Berklie's dance class

It's Winter..and this is how we roll!

Well, as I said before, I am trying hard to stay up on my blog. So, here I am again, posting. I am amazing, I know. :) So, one of this girls favorite things to do is CLIMB. It drives me crazy. The other kids will leave left over food and snacks on the table and she will be up there in minutes devouring what they left behind. Look at this face..."what, I'm not supposed to be up here?"


But really, how can you get mad at that? So, all day long, I take her down and tell her no. Only to turn around and find her up somewhere else.

Little Miss Berklie doing one of her favorite things, dressing up as a princess. Although, lately she informs us that she is either a dinosaur or a monster, she's not a princess. And, really, we couldn't agree more.

At dinner the other night, Mat wanted to see what was so glorious about having pudding all over your face. The kids thought it was hilarious. He even let Oaks help spread some around.



A couple times a year Berklie's dance studio lets the parents come for a "parent observation". This is Berklie's first year to dance, and so our first time to watch. It's was adorable I must say. All these cute little girls in their dance garb doing what they love...dancing and being cute. We are looking forward to her first dance recital in January!



Over Thanksgiving weekend, all the Bells went up to the cabin and also to the Tabby Mountains to get our Christmas trees. It was a fun adventure! We all ended up putting chains on our cars/trucks to make it up. We didn't get up as far as we wanted because the snow started getting really deep. But, we all found trees and had fun having a winter picnic around the fire. Of course I am horrible at remembering to take photos, so below is all I have! I'm not a horrible mother either, Berks didn't want to play in the snow, so she was freezing in the car instead. Oaks was in snow heaven and couldn't get enough of it! Carter was tree hunting with Mat, and loving every second of it!


I can't believe it's already December! We are loving the snow that we have gotten and enjoying this holiday season.

A little catching up.....

I know it's been way too long since I've blogged! So, I have lots of catching up to do. With that said, there aren't a TON of pictures. I have just decided that I'll try to be better about blogging. Things at the Bell house are good! We have been enjoying the fall-ish type weather up until our first snow fall on Monday. The kids woke up and starting singing Christmas carols! They wanted to go out and play right away, and it wasn't even 8 o' clock in the morning! I was a mean mom and told them NO! Plus, we don't have snow clothes that fit either of them. I did let them go out an hour later, which is a good thing because not long after that the snow was melted. They are eagerly anticipating the next storm. Until then, the cooler weather has been a nice break for me! Less than 2 months to go and we will have another little Bell baby. We are thrilled for baby #4. Maybe a little nervous to have another, but mostly just excited!

Carter is enjoying Kindergarten and the responsibilities that come along with it. He wishes he could stay all day and eat lunch at school too. He said the hardest part of school is the monkey bars. Awesome. I love him. He just finished up his first season of flag football and LOVED it. he had a great coach that really taught him plays and all the rules of the game. He said he looks forward to playing tackle football when he's bigger. I over heard him telling Berklie that when he is bigger he gets to have cheerleaders on his team cheering for him, and if she wants, she can be one. HA HA HA.

Berklie is 3! Enough said right? We adore Berk's. Could do without all the tantrums over nothing, but she is a funny little thing with spunk! She started preschool this year and LOVES it. Loves playing with her friends and doing crafts. She is also in dance once a week and loves that as well. I like to see her do her little moves. The recital in January will be hilarious I am sure!

Oaklie is a ball of energy and giggles! The girl loves to make us all laugh. She recently started walking, yes it took her 16 months! But, it's the cutest thing ever. Her chubby little legs can get her where ever she wants to go. She is also a climber. I haven't have a kid that likes to climb yet, so it's new to me! She pushes stools and chairs all over the kitchen to get to what she wants. Smart little toot. She loves her daddy and can't get enough of him when he isn't working. Her favorite thing to do is dance with dad. It's pretty much the cutest thing.
Mat started running this summer and has been looking to do a 5K race. Well, he found one at Stansbury High School...a costume race. Since we had just gone to a Halloween party the night before, he was set for with the costume and what is more perfect than Richard Simmons? I have to say it was HILARIOUS seeing him in these short shorts..and beaded tank-top. He won't be wearing the shorts on his regular runs, thank goodness. He did get 2nd place in his age group though. Was it because of the shorts?

Enjoy the pictures and I'll be sure to post more often.

Berklie's first day of school

Carter's first day of school

Halloween 5K at Stansbury High school. Richard Simmons!!

Richard getting ready for the race!!

Carter stretching for his first 1/2 mile race!!

Mat is helping Carter during his race....

Carter did awesome on his first race, and he had a great time doing it.

This is what Oaklie did during the race. What a ham.

Oaklie being Oaklie

"What I want to be when I grow up" day. Carter wants to be a scientist.

Carter and Berklie ready for school. Aren't they cute?

All dressed up for the school carnival.

Berklie's preschool Halloween program.

Berklie getting into the songs.

Time for trick-or-treating! Wahoo!!

Oaklie knows that she is missing out on something..........

Oaks wants to be one of the big kids and go get some candy! Next year sweet girl!

Happy Birthday OAKLIE! (a little late I know)

Happy Birthday Oie O. We love and adore you and can't believe you are 1! I can't imagine what our family would be like without you. You are so funny and so cute! You love to be part of the action. When Berklie and Carter are laughing, so are you! And you love to follow them all over the house. I love to watch you learn and explore the world around you. Happy Birthday sweet girl.

I had so much fun taking your one year pictures. You are a ham!

My cutest client so far!!

You weren't quite sure what to think of all the attention, but once you saw the cake, you couldn't wait to get your hands on it!!

I have a video of this action. You didn't leave much.

A rinse in the sink and then on to presents.

You actually enjoyed this part of your party. You took your time with each gift and stopped to "read" the cards. Super cute. This is the afgan that your Great Gram made for you! YEAH!!

I'll try again to post the video. Enjoy the pictures. Love you Oaks.

Summertime Fun!

The 4th of July wouldn't be the same without the Tooele parade! The kids love it of course because of all the candy they get! It was fun! We also went out to Jen and Jeremy's place for a BBQ and some fireworks. Carter and Berklie have had a blast this summer just playing with each other in the backyard. It's nice that Berk's is old enough now to play with Carter and as he says, "play things that he likes too". There will be more posts to come!

Sunday afternoon playing with bubbles. (Oaklie is taking a nap)