Carving Pumpkins

We had lots of fun carving pumpkins this year! Ryan got 3 cute little ones that the girls loved! After we carved them, the girls enjoyed coloring and putting stickers on them. The funny part was that McKenzie DID NOT want to clean out the pumpkin herself. She didn't like the way it felt. not that I blame her, it does feel like cold snot.

We also went over to my friend Alana's house and carved big pumpkins with her family as well as Lindsay, Matt and Hayzen. Alana made us a yummy dinner and then we had a contest to see who could come up with the best pumpkin face. We had a BLAST!! Unfortunately, I forgot
to take my camera to Alana's house so I only have pictures of us at home.

I'm sure you can guess who carved the alien!!




























































I'm grateful for...
1. A dishwasher!!
2. Melaleuca cleaning products. They're the BEST!!
3. Having a warm house.

Western Day

In celebration of the fall holidays, McKenzie's school had a Western dress-up day. My friend Alana had a cute western outfit the she let McKenzie borrow. She looked so cute!!

Things I'm grateful for:

1. My calling in the Primary presidency. I love seeing McKenzie learn all the songs and how happy she gets when she's in Primary.
2. Having great friends!! Having sisters that are my best friends too!
3. The leaves changing colors and falling from the trees. I LOVE this time of year!

Ryan's Birthday

Ryan's birthday this year was probably more fun for the girls than it was for him! McKenzie was so excited for him to get home that day that she had to dress-up special in a "Princess" outfit for him.
Unfortunately for Ryan, we gave him a couple of not-so-special gifts, wrapped up in ghetto grocery sacks because I forgot to get birthday wrapping paper.
We did have a yummy enchilada dinner, with cake and ice cream afterward.
The next night there was a special on bowling at the base so we took the girls there for some fun. Adrie was asleep by the time we got there so she was passed out for a while. McKenzie
had a blast! She loved the different colored balls and throwing it (literally) down the lane by herself. Ryan, of course, beat us all as usual. All in all, I think Ryan had a pretty good birthday. We're so lucky to have him in our lives! We love you honey!

I love this picture of Ryan because he was smiling at McKenzie.

It makes me so happy to see the love he has for his girls.

In addition to Ryan's birthday post, I'm also copying my sister-in-law and writing down 3 things I'm grateful for everyday of November. Thanks Tawnya for reminding me to be grateful for all the things I've been blessed with.

1. A husband that works hard to provide for us.
2. 2 beautiful girls that are smart and healthy.
3. Being pregnant with our 3rd child who is also healthy thus far.

Passed Out

A couple of weeks ago, the girls were watching Cinderella. As you can see, they were passed out by the time the movie was over. Adrie is the funniest because for some strange reason she likes to fall asleep in her little rocking chair. They're such little angels, when they are sleeping!

We LOVE Cupcakes!!!

I recently had a Primary activity that I got a bunch of cupcakes for, but fortunately for the girls I had a bunch to bring home. They LOVED them! What kid wouldn't love a chocolate cupcake with tons of chocolate frosting??

Say CHEEEEEEEEEESE

AWWWW, how cute!!

Two Amazing Great-Grandmothers

The last time Tawnya, Lindsay and I were pregnant together, I had sweet thoughts of our little children in Heaven with my mom's mother Marian and my dad's mother Carol. I imagined them both taking turns telling our children about their grandparents and how lucky they were to be coming to families that would love them so much.
Now that Tawnya, Lindsay and I are pregnant together...again, my thoughts are turned once more to my two amazing grandmothers. I love to think of them once more telling our children about their wonderful grandparents as well as their older siblings who came to earth only a short while ago. I can picture Great-Grandma Marian reading them books as her cookie monster and peanut butter kiss cookies bake. I then imagine them getting more rowdy with Great-Grandma Carol, playing Cowboys and Indians and going on adventurous treasure hunts. My Grandma Marian is an AMAZING lady who I know will have planted a little seed in heaven that will grow into a full blown love of books as our children get older. Even though I didn't know my Grandma Carol, I also know that she is an AMAZING lady. The seed she will plant will be that of a zest for life, making each day count, living and loving as though it might be your last.
My Grandmothers are two of the greatest examples of love, service and compassion. I have been so blessed to have these two very special women in my life. Though they aren't here with me physically, I feel their spirit and know that they are still very much involved in my life.

Kenzie's 1st day of School

McKenzie started Preschool on Aug. 18 and couldn't wait to get there (I couldn't wait for her to get there either)! Thanks Lindsay for coming early to take her pictures!

Kenzie and Hayzen

She couldn't hide her excitement!

These are a couple of the flowers from our backyard.

Adrie was SOO mad at us for putting her in the picture!