Trick-or-Treat

My mom goes all out for Halloween. I think she puts more into her Halloween decorations than Christmas. The kids love it. This year I heard one little girl say, "This house is always the best one" and I have to agree.

Marcus the stealth blue ninja is almost invisible in the fog.

Fenn loves a vampire and Mel and a friend made this adorable costume for him.

Me, my Mom, and Mel made this cute cupcake for Maleen.

With a vampire for a brother what could Hazel be but a bat.

The boys had a great time trick-or-treating and got loads of candy. After going to all the houses in my parent's neighborhood we headed to Conner's football game and then did a little trunk-or-treating. It was a great night.

Pumpkin Patch

Marcus' class went to Latin Farms to the Pumpkin Patch. I'm so glad I got to go.

Happy Fall...

Hazel can work up crocodile tears like no other

We had a beautiful Fall in Fallon. Me and Mel decided to take advantage of her mother-in-laws amazing yard and took some adorable pictures of the girls and Fenn (sorry, Marcus was in school). Fenn and Hazel were not that into it but Maleen was all about posing for the camera.

Pictures taken October 20, 2009

I Love You Ra...

She's 1

I'm not sure what she was more afraid of the fire or our singing.
If I had to guess I would say our singing.

Maleen loves a sweet treat and she wasn't afraid to dig right in.

Maleen turned 1 while we were in Utah. We got her a little cake to mark the occasion. We don't know how we ever got along without our sweet little Jelly Bean.

Let's take a break and play...

Sometimes even the most die hard shoppers need a break!

Nobody gives a kiss like Hazel!

Thanks for sharing Maleen!

Maleen and Hazel got very tired of the wedding shopping. One afternoon we took them to the park for a couple of hours to just play. I know I am bias but these two are absolutely adorable. They already love each other.

Planning a Wedding...

Lynlee tried on some great...

and not so great dresses.

Maleen loved her veil.

Lynlee did not.

The dinner will be beautiful in the Empire Room at the
Joseph Smith Memorial Building.

By the end of the trip the babies just wanted it to end.

Lynlee is getting married and we are so happy. We absolutely love Steve. Soooo, in the middle of September we went into Utah to do a little wedding planning and of course we started with the dress. We also managed to nail down a venue while we were there. None of these feets were easy as Lynlee is the biggest tight a$% to ever plan a wedding. (We love you Lyn)

This was a stressful time for our family and despite the worry we managed to laugh and find joy together. I am blessed to have such amazing women in my family. I always say that I don't need friends because I have five sister and a Mom who are my best friends. I know not everyone feels this way about their siblings and parnets, I know how lucky I am.

Splish, Spalsh...

Maleen loves a bath.

The Sound of Freedom...

JET NOISE!!!!!

The little girls started out happy and adorable in their patriotic outfits.

They were not so amused by the 100 degrees with no shade at the show.
Lucky for them Aunt Mel took them home for naps.

Marcus and Jace played all day with their Blue Angles.
They didn't even seem to notice that it was 100 degrees.

LOVE THESE TWO!

Fallon Naval Air Station used to host an annual air show but after 9/11 they stopped. This year they once again had an airshow. It was a big deal in Fallon. Schools closed early, stores closed and the entire town headed out to the base. Nathan took a half day off work to go with use and we were not disappointed. Marcus loved everything I mean what 6 year old doesn't love a Wall of Fire, Sky Divers, and the Blue Angles.

Canning

I have spent the past seven years waiting for the day I could can with my Mom and Mel. Each year I was living in Idaho I would inevitably call my Mom's and find out that her and Mel were busy canning and I would wish I was there. Well this year I finally got my wish. We canned and canned and canned. It was just as much fun as I thought it would be.

This all happened on the week of September 8, 2009

Labor Day

We usually go to Starr Valley for Labor Day. This year was no exception. Unfortunately we had some heart breaking news while we were there. Our dear friends 6 year old daughter was killed when her horse rolled over on her at the Fallon Rodeo. These types of heart breaking accidents really make you cherish your kids.

Football

Football season was LONG. We started practicing when it was 104 degrees outside and at our last practice it was about 23 degrees. In other words, July to November. Once school started we had 3 two hour practices a week and games every Saturday. Don't worry I will fill you in on all the football details later. Maleen loved the games and practices while it was warm but once it got cold she hated it. Marcus had a great season and learned a lot.

These pictures are from a game played on September 5, 2009.