The Wardle Family: 2013

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

RA's New Hair Cut

Here are some pics we captured shortly after RuthAnne's "Really Short" hair cut she wanted so badly. I think she pulls the "Bob" off well. She absolutely loved it! Since the cut, however, she wishes it would grow faster so I could do more princess dos on her hair.

Evading the paparazzi...

Sister Cuteness and then Some

I love it when RuthAnne and Katie are getting along so well. These pics are so cute, I had to share.... of course, I think all the pictures of my kids are cute. More is more!

They both look so grown up here.

Don't ask what's on her cheeks! I think it's orange marker from her trying to put on "make-up."

A winning smile...

Everyone Loves Annabelle!

Smothered much?

I love Ruthie's eyes in this picture.

Ani, Ani, Ani the Explorer!

Little "Crinkle Nose"

Cross-eyed... I think she was trying to focus on the camera.

One of Ani's favorite haunts!

Peek-A-Boo!

Thursday, August 1, 2013

Temple Trip

Mason's parents came in after Christmas to spend some time with us. It was great to see them. They flew into Phoenix and we met in Mesa where we had a special trip planned. Mason and his parents went to the temple to do the temple work for Grandma and Grandpa Ricci. They also sealed Robin to her parents. I love temples and that we live so close to one to be able to go there and back in a day if we need to. I am so grateful that we can be sealed together as families, to live together forever, by the power of the priesthood (that has been restored to the earth once again) in sacred temples. I'm very much looking forward to the Tucson Temple that I hear will be built soon!

Terry, Robin and Mason standing on the front steps of the Mesa Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Playset

For Christmas 2012, Grandma and Grandpa Poyfair gave the kids a playset! We got it from Craig's List for a phenomenal price, if you ask me! Thank you Mom and Dad!

This is the picture taken by the seller of the playset. This isn't our backyard for anyone who may be wondering.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day was very special because we got to spend it with our friends. This was the first time since we've been married that we've spent Christmas Day with just us. It was a little sad, and we missed our families, but we were grateful to be able to spend time with our friends too.

We opened presents with the kids in the morning, and then had a SPECTACULAR breakfast at the Beardsley's. Melissa had cooked almost everything you could have for breakfast. It was amazing!

We relaxed for the rest of the day until that evening.

For dinner, we had our friends, Amy Greer and Evie Mordka, former neighbors, come over. It was so good to see them again and to spend time talking, eating, and playing games together.

Me, Amy, and Evie chatting with Ani in her special rocker that I love! Aubrey gave it to us when Annabelle was born. Thank you Aubrey!

Amy and Evie talking

Me with my apron

Cutie Pie Ruthie with her new fashion glasses and headband that she got from Santa in her stocking.

My "fashionable" girls

"Look up and smile for the camera, Katie."

My beautiful Ruthie, who's always ready for a picture to be taken. Here are some earrings and necklace she got for Christmas too.

Katie snuggling with my butterball baby, Bella

Winterhaven

There's a neighborhood in Tucson called Winterhaven where the lights are incredible! It kind of reminds me of what it was like growing up when EVERYONE used to put up lights. It makes me sad that not as many people put up lights. At Winterhaven, they have different awards given to various homes that are fun to look at too.
Winterhaven is a fundraiser to support Tucson's Food Bank. They also have various snacks and treats available for purchase.... such as hot chocolate and popcorn. This year, we went all out and everyone got a hot chocolate. I think Mason bought us some popcorn too. Unfortunately, the hot chocolate was scalding and RuthAnne burned her tongue really bad.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable evening where we walked a lot and we all were exhausted by the time the evening was over. I love the pictures at the end of the kids asleep.

RuthAnne fell asleep in the car before we arrived! She's always the first one to go.

The blue hat was crocheted by Great Grandma Ruth. Thanks Grandma!

Mary Butler lent me her jogging stroller for a while. It came in handy on this outing. Grandma Ruth also made the "Ho Ho Ho Hat" that Mason is wearing.

Katie playing near the life-size snowglobe. We got her down as soon as we could.

Asher and RuthAnne look like they're arguing about something. It was a cold night... they were probably arguing over blankets.

It's so hard to get RA to snap out of a foul mood and pose for a picture with a smile. Poor thing... she got that from me.

We took this for Terry's sake. It's Elvis' Blue Christmas. Mason's parents decorate their home every year for a Blue Christmas. If you look carefully, there's Elvis singing in front of the garage, and his shadow is traced in lights on the driveway.

Me and Ani

A smile from RuthAnne

Tired kiddos all tuckered out!

Nice choice for a bed!

Gingerbread Houses

We had a great time making gingerbread houses with our friends, the Beardsley's, last December 2012. I still need help making the right kind of frosting, but everyone still had a fun time it all tasted good too. :)