Utah State Fair

I can't believe that another year has come and gone and the Utah State Fair is back in town. We decided to check out the fair and see what was happening this year. We called up Mom, Brooke and Logan to see if they wanted to join us in our adventure.

After finding a place to park and finally meeting up by "The Grandstand" we headed over to the Little Hands Farm for a little farming. Last year we took the kids through it and it is such a cute idea, we were glad they had it again this year. Jack and Abi got their aprons on, grabbed their buckets and headed through the farm. We first got our food to feed the pigs and the cow. Then headed to the apple orchard to pick apples. Then picked our seeds to plant in the garden when finding on the other side our seeds growing to huge vegtables. Jack and Abi then had to do some plowing on their tricycle tractors. After the plowing they had to sheer the sheep, collect the eggs from the chicken coop and then put their supplies in the correct crates. For their hard work they collected a dollar and we then headed to the General Store and they picked out a treat.

After the Little Hands Farm we decided to do the tradition and head down the Big Yellow Slide. Abi was scared out of her mind, Jack enjoyed the smooth cruise down the humps of the slide.

Next to the big yellow slide Abi noticed a little ride that she desperately wanted to ride. We headed over and got some tickets for the kids and headed to the ride. Jack was way excited for the big ride, he found the color plane he wanted to ride in, got buckled in and was excited to go...Abi on the other hand...that was a different story. Abi picked out the plane she wanted to ride in, Jeremy got her buckled in and all scariness broke loose. She started to freak out, cry, didn't want to ride it, but Jeremy held his ground and told her she had to ride. She cried the whole entire time. While each time Abi came around and the tears strolling down her face, Jack was smiling and enjoying his ride. After the ride ended, Jack loved it and Abi decided to share that it was fun, and that she cried the whole time.

We then headed over to the animal buildings to look at the Cows, Bunnies and Goats. Jack and Abi loved the bunnies and the goats - I think because they could actually pet them. Saying goodbye to the animals we decided we were hungry so Jeremy got the kids a corn dog and chicken strips and then we shared some chicken nacho's. We found a spot right by the gravatron that had some grass and sat with Mom, Brooke and Logan and enjoyed our little dinner.

We knew the rodeo was going on in the arena so after eating we headed over there to the over packed, over crowded arena to see if we would be able to see anything. Standing at the west end of the area we watched a few of the events. With it getting late we said good night and good bye to Mom, Logan and Brooke and headed home. What a fun filled night.

August 2012

August came and went like a blink of an eye. So what did we do in August? Lets see... I think the main focus this month was Potty Training. Jeremy and I decided that probably after our trip that we took in June it would be best for us to start getting the kids potty trained. So my poor dear husband took it upon himself and worked hard at getting this task done.

It started hard and wearing as Jack was stubborn and just would sit on the potty for minutes to hours on end, not wanting to go. Finally after a few days of Jeremy feeling like they are never going to start going they picked it up and started to go.

After a couple of weeks between diapers and pull ups we figured it was time to buy them some actual underwear. Jack picked out Transformer underwear and Abigail picked out Tangled underwear. We told them that if they didn't have any accidents we would reward them and let them wear their cool new underwear. For Jack it worked. He knows when he needs to go and what he needs to do. Abi on the other hand well....lets just say she does a great job during the day but she still wears a diaper on during the night, which isn't so bad after all she is 2 1/2.

We also decided to get rid of the cribs and upgrade our little twins to toddler beds. Yes what were we thinking? Well to tell you the truth I am surprised they are still were still in their cribs, just because Abi would climb out and Jack we had to teach how to climb out and he wouldn't climb out even though he new how. So they each picked out their beds and their NEW bedding. Jack picked a plain wood bed with Thomas bedding and Abigail picked out a Princess bed with Tangled bedding. Lets just say more room for their rooms and they LOVE their new beds.

Last but not least Jeremy set up the tent in the middle of the family room and the kids were able to sleep in the tent, they loved every bit of it.

I think overall as summer comes to and end our August was a month of upgrading with our two little ones. Its amazing how fast goes and how grown up they both are getting. We love our twins so much, we can't imagine our lives with out them.

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A Visitor for the Weekend

I love it when Grandpa comes to town. Although he lives in California its always nice when he comes and visits. This time it was for a business trip and we will see him any way we can.

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What a fun weekend. I wish they don't have to end. It was really fun seeing Grandpa and although he may not live close we cherish the moments we have.