My Birthday

How cute is this cake! My friend Alana made it for my birthday. I told her to do Tigger cuz I thought the girls would like it. Ryan also got me The Office trivia game which is way fun and two AWESOME pillows. One of them is a body pillow which I have LOVED having through this pregnancy! I'm so lucky to have people that love me!

I'm grateful for...

November 13

1. Window paint
2. Big huge afros
3. Laughing so hard my stomach hurts.

November 14

1. Computers. I am able to keep in touch with family and friends because of them. (Plus, they give Ryan a job!)
2. Cameras. I love being able to capture those special moments in life.
3. Television. It keeps the kids occupied during those times I need to get something done. I'm also able to sit down in front of the tv at night and forget all the stresses of the day.

November 15

1. Eating together as a family every night.
2. The friendship that McKenzie and Adrie are building. It makes being a mother totally worth it when I see my children truly care about each other!!
3. Sharing a small moment with my spouse that totally makes my day.

November 16

1. Finally having all the laundry folded.
2. A spouse that helps me clean the house all the time.
3. Laying in my bed at night and realizing how many things I TRULY have to be grateful for!

I'm grateful for....

1. Books. They allow me to spend quality time with my girls.
2. A mother and grandmother that instilled in me a love of reading. Something I am proud to be instilling in my own children.
3. The Ensign. I am always touched by the uplifting and encouraging articles in it.

I'm grateful for,,,,

1. The simple pleasures of small children.
2. Hugs and Kisses!
3. Feeling the small flutter of the baby in my tummy.

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.