Pumpkin Carving

Notice Chase's and my sad, non-carved, pumpkins

For Family Home Evening last Monday night, we carved our pumpkins, or I should say, Bella and John carved their pumpkins. I did not really feel like carving mine (it seems like a lot of work...I know...I am boring) and Chase's was so small that it wouldn't carve. His got a permanent marker face instead. Bella was so excited about it that she was jumping and shaking in her chair before we began...it was really funny. John did a nice job and I am glad he is so willing to get his hands dirty when I am not.

Witches Night Out

For the past five years my sister, Erin, and I have had a tradition of going to Gardner Village for their annual Witches Night Out. It is one of my favorite nights of the year. This year was particularly fun because my mom, my mother-in-law, and my sister in law from California all made the trip to come to the event, in addition to my Brown sister-in-laws that live here. We started by having dinner downtown at Biaggi's. Then we headed to the village and shopped around. It is so fun to see all of the costumes and take on the term "witch." I got Chase his stocking for Christmas and several of the girls bought gorgeous quilts at the Village Quilt Shop. I love this tradition and I look forward to it every year.

Barnard Boo

She had a butterfly painted up by her eye.

On the hay ride.

John and Joe...always too cool for school.

Bella

Andrew

Josh

Alex

Carter

Aidan

The weekend before Halloween John's mom and sister, Jenny, came into town for Witches Night Out, but that Saturday morning, we headed down to Thanksgiving Point to the Barnyard Boo. The kids played games, got their faces painted, fed the goats, went on a hay ride, and rode ponies. The kids really enjoyed themselves. They always love when Grammie comes into town. And Aunt Jenny is always so thoughtful and fun. We love you guys! And we cant wait for Thanksgiving.

Kids Halloween Party

What older cousins do to a younger cousin.

My Fairy and Skeleton.

Too Cute.

Jenny and Carley

Cousins

Every year my sister has a Halloween party for the little kids in her neighborhood. It is always a highlight of the season. This year was no exception. There was great food, jump houses, pinatas, Grandma, and cousins. Bella's best friend, Hayden, even came with his mom and little brother, Tate. All of Bella's favorite things. We had a great time and we look forward to doing it again next year.

Cents of Style

Most of you know I have my business, Cents of Style. We are expanding throughout Utah and Idaho. If anyone knows a friend who would like to make a little extra cash, let me know. Thanks! www.mycentsofstyle.com

The Audacity

Today after getting Bella out of the bath, she, as usual, striped her towel off and went running around the house. I was talking on the phone and wandered in to the hall just in time to see her peeing on the floor! I shouted out her to get into the bathroom, use the potty, and we NEVER pee on the floor. Well, she did go into the bathroom and finish her business on the potty, but when she was done she came out and asked me for her usual potty treat, a cookie. That child has some nerve. Needless to say, she did not get a cookie.

Conversation With Bella

Yesterday, Bella and I were playing dress-up in her room and we had the following conversation:

Bella: Bye-Bye Mommy. Go outside.
Me: Where are you going?
Bella: Daddy Date

A couple of weeks ago Bella and John went on a date. Apparently, she would like to go on some more. Hear that daddy?