Nicole's ROom.

This huge picture of the empire state building, was a copy of a painting that I bought when I was in New York. I loved this artist. These pics are horrible, but she highlighted the painting, that was sepia tone, in moss green. Then I had it blown up to 9x6 feet tall on this product that is kind of like wall paper, except you can take it off the wall and move it. THen we just made a frame around it out of moulding. THe moulding is like a mustard color. You can't really tell what color are in the fabrics, but they are cream, moss green ,mustard, and chocolate brown. I sewed the shower curtain, curtains, pillows and dust ruffles. I am in love when I get to decorate! I hope that some day I can do this for reals.

Dancing Queens

Lots of fun going to dance competitions, and recitals. I am not sure what is funner, playing dress up or watching them dance. Klaira has really progressed this year!, taking 7 classes., and Lily has informed me that that was her last dance recital! She loves gymnastics! That girl takes a cartwheel every five steps.

Focusing on my family.

Sometimes I feel like this big orange thing, I think it is called a smokestack, is like all of the disturbances of life. and then way down there are my two adorable girls, making funny faces, dancing, trying to yell at me, and here I am just looking at this big, loud obnoxious smoke stack.

So this is what I have learned this summer, and what I want to work on the rest of the year.

0 My family is the most important thing to me

0 They are truly what makes me the happiest.

0 They are so fragile, especially next to life's huge challenges.

0 They say look at the big picture, but really I think it is all of the little details in life that makes the picture so beautiful!

Our family has grown so much this summer,{not by peoples dangit} but we are so much closer, and maybe it is because my girls are getting older, but my family is really all that matters.

Catching up in no particular order.

Back to School! I am going to miss the girls this year, we had such a fun summer! Between work and school, I feel like I miss out on alot throughout the year. Yes, the girls wanted to dress alike this year too! The girls get to be at first recess together, which is the highlight of their day. Klaira is such a kind big sister, and Lily let's her be kind, we will just leave it at that.

The rest of the weekend in Snowflake.

We went to another rode-ro!

Swang in my mom's backyard.

Went to see Ice Age.,,also took a nap in there,.

Parade.....it was super hot so,,,

We got cooled off!

We got to go and see great grandma and grandpa Bryant. We woke her up, and just at the very instant that I did, I knew that she knew who I was. It didn't take long though before she had no idea. It always brings back so many memories to be in that house. Everything is the exact same, smell, furniture, paint, the same pictures that I used to color for her are still hanging on the fridge. Even though my grandma doesn't know who my girls are, I am glad that they got to meet her, and hang out with grandpa, he is doing so much better and is amazing for taking care of his wife.

I often look for rainbows.

I don't think I have ever seen such a full, brighter rainbow. Absolutely gorgeous.

Sherwood Reunion.

Sydney, Lily Klaira, Sidney, Bailey

Me and Mom

Mark and the famous Cody Hancock

Lily and Sidney

I love seeing cousins and catching up. I am so thankful that our family has reunions, and that it's important to them to see each other. I really have an awesome family.

Second trip to Pinedale all year...way too long!

I got to go horse riding with my dad! It's been way too long. This is the first time my phone has worked up there, and I was so glad because I have always wanted to take a picture of my dad on one of our rides. These rides we talk about the good ol days. My dad remembers how the trees used to look, and where the "old roads"were. These are special times.

all of us were in the parade!

Junque sale after the parade! P.S. Don't wear a headband in the sun all day....huge lines I didn't even think of!

The fourth really wouldn't be the fourth without the rodeo! What perfect weather we had. I just always want everyone to experience the Taylor rodeo once in their life. It brings back so many memories to be there.

My cowboy...yes he is in boots....no he is not in Wranglers, Yes...I think he's a hot city boy.

My little cowgirls.