Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween this year, it seemed to last all week long! We carved pumpkins again this year, eventhough last year they were smashed in front of our house. The kids loved it and they were a little more hands on this year. And this year, the carved pumpkins were stolen, but not smashed (at least in our driveway). The kids were a little sad, but we told them they were the best ones on the block because no one else had theirs taken. That made them happy! I am kind of forgetful and forgot to take a picture of the finished product, sorry!

Our first night of getting in costumes was to go to Boo at the Zoo on Thursday night. It was a lot of fun and the kids liked seeing the animals that were out. The ones that haven't left for the winter seem to be a little more active and the kids love to watch them in action. Friday night we went to the Ucon Carnival. The kids love going and playing all of the games, and of coarse it goes to a good cause! And then Saturday night was the night we celebrated with trick-or-treating. The city did a trunk-or-treat and of coarse we went, but I wasn't impressed and hope that it doesn't happen again next year. I see nothing wrong with getting out with your kids and walking off some of that junk that they are about to eat! Logan was a dirt-biker and Kason was a bat. Tyson was not impressed with Kason's outfit because it had purple on it so we improvised with some hair color and face paint! They loved it!

So Much Summer

Wow!! I can't believe that summer is almost over! I feel like it just started. I am not ready for school to start or for the weather to get colder. I am enjoying playing with the boys and getting some sun!

This summer has been a good one. My favorite part has been that I cut my working hours to 1 day a week. I have loved being home with my boys. We have many tears on both of our parts, but well worth it!

We started off the summer with t-ball. Logan played on a team and loved it. It was pretty easy-going so he got to learn a lot without worrying about doing good. My favorite part of him playing was when he was last to bat and got to run home. He told me later that afternoon that he is awesome cause he hit a home run!!

Kason learned how to ride his bike without his training wheels! Tyson thought he would take them off and see how he did. Well this is about 5 minutes after he removed them. He did really well. We have had multiple crashes, bruises, scratches, blood, and hurt feelings but he is so happy he is a "Big Boy". The only problems was his balance was so great so he had to ride right down the middle of the road as to not hit any parked cars. Now we can't keep him on the sidewalk. I think we will have to attach a flag to his bike and put flashing lights on him! (And yes, he is riding in shorts and cowboy boots!!)

Logan turned 6 in July! I can't believe I am old enough to have a 6 year old. He is such a great boy. I am so proud of him and they we treats other people. He is kind and loves everyone. I often have to look at him for guidance with my patience. I will overhear him with Kason and he takes such good care of him and knows just how to make him feel better. He is wonderful son and an amazing brother!

For his birthday we had a barbecue at our house and he got lots of great things. I am not real sure who gave him what cause everytime I turned around he was opening a present. He loves his dirtbike so he now has the full outfit. Boots, pants, jersey, helmet, gloves, goggles, and chest protector. I think he is good to go..if only he would learn how to shift!

This summer we went to down to Utah and made a stop at Lagoon and also Cherry Hill. The kids had so much fun. Oh how I wish I had their energy!

This is the first year that we put the kids in swimming lessons. I was going to just put Logan in them, but I knew with Kason that there was no way he was going to sit on the sideline! We had them at the Ammon Pool and it was great. They were every day for 2 wks and the kids never got sick of them! Logan did great and learned a lot, he actually passed 2 classes. Kason on the other hand, he just loves to play! He did everything asked of him, except float on his back! Oh well, there is always next year!

Tyson's brother Taylor got married in July to Kylee. So the kids have a new aunt that they love! We are so excited to have her in the family. She is great. Logan was the ring bearer in the wedding and he looked so good! He was pretty impressed with himself!

So much fun! I have loved every minute of it! I am so thankful that I get to spend these precious memories my little ones. Actually, looking back I think I am ready for fall so maybe things can slow down a little bit!

Happy Easter!!

We had a great Easter this year, minus the snow, 30mph winds, and freezing temps!

We went to a couple different Easter Egg hunts. This is a picture of Kason at the one at the fire station. ( Thanks Josh for being a fireman/EMT so we could go have fun.) There were so many eggs that the baskets were overflowing with eggs. The kids had a blast.

They even had the Easter Bunny there! Logan was all about going and seeing him but Kason was not so into him!

This was the first snowman Logan has built and I loved it! He was so proud of it, he had a carrot for the nose, rocks for the eyes, and almonds to make the smile. It almost made me cry! He was a little devastated when he went and checked on it and the almonds were gone. (Kason found them and ate all of them!)

This is the "Easter Egg Hunt" at the school. Really it was a long line of freezing kids waiting to get a bucket of eggs dumped in there Easter Baskets!

Flashback Friday!

Wow!! It has really been a while since I have blogged! Since it has been so long since I have posted I figure I will attempt to do some "Flashback Friday's" in hopes to get caught up a little. Here are some pictures from Christmas.

As many of you know my sister-in-law Lacey had a baby girl born with some complications and so we packed up our stuff and headed to Utah on Christmas Day to celebrate with Lacey and Jonathon. It was quit an experience eating Christmas dinner at PCMC cafeteria and opening presents in a hotel lobby, but I wouldn't of had it any other way.

The kids didn't get a whole lot of stuff from Santa this year, but they did get BB guns! Trust me, it wasn't my idea!

At one of the many Christmas parties we went to we went on a sleigh ride.

The kids loved it!!

Here is a picture with Santa. They have no fear of Santa. At one point I couldn't find Kason and I looked over to see him sitting on Santa's lap like they were best friends. As I was watching him he reached down, picked up a piece of candy and handed it to Santa so he would open it for him. Crazy kids!