Busy Busy!!!!

I have to admit I have been a blog slacker since James came home... So here are a few updated pictures of the kids and our family having fun..



In October my mom and her best buddy that I have known pretty much all my life came for a visit... We had so much fun, and the kids loved her just like they do Grammy... She helped Katelynn wtih her pumpkin, and made James pumpkin seeds... James' Birthday is right before Halloween, so we celebrated with chocolate chip cookies and of course for some reason I did not have any candles... So if you look at the picture (well it speaks for itself).. I was laughing so hard I had tears rolling down my face.. He did not care I think just being with family made the world of difference...

Grammy let the kids put on her clown make-up for her costume.. They got such a kick out of that... We all dressed up and out we went for some fun trick-or-treating...


Thankgiving came and went in a flash!!! This year we went to my sister's for the feast and I have to say it was "YUMMY".. The kids had a blast playing in the park right by their house, and exploring in their backyard.. Dinner was delicious and she even made a ymmy to the eyes Cheesecake from scratch.... We enjoyed playing Guitar Hero with the family and just being together. What a great time it was... Friday was Steph's Birthday and well I don't feel half bad about the cookie candle mixture we had for James's birthday.. Just take a look at Steph's cake.. LOL We took off to Phoenix for a Fisher Thanksgiving and had a fantabulous time at Stacey's... The kids had so much fun playing with cousins.. It's so great to see them all growing up. I think they need to slow it down...








The best part of our vacation is the fact that Great Grandma Onley played guitar hero with James... She was pretty good for her age. I love the fact that she is so willing to try anything. She loves coming to our house, she gets caught up on movies, and plays video games with the kids we need to have her over again soon...
We have been so blessed this year with many things.... Oh did you see James' Dad helping with the Turkey? He is doing very well with his recovery...

Pumpkin patches and Corn mazes!!

This year we decided to take the kids to the La Union Corn Maze, which includes a Hay ride to a Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, Cow train, tractor bikes(very hard to do with a toddler sitting on your lap), and of course the mazes. We had a blast... The kids loved the tunnel slides and picking their own Pumpkins this year was really fun. We decided to return at night to do the big maze in the dark. The kids thought this was really fun even though Katelynn slipped and fell in the mud turning a corner. No problem she got back up and said "this way mom".. Gotta love that kid she is such a toughie... Here are the pictures of the really fun day at the Corn Maze...

It's a Buggie Bug World!

Austin had his first Field trip last week, and Savannah and I were able to join him. We went to the Bug exhibit this year. It was GREAT fun!! The exhibit was very interactive and the kids were able to try something new at each turn.


When we got to the two people who were going to be showing us the REAL insects... Scary ewww Gross!!! Austin did not want to touch anything, but Savannah on the other hand just started petting the SCORPION like a new puppy.... Then the guy says "Do you want to hold it" WAIT WAIT WAIT dude you didn't even ask me if my child could hold that thing! Then right before my eyes he goes to put the SCORPION on her arm and to my surprise at the last minute while I am holding my breathe she drops her arm. Finally fear set in.. AAAHHH!!! I have to say we did have tons of fun.. Austin kept telling me "Mom this is the best field trip ever", and it was







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First day of School!

The kids were so excited to go to school this year. Daddy was home to walk with them into their classrooms, and to meet there teachers. Katelynn is in 3rd grade and has Mrs. Woods. She seems super nice and is very proficient during the day that Katelynn only has minimal homework. Katelynn loves her (which is important).

Austin started Kindergarten this year and he was super nervous. His teacher is Mrs. Shmitz and she is really nice too. She loves having Austin in her class and says he is such a sweet kid to have. Savannah has also started School this year only it is with me and some ladies from my ward. We are doing Joy School twice a week, and Savannah loves it. I also love it because I get personal time to do things I hate doing with kiddos in tow like grocery shopping or Dr. appointments. I teach every 5 weeks and we have so much fun. This past week we had our Halloween party where the kids did a parade and sang us two songs. What fun we have been having. I at first thought I am not needed as much as in the past. I am learning that I am needed more now that they are all busy and full of activities.... Lovin Life...

Many faces of Savannah!

Here are a few picture's of Savannah dressing up AND posing for the camera. I just love this little angel of mine.

This is a great video!

To turn music off scroll to bottom and hit the pause button. That way you will not be interupted while watching. I saw this video and thought WOW they have been warning us for a very long time. I also enjoyed watching President Ezra Taft Benson I had never heard him speak before.Very strong force.