Thanksgiving...

We spent Thanksgiving at my parent's house and it was so nice to see everyone... The kids always love going on 4-wheeler rides with Grandpa, and yes, that is really how they rode. Jace is bungee cord strapped on the front there!

We are a game playing family and it looks like we're passing the tradition on...

We were so glad Sarah and Ani got to come join in the festivities!!!

And after the grand eventful day, this is how some of us relaxed!!

So Thanksgiving night Matt and I went to New Moon, I thought he'd like it since he liked the first one... but no. TOOOO ssslllooowwwwww he said! But you all know I liked it and I don't want to hear anymore about it Tracy! Yes, so I like sophomoric literature and acting... shoot me! Let me have my one guilty pleasure, please :)

We got home from the movie around midnight and then were up at 4:30am to hit the hustle and bustle of Black Friday.... happy to say we were home by 7am and I think that may be our last Black Friday adventure... I mean the lines.... I'd rather pay full price, get a few less gifts and be done before Thanksgiving I think... but I know, some of you just LOVE it, so yeah, next year I'll be one less person you'll have to deal with... and the horror stories I heard this year... people getting punched in the face or getting run over in the parking lots. Not really my scene! :)

Saturday was Matt's mom Sandra's 64th birthday, Happy Birthday Grandma! We all met up at the Ogden Pizzeria and had a birthday lunch. It was so great. The cousins love getting together!

Jace showing off to Mylie how he can pick Teah up (all 13 lbs of her!)

Jace in awe over Mason and Ayden!

Singing Happy Birthday to Gma!

New Favorite Past time...

By 11:30a.m. this has already happened 4 times. I know, invest in drawer locks! In the past two days she has broken 3 of my good Williams-Sonoma measuring cups, the ice cream scooper and the garlic press. Se la Vie!!

Sleeping Beauty...

After a long week of rushing and running around... She couldn't even make it through lunch!

Fun Lil' Weekend...

We were in Utah this weekend and while there we hit BYU's Monte L. Bean Museum...

I LOVED this place (and the Dino museum, we hit that one too!!) as a kid. We came here a lot and where not much changes... it's a lot of fun. This was Jace's favorite exhibit... the elephant!

They both liked looking at the bears...

And yes that's my son going under the barriers so you won't touch the animals...



Look out, that hippo looks hungry!!

Macey lovin' the crispy oven fries her older siblings claim are just "too spicy!!"

While in UT I also was introduced to some fun music by my awesome sister Tracy. I already knew about Regina Spektor, but never heard her song Samson... Love it!!! New fav, it's on repeat in the car!

And Trace also introduced me to a knew face. Caroline Smith and the Good night Sleeps. LOVE THEM! I have only heard four songs, but "Tying my shoes", "Closing the doors", "Where has Sally gone?" and "Lack of Height" are also new favs. I've got them on constantly in the house!

So if you're looking for some fun new tunes, check them out and let me know what you think.

HaPpY HaLoWeEn!

The Annual Carving of the Jack-o-lanterns...

Some didn't quite like the messiness...

Carving the perfect pumpkin can also be a little painful...

Other's really don't care too much about the pumpkin carving tradition!

The finished products...

SSSOOOOO ScArY!!!

They even carved their initials in the back so there would be NO MIXING THEM UP!

On our way to the big night at the Ward Trunk or Treat...

Some were more excited for the night then others...

What a fun night!! And they are the BEST candy sharing kids ever!

Grandma's Halloween Party...

Grandma's Annual Halloween Party is always a big deal at our house. Marin and Jace have been waiting patiently (only asking about once or twice a day!) for weeks for this big night!

Most of the cousins come, dressed up and decked out in their scariest costumes!!

6 week old baby Eden joined in on the fun as a cute little ghost!

We are always so happy to see each other! Macey was a little under the weather so she and I stayed home but Matt took the older two kids and they had a blast!

Grandma has yummy food and treats and LOTS of games! One this year was pin the tail on the cat!

Thank you Grandma! All I have been hearing about all morning is your "AWESOME PARTY!"

My New Favorite Thing...

Only at Maverik, they have a cinnamon hot chocolate I am in love with. Matt introduced me to it a few weeks ago, and it's my all time fav of the month. And, what a great deal, for the month of October at Mav, all hot drinks, any size are only a buck! Just had to pass it on!