July

Quick run down month by month so I can say I am caught up!
Here a few pics from the 4th of July, it's one of my favorite holidays!
Ataya Loves her Daddy!


Peyton is such a chick Magnet!


Me and my sweetie!

We have had so much happen the past few months, I really need to get better at blogging because I feel like I miss so much! Ataya completed her first year at preschool. She has grown so much and learned so much too! She had a great experience and met many new friends!

We also finally wrapped up the 2010 Split Mountain volleyball season. I have had so much fun with my little team! They are the most determined girls I have ever met. We figured that our team average was probably about 5 feet shorter than all the teams we played against. It was crazy to see 15 year old girls that are 6'5". Despite being vertically challenged our team had an amazing come back and took 1st place in their division and 5th place overall in the Intermountain Region. They Rocked!
Now that we have settled down a little bit we decided to take a quick trip to Glenwood Springs. On Saturday evening we took a 15 mile bike ride with the girls in the buggie. The scenery was so beatiful that for a few seconds we would forget the ride was uphill half the way. We had a delicious dinner and ended the night at the hot springs! The next morning we took the Gondola ride to the top of the mountain and had lunch before heading home. What a Fun trip!
Here are a few pictures that we took!




My brother Paul came with us too but he rode to fast so he missed all the pictures!


Our beautiful babies!


Awesome view from our table!

Ataya's Birthday

Today is Ataya's birthday, I cannot believe that my baby is 4!
Here are a few pictures from her Party!

Mele Kalikimaka

Well I seem to be consistent with updating my blog every 3 months. Once again we have been super busy. Since today is a "Snow Day", we decided to take advantage and stay inside to do nothing! The girls have continued to grow like weeds! They have been alot of fun, TaiLee is getting old enough to actually play with Ataya now and it is so fun to watch them! They absolutely Love each other!
I have been busy starting Club Volleyball again. My girls are so much fun, I couldn't ask to coach a better group of girls!
Andy has been busy with work, (until this past week). He tore his ACL playing Football (flag football that is). Last Friday we drove to Park City where he had reconstructive surgery, so he will be home for a few weeks recovering.
Other than that we have just been enjoying this time of year. We had 2 Thanksgiving Dinner's this year, which is awesome to get a whole day with both sides of the family. I was able to put up all my Christmas stuff a little early this year because of Andy's surgery. Christmas will be so fun this year since Ataya is now old enough to be excited for Santa. I love my little family and am so grateful for all of our family, I honestly don't know what I would do without them!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to everyone!
Best wishes from the Long Family

Past 3 Months

WOW! It has been for ever since I blogged! August was such a busy busy month! The first 9 days of August we were at our annual Merrell family Reunion! We always have so much fun; although 9 days on the mountain for my two girls (and myself), is a long time! We did slip down the mountain a few times because there is nothing like a shower at your own home! After returning home for 5 days we headed back up the mountain for Andy's Archery hunt! As much as we love camping with Daddy we (fortunetly)had to come home that Tuesday so Ataya could participate in the Drill Team Camp! She had a blast! The Drill Team did a great job, especially the girls that had to babysit the 3year old all week! (Bless them!)
Ataya started preschool! She loves it and I had a hard time! Fortunetly my mom is her teacher. In the beginning I thought this was best for Ataya but in the end its probably better for me. I have peace of mind knowing my mom is there! I can't imagine Kindergarten!
Ataya also had to get her tonsils out! I hated it so bad! Ataya hates anything that has to do with Doctors or Hospitals so it was kinda tramatizing...(for me too!)
Other than that we have just had a GREAT Summer! I love spending time with my family! Volleyball has started and going full force! So wish us luck! Hopefully I can find time to blog again before three months pass!