Finally - Snow!

 We have had a very cold winter without very much "fun" snow.  We finally had a great snow storm and Maddie and friends have spent hours playing in the snow!

 Here they are making a snow castle!

Another version!

It has been so fun to have the kids play and play and play in the snow.  They sure had a great time!

Cousin Time

 We have been able to spend a bit of time with the Jupiter Petersens.  It's been great!  A week ago we went to Pizza Pie Cafe for lunch, then the movie Wreck It Ralph (a real tear jerker - who knew?) and finished off with a carousel ride at the mall and ice cream cones.  It was a super fun day.  We love cousins!!!

Air Soft Obesession

Yes, boys love guns.  Even when they are grown up boys.  I got John an airsoft gun for Christmas and he's already been out twice.  My only stipulation was that he wear a face mask to protect that pretty face!  Here is Maddie sporting said mask.

 He was in heaven.  He had a great time.

 He had to take out Jerry, who also loves guns.  Unfortunately, Jerry was an easy target in the snow with his black and blue coat.

The girls being distraught to have their fathers go off to war.

Jacee's Ballroom Concert

Jacee had her first concert with the BYU Youth Ballroom team.  She was fabulous!  Her coach was one of our ballroom student's when John and I had a studio.  He was on our team when Jacee was born.  It was so fun to watch her dance, and yes, I did cry!

No Pics

I am frustrated.  I've tried to post pics but the blog won't let me.  I'll try again.

My Pilgrim Maddie

 I can't believe I haven't posted since Halloween.  Time flies this time of year! Here is Maddie at her Kindergarten feast.

 She has a new best friend this year, Avery.  Luckily she also one o four neighbors so they get to have a lot of playing time.  They were not into their pilgrim hats but put them on so I could take one picture.

 She is such a nut!  I love it!

 Somehow, their assigned spots on the Kiva are right next to each other.  Here is a little glimpse into their lives.  Such cuties!

What a Great Halloween!

 We love Halloween around these parts and here is a snapshot of our day. Jackson and two buddies in the Halloween parade at school.

 Maddie during her class party.

 Maddie under her "mini-me" paper doll dressed up in the same costume.

 Maddie and Ellie trying to talk me into letting them go t-o-t at 5pm.

 Jackson as Cpt. America

 Jacee as a flapper - made by Grama Binki - thank you!!!

 Jackson just waiting to go.

 Each in character.

 Maddie as Frankenstein.

 Jacee and Kenzee heading out.

 The Trick-or-Treating gang.

 Jackson after about 45 min of trick-or-treating.s  He was done.  He ate a few pieces of candy and then gave the rest to Maddie.  He certainly didn't get my sweet tooth!

It was so warm this year - a record high for Utah.  We loved it - no coats.  We sent the kids by themselves with a cell phone.  It was so fun to be with John handing out scones.  We handed out 250 scones.  It is such a fun tradition.  But - it is so crazy that I never get any pictures.  We love this neighborhood with such great people.  We love that it is a bit like how we grew up - feeling safe letting the kids just go for it.

Here is the house this morning.  I already have all the Halloween stuff down, now to box it up!  I leave the fall stuff up but it still seems empty.  Can't wait to decorate for Christmas!!!