Thanksgiving!

What a fun long weekend we had! Lots of family time, a few fights between the kids, and yummy food. What else could you want? I am truly thankful for my wonderful family and extended family. I was able to learn a little bit how they really feel about me while playing "What If." :) We truly miss those that we aren't able to be with on holidays. And I am grateful for the gospel and all the blessings it brings to my life. Thanks to Aunt Marge for gracefully hosting so many people again this year. Here are a few pics of the weekend.

Halloween Fun

We had a fun Halloween! The kids dressed up as Pocahontas, Minnie Mouse, and a dragon. It was fun to carve pumpkins and have Shaylee do her own this year. Thankfully she didn't cut herself. :) We did our usual: eat pizza, kids go trick-or-treating with Josh, Mel passes out candy, and then we have hot cider when it is all over. And it was so nice not to have snow or rain to trick-or -treat in this year! Now we have way too much candy around here. Might have to throw out a few pieces every day when nobody is looking.

Where did October go?

It seems like this month has gone by so fast, yet it also seems so long. Probably because the kids have all had a turn at being sick. Too bad it wasn't all at the same time. Don't know if it was the H1N1 or not. Maycee had the hight fever, stuffy nose deal for a few days. Shaylee and Deryk had the stomach flu. That is never good with a 2-year-old. They can never make it to the toilet. :) I covered our family room and hall with towels and wouldn't let him come downstairs. Poor little guy. Hopefully we are all done being sick for a long while.

We had a great visit with Shayee's birthmom, Janae, the last weekend of September. She is adorable and has an amazing family. It was so great to see her! Shaylee has been telling everyone about it and showing her picture around.

Haven't done anything else very exciting. Just playing at the new park (which IS exciting in Twin Falls) and keeping up with school and piano. Now to get ready for Halloween.............

We had an early snowstorm that the kids had fun in!

Fair Time

We went to the fair this morning. Walked around all the buildings and finally found Shaylee's dinosaur that she made at school last year. And she also had a painting on display from Art in the Park. We saw all the animals, got lunch, and the kids each rode 2 rides on our way out. (nothing like throwing money away :) Deryk thought he was the coolest person in america on the motorcycle. He loves them. And he had fun driving the little car. Maycee chose the Tornado and a roller coaster. Shaylee chose a fun house and the Zipper. The Zipper didn't work out too well. Thankfully nothing came out of Shaylee's mouth but the loudest scream I have ever heard. And apparently I am getting old because I went with her and its just not the same as it used to be. Took me a minute to get my footing when I got off. :)

My Little Garden

Mmmmmmmmmmm......... We had the best meal from the garden today! I love this time of year. Corn on the cob, creamed peas and potatoes, and sauted zucchini and summer squash. I've never seen a two-year-old go crazy on a corn on the cob like Deryk did. He loves it and licked the cob clean!

First Day of School - 2009

The girls were so excited to go to school. (one of them was actually VERY nervous) They both like their teachers so far and being back at school. Maycee is in first grade and is going all day now. She didn't like the lunch at school, so she takes a peanut butter and apricot jam sandwich every day and couldn't be happier. Shaylee is in third grade and is very bored with the first week. Hopefully the reviewing won't last much longer!

Maycee is 6!

I can't believe Maycee is 6 years old! She is such an adorable little girl. She had a fun day with the family. On our family party years (even # birthdays) they get to choose where to eat out for dinner. She chose to go to Golden Corral. Not one of my favorite places, but she loved it and we had two "kids eat free" coupons, so that worked out well. Then we had a little family cake, ice cream, and presents party with Uncly Austy, Aunt Kim, and Aspen. All Maycee wanted for her birthday was a webkin. That was easy! Maycee, Shaylee, and Josh slept out in the tent that night after we played games and star gazed for a while.