GIVE THANKS FOR THANKSGIVING!

Wow, what a wonderful Thanksgiving we had. I am just amazed that it has come and gone already. Scott's entire family was able to make the long 10 hour trek to be with us. We spent Thanksgiving Day at Disneyland. 22 of us total. We had a wonderful time and not one of us got lost. Now, that is amazing! It was a smooth day, thanks to the Fast Pass! That is a slick little trick. The kids both big and small enjoyed it from sun-up to sun-down. We had a wonderful dinner on Friday and it all tasted wonderful. I was a little nervous to put on such a spread. Scott and I cooked our 1st turkey and it actually tasted wonderful. Saturday was the beach and then the kids thought we still needed to go to the pool for a little more fun. We partied for four days straight. I think we were all exhausted when Sunday rolled around. This will definitely be a Thanksgiving to remember.

When? Where? Why? What? & How?

Kade is into asking many questions? Everything we do is When, Where, Why, What and How?

He is a fun, loving kid and we are so glad that he is in our family. Some of the funny questions he has recently asked? Mom? Yes Kade? Who named the IPOD? Buddy, I am not sure. Why did they name it an IPOD? I am not sure. Well I think the person that named it is crazy! Why do you say that Kade? Because you don't put it in your eye, you put in in your ear, it should be called an EARPOD! I laughed and then said, Kade you are right it should be called and earpod.

I love this age, most days. He is enjoyable to chat with and still wants me to hug and kiss him occasionally!

NOTHING BUT NET!

Mitchell and Mckade both were able to play on YMCA Basketball teams this fall. It was FALL BALL! They both had a great time. Mitchell was very serious about the games, and was sad to see it come to an end. Kade on the other hand was more interested in goofing around with the boys instead of making hoops! They both had fun and I guess that is all that matters!

The BIG highlight for both boys were the TROPHIES they both received the last game. They were both very excited, and have even built a trophy case for there trophies, (and ALL upcoming trophies.) We will see how that goes.

THERE'S NOBUDDY LIKE A BROTHER!

Growing-up way to FAST!

WE ASKED GOD FOR A DAUGHTER,

HE GAVE US A PRINCESS!

Sadie, what can I say? She is growing up way to fast. She is full of life and personality. She knows how to hold her own, and doesn't let anyone boss her around. She is truely a "JOY" in our home and we all love and adore her!

SKIM BOARDING

IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS!

Well we took Mitchell and Kade out to try there new skim board. They were very excited, and thought that they were going to be professional there first try out. Well, that was a different story! After a lot of bumps, scrapes, and bruises, Mitchell announced,

" IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS!" They both gave it a good try, and have been looking on the internet for some skim boarding tips! Scott, Sadie and I had a fun time on the beach laughing and watching! From the pictures you can tell that Sadie also had a few tastes of the sand.

KEEP UP THE HARD WORK BOYS,

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

FAMILY TRIP UP NORTH!

PISMO BEACH!



We were heading down to San Diego, but due to the recent fires in So. Cal we decided against San Diego. We still wanted to get out, so we got in the car and headed NORTH! We landed at Pismo Beach! It was so beautiful. It was farm country with Horses and Cows. (you don't see that much in California) it felt like we were back home in UTAH! The beaches there are more cliff like, with hundreds of stairs you have to climb down. The boys loved that, It was great! We had a relaxing time, and the kids had a chance to play badmitten and a game of good old CHESS! I think Mitchell won SCOTT!

WAY TO GO MITCH!

A VERY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN

Trick-or-Treat
smell our feet give us somthing good to eat!

Halloween in Cali is way different than good old UTAH! First of all it is actually WARM and you don't have to wear a winter coat over your costume and second the people know how to throw a party! Everyone opens there garage doors and decorates the inside with music, live bands and scary, gory stuff. I am not into the scary, gory stuff but the other stuff was great! The kids had a blast and mom and dad even got into the mix of things!