictures don't do it justice, because they were really beautiful and delicious in real life! 

Kim loved her snuggle time with Kayo before bedtime!