Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving it was just Chris, me and the kids. I was sad at first that no one was coming over. OK, sad is an understatement. But it actually ended up being a really good day. I spent the entire day in the kitchen. Then we ate around 2pm. I spent a few more hours in the kitchen making pies to bring to my step-mom, Maddy's, house. Then for dessert that evening we went to Maddy's and most of the adults (minus me and a few others) played Rock Band (or one of those kind of games...they're all the same to me). We had a lot of fun over there and it ended up being a really good day! I love having (most of) my family so close. For that, I am very thankful!

Football Party

Jordan had a few friends over to watch the Utah State/BYU football game a couple of Saturdays ago.

Family Pix

Yesterday morning we went down near Utah Lake to take our family pictures for this year's Christmas cards. I always take them myself using a tripod and timer. Last year's didn't turn out too good so this year I was determined to make them work. We took quite a few. Here's one that I thought turned out cute. As not to spoil the surprise when Christmas cards come, though, I chose to post one that we're not using for the cards!

Scout Camp

Jordan and Chris went on a scout campout to Diamond Fork this last Friday. They got to hike up to the hot springs and take a dip. They had a lot of fun. I'm glad they were able to go together this time, since I didn't have to work. I had Heather and the kids over that night to hang out and eats lots of junk food. The kids played downstairs (mostly anyway) and me and Heather played games and the Wii!

Christmas?

I woke up this morning and thinking "It feels like Christmas". I looked out the window 10 mintues later and realized it had snowed...a LOT! And it was still snowing. I took the girls outside to play (not immediately!). That lasted about 10 minutes. Elizabeth was crying as soon as I decided to put snow boots on her. And Lauren broke down sobbing after Sadie ruined her snowball.

By the time the other kids got home from school, the snow was pretty much gone. Bummer for them. =)

Court of Honor

Last night Jordan was advanced to 2nd Class at his 11-year-old Scout Court of Honor. Here he is with his AWESOME scout leader, David Alvarez.

Afterwards, we went to Chadder's for dinner.

The girl's were at home with a babysitter. They'll go out next time!

All Hallows Eve

The kids and Jordan's friend Isaiah.

Vampires.Aren't we a hot little couple?