Busy Weekend

This weekend Dennis and I found that we had almost two days with just us and Khora. So what did we do? I dragged Dennis around shopping and to see the New Moon movie. (He was so good to sit through all the cat calling and whistling going on around us, crazy girls!! :)

And now, we have almost all our Christmas shopping done!! Whaaaahoo!!! And it's not even Thanksgiving. I'm hoping that it will leave me more space in my brain to focus on other fun activities instead of worrying about getting gifts done.

Nothing New

A couple weeks ago we were ready about an hour early for church, so I got out the old tripod and took a couple pictures of my cute family. I just finished this scrap page. Just loving life and enjoying my family. I'm so grateful for them. They are great!!

We Did It

Last night Isaac was asking what "fun thing" we were going to do, it being Sunday and all. I just slipped out, why don't we put up the Christmas tree. Well, we did it. The Christmas tree is up and even before Thanksgiving. This has never been done before in the history of . . . well our history anyway and I'm trying to think of ways we can Thanksgivingize it. I'm sure we can do some leaves or turkey gratitude chains or something. It is giving me so much joy though. I love it! Maybe I just need it this year.

Jacob's Piano Recital

Tonight was Jacob's first ever piano recital. He didn't look at all nervous but said he was. He's been practicing really hard for it. I think he about had it all memorized but was too nervous to do it with out the music. He did a fabulous job. I managed to take a video of it, but he got up there and started before I was ready so I didn't get his introduction or the very first part and don't mind the shot of the floor when he gets done. That's just me. So here is Jacob playing "The Crystal Cavern".


Well done Jacob! We are so proud of you.

Halloween 2009

Here is our family Halloween photo. The children were all true to form this year. Jacob had his costume settled weeks ago and didn't stray from it. He went with the traditional vampire ensemble. Isaac, who changes his mind from day to day finally put together his own costume the day of and thought it was fabulous. Afton went with a ghost, but couldn't help but throw in a little something special so she put on my bridal veil and called it a ghost bride, which is must better! Khora was our cute little honey bee, which she liked to say over and over. Dennis had trick or treat duty alone this year and very artistically made a jack-o-lantern on his orange t-shirt with electric tape. It was a fabulous day and just warm enough to make it very enjoyable. I, of course, stayed home and manned the house and finished making dinner. After a trip around the block they came home to eat. Khora had enough at that point and was ready for bed. After we ran out of candy, yes we actually ran out this year, I went down stairs and watched "Mysterious Island". The family made it home safe and sound with lots of stories to tell and we all gathered round and finished the movie.