Happy Halloween!

The kids had a great day! Complete with a school parade, school party, trick-or-treating at Dad's work, and trick-or-treating in our neighborhood. Preston was Darth Vader, and Katie and Natalie were princesses. The kids really loved the food, games, candy and fun part of Halloween but none of them were fans of the spooky part. Every time we went by someone with a spooky mask the kids automatically went the opposite direction. Preston even told me "Why do people keep saying you look scary to me?" "I'm not scary." I told him that Darth Vader can be scary because he isn't a nice person. In his very limited knowledge of Star Wars he answered back "Ya like when he Hah Sawed Obi One Kanobi and he turned into a frog." I smiled and let him know that that was actually a Barbie movie he was thinking of. He then just smiled and said "Oh . . . , well I'm not scary. The kids got tons of candy, and will be paying taxes (in candy) to their parents come morning.

Can You Say Mullet?

Today Brandon dressed up for Halloween. Isn't his mullet hot? Everyone at work said that he was reliving his High School days, but little did they know that soon after high school was over Brandon was bald. Every time Natalie saw him she would let out a little scream. He wasn't exactly going for the freaky look but I guess it still came across to her.

Family Halloween Party

We had a great time at our FHE Halloween party. We played Halloween Bingo, pin the eye on the monster, danced to the "Monster Mash," and carved pumpkins. While carving pumpkins Brandon and Katie enjoyed putting "pumpkin brains" in their mouths, while Natalie licked the inside of her pumpkin lid and Preston informed everyone that they were gross. It was a great night of fun!

Witches Night Out

I went to a neighborhood "Witches Night Out" party this last week. It was tons of fun. We had great food and great company. There was even an initiation poem that was read to become a witch, complete with a cackling contest. Thanks for a fun night girls!

Crazy Hair Day

It was Crazy Hair day this last week at the local elementary school. Katie had a lot of fun with it.

It's a Girl!

Finally after having a boy's room (bright blue paint) for years, we painted Katie's room pink. She has been begging us for quite some time now. We separated the girls (giving them their own room) and put Preston downstairs. We also painted Natalie's room purple. The girls both love their rooms. Our next step will be decorating the walls and then we'll paint Preston's room.

Pumpkin Patch

When Bubba and Nother Bubba were here over Conference weekend we went to the pumpkin patch. The kids enjoyed the hayride, picking pumpkins, and the fresh pumpkin donuts, but most of all they loved spending time with their Bubbas. Thanks for the visit!

First Hair Cut

Natalie just got done going to Mom's beauty parlor. She got her first hair cut. She did great. I was pleasantly surprised. I think after watching her brother and Dad get their hair cut so many times by Mom she was ready to try it. She sang the whole time I cut it. She is definitely growing up. She has been keeping her panties dry this week, as well as doing great staying in her big girl bed. Milestones are so fun to watch and be a part of.

Fun at the Beach

We all loved going to the beach in So-Cal with the Johnson Family. We went Body Boarding, had a picnic, played in the sand and enjoyed the mild weather while taking a snooze. Thanks so much for sharing your week with us! We love you!

Disneyland Fun

We went to Disneyland this last week and had a blast! The kids absolutely loved it! They thought they were in heaven. And they were. Kid heaven, that is. They loved everything from the rides, to the parades, to the characters walking around, to the ice cream . . . the fun never stopped.

Fun in the Tub

Katie, Natalie and Preston all loved playing with their Aunt Ev, Uncle James, and cousins Ellie and Amerie in Southern California. Katie and Natalie especially enjoyed a night of fun in the suds.

New Beds

The girls finally both got some new beds this last weekend. Katie has been sleeping in a toddler bed up to this point and Natalie in a crib. They both needed to be able to stretch their legs. They are expandable size beds so Natalie's is set to the smallest size and Katie's the medium. They both love their new beds, especially Natalie with her new found freedom. Much to the chagrin of her parents Natalie has been testing her limits while trying to set the world record for how many times a child can get out of bed. We are trying to stay patient and remember it was just as fun when her brother and sister got a big person bed. Eventually we all learn, right????

Soccer Season

Preston has done excellent this soccer season. He has made several goals, steals the ball on a regular basis, and has become quite the little aggressive player. Some new strengths he has developed this year are anticipating where the ball is going before it gets there, and passing to teammates. It was a highlight for Preston to have Bubba and Nother Bubba come cheer him on at two of his games. It's so fun for our kids to share their favorite hobbies and pasttimes with family. We will be sad to see the season come to a close this next week.