Program and Projects

We had a primary program today.  The kids did great!  They looked cute in their bows and bow ties.  We only had one mishap where a boy fell while walking to microphone.  My boys enjoyed it and Leah will join them next year.

It got down to freezing temps this week.  We unpacked the gloves and hats.  My kids are loving the change in weather.  They race through homework to go play out in the cold.

Joshua had to do a fairy tale diorama and show the elements.  Dallin had to disguise a turkey.  We had a big mess of construction paper, glue, and markers.

Michael was home with us this week.  The kids took advantage by attacking him.  Dad's are the best!  Sorry picture is fuzzy but kids are crazy and moving everywhere.  

Fall Weather!

We are finally experiencing some Fall weather.  We had to wear jackets and got snuggle with blankets.  Michael was out East this weeks so the kids and I just cuddled up on the couch and enjoyed the cooler weather.

We finished up with Parent Teacher conferences and dentist appointments all while Michael was being fed by his sister Jennifer and enjoying the company of his brother as well.  :)  Both boys are doing well in school.  The boys' teachers had nothing but wonderful things to say about them.  We sure are proud of how they are doing in school.  

Halloween

My power rangers!  Evan refused to be photographed or leave his costume on for more then five minutes so he is not pictured.  The kids are enjoying all of their candy!  They had a good time.

Here are our pumpkin this year.  Dallin made the bat, Joshua the ghost, Michael the cyclops, and I made the Lorax. We ate our pumpkin empanada and had a good time.  

We also did the Church trunk or treat.  Michael got second place at the dessert contest for his empanadas.  He was so proud!

Frisco Festival

We went to fire safety town to go trick or treating on Friday.  We went with the Buie and Clark families.  It was a long line, but the kids enjoyed themselves.  Evan wanted to be a fire fighter.  He refused his power ranger costume.

The other ones loved their power ranger costume.  Each time they passed another ranger in line they would pull down their mask.  

The kids got tattoos and colored and loaded up on candy.  We all had a good time.

Turner Falls Camp

We had a great team meeting up with friends and camping in Oklahoma.  We loved the park.  We loved the food, and we love the our friends!  The minute we got home the kids asked when we were going to camp with everyone again.

We hiked to a little cave.  We had to get down to crawl in.

Inside the cave we could stand up.

We had lots of fun climbing on rocks.

The Falls were pretty.  We hiked up the a castle as well.  I didn't get any pictures, but the kids enjoyed the all the stairs and secret passages in the castle.  The kids loved exploring. 

We even went swimming.  It was soo cold!  Michael and I both had to swim to the water fall and check it out.  He later slipped off that rock.  Ron, our friend was really adventrous around the water fall.

Fall Fun!

We headed out to the Aboretum pumpkin patch.  It is so fun!  We went after it had stormed so we had the place to ourselves for a bit.  

Dallin isn't a fan of getting his picture taken, but when he takes them he looks good.  :)  

Leah is becoming so pretty.  My kids love to fold their arms for pictures.  I have no idea where that came from.

I love all of the different kinds of squash they have.

After the Arboretum we watched Curious George Boo Fest movie.  My kids loved it.

We went back to the Arboretum with the Clarks!  It is so fun to see the little ones interact and play.  We had a great week!

Showing off and eating pumpkins is what my kids do.  

After it stormed at night I ran a half marathon on Saturday.  It was fun!  My friend came down from Oklahoma to run it with me.  We all did great!  Jenny and Elise got their best times!

Busy weeks

Michael has more wood projects he is working on.  Leah went to help him at Home Depot. She loves hanging with her Dad. 

We had Grandma and Granpa West come for the weekend.  I didn't take too many pictures.  We were having too much fun I guess.  We were grateful that they came for a visit and were able to here for Michael.  

The kids had a great time and they love Grandma's Kindle.  

Dallin finished his first chapter book.  He did great!  

On Thursday evening we had a wicked storm blow through.  The storm was fast but with 90 mph winds it left damage.  We lost power for 33 hours.  The kids enjoyed running around with flash lights and eating pizza for dinner.  We had perfect weather after the storm so it wasn't too bad without power.  I was just worried about my food.  We saved it with ice and not opening up the fridge and freezer.   We didn't have damage in our yard, but the neighborhood has some trees down and powerlines.