ZOO Adventures...
It was Milly's FIRST time at the ZOO!!! Rylee had to show her the ropes. We went with all the Ralph cousins, and even some of MY Anderson cousins and Their kids!

A few of our favorites were the Giraffes, the Elephants, and the TIGERS... "Rrroarrr!!!" (However, we're still tryin to figure out what the heck the dang giraffe says? Any ideas? I mean, the elephant sound is hard enough... can't they come up with something easier like the "Roar"?)



Another favorite, was the monkeys & Apes... Here is Rylee tryin to measure up!

Well, Lots of fun was had... Milly got a little sleepy, and missed the WAY long train ride (if you've ever ridden it, it's like a whole minute and a half!) ha ha.

Good times at the ZOO!!!

A trip to the Salt Lake Temple...

We had such a fun day at my cousin Greg's wedding! President Monson performed the Sealing, and WOW- what an amazing experience that was. The spirit in his presence is incredibly strong. What a wonderful man! And what a wonderful place to be- Rylee loves to "see the Temple"!

CUTE, CUTE, CUTE...

Baby "MIA's" Baby Blues!

Cute Little Rylee Jo is GROWIN UP!

Smith Cousins... Amelia, Suzannah, Rylee Jo, Abigail

UH-OH...

Rough day for lilly-milly... It started off with her FIRST BLACK EYE, and rylee's first spanking:( -if that explains anything- it of course made me cry? Later that day a basketball bounced off the back of her head, smacking her face on a toy, leaving her with her FIRST BLOODY LIP, and unfortunately the day was completed with a SHINER on her forehead when ry carelessly ran past her with a bat in her hand:(

JAZZ FANZ

GO JAZZ!!!

We're #1 Fans... last weekend we went to the Jazz vs Spurs! Good game, sweet seats, great treats and FUN! Rylee LOVES those games- she sits on our laps the entire time, cheering! Milly just looks around or sleeps the whole time.

Just Playin Pretend?...

Well, our little princess-baking-mommy has outdone herself this time!...

Um... It looks like we know who RYLEE is watching- Ha ha! but, don't let us fool you into thinking she's only been busted twice with a purse on her arm, baby at side and chattin on the phone with her Daddy!!! She does this on her own, and is truly having a full on conversation with Daddy! (guess I better watch what I do and say REAL CLOSE?)

Just bakin some cookies with Molly... WE LOVE TREATS!

She seriously dresses herself up like this... gets the mic, and is a "cheerleader-American Idol" or a "Princess"!!! This is Hannah as Cinderella, and Ry as Snow White...

Easter 2008

Egg Hunt at Grandpa Corey's house... he has a wild goose chase for the adults, and a clever hunt for the kids!

Little Ry Ry is on the search:

a little help from her big cousin Brindley...

 

EASTER MORNING:

 ...Rylee has to follow the egg trail to find her basket!

 FOUND IT!!! ...and baby sisters' too!

 Baby Amelia is so loved by cousins and friends.... they all want a turn holding "baby Mia"

First time Trying out some BABY CEREAL:

Random ~ March 2008

 Its UNCLE STEVES BIRTHDAY this month... he SURE is loved:) Look at all these cute little nieces that adore him.

Steven has sent me random "happy Flowers" frequently ever since we met! So sweet:

 Our first time to the Movie... with Catherine & Belle! Rylee Jo is so big in her seat and treats! So fun

Baking date with Molly....

 Happy Birthday Aunt Shanae: We sure love this special girl in our lives

HOLY COW, Rylee Jo is 2...

MARCH 6, 2008:

Our big girl Ry Ry and her baby sister makin BIRTHDAY CAKE for the party...

 And a special visit from sweet cousin Belle with a gift and treat~

 Daddy brought home some special "happy flowers" and balloons for his birthday princess:

 Ending the day with a visit from Grandma and Grandpa Ralphs... they brought you a BUBBLE MACHINE! So fun.

What a special day that was, getting loved and spoiled by so many. What fun new things you have now:)

RYLEE JO's BARNYARD BIRTHDAY PARTY...

 Since Ry Ry loves HORSEYS so very much, and her favorite show is the baby Einstein Farm Animals, as well as Spirit, we thought we would turn our house into a little farm for her and all her cousins and friends:

 

 Brindley, Susannah, Brady & Brock Jacobsen, Rylee, Kaden, Abby, Quinn (and Belle)

 

 ROUND 2 for a joint party with Sophia Wiseman and all the little friends:

 Molly Dodge, Rylee, Hannah Roe, Carter Dearden, Sophia, Avery Dane, Serena Dearden & Maddison Cowley

 CUTEST LITTLE FRIENDS: