HALLOWEEN 2015

Friday was the Halloween parade and classroom parties at Chubbuck Elementary. I was able to help in Kate's classroom and it was very fun!

Kate had decided Thursday night that she did not want to be Snow White anymore, but I was thrilled when Grandma Cindy helped us pull this off. She was the only Snow White that I saw (both at Chubbuck Elementary and out trick or treating). She was just beautiful

Pictures with friends!

Kate and Jacie

Jordy, Kate, Jacie

Emma, Kate, Jacie

Jacie, Sophie, Kate, Emily, Maddie

I ended up helping with a craft. It was crazy! Thursday night I found out that I had a craft (thanks to kids who had my phone when the room mom texted me back - that was Saturday!). I decided on a paper plate ghost but I couldn't find any white crate paper in town! So Friday, I changed my mind to do a bat silhouette with paints and pencil erasers. It was a messy project, but it worked out okay.

Saturday also ended up to be crazy, but a whole lot of fun! I did Faith's hair in a mohawk braid and then we spray painted it!!!

Snow White on Saturday

the Eskimo

Effie from the Capital

My 3 kiddos!

We did a neighborhood trunk or treat and then went to my mom's house. After the first stop, Kate, Dawson and Jordan did a little bit of trick or treating around their neighborhood.

Next stop! Visiting Grandma Zoey 

Final stop of the night! Visiting with Grandma Kathy

The kids enjoyed the time out and did really well this year! Dawson did get too hot so he kept taking off his costume! Haha!

Here are our other favorite peeps across the country!

Beauchats - NY

Grace, Olivia, Bryleigh

Bohneys - TX

Myah, Cambrie

Ethan, Kaden, Chase, Cambrie

Mr. Jordan

Royces' - Nampa

Hallee, Jadyn, Kaylor, Colt, Bristol

Petersons - UT

Sam

We hope you had a very fun and safe Halloween!!! Love you all!

LET THE FOOTBALL GAMES BEGIN - HHS

I was a little giddy thinking about Highland Football this year! This year, Connor is a senior. Watching the games when you know the people is just so different and a lot more fun! Also, this is Faith's first year in high school, so I have wanted her to get involved and enjoy her high school experience for all its worth!

This first game was the Rocky Mountain Rumble, an invitational to other schools to come before the season actually starts. Highland played the Caveman - American Fork High School. It was a tight game!!!

Jordan and Kate showing me who they are cheering for! Connor is #6!!!

Kate and mom

They have matching shirts that we had made!!! Kate has sparkles. All of them have #6 on the back!!!
Jordan didn't want to smile, so we had a retake!

Half time was 14-14. A tie. It was so close the whole time, but the rams pulled out the win - 28-21! Go Highland!!! Can't wait for the next games and the opportunity that we have to support Connor and visit with family!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PLUS YAHOO/BOOHOO BREAKFAST

The first day of school was a great day for all of us! The kids woke up early to eat hot breakfast. I was so disappointed that Brandon didn't make pancakes, but the kids requested waffles. They loved it!

The morning was pretty overcast, but I still managed to take a couple of really cute pictures!

Kate - 8 years old - 3rd grade - Chubbuck Elementary

Dawson - 11 years old - 6th grade - Hawthorne Middle School

(Being funny and flipping the numbers! Haha!)

Faith - 14 years old - 9th grade - Highland High School

(yawn!)

All 3 of my precious children getting ready to go!!!

By the tree

In this picture, I asked them to tell me how the really feel!

Kate - great and ready to kill it in 3rd grade

Faith - shaking head and nervous as all get out

Dawson - his hand gestures so/so

I walked with Kate to the bus stop (no makeup!!!)

Every year, I do an annual Yahoo/Boohoo breakfast for neighbors and friends. We meet at Geraldine's and eat breakfast while visiting. I enjoyed spending time with all of them. I was really surprised that I was mixed between yahoo and boohoo. I love structure and the school year, but I also was sad that the kids are growing up and that I have a new one at Highland and a new one at Hawthorne. It was great to get out though!

with Amber

with Ann

Weird angle, but still love the pic - with Mary Kae and Rachel

Adeline who started kindergarten!

And last but not least for traditions, I made 2 different batches of cookies for the kids at the elementary school bus stop!!! The kids were ecstatic to have something to congratulate them on the first day of school! (P.S. Echo ate 4 cookies on her own!!!)

It's going to be a great school year! Can't wait for all of the exciting adventures!

I'M NOT A CHILD ANYMORE! 14 YEARS

I can't believe this little beauty is already 14 years old!!! She decided to tell me that night that she was not a child anymore! How sad! I hope that she still needs us because we need her!

We started out the day by having her eat on the you are special red plate. And then she was able to bring one friend with her to the spa!

Bailey 

  Faith

Receiving makeovers!

Beautiful girls!

Receiving pedicures and eating Wendys!

Finally receiving manicures too!

Their toes!

Faith is quite lucky to have some really good friends! Thank you Bailey for helping make Faith's day special!

Faith also had her family party and BOY! Was she spoiled? She received skinny jeans, jewelry, books, money, candy, boots, and a shirt! It was AMAZING!

Here is Faith when Brandon showed her that her cake was Black Veil Brides!

Then we sang happy birthday to this amazing, beautiful, and talented daughter of mine!!!

We also surprised her with 14 reasons why we love her through text messages. It was a fun way to celebrate and I hope that she appreciates it! You'll have to guess which texts are from me and which ones are from Brandon!

#1 - We love your smile and dimple when you get laughing really hard!

#2 - You are such a sweet and caring friend to everyone around you!

#3 - You are so helpful around the house! We know we can always count on you to pitch in!

#4 - You are a great example to Dawson and Kate and to others around! Thank you for making good choices!

#5 - You have a very strong testimony of Jesus Christ and the gospel.

#6 - You love everyone no matter what they look like or even act like. You are very accepting!

#7 - Your smile lights up the room!

#8 - Your eyes are beUtiful!

#9 - You have great taste in music like your Dad!

#10 - The way you thirst for knowledge and love reading!

#11 - The patience you show towards your crazy family!

#12 - You often remind us that things aren't the end of the world and that we are going to make it till tomorrow. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya!

#13 - The way you think you need to be my English teacher...

#14 - You are just the bomb in every way. We were so blessed to have you in our family! So thankful that Heavenly Father put us all together to learn and grow!

Keep making us proud! We love you! Big hugs!