Halloween Fun!

 

 

I know it's been over a week since I've updated, but nothing spectacular has been happening. Today we're thinking about our friend, Spencer, as he has his scans to confirm he's still cancer-free.

Last Friday we took Tasha into the vet and she came home limping (it was a really bad experience, they also quicked her when they cut her toenails), so she's been getting a lot of TLC at our house. Steve & I gave her a bath after our soccer game last Friday night. We had some wonderful friends over for dinner on Sunday and it was such a good time! We're so pleased they could come. Last night was our Ward Halloween party (see photos). We had great fun. Halloween is such a fun time of year. Daniel especially has a fun week this week since he had our ward party last night, his pre-school party today, Halloween tomorrow, and his birthday on Thursday! By Friday he'll be exhausted, I'm sure. Yesterday we "Skype'd" with Emily and Jacob and Catilin especially got such a kick out of it. Johnathan and Alex and Zach and Daniel also talked into the computer to sing to Emily. Caitlin has been saying ever since, "I talk a Emiwy amorrow". So - this morning we'll Skype again so Caitlin can talk to her friend and Cousin. Tonight is soccer at the park and that is always so fun.

Cute kids tonight...

So, rarely do all 3 of my kids engage in play together. Tonight I was working with Kenneth on the piano and Steve was studying and Daniel & Caitlin were playing together. It was really cool. Then I left Kenneth and he started leading the play with Daniel & Caitlin. They all got along great and played really well together (one of those - ahhhh it's great being a mom - moments). Anyway, at one point they all came into my office under a queen size comforter and all I hear is "Don't tell mom". Caitlin had a flashlight and aparently they were all playing "good guys/bad guys". Caitlin and Daniel had to use the potty, so then Caitlin asked for a bath. I was about to say no (I am trying to prepare my thoughts for my annual RS Board training tomorrow) when I realized tomorrow is church and they probably should have baths. Anyway, Kenneth says, "Mom - it's OK - I'll watch them." I tell him that's great and threaten them when I hear water splashing, but that's about the extent of my involvement until I hear Kenneth saying, "OK - 5 more minutes." Then I hear (a few minutes later) "OK - who's getting out first?" I go in there and ask if they've washed their hair and Kenneth says, "Yes, mom, I washed their hair by telling them they were going to get a treat. Do you think it's OK if they have a treat now?" Now THAT'S impressive! I told him of course they could have a treat. So I dress Daniel and Caitlin, we go find a treat, then we brush teeth. Then, Kenneth says, "PLEASE, mom, can Caitlin PLEASE sleep with us tonight?" (We've tried this in the past and it's always ended up with her getting put in her own room.) Well, tonight I let them try again and this is what I saw when I went in a minute ago to check on them:

Tagged

I have been tagged by Elise.

The rules:
A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names,
then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

1. I'm REALLY BAD at doing math in my head. I know I'm a CPA - but adding machines were invented for a reason. My Grandfather would roll over in his grave if he knew how bad I really am!

2. I HATE running. 'Nuf said.

3. I love jewelry...shopping for it...buying it...wearing it. I think it's pretty.

4. I don't balance my checkbook. I keep track of it in my head. I know someday I'll be too old and forgetful to do this, but so far, I've stayed out of trouble. I used to balance it regularly, then...

5. I love to garden. I have one marigold bush blooming in my garden right now and some strawberries, and I derive great pleasure in watching things grow.

6. I'm not nearly on top of things as I may seem. At any given time I'm behind in at least 5 areas of my life. These ususally include: work, laundry, cleaning, my church responsibilities, and exercising.

I'm tagging: Julie, Shauna, Erin, Marcie, and David.

Photo Journal of Elise's trip

Our fun day at the Children's Museum.

 

Our fun day on the boat.

 

Krispy Kreme...need I say more?

 

Utah with Grammie.

 

Deadline, Pears & Parting

Well, today was the October 15th deadline. I managed to get all my clients taken care of, and I was very relieved. Elise & Angela helped me can pears - we got 11 quarts done out of the box Jackie brought (Thanks, Jackie!). Angela kindly took Daniel, Zach, Caitlin & Emily to the park for the bulk of the canning project and Elise & I were able to focus - thanks, Ang! Tomorrow morning Elise leaves to go back to CO. I must admit it's a bitter sweet. We've had such a good time and I've really enjoyed having her and her kids here. We've watched Jacob grow before our very eyes. Emily & Caitlin are becoming such good friends. Caitlin won't know what to do with herself tomorrow night when no one is in her bed with her. :( Every day has been fun and full and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

Aren't they cute?

 

Cousin Friends

 

 

 

Jacob, Les & Elise's son, is in the swing. David & Jackie's Jaxon is on the ground. Jaxon was born on 3/30/07 and Jacob was born on 5/5/07.

Boating

 

 

 

Soccer Saturday

 

Kenneth throwing a fit

 

Smiling through the fit because he realized he was on film.

 

Posing - new uniform

 

Smiling for mom.

Elise, Emily & Jacob are here!

We had a fantastic weekend! We went to soccer on Saturday....Kenneth's first game...Steve was nervous. See Angela's blog for Steve's excitement. www.thedarrelwebbfamily.blogspot.com. We had a great time, despite the WIND! However, while everyone in Utah was enjoying an early winter snow storm, we were out on the boat! We went out after the soccer game and hunkered down into a cove until the wind died down. Then Elise got to try kneeboarding and skiing. We had a great time!

Sunday was good. Can I just say how grateful I am for the 3 sisters who serve with me in the church? Erin, Christy & Heather - here's a shout out to you for all you do! I appreciate all the time they spend serving with me. We had a good lesson on food storage/preparedness and family history work.

Gotta run---I hear "Mommy!"

First Day of School

 

Our 3 munchkins.

 

Kenneth - what a handsome guy!

 

Mr. Schroeder (the assistant principal), Kenneth, and Mrs. Brody (the principal).

 

Kenneth with several of his friends....notice the relative heights. :) Poor kid.

Mountain

 

 

Isn't this beautiful? In the 2nd photo there are deer - if you look really closely you can see them.

Mountain Trip

 

This is a photo that Steve took of the eclipse we had a while back.

 

 

 

Steve took the kids to the Mountain - well, Darrel went, too. They all had a great time!

More photos

 

 

 

 

More photos

 

 

 

 

We went bowling before the kids went back to school....we always love to go bowling!

Photo shoot

 

 

 

 

I'm really lucky to live next to an amazing photographer. These are getting blown up and going on my wall!