Thanksgiving 2010

FIRST SNOW

This was our first snow of the season. It was sad to see our nice fall go. You can tell in this picture that our roses had bloomed again, not after this day! During the week of Thanksgiving it was bitterly cold, the high was like 22 or something ridiculous.

Things we are Thankful For Turkeys

I am going to have to change the rules next year, the kids have picked up on the fact that Ryan puts the same thing every year. These tease him about it too...Food, Family, Teeth, Church and Football. All good things to be thankful for, football is debatable at times.

The the drive to Burley for Thanksgiving took longer than usual,
but we made it and we had a great holiday.


Events From Thanksgiving Day



TURKEY TROT
On Thanksgiving morning a few of us braved the 5K Turkey Trot that we were all very excited about signing up for. But come Turkey Day the weather was not cooperating. When we started the race it was 3 degrees!! I thought my face was going to fall off! The sun was out and there was not any wind (which is highly unusual for Burley). When I finally started sweating, my sunglasses got stuck to my face. It was still really fun though, Bailey was a rock star she ran almost the whole way and she thought it was really fun. Hopefully next time it will be a little warmer and everyone can come.


DINNER AT PAPA and DEE'S

Bailey and Jakeb

These picky eaters did enjoy a few bites

Logan and Ryan

Loggy feel asleep on the way out to Oakley so he had dinner a little later he still looks a little sleepy but really wanted to eat by his daddy.

PAPA TAKING OUT HIS EYEI am sure Papa loves when we have more babies because that means there are kids who have yet to see him take out his eye. This time it was Gracee and Brody who wanted to see it. Each time he does it the kids get more excited and brave. This time they wanted to hold it.


Bailey and Ellie holding the eye




LANEY IS 2 MONTHS OLD



LANEY GAVE HER FIRST REAL SMILE

Logan and Dallin in matching McQueen PJ's

FUN IN THE SNOW

My Brother In Laws parents live across the street and they have this very fun snow machine. I don't even know what it is really called. But the kids thought riding in it was a blast. Logan didn't want to get out even though it was freezing.

I didn't really bring Logan any snow clothes, but he wanted to go out so bad. This is what we were able to piece together. He was just happy to be able to go outside.

We also had a great time on Black Friday. It really is just about the experience. I didn't get that much of my shopping done, but we had a really fun time.

Laney's Blessing

Dear Laney Girl,

Today was your special blessing day. You looked adorable. Daddy gave you a wonderful blessing. He always just says the right thing, he did the same with your sisters and brother. He blessed all of you to be strong in the gospel, and to have healthy bodies. I hope both of those things happen. We are so blessed to have so many people who love us. All of your family came to support you. It was a far drive for most of them, and the bigger our family gets the smaller our house becomes. But they still came and stayed with us so that they could be here for your special day. Even though Uncle Aaron wasn't sure who you were?? It was even Jace's birthday and he still came, time goes too quickly, he was your age when daddy and I started dating 13 years ago!! I made dad buy him a shirt at Baby Gap, he payed for it with a check, Craziness. Aunt Mindy taught me how to make those cute flowers that I made for you and your sisters. Your face is a little scratched up because Logan attacked you in the car, it was the only time he had hurt you. I don't know what got into him. I left you in your car seat to check on Ellie because I thought she had dog poop on her shoe and she was in grandma's car, but it was actually just mashed up wet leaves. I felt so bad for you and your beautiful little face. I think Logan felt bad too, hopefully he won't attack you any more. Grandma, Melly and Jenn all made yummy soups for us to eat, Papa and Dee never disappoint with all that they do, and everyone else brought awesome desserts. It was a great day. Thanks for being born. We love you!!

Some visual evidence of the scratches :(

All of the awesome men

Our Family

Your siblings were fighting over who should hold you.

Bailey is the oldest so she won.


3 Pretty Girls

You Are Loved

A Gorgeous Fall Day

We had such a beautiful fall this year. It was great for soccer games and for letting the kids play outside. We like to milk it all that we can, because we know winter is coming. The weekend that we blessed Laney was great. The kids played at the park by Ryan's office for a long time. They loved being outside and playing with their cousins.

Playing in the leaves at our house
The leaves at the park were huge and there were tons of them

The leaf was as big as Laney

Logan and Jackson swinging

Drew and Ellie enjoying a little bar action

Logan loved this toy because it is a tractor

I am the queen of the world

We love fall!

Happy Halloween

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2010

3 gOOd WiTcHes

&

A JoHn DeeRe FaRmeR

We finally made it to the pumpkin patch. We waited long enough for it to get really cold. We had a beautiful fall, but the night we chose to go was a little chilly. The kids still had a great time.

The perfect picture spot

Logan LoVED the corn box and of course the tractors that were in it

The cow train ride is always a favorite
This is sort of a family photo. The lady that was taking it must not have known that Laney was with us and right after she took it the battery died. Sorry Lane.

Since it was so cold, Laney didn't really get to exposed and didn't make it into any photos. But here she is in her cute hat. Snuggly & warm inside her seat.


Photos of the Festivities

Ready for their parties at school

We made homemade root beer/witches brew for Ellie's class

Bailey at her class party

1st Halloween

Later that night our friends had a really fun Halloween party. The kids had a blast. This is Bailey's friend Gavin dressed as Harry Potter, wrapping her up for a mummy game. The kids also got to bob for apples which they thought was awesome.

Ready for the Trunk r Treat

Cute Kiddos


Laney wasn't so sure about the costume and all the picture taking but she was a trooper

Halloween can be a lot of work for the mom's. All the parties, treats, costumes etc. This year I was a little lazy when it came to the treat making. Usually we do sugar cookies or cupcakes or something, but this year I made rice krispie treats, let the kids cut them out and decorate them with candy corns. It was the easy way out I know, but they still liked it.

It was actually perfect for Logan

Check out the loot

Too bad it only lasted a few weeks :)