We're so proud of Liz

Christmas Tree Shopping

For the first time ever we went and cut down our own Christmas tree.  We have always wanted to do this but have never been able to find a place that would allow us to do so.  After asking around we have been victorious!  Yippee!  The trip began with a hayride--Jacob's favorite part!

Then began the hunt . . . 

With everyone in agreement we found the perfect tree. . . 

Next came the fun part--cutting it down and dragging it off.

Michael was the super helper in cutting down the tree and even tying on top of the car. 

Once home we got it set up--the perfect height.  Then onto decorating . . . Jacob had the honors of placing the star on the tree . . . 

while the rest of of helped add the ornaments.  I believe we only broke 4 bulbs in the process--not bad I suppose.  In the end it was lovely!  A successful day!  I love Christmas!

In Love

I got a Dyson!

Not only did I get a Dyson, but I got a pretty pink Dyson!  And I love it!  I can leave the vacuum at the bottom of the stairs and the hose stretches all the way to the top my stairs--It rocks!   No more teetering vacuum on the stairs and I know it will last forever!

But while I love my Dyson I love the man who stood in the crazy long Target line at 6 AM to get me that pretty pink Dyson.  Oh yea, that crazy line was outside in the freezing cold.  He is amazing!  And it was on sale!  Love the day after Thanksgiving sales!   But not as much as I love my man!  :)

The storm before the calm?

I know my title is backwards but that was how I felt today.   Yesterday was definitely the storm with poo on the floor, throw-up all over, fevers on the rise and a less than reverent sacrament meeting.   I was apprehensive about today but instead of craziness we had only a minor fever, a perfect potty day for Jacob and relative calmness.  It was a great day, so I thought I would share!  I hope you all had a great day as well!

Fall

I just love the fall when the weather is beautiful and the trees and colorful.  But then comes the real fun . . . raking up big piles of leaves and jumping in them!  Isn't this what life is all about!  The boys did a great job helping me and enjoyed the fruits of their labors.  It was great fun!  We'll get to do it again as the trees still have plenty of leaves to share with us.  :)

Halloween and my own personal craziness

For the first time ever we let our boys go trick or treating.  They learned to only go to homes with the lights on and not to walk on people's lawns.  Yea, I'm a real fun mom!

Then, after they went to bed the real fun began!  I got to organize their candy which we plan to save for Christmas, New Years and any visitors because there was SO MUCH CANDY!  Yes, I am a little crazy but we all knew that going in, so James wanted me to show you my craziness as I organized the candy and then bagged it by type, so when you come to visit you can ask me for any kind you would like and I'll be prepared!

Birthday Party

I know I'm a bit late, but the party was a success.  The theme was animalish in nature, so we played Duck Duck Goose, drew pictures of mixed animals and came up with fun names, did animal relay races and decimated a pinata!  Here are some fun pics!