We don't get out much

Saturday night Mike and I went on an exciting date (something more than dinner and a movie). We went downtown to Club Nokia and saw Jim Gaffigan--our favorite comedian. I don't know that we have ever laughed so much!! It was HILARIOUS!! Click here to get a little taste of his humor:)

Take Two

The kids won fish at the Fall Family Festival again this year. Tyson and I picked them up on Friday. Hopefully they'll last longer than a month this time.

~Crystal and Emboar~Tyson admiring the fish:)

Miley "admiring" the fish. Just like last time

It's a Miracle!!

Kya FINALLY lost her front tooth!!
We were beginning to think this day would never come.
I have never seen a kid so excited:)
Welcome to the awkward looking teeth years Kya!

Before...

After...

Novermber {Sigh}

As we start this month of gratitude, I can't help but feel thankful that October is over:) I am excited to slow things down after all the crazy fun that was had the past few weeks. I LOVE this time of year, when we step back and remember all the blessings we have....oh and start preparing for Christmas!! Seriously, bring on the festivities!!

This was us LAST November...
(I guess that means it's just about time for some new family pictures!)

Halloween Spooktacular

It's not even Halloween yet and we've already dressed up twice. We had a BUSY but FUN weekend. We had our ward Halloween party (which Primary was in charge of--thank goodness I have awesome counselors and teachers to HELP) and then our school Fall Family Festival was Saturday (I got to work in the popcorn booth--good thing I had all that movie theater experience). It was a crazy busy, stressful weekend...but we managed to have a lot of fun:) Now we have one more day to celebrate Halloween and then on to Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Kya was a black cat

Jordan was a Hobo Zombie
(she made me take off the big gash I made on her forehead--I thought it looked awesome)

Tyson was a Ninja
(It took all of 3 min. for all the ties on his arms and legs to come undone)

Mike was our Canadian Hockey Player

And I was a pregnant lady...again:)

Here's the gym after decorating!! It turned out very cool!

Tyson is SIX

I can't believe he was ever this little!

But he is still "Mommy's Little Pumpkin".
Love this kid!!!

Now that my headache is gone....

Last week I went with Kya's school class on an overnight field trip to San Diego. We spent the night at the Wild Animal Park and then spent the next day at Legoland. I am just now recovering (a week later). I swear I got dehydrated from walking for 8 hours in 100 degree weather...imagine that. So, I have been dizzy and sporting a week long headache--not cool. Anyways, besides the aftermath, it really was a great trip.

Here's the whole class (48 kids) when we first got there!

We looked at some animals (it was amazing how close we were)
I finally gave in and let Kya spend $5 on an Icee...did I mention it was 100 degrees out?!
That Icee may have saved her life!!
Kya with some of her friends wearing their new shirts

Roasting Marshmallows when it finally started to cool down--look how happy she is:)

Heading in the tent...time for bed--yeah, right
Inside the tent
(Vivian, Kya & Kaela)
Gorgeous view of the park in the morning

It was worth the wait

Tyson hasn't had a birthday party with his friends since he was 3. It's not because I didn't want him to, he just never really asked for one, so I didn't suggest it:) This year though, he was really excited to celebrate with his buddies. Mike and I picked them up from school and took them to Adventureplex where they played hard for TWO HOURS!! We then took them back to our house for cake, presents and some backyard craziness. With all the energy that boys have, it was the perfect party.

All excited to go inside!!

Cake Time!!

I had to add a closer picture of the cake.
It turned our really yummy!!Some of the boys eating CakeOpening PresentsTyson's dream come true....MORE Pokeman cards!!