Halloween and Preschool

Sean and Ally's Halloween party at Preschool.

They looked so cute in their costumes and so looking forward to some yummy treats, games, and seeing their buddies at school.

We made Halloween treat bags for their friends and took some pictures.

Sean's favorite thing was the monster pudding because "it tastes good"!

Crazy Corn Maze Fun

We've made this part of our Halloween family tradition! And the kids love getting lost in this crazy maze!

We brought Andy's best friend Braxton, and they lead the way. Ally and daddy had fun chasing and scaring eachother. She screamed with joy and giggled her heart out!

Till next year...

Classic Fun Center with friends

For the last day of fall break we decided to go play at Classic Fun Center. We took our friends Oscar and Monica and had soooo much fun skating, bouncing, shooting balls, and running around.

Even mom got in on the fun!

What a blast! ;)

A ride to a witch..

Loved taking the kids to Gardner Village this year! They loved it too, especially all the funny witch displays, the fun festive people, yummy food... And for the shopping! So fun!

My neighbor and her cute kids came along for the ride!

The only scary part of the afternoon- when I lost Ally... The scariest ghost doesn't even come close to the fear of loosing your child. I remember praying so hard in my heart, and after what seemed like hrs ( but in all reality maybe only 5 minutes), I almost lost it!
I don't think I've ever prayed more fernvently, the worst possible thoughts of what may have happened creeped my mind... And I just asked please, please, please his help me find my precious little 3 yr old! I heard the whisperings and knew exactly which direction to go among this the crowded streets, what turn to take and where to look! Amazing how the power of the Holy Ghost works to guide you if you ask! And there she was, walking with a young lady who was trying to help her find her "Seany". She had lost her Seany who she was playing with and had found someone to help!
Amazing she wasn't scared, not one tear, but boy was he ever happy to see me- someone she knew!
Little girl I hope you've learned your lesson, always, always, stay right by mommy!

Thank goodness she was found!

Happy ending to a happy and fun-filled wicked day!!!

Little Miss independent!

She wanted to make 'peanut jelly sandwich' with no help. Got the bread, pulled the jelly from the fridge, and asked for a fork to spread... She was so proud of herself for doing this all on her own... What a messy but adorable face!

Fun, Foreigner, Family

Last Sarurday we took Andy to his first rock concer! Foreigner! Best part was that we took his cousins Hunty and Cole 

and Uncle Jeremy.

We sugared the kids up at Krispy Creme, our favorite college midnight snack place, brought some sweet memories to Tom & I... and had a 'Who can eat the slowest' contest! Not an easy task when your talking, doughnuts!

The concert was fun, clean, and loud! The perfect rock show for our little man!

'I want to know what love is,

I want you to show me...'

CLASSIC!

Pumpkin Fun!

We love Fall weather and everything that comes with it!!!

Pikin' our own Pumpkins is definitely our favorite activity! The kids love running around the farm looking for the perfect pumpkin, getting lost in the corn maze, and picking yummy farm fresh fruits and veggies to bring home!

This year was no exception! We had a blast and have made this part of our Fall Family Tradition!

Sean found a cute kitty cat and he begged and pleaded that he wanted to bring it home... Thank goodness "Batman" the cat and his brother "Parker" belong to the little girl who lives on the farm. We promised Sean that we could come visit them again!

Ally cheesing it up in the corn maze... with her cute little braids- 'all over her hair' boy that was a project...

Till next year!

Family Fun Day- Ice Cream

We love spending time together and we love ice cream!

Love Ally messy face!!! She was singing a song while she ate her ice cream- "No, no, no, Yes, yes, yes! No, no, no, Yes, yes, yes!....

Tom and I were cracking up at our youngest little goon!

Then we decided to play freeze tag but couldn't wait to go home, we played right there in the sidewalk as people walked by... They must have thought we were crazy!

Who doesn't LOVE Ice-cream--- right?!

1st day of preschool

Cute little buddies started preschool today... They love it!!!

Terrible 3's

Ally is getting herself into all sorts of trouble these days... just a few stories and pics to illustrate my point!

I swear it happens in seconds. Anytime she is too quite I know she is upto no-good! She loves getting into mommy's make-up bag, nail polish, purse, and jewelry!

she loves making food too. Mixing powders and making food out of play-dough mixed with water!!! or worse mixing mommy's Isagenix powders coming up with all sorts of magic spells... hey mom "atleast its healthy" right?!

A few days ago she decided she would give her dolly a bath and used the whole bottle of baby wash... There was soap all over her, the sink, the floor, it was everywhere!

She thought she would be handy around the kitchen. As she was looking for some utensils to help stir the food, she came across some food coloring- must have loved all the colors because she began to draw with it all over her legs, face, and clothes! Oops!

When mommy or daddy are not looking, she sneaks into the boys room and crawls in their bed, as soon as she hears footsteps coming down the hall to check on her she rushes and hides under the bed!

She sneaked into her Aunt Patty's house a few days ago (when no-one was home), and started playing with nail polish- got it all over her tutu skirt, carpet, & furniture... Yikes! She was painting a Picasso I assume?!

Gotta love my creative, artistic, always upto something 3 year old! Love her to pieces!

The many faces of a happy B-day girl!

She is at such a fun age! And I love her silly faces! 

3 years old today!!!  

I can't believe it's been that long, feels like just yesterday that our first little princess girl joined our family...

She deifnately makes us laugh and keeps us on our toes...

love this little munchkin to pieces!!!

Here's to many many more Bdays!

3rd Grade

Our Big Boy Andy's first day of 3rd grade was today... He said he was a little nervous and excited all at the same time! Don't blame him... Lots of new things all in one day!

He came home from school all excited!!! He loved his new class, new teacher and new and old friends!
I asked what the best part of being in 3rd grade was and this was his response....

"Mom, there's this girl and guess what her name is?"

Me, (hesitant, knowing where this was going....) "What is her name?"

Andy, with a twinkle in his eye, "Ally, her name is Ally and she is soooooo cute! And guess what mom...?"

I looked over and couldn't help but smile....

"I asked her if she wanted to be my friend and she said 'Yes'!!!"

Oh-oh my little boy is in puppy-love!

He continues- "and I asked her if she wanted to come play with me in the gym, but she couldn't today so I asked her if she could play tomorrow and she said yes!"

It's so funny all he talks about is Ally this and Ally that, and mom you need to become friends with Ally's mom & dad so she can come with us to Classic Fun Center....

Cute little boy from here on out, girls will dominate your little brain! He is so innocent and cute, warms my heart! He is such a lover-boy!

2nd funny thing that happened, I was helping him with his homework and his assignment was to fill a brown paper sac with 3 things that described him. He hurried outside, and in a flash said I'm done!

I looked at him confused, thinking that was fast, I wonder what he came up with. "What did you put in your bag?"

"Umm, (as he pulled the stuff out to show me) a sonic toy because I'm fast, a rock because I'm strong, and a flower because I'm sweet!"

Loved it!!! I couldn't have described him better myself! And so creative!

Love you our little Andy, you warm and melt our hearts! Still can't believe you are ours!!!

Tutu Ally

As a little girl I dreamed of having a real-life doll, now 20+ years later I have one! she's my doll!

I love having a little girl... It's so fun to dress her, do her hair, she is so cute! All of her outfits are coordinating from head to toes...

"Brave"

Loved taking my kids to lunch at Sizzler's and the best part--- the new Disney Movie "Brave"!
It was such a clever movie, the kids loved it! I found myself laughing more than once & really enjoyed it! It was definitely not your typical princess movie.... Would watch again! What am I talking about of course I'll watch it again by choice or not- I live with 3 movie loving kids!

A Day out with Daddy!

We spent all day with our favorite daddy!

He got special gifts- a new designer watch and sunglasses so he can be in style this Summer!

and we made him special cards and wrote love notes inside

We took him out to his favorite lunch spot- Cafe San Gelato

for a yummy meal!

...and some gelato!

those faces... love them!

                                                                  My baby and I!

Then we spent the day at the South Jordan Rec Center and splashed splashed splashed in the water, raced down the waterslide, floated down the lazy river, played water-basketball,

and had soooo much fun!

She looks upto her daddy! 

 

watching a basketball game...

silly Ally making faces!

Then it was off to dinner at Thai Basil.... Yum! Yum!

....and a concert at the park!

We love our daddy!

Happy Fathers Day to the best dad in the world!