PARTY!!!

Well last week was one party after the next. Monday we went to dinner for our friend Carolina's birthday. JJ had a Halloween preschool party. The kids went to a party for their cousin Italia on Friday. Saturday I took Eva to her cousin Emily's party and then we met Spencer and JJ at the Truman's house for Payton's birthday party. Saturday night we went over to Jason and Kris house for our Halloween shindig and Trick or Treating. To finish off the evening we went to our neighbors house for another party. Whew! Makes me tired just thinking about it! Sunday we finished off the festivities at my Mom's house. We had our annual Halloween Party and we celebrated the October birthday's in my family. Happy Birthday to Jamie, Didi, Italia, Tayor, Mason, Emily, and Jon.

 

Here is my cutie getting his teeth cleaned, he was so excited to scare the Dentist with his vampire teeth. He was so giggly, it was funny!

 

Even Darth Vader has a sweet tooth!

JJ decorating cookies at school.

 

Spencer and I went out while the kids were at a party. The sunset was gorgeous, this picture really doesn't do it justice.

 

JJ's Jack-o-lantern

 

Here we are all dressed up... even me!

 

My Little Giraffe Trick or Treating!

 

Trick or Treating at Grandma Julia's house!

Things are pretty much back to normal. I really don't have anything to show for this week, I left my camera at my Mom's on Sunday. Oops, no pictures of the day for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, but there were plenty of pictures from last week.
Now I'm gearing up for Sarah's Bridal Shower.

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!!!

Wrapping up September

Wow I can't believe tomorrow brings October. To me that really means Summer is over. I really love the fall and Halloween, but it's sad to say goodbye to summer. 

Last Wednesday JJ tore it up on the soccer field. He Scored four points, and saved two as keeper. This week he didn't score, but he tried really hard, and I'm proud of him. He saved two more are keeper.

Sometimes you just can't pick one picture per day. Love this one!

And this one!

So the day Spencer and I got back from Lake Powell, JJ kept asking me when we could go to Uncle Glen's house. Apparently he talked to him about building a light saber. Here JJ is getting a jump start on it.

Friday JJ's preschool class went on a field trip to an apple orchard. Here JJ was helping show how the farmers use their special apple bag.

Saturday we went on a family bike ride. I put the camera in the trailer pocket, Eva got a hold of it, and took about 50 pictures. I really like how this one turned out, it's definitely her perspective.

Here's a few pictures at the park.

Eva Pretty, as Spencer likes to call her, is so independent these days. She likes to do everything herself. Her clothes are often backwards, trust me it's not worth fighting her to fix it!!!

Enjoying ice cream on a beautiful day!!!

Play time!

A Get Away...

Last week felt like it flew by, most of my time was spent in preparation for our trip to Lake Powell. We managed to fit in the normal stuff though. Here's JJ dribbling the ball, he has gotten so good, he hustles to the ball, and is getting better at scoring. JJ is one of the MVP's on his team!

 

Here's my darling little Eva in her Halloween costume. We were at Old Navy the other day and their costumes were on sale, and I had a 30% off coupon, so this costume was $11. Not bad, huh? There were several costumes there to choose from, but it was Eva that ultimately decided on the Giraffe, I think it's adorable, but I am going to put some pink bows on it to make it a little more girly!

 

Did you figure out JJ's costume? None other that Darth Vader. I had a feeling he would pick a Star Wars costume.

 

Here we are on our first day at Lake Powell. Spencer and I went on a couples trip with some friends. Thanks to Grandma Shauna for watching the kiddos. Spencer and I got a much needed break! 

Last Lake Powell trip I got up on the wake board for about a millisecond. This time I figured it out. 

 

Rainbow Bridge

 

The sunsets were amazingly beautiful, and the moon shown so bright we had shadows at night. 

Here's our after our last dip... :(

 

Spencer surprised us all on the last day by attempting a Tantrum. That's Spencer for ya, he goes all out.