Halloween 2012

The Scary Skeleton (Luke)

The Cute Cheerleader (Harlee)

Black Spiderman (Nash)

Lightening McQueen (Gray)

Our Stinky Skunk (Tag)

Is it wrong for a mom to admit that she is not a fan of Halloween? It is just that it is such a busy day! The morning started at Luke's parade with all of the Traverse Mountain and four cranky kids. That left me super excited to go to Harlee's parade at 1:45pm, but at least I only had three kids to watch at hers! I then checked Luke and Harlee out of school and we made our way to Joey's work. The kids trick or treated and got too much candy. We came home and had jackolantern pizza before heading out to trick or treat the neighborhood. We took the whole family up and back down our street. Then I came home with Gray and Tag to pass out candy while Joey took the big kids out to fill their pillowcases. They all had so much fun. Gray loved passing out the candy. With every doorbell ring he would run and get the bowl. Then when the kids took the candy he would say "Thank you!" So cute and I was so grateful that he did not mind missing out on trick or treating with the big kids.

Luke's Field Trip

Luke was lucky to go with the rest of the third graders to the Sclera Theater in Orem for their field trip. He was really excited to go. As soon as I picked him up that day I asked him how his field trip was. He said "Mom, I have to tell you something.". I was thinking, great what did he do? He went on to say that the play was the only good part of the field trip. Before the play started they got to play on the playground. He was going on the slide and on the slide was written really bad words like the "F" word and S-E-X. He was so upset. I assured him that he was not in trouble and that he knows never to say those words. I told him I appreciated him telling me. I love how honest and upfront Luke is. I pray he always stays this open with me. Love my Luke and his wonderful conscious!

Family Night

Dad's Pumpkin

Mom's Pumpkin

Luke's Pumpkin

Harlee's Pumpkin

Nash's Pumpkin

Gray helping Dad

Call it laziness disguised as creativity, but this year I had the brilliant idea to paint our pumpkins. I really do not like cleaning all the junk out of the pumpkins to carve them so I thought painting would be great. The kids LOVED it! Everyone got to paint their own pumpkin and then Gray insisted on helping Joey finish his. It was so fun to do this together and I have to admit that we have some artists in the family. And I will openly admit that they did not get that talent from me!!

Tag's 6 month checkup

Since we went to St. George we had to postpone Tag's doctor appointment. So he just had his 6 month checkup when he is actually 7 months old. He is one big boy! Here are his stats: Weight: 19 lbs 11 oz - 75% Height: 28 3/4 in- 90% I do not remember the head measurements but he is off the charts! Not too surprised. The doctor recognized that he was tilting which has been by fear for awhile. He recommended that I take him to physical therapy. We started that this last week. He does indeed have left-torticollis. He will go to physical therapy once a week. The good news is that it can be fixed. It is also positive that he will roll to both sides and pushed up evenly on his tummy. Other than the torticollis he is doing great. The doctor referred to him as the Gentle Giant. I could not think of a more fitting nickname. We love you Tag!

Harlee's superhero party

Yesterday Harlee was invited to her friend Summer's Superhero Birthday Party. Harlee was so excited. She wore a batman cape and mask. She looked darling. When we arrived to drop her off at the party, her whole family was dressed up like the Incredibles. So cute and probably something you would catch the Childs doing!!! She had a great time. I am so grateful to be in this neighborhood where there are so many fun friends for our kids to grow up with.

Girls Night Out

At the beginning of the school year Harlee worked really hard to be brave and go to activities. She no longer cries when going to school, dance, primary, etc! She is our big girl and we are so proud. We made a chart that she would be rewarded with a sticker each time she would go to something without getting upset. When the chart was full she wanted to go to Build a Bear. A few days ago she asked me if instead of Build a Bear we could go and get pedicures. Of course I happily agreed! So last night we went and got pedicures together. They not only did Harlee's toes with cute flowers and sparkle, but they also painted her fingernails. After a relaxing hour of pampering we went to In & Out for dinner. Harlee chose this place after Pizza Pie Cafe had too long of a wait. I think she was driven by the strawberry shake! After dinner we went to Target where she spent some of her money on a Taylor Swift cd and a Barbie make-up case. We had the best time together. On the way home I was telling her how grateful I am to have her as a daughter and feel so lucky to have gotten a girl. She said that she was so glad that she was the only girl. She said that if we had lots of girls then they would all want to go on these special dates! I think she likes being the only one! So blessed to have Harlee and I look forward to many many more girls nights out!!

Scary House

I am learning that it is not all about me and Joey! If we had our way we probably would not decorate the outside of the house for Halloween! BUT it is not about us, it is about the kiddos. They have been begging for some scary decorations on the outside of our house. We agreed to buy a couple things each year. So by the time Luke is too old to care we will have a totally scary house! This year we bought the skeleton, a headstone, and some spider webs. We had so much fun setting it up and I must admit that seeing their excitement might sway my vote on the decorating! Here's to scaring some trick or treaters!!

Nash's First Field Trip

Today Nash went on his very first field trip. Mrs. Kayley took his class to Cornbellys. He had so much fun. He told me that he rode in a tractor with the driver who looked like a cowboy! He got to pick out a pumpkin and he brought home a white one. Nash is loving preschool and learning so much. So grateful for his teacher and all she does to help him love learning. Such a cute boy!

What's wrong with this picture?

I have to say that all of my boys have gone through a "wearing Mom's shoes" phase. Now it is Gray's turn! He is so funny! He loves to go through my closet and choose a pair to wear. Looks like my green wedges were his pair of choice! This is so funny and something to blackmail them with when they get a little older!

Seven months of pure joy!!

Tag is seven months old! Where does the time go? Seriously love this boy! He is such a great baby. He is always happy even through teething! He loves to roll around on the ground and chew on his monkey toy! I feel so blessed to be this angel's mom!

Last game of Fall Soccer Season

Yesterday was the last game of the fall season. Both Luke and Harlee's teams were undefeated this season. They both played so well. We were lucky to have both sets of grandparents come and watch! Luke's game was first. He is the best at defense and the other team only scored one goal. Not only does he keep the ball away from the goal but he is such a strong kicker. Every time he kicks the ball it goes all the way down the field. So proud of him. Harlee's game was next and she did really well also. She is very aggressive and gets right in there with all the action. She scored a goal yesterday and it was a very proud moment. So proud of our athletes! They are getting so good and it is fun to watch them grow!