The Witch Costume Returns

I saved many things of Taylor's - but I never thought the witch hat would actually survive to a 2nd child AND a move.  Somehow it did.

Katie and I went to our MOMS Club Halloween party today.  When she discovered that there were lollipops, it was all over.  She loves these things.  The only candy Taylor had had at this age was Smarties.  Oh how things change for the 2nd child...

Katie and I on the stationary hay ride wagon.

And to go back in time a little - here's Taylor with the same costume.  Do they look related or what?

Hogle Zoo

A couple weeks ago, we all ventured out to the local zoo. 

Taylor, Katie and Scott on the train.  Our first activity upon arriving.

Wild turkey just wondering around the park.

The local watering hole.

Katie's first ride on a carousel.  I chose an animal on the outside edge but then realized that it was one that didn't move.

So we switched to an inner hippo which made shot taking for Daddy much harder.

 Giraffes.

A konked out Katie - this going places stuff is hard work for the little one.  Photo shot by Taylor from the back of the van.

Utah State Fair

Today, we packed up the kiddos and headed to the Utah State Fair.  It was a nice overcast day and we needed to get out of the house.

They had the only traveling Sea Lion show in the US.  We missed the actual show but saw these fellas lounging peacefully.

Aussie Experience - complete with kangaroos, wallabies, wallaroos and a Kookaburra.  Even an albino kangaroo !  Nothing like seeing them in the wild that the Hoovers are experiencing. 

Did you know that a kangaroo can travel at speeds up to 40 MPH and cover over 30 feet in one jump??  That's faster and further than even the world's best Thoroughbred !! 

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 This goat was not satisfied with his "in the pen" view.

Sweet Cow

 Cow Bathing Time

 This wagon had these Meats and Bugs as choices.  Buffalo is about the only one I would try !

Taylor in a tractor race on the Walmart Farm exhibit.

Taylor as a Future Farmer of America.

 Taylor and I going down the Giant Slide.  It was lots of fun and Taylor squealed the entire way down.  Scott thinks the whole entire fair could hear her !

 

Here's what the fair did to Little Katie - wore her out.  I love the video monitor - can't live without it now.  Soon, it will be even more helpful when she is out of her crib...  Please say some prayers that that will be many months from now though.

The weather here is changing fast.  2 weeks ago, it was 90+ everyday with a couple 100 degree days right at the beginning of school.  They even have schools without AC out here still.  So, on one of these hot days, a large piece of metal from our swamp cooler flies off the roof.  Luckily, it didn't kill anyone landing in the back  yard.  This particular piece was one that is required by the swamp cooler to get cool air into the house.  When the repair man arrived, Scott negotiated a sweet price on installation of air conditioning.  Now, we just leave the windows open and there's no need for any type of cooling.  (Thus, snow will be here way to soon.  Ski season passes are selling fast) 

And our TV decided to die tonight just when I went to turn it on to watch 9/11 coverage...

So, the question is - a new TV or AC?

The blog is back !

Hello everyone - this blog will soon be revived and put back into action ! Marie here. I plan on posting on our everyday life in Salt Lake City so family and friends can keep up with us and the growth and changes in Taylor and Katie. I warn you - I will not be nearly as funny as Scott.

To get us started - here are some recent photos of Taylor and Katie.



Taylor and her friend Alexandra while riding the train at a local amusement park.


Taylor and Katie doing some driveway art.


Katie climbing the bookshelves at the Sandy library.


Taylor on her first day of 1st grade - she is in red and not looking too happy. The day went well so I guess it was nerves.





Katie enjoying watching Thomas the Train at the Greeley, CO train museum.




Taylor at the sculpture garden (post to follow with more photos) the day she lost her 1st front tooth.


It's time for bed here so watch for more soon !!