Halloween

I am finally getting around to posting Halloween pictures. I really don't know how people stay updated on their blogs. I have every intention to, and then life happens.
We had a great Halloween this year. We went trick or treating around our neighborhood before heading over to the church party. I wasn't planning on going to the neighbors because we live in an area where there haven't been trick or treaters for years. I didn't think that any of the neighbors would be ready for us. But, we got a couple of phone calls from asking if we were coming to see them. They all had candy ready and waiting for us. Because the houses aren't exactly close together, it took us awhile to get around to a few of the closer ones. Brad hadn't gotten back from his trip up on the Mesa to get wood, and after a few houses, I was completely worn out. My little skunk was not easy to carry and the pink dragon kept sitting down in the road. The tooth fairy was running up ahead, stopping the few cars that passed to see if they were passing out candy as well. By the time we got home, the kids candy bags were full and I was ready for bed. But, we packed up the kids and headed to the church. We had a great time eating, dancing, and trunk or treating. Brad didn't win the pie eating contest but did get a stomach ache. All in all, we had a great time. Happy Halloween!

Wonderful Week

Madelyn and Lily are only six days apart. It is amazing how much taller Lily is. Amity has always had the shorter kids. The tables have definitely turned. It was so much fun to see these cute babies with each other.

We had to pick our garden last week before the freeze came. I am really not ready for the cold winter months! Aubree loves the pumpkins and made my job twice as hard hauling them to the house.


Amity, Shay, and all of the cousins came to visit us last week. We had a crazy fun time. The kids painted pumpkins, made treats, made messes, and had a great time.

King of the Box

This is what happened when Livs and Aubs decided to play king of the box when they should have been listening to General Conference.

Best Birthday Surprise

I just have to tell you what an amazing husband I have. Brad has been working fourteen hour days lately. He gets up and leaves at two in the morning and returns at four in the afternoon. He is currently managing a drilling project. I knew that he would not be able to get off for my birthday, which is what I really wanted. The morning of my birthday when I got up to take care of the kids, I woke up to a clean house and the curtain rod in the front room was hung up. (Something I have wanted forever now) It made me smile. I was playing with the kids when someone came into the house. It was Brad! He came home to spend the day with us. I don’t know how he did it, but I was grateful. He made us crapes with strawberries and peaches for breakfast. Yummy, my favorite. He arranged for a babysitter that day so we could spend some time together. After we went out to lunch, we went and played golf. Neither of us are very good, but we had a great time playing around and spending time together. We went out for ice cream cones and then ate dinner at the chili cook off at the fire station. I loved being able to spend time with him. That was the best birthday present of all. Oh, and we won’t forget the chocolate covered strawberries. You are the best Brad!

Great Great Grandparents

Great Grandpa and Grandma Coy came to visit us last weekend. The girls had such a great time. Every morning Olivia would wake up early, 6:00 am, and wait for the generator to turn on in the motor home so she could go and visit. She would take her packet of hot cocoa and grandpa would make it for her. He would drink his coffee and she would drink her cocoa while they had their morning visit. She loved this. They also had fun dressing up with grandma and getting to know their great grandparents a little better. Now, if she would only stop waking up so early!

Cute Madelyn

Our baby is growing up so quickly and changing everyday. I am a bit biased, but I think that she is about as cute as they come. She is so happy, full of smiles and giggles. She loves to blow bubbles and has recently found her feet. They have become very entertaining to her.

Bryce Canyon

It has been FOREVER since I have added anything to our blog. Shay asks me everyday if I have added anything yet. So, I am finally going to do it for you Shay. We haven’t been back to Utah for a while now and the kids change so quickly. We went camping in Bryce Canyon and visited Escalante over Labor Day weekend with Brad’s family. We had a wonderful time. There was so much dust at the campground the kids were filthy the entire time. They loved it. Olivia, and her cousins Tyler and Brianna, earned their junior ranger badges and grandma bought them shirts for their uniforms. Thanks Grandma! We went hiking, sightseeing, climbing, swimming, and ate a lot of great food. We had a great time. On the way home we stopped by Calf Creek and played in the water. A must see if you have never been there. We spent practically the entire day there. It was a wonderful way to relax and spend Labor Day.