We're Back!

We are so happy to be home! We have been busy getting settled in, visiting friends and family, and chasing Marli all around the house. She loves having lots of new things to get into and is learning to climb the stairs - yikes!

Just In Time

The day after we left  Beaumont they issued a mandatory evacuation because of the hurricane so we made it out just in time! now we are in Missouri where Reno will work throgh September and then we are coming home!!! I am loving it here, but its not quite the same without the Woods and Goeckeritz's.  Marli misses playing with all her boyfriends.  I don't have access to a computer where I can post pictures but  I will try to post some soon.

The Countdown is On!!

It has come down to the final week of the summer and Reno and Troy are working hard to beat out each other. So being the good cheerleaders that we are, Jodi and I decided to make t-shirts to cheer them on. They are both so competitive and have worked so hard, but sorry Troy and Jodi - Team Mendenhall is going to come out on top!

The soon-to-be champs

Nice work guys!!

What's Not to Love?

Now that the school year has started the reality of being a stay-at-home mom is really hitting me. I love being with Marli all day. She has the cutest little personality - I never realized that someone so young could have such an attitude! She keeps me on my toes (especially now that she's crawling) and always keeps me laughing. I love her so much!

One of Marli's new skills is drinking from a straw. I love how her little lips make the perfect little pucker.

Marli has had so much fun hanging out with "her boys". There is already a debate over which one she is going to marry. We are going to miss seeing them everyday when the summer is over.

Santa Cruz'n

After Utah we headed out to sunny (but actually quite chilly) Santa Cruz for the annual Mendenhall family trip. Reno had to stay behind to keep selling, and although we had a wonderful time it definitely was not the same without him!

Marli loved being with Grandma and Grandpa Mendenhall, they were so fun to play with!

Marli is terrified of the sand. She doesn't like to see it, touch it, or be anywhere near it! Thats ok though because Aunt Holly hates the sand too so they made a great pair!

Fun with the Cousins!

Marli and I took a trip back to Utah so Marli could see her cousins. We had such a good time and are happy that most of them will still be there when we get home!!