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Nothing too terribly exciting has been going on at our house. The last couple weeks have consisted of hanging out and trying to think of "indoor" type activities to do. We have been to the Treehouse (thanks Kirsten for introducing us to Toddler time), the park, purchased a drawing pad with washable markers and gel paints, grandma's, my cousin's, basically anywhere that lets us escape from the house for a bit. I remember to take my camera, but forget to take pictures so all the pics are a bunch of randomness.

Here is Ryah's creation on her drawing pad. Thank goodness for washable markers and paints. After she was done she brought me the camera, so I took a picture. She then was mad at me because she wanted to be in the picture...the little smarty. I've re-uploaded this picture at least three times so it would be landscape, but as you can tell it is uncooperative; at least you get the jist.

Uncle Shaun helping Ryah walk around in his ginormous boots.

Ryah's evidence of getting into Grandma's cupboards without anyone catching her.

Girls Night Out at the Cheesecake Factory while the men were at Priesthood.

I had to throw in this camparison picture of Ryah and Keslee. In this picture, Ryah is only a week older than where Keslee is right now. At times I think they look alike and then I see pictures like this and I realize how each of them has such their own look...however, there definitely is resemblance.

I had to put this picture up showing Kes's chub on her face. The women came down from Delta last weekend for annual shopping trip while they men were hunting. While we were out to dinner, we overheard my cousing Jerica, who is 8, explain to my other cousin why Keslee has three chins; it was hilarious.

I had to post this picture as evidence that I did can once in my life. No, really, I plan to do more of it. Jared's Grandma (and Grandpa) were kind enough to teach me how to can. It is so easy and I absolutely love it. This is only about 1/4 of what I did this eyar. I was only able to can pears and peaches since I decided to do it so late, but next year I plan on doing lots more.

Lastly, I had to throw up my candy poster Jared and the girls made me the other day. I am not one to complain about my days/weeks/etc...I feel very blessed for everything I have; however, this particular day was very rough and I voiced it to Jared. He came home so I could get some stuff done and when I came home there was a surprise for me on the counter. I was so overwhelmed with emotion, I could not believe it. I have an awesome husband and father for my girls; I feel so fortunate. It also happened to be my birthday this past weekend and he made sure it was special for me. We were able to spend some very quality (much needed) time together at my annual birthday lunch/dinner at Benihanas along with some fabulous presents including one of those magnification mirrors for getting ready. I decided that it is my best of friend, but also my worst of enemy :) Thanks Jar for everything, you are the best!!!

That basically wraps up life at the Kay household the last little while. I'm definitely looking forward to Ry's Halloween this weekend. She sure was excited to put on her costume for the Halloween Party at the Treehouse today, so we will see how this weekend goes.