Yuckies and Yummies

We had an eventful Halloween this year. We went to some stores and to the Whittier Center for their carnival. After all the running around we thought the kids were just tuckered out (clue 1). They went trick or treating up our street. Then we headed to the Trunk or Treat. Andrew was the only one who went around to get candy. The other kids sprawled on the floor behind our chairs (clue 2). Kevin started to take the other kids out to the car and Luke threw up on the outer door of the church. Great place right? One open door and one more step and he would have been outside. Anyway to end the day we had three kids throwing up. You know it's a nicer bug when they only throw up once or twice and it's done. This was the case with this one. We stayed home from church. They woke up happy and excited to eat their candy.This is the Principle at the Elementary school. I love that he dresses up! Can you guess who he is?
The neighbors were outside and took a picture of us before we left to go to the stores.
How to train your dragon to sleep ha ha. As I said, the kids were tuckered out. Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween!

These are a few of my favorite things...

I love my in laws. I grew up thinking I wouldn't (you know the stereotypical of a mother in law) They are so kind and loving. Yesterday we got a package from them. Kevin's mom had made each of the kids a trick or treat bag. I wish I was as good at sewing as she is.The kids were super excited. As am I...the bags will be much easier to store than those pumpkin buckets. Now onto the kids schools pictures. I always opt out of buying the ones at the school because they are so expensive. I do buy a class picture for memory sake. I wanted to show the difference between their class picture and then the one they took at JCPenny. I always use their 7.99 coupon. You get 2- 8x10's, 2- 5x7's, 4-3x5's, and 16 wallets. It is of one picture but you get to choose from all the ones they take (which is about 15). The ones taken at the school are on the right.


Can you see the difference and why I like to get it taken elsewhere?
These books are one of my favorite things. My mother kept one for me while I was growing up. I still have it, it's fun to look through. There are pockets to keep awards, art work and report cards. You write who your friends are, what you want to be, your signature (which is fun to see how it changes) and more. I have one for each of the kids except for the one incubating he he. If you are interested in them you can find them at harrietcarter.com. Type school in the search. They are only 5.98 and they come personalized.
Another favorite of mine is finding kids sleeping in fun places.

Oh how I love Halloween

Some friends of ours have a yearly Halloween party. This years theme was super heroes. We didn't want to be the regular super heroes you think of. There were some pretty wacky costumes. You could make up your own super hero also. Kevin was such a good sport. I know he hates dressing up but he knows how much I love to go to these parties. We went as Word Girl and Captain Huggyface.
We had an awesome time. We were put with another couple (We were with Matt and Erin McNiel. They used to be the Greenfield ward so we knew them). We were sent on an "amazing race". We all had cameras and were to take pictures along the way. This was a clue that went with the next photo.

Oh golden arches, here we come, it's time for a small snack.
A Happy Meal is what you'll eat, don't have a heart attack!
Only one can do this task, you'll take it for the team.
Be sure to take some pics of this for fun, or so it seems.

Being pregnant and knowing that fries (my fav food) come in a kids meal, I offered to scarf the Happy Meal.Those eating there got some pretty good laughs. WORD UP! ha ha
So what are you going to be for Halloween?

Ahh much better

We got new windows installed in our home yesterday. The first thing Andrew said was "Wow I can see outside."
I promise I did clean them. Just not as much on the outside. We have had condensation and mold on some of the windows. I guess they were not sealed properly and they let in so much cold air in the wintertime. We hope to see a major improvement. I love how they look. I took a before, during and after picture. Maybe you can't tell the difference but I can. I especially love the new sliding glass door....it slides ha ha. The last one you had to jerk hard on to open. The guys were amazing! There were only two of them but they replaced 10 windows and 1 sliding glass door in five hours.
On a sad note we had to take our car in the shop. They told us that if they replaced the part they thought was causing the problem, and the check engine light didn't go off then we would need a new transmission. WHAT? That van has less than 80,000 miles. Is it just me or does anyone else have a hard time trusting auto mechanics?
Well we picked it up and so far so good. I'll be saying a silent prayer every time I drive it though (that the light doesn't pop on). We have to buy a new vehicle soon that can seat at least 8 so I hope nothing else happens till we sell it.

A great getaway.

It seems like you learn more and more as you take trips together as a family. Well this last weekend we went to Fairview to Kevin's Grandparents cabin. Here are some pictures of our fun getaway and the things we learned.








Oopsies and uhh ohhs:
-Get directions on how to get gas fireplace to work. Space heaters and oven do okay for heat but the fireplace would have been nice. (It got pretty cold at night)
-Bring more than one binky. The one we had was lost the first night we were there. Weening from that away from home is not the best idea.
-Prepare to come home to four loads of laundry.
-Bring another pair of shoes for kids (a few fell into the water and got wet).
-Probably not a smart idea to take five small children on a hike up a steep mountain (tough terrain refer to pictures)
-Don't leave a seven year old with a BB gun. (It's broke now)

WOO HOO's and How fun:
-Kids actually survived while being away from the computer and video games. (Although it's the first thing Jacob wanted to do when we got home)
-Food always tastes so much better when your in the mountains.
-Watching your daughter catch her first fish at the same place you caught your first fish (while pregnant with her) is an awesome experience.
-Hiking as a family brings a sense of closeness.
-Little things like seeing a ton of sheep being herded across the road can be so entertaining for kids and Mom.
-Watching your children's excitement at hitting a pop can with a BB gun is priceless.
-You never mind eating a burnt smore when it's made by a child.
-Spending time in the outdoors with those you love is very peaceful and wonderful!

A pictures worth a thousand words

Just to make sure you don't think we are neglectful parents we had put BriLynn to bed fully clothed.

No backing out now!

I have to post this here also because not all of my friends are on Facebook.

WE ARE EXPECTING #6

I am due March 30th. Luke and Danika's birthdays are also in March. What can we say we like that month. The doctor took a peek and she ventured to say it was a boy but she was uncertain (you know how the umbilical cord can get in the way). Anyway thats our latest news. We are excited and are now looking for a larger vehicle ha ha.

Silly Girls

Anyone else see the similarities?