Skyler's got a loose tooth

Skyler has a couple of loose teeth right now, so I decided to make a Monster tooth pillow that I saw here. I really didn't see trying to get under his pillow without him noticing a very easy reality.

kids Halloween

So we did make the kids dress up as lego when we were out as a family for Halloween, but for school parties and trick or treating we has a scary vampire, his pet Dragon, and the cutest witch I have ever seen!
The kids were thrilled that I was making them stay still for pictures, if you can't tell. Skyler LOVED trick or treating, and went out for some more even after the other 2 were done, but was happy to pick his treat a day for the month of November when we did up the calenders for them to punch treats out of. We did have to try and scale him down though - he would ring the doorbell, and then 2 seconds later start knocking repeatedly until someone came, and as soon as the door was open he would walk right on in. By the end of the night we had him just knocking, and almost not going into peoples homes. Maybe next year...

Learning to Cook

My kids have been so helpful lately, and really wanting to be involved in cooking. Jordan is more brave when it comes to the stove than I am, but the kids are doing well. Skyler has started to make breakfast for Ethan and Ryley and will get them, toast, or cereal and milk, and then likes to brag about his amazing sandwich making skills. We have even hear on occasion "Calm down, I can't even eat I am so busy making more sandwiches for everyone. I just can't make them fast enough" A small taste of my life.

Family Costume

This year for Halloween we were a lego family, sort of. When we were out as a family we were a lego family, but for school parties the kids dressed in something a little more comfortable - I will post those later.

As usual, Jordan gets the credit for the costumes. I came home one night and he excitedly showed me a picture of a lego man, and said this is what I am going to be for Halloween. I responded ok, make 2, and then as Halloween came closer I thought it would be so fun to have the kids be little lego pieces, and thus the family costume was born. I did paint, and paper mache Jordan and I's costume, and I did the kids completely - but all of the fancy work was done by Jordan.

The kids loved each having a color, and Ethan loved his hat, we have had to tell him several times that it is ok for Ryley to wear the red hat.

Family Photos 2011

We did family photos over the thanksgiving weekend, and my sister in law did it again. There are some fantastic pictures - although I am a little jealous that Jordan and I didn't get pictures done on the steps, the pictures all turned out soo cute! These are just some of my favorites.

Halloween Parcel

Since Stephen isn't around, and is busy serving his mission. I get to come up with all kinds of fun parcels to send. His birthday was in the mtc, and we used dearelder.com and sent a package to him that way. Unfortunately his birthday was on Labour Day, so his package was a day late. Then I got a box and filled it with all things green to make him feel like a real greeny when he went out to Ogden.

I have a green eggs and ham book that I have been working on, but haven't finished - someday he will get that.

For now we are sending him a Halloween survival kit. My Aunt Sandy and my mom both pitched in to help with this one. I found the idea here and thought is would be a great package to recieve!

Thanksgiving

This was a hard weekend. Actually it was fine for me until Sunday and Monday, but on those days there was a bunch of random tears.

We hosted dinner this year, and I made a bunch of little turkeys for place settings. I found the idea on pinterest, and I think that they turned out super cute!

I am so grateful for my family, and for the support that we have. I am grateful for my extended family and the strength that I have found through them.

I am grateful that I have a home that allows me to have my family around me. I am grateful for my children and the joy that they bring into my life.

I am grateful for the plan of salvation, and for my knowledge that I can be with my family forever.

I am grateful that we have a day set a side to really think and ponder on the things that make our life full, and our hearts happy.