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.

A Busy Week

Labor Day started last week, but it wasn't the most relaxing holiday. We started off with a bike ride, JJ rode his two wheeler the whole time, he did great!!! After our bike ride Spencer and I worked in the yard, and fixed a sprinkler line. Thanks to Jason and Kris for having us over Monday night (that was the relaxing part)!

 

JJ's self portrait of his Halloween mask. Any guesses?

 

Wednesday JJ went back to preschool. He was so excited, he had a great day. 

Poor Eva thought she got to stay too. One more year dear!

 

Eva loves to dress herself these days, she's actually a little crazy and unreasonable about it. She wanted me to help her put socks on this day, but when I put her socks on she just yelled at me, "the blue one, Mom". Her blue is pink. She asks for a blue anything, you can be certain she wants PINK!

 

Friday night we went up to the Heber Valley Girls Camp with my family. We had a really good time. It was freezing and we had to snuggle really close to the fire. In the morning Spencer and Eva were sitting around the fire, and a spark landed on Eva, and went right through her pj's. Poor thing! Within an hour, you couldn't even tell where she had been burned. That was the only incident, Spencer caught a snake to show all the kids, and he got bit. Good thing I brought the first aid kit!

 

JJ was hilarious in the morning, he did not want to take his jammies off, because they are camo. He kept saying no one can see me. So I indulged his little imagination by asking, "Where did JJ go", and looking the wrong direction. I love his imagination and innocence. 

 

Sunday we went to some neighbors for dinner. The kids really like to help these days. They love to help make goodies. JJ has been really good to "clean his toy room", and Eva likes to help wipe the table.

 

My little monkey, always finds a tree to climb, this was in front of the library today. 

Where did the week go???

This week was really busy, I have some catching up to do...

 

Anything missing???

.....Training wheels!!!!!! Way to go JJ, your a two wheeler now!

My little Eva is so cute! She has a pep in her step that makes me smile, when she walks I think of the term twinkle toes.

JJ started soccer this week. On Monday we bought him some shin guards, he had to wear them ALL day!!!

 

Another beautiful afternoon at Thanksgiving Point Children's Garden.

  

JJ's first soccer goal. He scored two points! Way to go JJ!!!

Wednesday we went to JJ's preschool open house, he had to wear his soccer uniform to that too. 

 

Thursday we went to Grandma and Grandpa's house to watch the Utah football game. JJ wanted to be the bread on a sandwich.

Friday night we went to our ward camp out. We had a fun time!

 

Saturday morning we walked around Silver Lake, it was gorgeous! We love this time of year!

Saturday we finished the day at the Bee's game.