Little pumpkins

My parents got their grandgirls these shirts. They had fun making Halloween crafts with Nate's mom and mine. Nate's school had trick or treating for the kids on Friday.

Ivy's blessing

We had a great weekend. My parents, Nate's parents, Grandma and Grandpa Tolley, Danny & Shar, Alicia and Alan and Ali all came down to be here for Ivy's blessing. We had so much fun playing games, hanging out and catching up. Nate's mom made this incredible blessing dress for Ivy Pearl. I don't know how many hours went into the detailed smocking on the dress, but Ivy looked like a little angel. Thanks Mom Tenney! I am so grateful for my family. I'm grateful for the blessings of the temple in our lives that give us hope that we can be with our families forever.

Halloween

My family came to AZ for Ivy's blessing and we had fun on Halloween together. Lucy loved playing with her cousins, and they all adored Ivy. No one slept much, but it was tons of fun!

Tinkerbell

Our friend Steve Watson in our ward took some Halloween pictures for us.

Hiking etc

We went on a little "hike" today. Nate said we had a call it a "nature walk" since it's Sunday. Lucy loved walking/running/falling over on the trail, and picking up rocks. Ivy loves being in the carrying pack and slept the whole time. I love the giant saguaro cacti here. Ivy's doing great. She's a sweet little baby. She even slept through the night once this week!!!!! I couldn't believe it. We are blessing her in church this Sunday and I'm really excited to have family come in town.

White Coat Ceremony

Nate had his official "White Coat Ceremony" on Friday. The first year health care "student-doctors" at Midwestern (Dental, Medical, Podiatry, Optometry, etc) are awarded their white professional lab coats. The Dean and assistant dean of his college are putting Nate's coat on him and congratulating him. Nate took an oath to be a caring health care provider and was welcomed into the professional world! Nate's calculated he's 1/32 done with Dental School, but his school treats them and expects them to all be professional now. I think he looks hot in his white coat.

Sisters

Lucy loves to hold her "Ivy Baby" and she says, "I just need to check on her" any time Ivy makes the tiniest peep. Lucy gets a high girly voice and says, "Look at her, she's so cute! She's so tiny! Look at her!" Lucy heard Ivy mess her diaper yesterday and said, "Oh my GOODNESS!!!!"