I decided that if I cant get to sleep after laying in bed for an hour I might as well get up and catch up on the blog. So here it is, a month late, but better late than never.

HALLOWEEN!!!


Can I just say again how much I love halloween. Especially making costumes for my kiddos. After seeing all the clowns in the Pioneer Day Parade, Claire decided that is what she wanted to be for halloween. The funny thing is that she is actually TERRIFIED of clowns.

Claire had a halloween parade at school and I think I was more excited for it than she was. At the end of the parade all the kids stood on the steps of the schoolhouse and sang us some halloween songs.



She really wanted to take orange soda as her treat for the Halloween party and I surprised her by turning them into ghosts.


On Halloween we had the perfect halloween dinner and I think I might just make it a tradition.


And then we went trick-or-treating. Claire was so excited until we ran into two clowns and of course it was at the first and second houses that we went to. Then she was a little hesitant to go up to the door at any of the houses unless her daddy went with her. Poor girl!



Our little pirate was just as good as could be. And as cute as could be. He is such a good sport.

Day 18

I am thankful for youtube. Watching this video put me in the best mood this morning. So Funny!!!

Day 17

Today I am thankful for a warm house to live in. Everything outside is covered in frost but my kiddos and I are nice and warm. And to make my morning even better, Claire didn't wake up at five in the morning like she has been doing lately, Crue is still sleeping, and I am all caught up on my Thankful Days (even if they are totally out of order). I think it is going to be great day!! The only way it could be better is if Luke was home with us instead of at work.

Day 16

Crazy as this may sound, seeing my kiddos in their jammies just puts a smile on my face. Especially if they happen to be wearing the one piece pajamas. Claire and Crue's Christmas pajamas are hidden up in the closet and I am so excited to see them on that I am not be able to wait until Christmas Eve.

Day 12

I am thankful for all the little things....Claire calling me into the room just to tell me she loves me, watching Crue give Luke a slobbery open mouthed kiss, Luke bringing me home a treat from the store just because, and many more.



Smile on my face...
Nothing makes my girl happier than a warm afternoon, a couple of rakes, and a ton of leaves in the backyard. It made me pretty happy too.

Day 11

I am so grateful that we live in such a great country and especially for all those that have fought for our freedom and continue to fight for us. A big thanks to all the veterans and their families and also for those that have given their life for us. We love you dearly.



I was so happy to hear about all the different restaurants that were giving free meals to the veterans on Veterans Day. I am glad that they are supporting and honoring our veterans. And my husband sure loved his free meal from Applebees!

Day 10

Today I am thankful for my mom and all that she does for me. She makes me happy when I am sad, listens when I just need someone to talk to, and is always willing to help out. Yesterday I had to run into Salt Lake and she was able to meet me and the kids for lunch and spending an hour with her was just what I was needing.

Day 14

I am thankful for all the great friends that I have. A bunch of us try to get together several times a week to go walking together and being with them just makes me happy. And as much as I am not a big fan of facebook, I am glad that it makes it easier to keep in contact with old friends that live far away.

Day 15

I am grateful that for the opportunities to get an education. I am also grateful for the amazing teachers that Claire has at her preschool. She loves them so much and would probably go to school everyday if she had the choice.




Smile on my face...
Today was Native American Day at school. I told Claire that her daddy was part Native American and she could tell her class if she wanted. So after school as we are driving home she lets out a frustrated sigh. I asked her what was wrong and she said "I forgot to tell my class and my teachers that my daddy is not an american".

Day 13

I am grateful that we live so close to our church building and so many temples. Sometimes I will hear stories about the people that drive an hour or more to get to church or about the members that have to do their visiting teaching over the phone because it would literally be an all day trip to visit someone. And I know I take it for granted that we live two blocks away from a chapel and have eight temples within about an hour of driving distance.

Seeing groups of children walking home after church totally put a smile on my face.