Halloween Week

Our Halloween started off last Saturday with a Murder Mystery Party that we hosted. It was set in the 50's so we got to dress up in poodle skirts and leather jackets. We had a ton of fun, but sadly I have no pictures to prove the fun we had. I took pics on my phone and long story short they got deleted!! I am so sad, but life must go on!!

I had to dress my kids up about six times this past week. Preschool Halloween Party, Up With Kids party, BYU carnival, My parents took the kids to their ward party, our ward Trunk or Treat, and of course Halloween day.

Colin missed all the fun because he was in PARIS!!! Lucky boy! He got back Sunday so he was able to take the kids trick or treating on Monday.

The best part of Halloween was the weather. It was the first time in years that it was freezing cold or pouring rain.
Trick or Treating with cousins Drew and Jozy
Little 50's Waitress.
Does it get much cuter than this...he got A LOT of comments/laughter about his costume.
Enjoying some pizza at BYU.
Emma and Hayden eating some dinner at the BYU carnival.
Love him!!!
Cute kids. It was a lot of to dress them up this year, but after doing it so many times I am happy to retire their costumes.

Four Years Old Already!!!!!

We were able to celebrate Hayden's (and my) birthday on the 18th. Hayden had requested a zebra birthday so that is what she got. It was so fun planning and decorating this party.
She is the sweetest little girl and acts much older than a four year old. I could not ask for a better oldest child. She is such a great example to Carson and to all her friends. I love her more than words can describe. I am so lucky to have her!!
Some fun facts about Hayden:
* She LOVES playing with her friends and cousins. She could play all day if we let her.
*She loves having sleepovers. She is constantly asking to sleep at her grandparents or her neighbors.
*She is very thoughtful. For my birthday she cleaned the playroom and drew me a picture all on her own.
* She went to the doctor today and had to get shots. She was determined no to cry even though I could tell it really hurt her. She is so brave!
*She can write almost all her letters and can recognize all of them.
*She is a big time daddy's girl. They have a great relationship...I hope that lasts!!
*She is a girlie-girl and does not like most things that have to do with boys.
*She loves reading books and will just sit and read by herself for hours.
Sheylie, Jozy, Hayden, Mckenzie, Drew, Abby and Emma


Ready to open presents!
Hayden and her bestie Emma
We gave her a zebra pillow pet



The cake. It didn't turn out exactly how I planned and I had to do some last minute improvising, but all in all I was happy with the finished product and Hayden loved it.

The morning after, she wanted me to take a picture of her with her new stuff.

Our Week in Oregon

We just returned home from spending a week and half in Tualatin Oregon with my sisters family. Her and her husband went to Hawaii for six days so we got to babysit their kids. We all had a great time and their kids were so good...it made having five kids seem way too easy (I am not getting any ideas). The only hard part was the little man I brought with me. Carson decided he didn't like to share his mom's attention. :)
When Scott and Shelly got back we got to go to the BYU v. Oregon State football game. It was a great game and a lot of fun. Thanks Scott for the tickets!!
Colin intensely watching the game.
Heidi's first game. She says she wants to be cougar someday...I hope it stays that way!
Carson enjoying the hayride.



One of the few times Carson entertained himself and wasn't crying or throwing a fit.
These two played great together for half the time and by the end they argued over EVERYTHING!!



These two never really got along. Tyler was not Carsons biggest fan.

My little Pumpkin!

My kids for six days.
One of the days Colin, me, Hayden and Carson drove out to Astoria. It is the cutest little town right on the coast. We love it there. Unfortunately this is the day I was feeling pretty sick, so I didn't totally enjoy it, but it was still fun to go.
Riding the trolley.
Goonies house. Pretty cool, huh!
Our sweet ride.
Children's museum.


We had such a great time and loved spending so much time with the Williams. Despite me being sick, Nicole throwing up three times, Hayden throwing up once, Tyler teething with a fever and Carson being Carson the week really was great!!

First Field Trip

Growing up I lived for Field Trips!! There was not much better than packing up a Lunchable and a bag of Funions, getting on the bus and going somewhere awesome!! So I was very excited for Hayden's first field trip. We didn't have the bus or lunch, but we did go somewhere pretty awesome. We went out to the Red Barn in Santaquin. They took us on a hayride out to a pumpkin patch then fed us a donuts and gave the kids a coloring book. It was a lot of fun...I love the fall!!