Sunday, October 28, 2012

Fall Festivities

Hay ride


Found the perfect pumpkin













October is one of my favorite months. I love the leaves changing colors,  cooler mornings, and of course, Halloween. The kids have enjoyed many fall festivities. Jacob William had his first field trip, he was so excited. Parents were asked to go...I do not blame his teachers, who wants to take twelve four year old kids to a pumpkin patch.
My Beautiful Girls
My Happy Family

The kids attended two trunk or treats this weekend and had their Primary program was today. The girls had solos and all three of them performed so well. The Spirit was felt so strongly throughout the program, especially in the music. It was also a bonus to be surrounded by so much of my family. I love that they support my kids in the things they do. I realized yesterday that Ginny is a mini me.....she was in charge of the games at the primary activity/practice yesterday as part of her Faith in God. As I watched her when I picked her up, I saw a mini me--honestly, it scares me a little bit and I hope that she ends up much better then me in the end.  Saturday night, we had a little girl time and Charity talked us all into wearing costumes. We looked ridiculous but it was fun. Also, I had another eye opener by my four year old, Jacob William. We were driving and I told him how much I loved him and he proceeded to ask why. "Because Heavenly Father sent me you"..."Mom, Heavenly Father sent me to the wrong place." He then explained that he was suppose to live with Grammy or Nana. At first, I laughed about it and then the thought crossed my mind that I hope that the people I am around always feel like they belong, especially my loved ones. 
Ginny
Angel Aubree
Argh...Pirate Jacob William
Daddy helping them trade candy













Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Family Vacation October 2012







































Since we have moved into a new school district, the kids and Jake each have a week off of school for fall break, so we decided to take the opportunity to spend a little time as a family. We left Saturday morning when got off work (a whole different story that I will share later) for Houston to spend a few days with Chris and his family. Jake is very close to Chris and we had a very nice time. Boy, can they cook! I am willing to bet that we each gained ten pounds in the 4 days we were there. Monday, we took the kids to the science museum and to a movie. Tuesday morning, we left and headed to Grapevine Texas for the next 2 nights and 3 days, where we would enjoy Great Wolf Lodge with the kids. It is an indoor water park and the kids are having a blast. After we are done in the water park, hours are spent on the magic quest. It is way family fun!