Look What I Did!

It was a nice summer evening. The time, 5:30 on a Thursday, when my story takes place. It all started when I was chasing after Logan down the sidewalk. You see he needed to come home and wouldn't listen when I told him no, in fact he just went faster like what most kids do. I crossed the street and went from the grass to the sidewalk but instead of making it all the way to the sidewalk, my foot tacoed into a hole that was separating the two, then I heard a crack -- oh great. I hobbled home letting the two year continue down the sidewalk. I made it to the front door just in time for the real pain to kick in. Now I am crying on the couch, Nick comes and wonders what happened. I told him my story. I decided to rest for the night and if it wasn't better the next day then I would go get an x-ray. Well, the next day came, and I wasn't doing any better. My foot was constantly throbbing and I couldn't put any weight on it. Finally went to get an x-ray done and here is the result...



Yep, it's broken!!! What am I going to do with a new baby, a crazy two year old, two kids in school, and a broken foot? Not to mention all the stairs in my home. I guess its time to call in reinforcement, double duty for my husband (again) and my boys helping when they can.

Time to blog

I haven't had much time to blog (go figure) and today was a good day to catch up. This summer just flew by, I feel like my boys didn't get to do much since we just had a baby but we did our best. I can't believe how much McKayla has grown already. She is cooing and laughing, it is so much fun to just hold her. Life sure is getting busy with four kids and its hard to keep up with the house and the piles of laundry. Thanks go out again to my husband who continues to help with housework. Maybe someday I will have enough energy to be supermom and get everything done, but probably not. Now get ready for the posts that follow!

First Day of School

School started on August 24th. Kyler is now in second grade with Mrs. John for his teacher. Nathaniel started kindergarten with Mrs. Newman for his teacher. They are both doing great and so far love school!

McKayla's Special Day

We had McKayla's baby blessing on August 2nd (goes to show how late I am at posting). It was a great day with family and friends to celebrate with us. Nick did a nice job with giving McKayla her blessing, I always cry especially when he gives the babies name, it just reaffirms to me that is who they are supposed to be. I decided to make McKayla's dress. I actually made one while I was pregnant not knowing if I would use it, I just wanted to make one. Then when McKayla was born, the dress didn't look right for her, so I made another one which fit her style so much better. I also made the headband. Thanks to my niece Cherish for making the bracelet.






The proud parents and McKayla


Nicks dad and his wife Becky


My parents


Four generations: me, my mother, my grandpa, and McKayla

Haroldsen Reunion

The end of August was the Haroldsen Family Reunion at Heise Hot Springs near Idaho Falls. We had a great time with Nicks family and all the cousins. We were missing Nicks brother Danny and his family who live in Japan and a few cousins who couldn't make it. We camped out in our tent, always an experience but especially fun with a new baby. We went huckleberry picking, Nick and the boys hiked up the nearby mountain, lots of laugh, and good food. The picture of Logan with the dirty face is how the boys looked the whole time.

Fun at the zoo

These pictures are from our trip to Hogle zoo this summer. The boys had a great time and always love going to the zoo. We saw the bird show, made the rounds to all the animals, but the best was seeing the 5 day old baby giraffe.