Putting up the Christmas Tree

We put up our tree right after Thanksgiving like we always do and the kids had a blast. Each year they each pick out a new ornament to add to our tree and it's fun to see the previous ones that they all picked. Our goal is to give them all of their ornaments when they get married or move out so they can decorate their own tree with them.

I feel truly blessed this year and am so thankful for my husband and children more than ever. It is so fun to watch the children grow and change and develop their own little personalities.

Halloween 2009

The kids had a great time trick-or-treating last night. We left at 6pm and didn't get back until 8:30pm. Logan did request a pick up at 8 though, so Jeremy came and got him and took him home while we stayed out with our friends. It's hard to tell what they are with coats on, but Mallory is a Butterfly Fairy. Logan is "The Master" from Star Wars (we're pretty sure he means the emperor). Lyndie is Supergirl.

We had a great time and it never got too cold for us which helps.

Please don't leave Logan!

Lyndie tried her best today to make Logan stay home from school. He is her best friend. She is saying "Please don't leave Logan!"

Trampoline moving day

Thanks to a few guys from our ward, we were able to move our trampoline to our new house today. It was quite a spectacle as you can see, but we love having a tramp, so it's worth it to us. Hopefully they will arrive there with it in one piece.

Weight Battle: round 3

I have done Weight Watchers off and on now for about 4 years. For some reason my weight eventually creeps back up everytime! I officially started counting my points again yesterday and started going walking a little. I will keep my progress updated as it goes. I might even post a before picture once I have actually lost weight and don't feel so insecure :).

What a morning!

So, I woke up this morning to realize that Lyndie had somehow found a pen last night in her bed and drew all over her body. And I do mean ALL over!

I thought it was just on her face arms and legs, but she was sitting with her nightgown up so I could see her belly button. It then dawned on me that I hadn't checked her WHOLE body. This child cracks me up. She was so happy with herself for doing this. When I asked her what she did, she told me with a big smile that she colored to make her pretty.

Other parts of my morning that went fantastic: I came down to find Logan dumping cereal on the floor on "accident". And then Mallory put her shoes on for school and I noticed a huge trail of dirt following her all over the house. OY VAY! Hope the rest of today goes a little better.

Chunky Watch

This is the watch that I made at our ward's Fabulous Friday! Cute, huh?

Bow Making!

So, last night our ward had our fabulous friday where we did a bunch of crafts. One of the crafts was bow making. I only made one last night, but then I saw how easy it was to do and went and bought more ribbon t his morning and made a bunch more. I love how cute they turned out and wanted to share them.

Lyndie's 3rd Birthday!

I totally neglected to add an entry for Lyndie's 3rd brthday. We celebrated at a family party and then had cake at home with the family. Her big present was a new stroller for her dolls. WE got her a sturdy one since her and the kids think they fit in the doll strollers.

Lyndie brings so much energy and laughter into our home. She is such a joy to have around. Although she is a bundle of joy, if you cross her, she will let you know. We love you Lyndie!

New School Year

Mallory actually started last week, but I forgot to take pictures. This is Mallory in 2nd grade and Logan starting Kindergarten.
Silly faces!!!!
Is it just me or do girls get more dramatic as they get older?
We go to Mallory's bus stop every morning with her. It's right across the street from our house.
Logan waiting in line before school for his teacher to come get his class.
Logan and his friend Jade waiting together.