Abby Gets to Ride the Bus

The bus finally got set up, so I no longer have to drop Abby off and pick her up, so nice. Anyway, so today was her first day of riding the bus. I remember the days when I used to make riding on the short bus a joke or a bad thing when teasing someone. I don't think it's so funny now, well maybe a little. I just have one of those children now!

Abby getting on to the bus.

All buckled in and ready to go. She was too busy looking at a little child in a wheelchair to look at me and smile. But seriously does Abby ever look at the camera and take a good picture? Rarely!

FHE Fun!

Our activity for Family Home Evening was getting Matthew to laugh. He loves to be bounced. He was laughing way more before we got out the camera, but isn't that how it works. Everything is cute until the camera comes out to catch it, and you just can't seem to re-create the cute moment from 30 seconds earlier. Oh, well. It's kind of hard to hear him with the girls laughing and making noises. In the back ground you can hear Abby's gut busting laugh. I love it when she laughs like that.

Also, we took some pictures of everyone to document this oh so fun FHE. Hmmm...who does Sawyer look like?

Matthew's first time in the exersaucer, he has blankets all over to keep him supported.
Goofy Abby saying cheese or something.

Sawyer trying to bounce Matthew to make him laugh, after my arms were tired.

I Know Shocking

I know I'm a little ahead of my monthly post, but I actually had time today believe it or not. I just may have gotten the time I need to keep up on this a little more frequently. I am really going to try on this especially because the next few months are going to get busy with all my children's birthday's coming up and the holiday season, can't wait. I just had to also write down my scary moment yesterday. It was about noon and I was going to be going to Walmart to get Abby her stuff for school. I had just fed Matthew and put him down to play. I was in my room doing some laundry when I heard Abby out in the back dumping out the dog's water. I went out and she also hadn't closed the door, so I closed it and went to water the dog. Isn't this always when I get into trouble, when I go to water the dog? Dang dog. Anyway, Abby tries to get in and says it's locked. I try and sure enough the door is locked. We have a wood stick that must have fallen when I closed the door and we were locked out. I go to the garage and that door has the child safety lock on, as does the front door, along with the deadbolt. I look at the front window the top lock is unlocked and I get all excited until I look at the bottom and it's locked. I then try the girl's and Matthew's windows, both locked. I am hot and freaking out because Molly and Matthew are inside. My phone, and keys are all inside. Not that it would matter if I had keys because all the child locks are on. I go to the garage door with the child lock and I start banging hoping the lock will pop open, no luck. Then I go to the back door and keep opening and closing the door hoping that the stick will fall, again no such luck. I could open the top a bit so I was even trying to stick a golf club and wood stick in there to try and knock the wood off the door. I also tried calling Molly to come and maybe do something. Nothing was working. I really start freaking out because I don't know how to get in. I think, well aside from breaking something I am out of options. I then say a prayer because I didn't know what to do and I needed help big time. After the prayer I thought okay I haven't tried the kitchen window, so I find a screw driver and pop off the screen and it's locked. Then I get the feeling to try my bedroom window. I feel like it's a lost cause but it is my last option. Amazingly, it is unlocked, which is strange because usually it is locked. I was able to get into my house with out breaking something and then causing a financial hardship. I was so thankful to my Heavenly Father, I immediately said a prayer of thanks. It was a scary 30-40 minutes, thankfully it worked out in the end.

Abby's First Day of School

Yep, you read that right Abby started school today. I was excited about today and sad at the same time. I took her down there and she was all shy and didn't want her backpack or to be at school. When I left her she was crying and it was breaking my heart. She is so young and if she didn't have speech problems I would not have her in school. When I went to go pick her up though she was happy and had a good time. Her teacher said she did a really good job and that she calmed down quickly. She is getting so big I can't believe it. Oh, and by the way she did dress herself. I tried to get her to match a little better but that was a fight I didn't care to win.

Abby getting ready to go school.Abby taking off her backpack saying, "No papack."Abby's teacher Miss Jenn trying to get her comfortable, talking to Abby about her princess folder.Abby when we first got there not looking too sure of this school business.

Labor Day

Sawyer got to go to Disneyland with Grandma and Grandpa Evans. Reddin's family and Marcus's family also went along. The poor people or those with jobs and school got to stay AKA the rest of the Neus family, Aubrey, and Trevor. Brendon and I, however, did go up to Eagar for a few days with Abby and Matthew to visit Grandma and Grandpa Neus. It was nice and cool, almost cold sometimes. It rained pretty much the whole time we were there, and almost felt winteresque, well for Mesa. Anyway, we came back Sunday night so we could enjoy the Labor day holiday. We cleaned and then we went bowling that afternoon with Aubs and Trevor. It was a fun time. I got 3 strikes and bowled over 100. I am not the greatest bowler but that was good for me. Sawyer beat everyone, even though she wasn't there, interesting. We had a coupon for a free game, up to 10 people. So Brendon takes advantage of that and signs his children up so he can bowl an extra game. After bowling Trevor went and helped feed the homeless while we got dinner together. We had a BBQ at our house and played Mariokart and Rockband on the Wii.
Aubrey, Brendon, Abby, and Trevor

Abby had so much fun she peed her pants. Actually, Abby is not the most fun to take bowling, shocking, I know. Anyway, she was off at the arcade area with Uncle Trevor and she started to go before she said potty and went to the bathroom. It was hilarious because she was walking all funny. We were almost done bowling so she was like this until we got home.

Trevor's turn.

Way to go!
Brendon's awesome release.

Here I go!

Aubs getting in on the action.

Way to go Abby, just a little help from dad and the ball dropper. Our children aren't allowed bumper lanes. This little contraption is Brendon approved. It helps the ball get a little more speed so it doesn't get stuck in the lane, plus it makes for a few less gutter balls.

After each of Abby's first throws Brendon would walk her back, have her look at the ball and the pins, probably talk to her about bowling, and then they would put her hand under the air. It was hilarious. I am sure when our girls go bowling on dates they will put the boys to shame. I am sure it will make their dad proud.

The Two Babies

The last Monday of August we had FHE with my family. My mom was holding Matthew and the newest addition to the family, Adele. Matthew is about 10 months old and little Adele is almost 6 weeks. What a difference! It was too cute of a picture to pass up.