Pumpkin Patch

People in UT go crazy for Halloween. We went to a pumpkin patch and not only did they sell pumpkins, but they had a petting zoo, straw bale maze, tractor ride and dried corn bin for kids. Too bad it turned Winter overnight a few days ago. Lily still greatly enjoyed it.

For your viewing pleasure.

Love my kids

 

Utah State Fair

We went with my mom and sister Karla to the Utah State Fair a few weeks ago. It was really fun. Lily loved the animals. It was great fun!

 

 



2 Months

Henry is getting so big! I am having so much fun comparing my kids. Lily was almost 10 lbs at this age and Henry is 12.5 lbs. Lily wasn't even this big at 4 months. But they were the same length at this age. Lily was more vocal by now and Henry is a little more reserved.

 

 

They actually look pretty similar in the face, but Henry is a chunky baby and Lil was a string bean. They are such beautiful children. How I love them!

 

 

Baby Blessing

I know this is SUPER late in posting, but we blessed baby Henry on his 2 week birthday - August 12, 2012. The reason we did it so soon was because my sister Karla remarried August 14th and all of my siblings were in town! What an opportunity! In the circle there was James, my dad, his dad, Joe Schmitt, Brad Stephenson, Lance Hori (Kar's new hubby), Tom Evans, Terry Schmitt, Wesley Schmitt and Scott Carter. We were so happy that so many family members were able to attend!

We had a great visit with everyone. And the star of the show was so sweet!

Here are some of the things James said in the blessing:

He will be known on the records of the church as Henry James Schmitt. He was blessed to be an influence for good in his family and to others. That his love would radiate to others, that he will inspire others. He was blessed that he would have a testimony of the Gospel, to be able to strengthen others in our Savior's church. He was blessed with health that he may actively serve others. Also that he may show his parents what he needs so that we may be able to raise him well.

It was a wonderful blessing and a wonderful day!

Play with Me

Lily has been finding more and more ways to "play" with Henry. I'm sure she will be so happy when he can respond and play with her.

 

A few days ago, I came into the room and Lily was holding her toy phone up to Henry's ear and I heard her say "Oh, hi daddy!"

 

I came into the kitchen yesterday morning and she had shared her (naked) Barbies with brother. I told her that was very sweet to share.

Which I guess is why I found THIS when I went into my bedroom to go to bed last night...Ha!

One Sunday in Primary, we had a little 6 year old girl visiting with her 4 year old little brother. When they came up to have us sing the welcome song, she ran up to him and hugged him and then picked him up and spun in a circle until they fell on the floor together. Everyone in Primary was cracking up. It was so clear how much they loved each other. I had a glipse of what I hope Lily and Henry will have as they grow up and become friends.