Friday, October 31, 2014

October 31, 2014

Happy Halloween! Half went trick or treating, while TJ went to the Harry Potter-themed youth dance. Fun was had by ALL!

Thursday, October 30, 2014

October 30, 2014

All dressed up and ready to party at the school family halloween dance! JJ invited her friend, R, from church. It was such a loud, crazy, fun night!

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

October 29. 2014

The ward Halloween party was so fun - the kids had a bunch of activities to do, I got to hand out the treats, and all of the families had such fun costumes. 

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

October 28, 2014

Went the easy route for the school bake sale - store bought rice krispie treats dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. Done. 

Monday, October 27, 2014

October 27, 2014

We tried a new method for our pumpkin carving this year - the electric drill! We love the clean graphic design and how pretty our pumpkins turned out. The kids also painted their own tiny pumpkins, which turned out cute.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

October 26, 2014

Brynae entered a contest to design a poster showing world peace and this is what she came up with. The detail is amazing and I love the bright colors. Her imagination is boundless. I love that about her!

Saturday, October 25, 2014

October 25, 2014

A youth temple trip with this bunch of lovelies. They are strengthening their testimonies of the Savior and building relationships as they serve those on the other side of the veil. Well done, ladies!

Thursday, October 23, 2014

October 23, 2014

A pretty typical occurrence around here - Baylie helping me with dinner while we are serenaded with music on the piano from Tamber. Bliss.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

October 22, 2014

Some pleased young women today! They both received academic achievement awards in many different areas. I am so proud of how hard they work and the joy they find in learning. Way to go, girls!

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

October 21, 2014

We are trying to make family scripture study a daily part of our lives. It is getting more challenging as the kids are growing and life is pulling us in more directions. Still, when something is important - you find  way.

Monday, October 20, 2014

October 20, 2014

A typical errand to Walmart with the family to purchase some pillows turned into impromptu flu vaccines for the kids when we saw that there was a flu vaccine running there. Sorry girls - I hope you'll still want to come shopping with us in future :)

Sunday, October 19, 2014

October 19, 2014

The month is more than half over but I finally got some Halloween decorations up! It's starting to feel a lot more like Halloween around here now :)

Saturday, October 18, 2014

October 18, 2014

With the Boyd and Roberts cousins in town again - this time for sports tournaments - we got together for another night of games and visiting. We could get used to this!

Friday, October 17, 2014

October 17, 2014

Yet another radio spot promoting Canadian Humanitarian - getting as much exposure as they can! This time there were talking about a fundraising campaign through a local school.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

October 16, 2014

This cat decided to show up, meowing at our front door, on Thanksgiving day - and has been back each and every day since - wanting to come inside the house. Little does he know, we are allergic to cats and his bright green eyes have no power over us. He'll have to head to his house and get some lovin' there.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

October 15, 2014

The ward's YW had a lesson on face painting tonight - and just in time for Halloween! 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

Saying a fond "farewell" to Elder Tracy as he is transferred to serve in a new area! It was great getting to know you!

Monday, October 13, 2014

October 13, 2014

Happy thanksgiving! We had the grandparents and more cousins over to share in our Thanksgiving celebrations. This is a panorama of our sweet set up (complete with some disfigured people as they were busy moving to and fro while I took the shot - they aren't normally shaped like that, ha ha!)

Sunday, October 12, 2014

October 12, 2014

Had fun playing games with the cousins after doing some family photos for the family. We love hanging out with these guys!

Saturday, October 11, 2014

October 11, 2014

Hanging with the Boyd cousins - it happens a whole lot more since we've moved closer and the kids always have fun together. It's nice to see 

Friday, October 10, 2014

October 10, 2014

A big day for this girl! She is getting some blonde highlights in her hair. She is growing up so fast.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

October 9, 2014

A delicious dinner date with Joanne and Jason to the Thai Orchid Room. It was amazing food, but the laughs and visiting was even better :)

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

October 8, 2014

We always loved when Parent/Teacher conferences consist of one teacher after another expressing their joy at having our child as their student. Tamber's conference was no exception. She is a wonderful student who tries hard and implements what she is taught. Her teachers love her.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Monday, October 6, 2014

Sunday, October 5, 2014

October 5, 2014

Our kids have had a slight Monoply obsession lately. I love that they choose to play this kind of game when it's all too easy to turn on the TV or a video game. 

Saturday, October 4, 2014

October 4, 2014

Thoroughly enjoyed General Conference this year. It's always a blessing to learn at the feet of Prophets and Apostles. The talks were so on point, for me, and I feel encouraged to do better.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Thursday, October 2, 2014

October 2, 2014

My first real "Girl's Night Out" with some of my friends here in The Hat. What a great bunch!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

October 1, 2014

It's always surprising to see what a little imagination can come up with. This was a dance party, set up for the tiny Disney characters the girls have - including a floor made up of Disney books and a Shiny mirror, a DJ station made from an old camera, a refreshments table, and decorations. Love it!