Berry Patch Farm

This week we took a delightful little trip to a berry patch farm. We spent the morning with friends picking raspberries. The kids worked so hard picking and eating and eating some more. It was such a beautiful day and so much fun!

The berry pickers.

Ella-hard at work!

Addison and Olivia

We picked enough raspberries for
3 jars of raspberry jam and

raspberry mousse for dessert- DELISH!

Ballet

Addison and Olivia started ballet this week at their new dance studio. They love their new studio that allows them to be in the same class (so much easier for me). Their first class was so much fun, they loved it. I had to snap a few pictures of them dancing around on our front yard. They like to show off their moves. They keep Brad and I very entertained. So darling.

Nederland Carousel

Last weekend, we experienced the "Carousel of Happiness", located in the heart of Nederland, Colorado. Nederland is nestled in Boulder Canyon along the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. This 1910 carousel features 36 whimsical, hand carved animals turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ. Each animal is carved out of basswood and decorated with acrylic paint. It took the wood carver over 22 years to finish! The carousel is fascinating, unique and absolutely adorable! Our girls went round and round, trying out most of the animals. They loved it and can not wait to go back!

Ella riding her favorite...the peacock.

Addison riding her favorite...
the moose with little birds on his antlers.

Olivia riding her favorite...the kitten.

This weekend was very special.

Saturday,
Addison was baptized and confirmed a member of
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
She has been looking forward to this day for a while...
it was perfect.

Our family after the baptism.

Sunday morning,

our little Ava was blessed at church.

She is almost 4 weeks old, we absolutely adore her.

Thanks to our awesome parents who came

to share this weekend with us.

We were so happy that you were here, we love you so much!