the Summerhays Family

September 8, 2009

Charlotte's First Day Of School

What else can I say except that she loves it! Savannah thinks it's cool too. Hyrum drops her off everyday on his Huffy bike and all the other kids in her class are jealous.

I had to hold back tears on the first day. The next milestone of Charlotte's that I will probably cry is the day she is too cool for princesses...

Oldies But Goodies

I found a few gems while browsing my photo library. Consider it a little peek into the "real" Cheleyne.

My dad holding a green squirt gun- close to his heart (and I just noticed he's sitting next to a 2 liter of Squirt. Coincidence? Maybe. Maybe not.)

This is what happens when your teenage sister loves Robert Smith from The Cure

Family shot (one of many without Melanie in it... She was the "Jan". We do love you Mel. Really.)

Nothing like bright red tights (and handheld poker game- awesome, hours of fun). Both a staple in my high school years.

But c'mon., really? I could have done without the bright red socks and matching belt... and holy c*** what's with the Laura Ingalls dress! The sad thing is you can tell I feel pretty dang cool in this outfit.

Renee and I made this "horse" to play on. I have nothing else to say about this one. Except you can see Melanie up in the window wanting to get in on this action. Who wouldn't?

See where I get it from? It's in my genes or maybe we drank contaminated water.

Bathtub sleepover party. Jason and Melanie are not really asleep. It wasn't that comfortable.

Classic. Mel and I in our PJ's. I think this was the same night I poured Sprite in the gutter than slurped it back up...

Aw, the good old days.

July 30, 2009

The Girls

Note to Hyrum: You are so wonderful at putting up with all the glitter, tutus and moodiness.

July 14, 2009

We Still Exist

I know I've been slacking on the blog. I'm sure I will continue to slack. But I have a minute to let all my loyal blog followers know that we are well and having a great summer. I am working a few mornings a week running a dance program. Hyrum has been busy tending to our beautiful new garden and learning to bake breads and can our fresh produce. And the girls are busy being kids!

Savannah is not a big fan of tan lines.

Charlotte loves bugs. (I try not to be too grossed out)

Hyrum's new hobby. (It has grown a lot since this photo)

Thank you Grandpa Gary for getting us started!

April 18, 2009

Savannah The Monkey

One little monkey jumping on the bed. She fell off and broke her arm. Momma called the doctor and the doctor said, "Go get a pretty pink cast!"

PS *side note When do babies grow out of sucking on their feet?

Easter Time

We enjoyed incredible weather, parties, peeps (candy and humans) and tons of eggs! Hooray for springtime!

My Tiny Dancers

I swear I don't force my kids to like the things I like! I am excited that they love to dance. Savannah just started her music and movement class and loves to sing and put on "pretty" skirts. Charlotte is taking a ballet/tap class and loves to dance around the house and sometimes in public. I mean, who doesn't get the urge to bust out into an arabesque in line at WinCo?