School's in session!!!

Abbey and Jace started school on the 11th of August.  Abbey is in Mrs. Schofield's second grade class and Jace is in Mrs. Love's first grade class.  They both are enjoying school.  Jace, last Monday when he got home from the first full day of school, says "today was the longest day....EVER!!!!"  I wish I could have captured that moment. 

Awesome quote by an awesome woman

“As you create a home, don’t get distracted with a lot of things that have no meaning for you or your family. Don’t dwell on your failures, but think about your successes. Have joy in your home. Have joy in your children. Have joy in your husband. Be grateful for the journey”. Sis Marjorie Hinkley

Antelop Island

This past weekend, we took our family to Antelop Island.  It was a lot of fun.  The boys had fun kicking the soccer ball around and climbing trees at the ranch.  Abbey was content sitting and drawing pictures.  It was a nice day.

Our new addition

This is Mousey.  He is our new kitten.  The kids love him to death.  They just can't decide who gets to hold him when.  Mousey has a very mild temperment and does well with the kids.  Hopefully, the kids will get used to him soon and not fight over him so much. 

Disneyland

Yes, we have been slackers.  While Abbey and Jace were off track in March we decided to go to Disneyland.  We had so much fun.  The kids had a blast,except for Space Mountain.  Here is a priceless picture of them just getting off the ride.

Here are the kids with their faces painted.  Ty was so cute to roar like a tiger and bring out his "claws".  Jace was also a tiger, and Abbey had a Unicorn mask done.  Lasted for a about 5 hours. 

 

We had so much fun.  It was great to celebrate Dave beating cancer!!!

Santa

Here are the kids decorating the Christmas tree.  They were so excited to do it.  I can't believe that it entertained them for so long.


Our ward, had Santa come and visit the kids at our ward Christmas party. The kids were so excited to sit on his lap and tell him want they want for Christmas.  It was so fun to see them so excited.  Here is a picture of each of them on Santa's lap.

 

 

The kids also wanted to write letters to Santa.  So Abbey helped her brothers make their lists of toys for Christmas and we went to Macy's to mail them in their mailbox for Santa.  The kids thought that was the coolest thing to do.  They keep asking if I think Santa has gotten the letters yet.  If I was only young again. 

Halloween 09

This year for Halloween our ward did a trunk-or-treat.  The kids really like this; they get to see all their friends at one place.  It was a lot of fun.  Jace and Ty were able to dress up for school.

Ty was Optimus Prime.

Abbey was Ariel the Little Mermaid.
                                                                                     










Jace was Batman












Dad was the one handing out the candy.






We all had a great time.