Happy Halloween

Halloween was terrific this year (wasn't the weather great). We started off carving pumpkins. It was enjoyable to watch the girls attempt to clean out their pumpkins. They did not like having to get "dirty" reaching in for the guts.We went to a neighborhood trunk-or-treat (thanks Lisa!) where we were parked by the Thriller car. They played Michael Jackson's Thriller over and over again. It is a good thing that I enjoy listening to that song.

We then came home and ate the best cheesy potato soup in the world. Thanks Holly!

Next was trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. Brock enjoyed it the most and did not want to stop. When we were home for the night and people would come to the door trick-or-treating he would reach into their bag and get himself a candy.

In our family we had a HSM cheerleader, 2 glitter witches and a Spongebob who did not want to have his picture taken.

Grandma even stopped by for some fun.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Yes! Finally High School Musical 3 hit theaters today and we couldn't be more excited. We even made our own movie to get in the spirit. Click on the photo below to watch it and Get Your Head in the Game!!! (Thanks Adam)

Pumpkin Patch

I just love this time of year. I love going to the pumpkin patch and having the kids pick out their own pumpkins. I love the search for the perfect pumpkin. I always find it entertaining to see what their pumpkin of choice looks like especially when it is so big that their dad has to carry it.

SNOW!

I want food!

Feed me.


Fine, I will do it myself.

Yes! I did it!

Back to school (2 months ago)

I am a little bit behind! Here are some of the pictures from the first day of school last August. The first picture of Makell is her first day at her new school. She has been there for three weeks and loves it! It has been a little bit hard having kids at different schools, I really have to pay attention to my schedule. Lauryn and Ashlynn go off track in a week but Makell in on a traditional schedule. It should be interesting to see how it works out.

Fire alarm

Yesterday I went on the kindergarten field trip to the Fire Station. I was so impressed with the presentation. They went over and over some great points like:

1. When you hear the fire alarm, go outside.

2. Don't hide, go outside.

3. Fall and crawl.

4. Stop, drop and roll.


Last night at about 2:00 am I was awakened by the dang fire alarm going off. I think that I actually had a heart attack, my hearted stopped, and then restarted. I thought for sure that the house was on fire. I was thinking about how I was going to get all of the kids out of the house safely. Of course, Brooks slept though the whole thing.

The alarm lasted about 2 seconds. It was just a reminder that we need to change the batteries. Why? Why? Isn't there a better way to inform people that they need to change the batteries? Maybe a red flashing light or a small quiet nice sounding beep? Or maybe a subtle text message?

The funniest thing about the whole situation is Cutie had a dream the night before that our house was on fire and we all had to get out. I am so glad that she slept through the whole thing. Those of you who know her well will agree with me.