More birthday fun!

Maleah opening her birthday presents

Maleah's birthday cake.

we went to this playground for a little bit to let Maleah try out her climbing skills!

birthday fun!

Here are a few pictures from the petting zoo we went to on Maleah's birthday. She had so much fun, (well we all did!!)
Kevan showing Maleah the Emu and Ostrich, but Maleah was affraid of the goats so she had to keep her eye on them at all times!

The cute little baby pigs!

The monkey liked Zariah, but yelled at Maleah every time she came near!

Maleah was affraid of even the little baby goats! She is so silly!

this donkey was so fun, he followed Zariah everywhere!

Happy birthday Maleah!

Maleah's favorite present (a box!)

She did so good opening up her presents, she loves to destroy things!

Tomorrow is Maleah's 1st birthday! Grandma Yost came for a visit and gave Maleah some early birthday presents. She loves them!

I just can't believe that my little girl is going to be 1 tomorrow. how quickly time flies! I remember feeling so frightened to be welcoming a second child into the world. I was filled with anxiety, not sure of how our lives would change, not confident in my competence as a mother of 2! I was so worried, but as soon as little Maleah came into this world, and into my arms I knew that everything would be alright because she belonged with us. My life has been so blessed, and I am so lucky to have not 1, but 2 wonderful daughters. Maleah has the sweetest smile that can brighten up a room, and the hearts of everyone. She loves to laugh and play. she cuddles up to anyone, and no one can resist her sweet spirit. I can't believe that I was so worried about life with 2 children, it's the most wonderful thing in the world!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MALEAH!!!

Hooray for potty training!

This is Zariah after she filled up her very first potty chart! She has since filled up another one too, but we haven't bought her toy for that yet! Here she is holding the Dora house that she got as a prize for completing the chart! GOODBYE DIAPERS!(ok....not for awhile since Maleah's still in them!)

For Aunt Rebecca

Splashing!

We found a great park in St George, the girls had so much fun! Here are a few pics:

These girls were made for walkin'!

A little short here of the girls at there great-grandma and grandpa's house in St. George, Utah...and for those who wanted to see Maleah walking! (She just started walking much better, she didn't crawl at all today!)

There's no place like home!

What a long summer it's been! It's been interesting, some good, some bad. We are home now, and we are so excited to be here. It's amazing, for as long as We've lived in Pocatello we have talked about going home (Coeur d' Alene), but I feel that in our adventure this summer we have found a new place to call home. I love being in Pocatello. We also have the internet now, so I will be blogging more(if I can stand staying up after my kiddos are down!).
It was nice to see my family, but I learned this summer that the most comfortable place to call home is wherever my husband and kids are. I take comfort in them, and as much as I love my extended family, I wont feel lonely anymore because I have what is most important by my side.