Like Mother, Like Daughter

A few weeks ago we went to a party for a friend who had just come home from Iraq.  It was a welcome home party for him.  It was a lot of fun.  They even had karaoke.  That's right.  I said karaoke.  I was much too chicken, which is odd because I normally like to karaoke.  Tali was bold though.  She got up there three times by herself and about once or twice with another family.

 Tali kept wanting to sing Pink's "So What" song, but instead would get up there and sing "I Am A Child of God."  It was seriously the CUTEST thing EVER!

Needless to say, I was one proud mama!

Narcoleptic Gene & Crazy Weather

When Brian and I first got together and would go to Monson family parties, I noticed and thought it was quite funny because Brian's dad could sleep anywhere at any time.  His dad does work really hard though.  We just tease him ever so often about being narcoleptic. I've noticed from time to time Brian following in his father's footsteps.  At least in this picture he's on the bed.

  I think Tali may have caught the Monson narcoleptic gene

Now on to the weird.  When we had gone to pick up our tile for our kitchen, it was bright and sunny outside.  When we went out to get it out of my father-in-law's truck, it started to down pour!  This happened within about 10 minutes or less.  It was crazy!

Monson Family Fun

About the same time my brother was in town, Brian's oldest brother also came into town.  It was a week full of family events.  Here are some photos of how our visit with Brian's family went.

Tali loved playing with this crocodile bubble blower.

 And here's my little man trying to sneak potato chips.

 Our family water fight was a lot of fun!  They soon broke out the water balloons after this but still stuck to using the hoses.

 Jairus loved running through the sprinklers with his daddy.

 Brian is such an amazing father!  I love how fun and involved he is with our kids.

 Tali had just thrown a water balloon at her cousin.  He didn't like it too much.

All in all, it was a pretty good day.

Family Fun

 Last month, my oldest brother came home to help my mom replace her shingles on her roof.  We also had some time for fun.  The kids really enjoyed each other's company.  We went out to eat with my brother's family at Arctic Circle and while we were there, I took this picture of Tali that I thought was pretty cool. 

Tali and her cousin.  I think they have the same eyes and nose.

The kids really loved their cousin Sammy.

It was so cute.  Sammy was kind of like a little mother hen to Tali.  She was always right there for her.

My brother and sister-in-law with the kids.  They really loved my brother, Mike.

Silly Girl!

I am back tracking a bit because a lot has happened since my last post.  On July 10th, we went to Brian's parents for Sunday dinner like usual and I guess Tali was feeling a little silly.  She grabbed grandpa's glasses and put them on her.  And yes, I took pictures.  I love my baby girl!  She's so funny!

 HAHAHA!

I LOVE her cheesy smiles!

 Okay, I know this is gross, but I could not stop laughing at this.