A little of this and that...

Eva loves to read! I tried to capture ALL the books she had on the floor, but you just cant see how many she pulled off the book shelf. She loves to read out loud, of course it's her own version, but it's so cute to hear her!

Life is about the little moments. One night before bed I turned and rocked the kids in the rocking chair, they had so much fun. JJ still talks about this night, it's the small things that count!

Friday night I went scrap booking with a friend. Spencer took the kids to Chuck E Cheese, they loved the "concert", apparently Eva wouldn't take her eyes off of the characters.

Wish this photo would have turned out better, the Temple is all blurry and the rainbow didn't show as bright as it was on Saturday, it was really beautiful!

Sunday we went to our friends house for dinner, the kids had a lot of fun playing with Marc.

Monday we woke up to snow, and Tuesday. Today we got about 8 inched, yuk, so not ready for it yet.

The kids wearing their Halloween shirts.

Last night the phantom ghost visited our house. They left some fun stuff for the kids. JJ loves these Vampire teeth. He had to wear them with his pirate stuff, because "sometimes they have slimy teeth".

Oct 12-19

Last Tuesday Spencer came home from work early. I hadn't even started on dinner yet, so he said lets go out. Well twist my arm. On the way to dinner we stopped at the park, they kids loved it!

Wednesday JJ played his final soccer game for the season. He played really well, and scored another three points. He was excited about his trophy and soccer cupcakes. He was being a little ham, he had a huge cheering section- Mom, Dad, Eva, Grandpa John, Grandma Shauna, Grandma Julia, Aunt Didi, Kaytlin, Michael, Ethan, and Ainsley. Thanks to everyone for coming, I know JJ enjoyed the attention!

Silly Eva, she'd pretending to sleep. I love her fake snore.

Eva loves taking pictures, like Mom.

Saturday we went for a hike, we ended up hiking up to Suncrest. The leaves were beautiful. 

Sunday we went for a little walk. Lots of family time.

Last night we had family home evening at our house. The kids loved decorating sugar cookies. Avery especially loved the frosting. 

Today we went to Cornbelly's. The kids loved playing in the corn (go figure). I just enjoyed being outside, it was a gorgeous day! 

She's Crafy!

So it all started with Halloween decorations. I saw this wreath http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/09/burlap-boo-wreath-tutorial.htm and had to make it. My version is a little different. But I think it turned out cute. Friday night I went scrap booking with my friend Carolina and my Mom. I got 4 two page layouts finished (that is probably as many as I've gotten done this whole year).

Saturday between conference sessions we took a little bike ride. We always have a great time!

Saturday night while the guys were at the Priesthood session my Mom and sisters and I got together. We made lots of hair bows, and I finished this skirt that's been in the works some time now. I had a bunch of scraps left over from another baby blanket I'm working on.

I was cleaning up all my craft supplies and JJ asked if I would make him a Wolverine mask. Well I managed to make a decent one out of felt, hot glue, and a head band. JJ loves it!!!

We spent Monday afternoon at Gardner Village. The kids had fun feeding the ducks. JJ loved all the spooky decorations, and Eva got a kick out of all the witches, this one in particular she heckled at.

Yet another project. I recovered my decorative pillows for our bed. 

Here's my JJ practicing his Wolverine jump.

Spencer going in for a lay up in a rec league. I may be a little bias, but Spencer has been the MVP at every game I've been to, way to go!!!

My Cuties!!!

My Mom has worked my whole life. She had a surgery last month, and has been home recovering. Several years ago she got in a major accident that nearly took her life, she was home during that time, but I was working. This time I've got the chance to spend a lot of time with her. On Friday my sisters and I took her out to lunch, because sadly she went back to work today. I've enjoyed spending time with you Mom!!! Hopefully you can retire soon!

JJ's game was postponed on Wednesday, due to the rain. Saturday he played, and he played well. He scored 3 points and blocked 5 or more shots as goalie. After the game we went and rode bikes at the park. 

Swing break!!!