[Where to even begin…]

The last few months have been extremely crazy for our family. I felt like I was just catching up from Summer when August hit us and we transitioned into our first ever school experience. Aspen started Kindergarten and our life became more hectic! I’m still working up at the U…but driving home during my lunch break to take her from Day Care to school. Crazy I know…but we love our babysitter, love her school and teacher, and I love my job. I can't decide which to give up...I know something will need to change soon but for now this is our daily routine. Except for some lifesaving help from my Dad who helps out as often as he can by taking Aspen for me on the days he doesn't work the night before. Aspen loves it when Grampa takes her because he brings her apple pies from “MicketDonalds”!  The first day after he took her I picked her up and she says..."I like it better when Grampa takes me to school because he brings me pie".  So the next day I thought I'd be nice and stop to get her a treat...I always get it wrong...turns out she likes apple better than cherry!! 
So, August flew by…with no posts on the blog.

And then September hit us…with no posts on the blog.

I tried to catch up in October…and got to about the end of July’s activities! So that leaves me with updates needed from August, September, October, November and now it’s already December!! Where has the time gone?!

There have been many changes in our family that have kept me from being motivated to post anything. But this is supposed to be our family journal of events…so I’m going to try to update on all the fun things we’ve done the last 4 months…not about the not so fun things. And… I have about a bazillion pictures to load, edit, and post for you all to see!

I just want to thank all of our family and friends for the love and support they give our family! I’m especially grateful for you this time of the year. I try to keep up on all your blogs to check out what you’ve all been up to…and you all encourage me without even knowing it!! So thank you and I’m sorry I don’t comment as often as I should!

So if there is anyone out there still reading this neglected blog…lot’s of updates coming soon…and here’s to a new year coming soon too!! Hopefully it will be better than 2009!

And because no post is good with out a picture...here are a few of my favorites right now...

~All the love in the universe~

[ Update ]

Posts coming soon...I promise!!  :)

[ Getting my feet wet ]

* I still have multiple things i need to post from August til now...but in the mean time...check out my new blog...

After reading a really great post from a really great photographer, Zack Arias...I got motivated. So this is me getting my feet wet...or jumping in and getting drenched! I've been wanting to pursue photography as a career for a while now...just haven't really known where to start.

I'm not planning to quit my day job yet...but I've gotta start somewhere. So...I'm going to start with some "service" photography. If you or anyone you know is in need of some photographs...please e-mail me at Ledwards0713{at}yahoo{dot}com! I'm going to do this for zero money...so the pressure is off myself as well as someone in need of some pictures.


I'd like to find someone within one week...so please don't be afraid...even if you are the one in need! My favorite line from this article was..."Just go effing do it!" So that's what I'm doing! I started this blog (which is a start right?)...and I'll be updating soon with some pictures I've taken recently...so make sure you come back soon (or sign up as a follower!)

*My Gorgeous sister-in-law...I had so much fun taking her Bridals!

 

All the love in the universe~

[ Camping at Smith and Moorhouse ]

I took the kids camping with my Dad and Kim's side of the family up at Smith and Moorhouse. It rained a good part of the time...but we still had lots of fun with everyone...thank goodness for our trailer keeping us mostly dry!

It was so pretty once it stopped raining and the sun came out...if you look close you can see where it snowed on the very top of the mountain!


Roasting mallows and hot dogs!


A bunch of pics from our camp trip...

[ Joey playing Goalie ]

Joey was asked to play goalie in a couple of hockey games...here are some pics from one of the games...

Nice save...




The Sexy Pose...


Travis




Thirsty...


Clayton watching Daddy's game


Aspen and Kylee playing

[ Stargazing with Grandpa ]

All the kids hanging out with Grandpa John in the backyard looking at the stars...so cute!


Tracen, Clayton, Grandpa and Aspen

[ Birthday Bash ]

We went to a big birthday bash for Jeremy and George (they work with Joey at the shop) at the begining of August... Here are some pics from the night...

Jeremy the Birthday Boy...


George and Mitzi


Mike Damron


Allen Hunter


Steven and Bonnie


Aspen toasting with her best friend Zoe and another buddy


The kids playing in the hot (warm) tub...in their clothes!


Mason, Aspen and Zoe playing in the water


Me and Pedro...I mean Joey with his mexi mustache...I love the look on his face! Ya, the camera was way too close!


The crazy drunk guy Joey saved me from dancing with...whew!

[ July...um finally!! ]

Here is how we finished up the month of July...

I had my 26th birthday on the 13th...I got to celebrate my birthday this year with my sister (her mother-in-law threw her a 1/2 birthday...i know SPOILED!) but she felt bad that it was also the day before my real birthday so she got us both individual cakes...which was super sweet! My sister did my hair on my birthday and then we went and got a pedicure...then we went out to dinner as a family. It was overall a really nice birthday...other than the patch of grey hair i found...that was rather sad...good thing Mo has some mad hair skills and covered it up nicely for me!!



We spent the 24th of July weekend in Delta again this year. We love going there and spending lot's of time on the lake with great friends! I always take way too many pictures when we are on the boat...and not enough off the water! In about a hundred pics taken that weekend...i was in only one...and it wasn't a good one! I really need to be better at handing the camera off and being on the other end of the lens! Anyways...here are some pics from the trip...

On the water... The lizard Joey found for the kids at the golf course...

I love the one of Clayton kissing it! The kids loved it...i was freaked out by it!!And I couldn't resist posting CJ's cute little bum!!

Then Joey and I celebrated our 6th Wedding Anniversary on the 28th...i received my favorite kind of flowers...they were so pretty!

[ Update? ]

So yeah...it's been a while!!

I'm gonna try to update you all on what we've been up to since what like the end of July?!!

There's probably a lot...so i'll try not to overwhelm you!

I've been a little overwhelmed myself just thinking about the blog...which is why I've been procrastinating!

But I do think it's important not only for you, but mostly for myself to document the special moments in our lives...and maybe also so that you know I'm still alive!!

So keep checking back...and hopefully you haven't all given up on me and my pathetic blog!

All the love in the universe...
~Leslie :)

[ Joey vs. Pete ]

Joey had a hockey game the other night and played my brother-in-law, Pete's team. The whole family came to watch and we weren't sure who to cheer for! Here are some pics from the game...

Joey #12




Pete #9


Clayton and Grampa John...so cute!


Joey and Pete fight for the puck!

My hot hubby!


Joey and Pete are in the middle shaking hands...