Happy Halloween

We had a lovely Halloween. I don't like Halloween. I wish it would go away. But my kids love it, so I endure it. I am thrilled when it's over though. I didn't even take any pictures of their costumes. It was a busy, busy day, and I just didn't care that much. Our ward had a trunk or treat, and then it rained so we went to Dave's parent's house and enjoyed some good food and company.

Isaac was a Ninja (handmedown), Dawson was a cowboy (scrounged up from stuff we had), G. Jesse was Nemo (Henry's costume from last year), and Henry was Indiana Jones/Batman/Cowboy (I thought only girls meshed multiple characters together like FairyPrincessBalerina. Yep I was one of those once.) But Henry just couldn't decide, no matter how many times I told him that Batman didn't wear cowboy boots or hats. Dave dressed up as a BYU fan (scary costume!) and I didn't dress up (unless you count Desperate Housewife, jk.) I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

I had a big day in other areas, so I barely even focused on Halloween yesterday, which is okay. I didn't even eat one piece of candy.

Dawson's best line of the night came at the beginning of the trunk or treat when a couple asked him if he wanted some candy and he said, "No, I don't have any money." I love that kid. He might be the sweetest 4 year old I have ever met. He really is, I'm so grateful for his sweet nature. He got the hang of free candy pretty quickly though, and had a great time.

This picture at the end is not what you might think it is. It IS a garbage can. It DOES have candy wrappers in it, but it ALSO has uneaten candy of all varieties (including SNICKERS). Why? Mean mom? Fears of obese children?

NO! I'm not that mean. My 6 year old, Isaac decided to throw out his candy. Didn't feel like it was healthy to keep eating candy, says it gave him a headache. I have a 6 year old with incredible self control. I can't quite believe it. The icing on the cake? I fished them out of the garbage and ate them myself, and I didn't even have to steal them when he wasn't looking.



To my friends outside of Utah- Happy Halloween, hope it's a great day!
To those of us who are done with Halloween.......Phew, it's over! On to my favorite Holidays!!!!!!

Pins and Needles

I'm on pins and needles right now. We're working on something pretty big. For us anyway. It'll be big for sure. It could just be a lot of work. It could be awesome. It could be not that great. It's taking every ounce of courage we have. Which leaves me no courage to share it with you right now. Sorry. But that is where my mind is instead of my blog (explaining the lack of posts). No I'm not pregnant. (Thank heavens, or I wouldn't be able to do anything else) And hopefully, I will be up to sharing more in a week or two. Stay posted, and pray for us. Thanks!

ps I do miss my dad if you were wondering

Henry George

This little guy is having a birthday tomorrow. The world's sweetest baby has changed a lot in the last 3 years. He is still quite charming, and FULLLLLLLLLL of personality, but kind of sassy. The last two mornings I had to wake him up to go somewhere. He came out of him room and just chewed me out! "Don't you EVER wake me up again. You WAKE ME UP MOMMY! That's not nice. Don't do it again!" The next morning when I woke him up again he came out just indignant. "You wake me up AGAIN??????!!!!!! Mom! You wake me up AGAIN????!!!!"

He thinks he owns the place, and in some ways he does. I NEVER know what to expect from him. More on him tomorrow I guess.

Family Pictures

Our wonderful friend Gena came over and took some family pictures for us in the field behind us. We got some pretty awesome pictures. More to come.

USU vs BYU

Let's kick their trash Aggies.