Tree Hunting 2011

Before I get into our wonderful Saturday I wanted to post two pics. The first is of Lil looking like a girl even though she never acts like one. The babysitter does such a cute job on their hair every day and I LOVE Lil's hair curled. Too bad I don't have those skills yet. I'm going to learn though and demand my girls let me curl their hair. Ha, yea right. :)


The next pic. is of cute Buddy Boy. He put himself to sleep the other day. It was so cute. Jumping one minute and looking like this the next.


We had a flipping good time on Sat.

(RB and his brother)



We went on our annual tree cutting adventure. It was a BEAUTIFUL day. We were worried about it being cold because of the storm, but luck was with us and the storm came in early and left us with nice weather. It felt like Christmas too with all the snow. The little kids did okay if they followed the trail left by four adults and two older kids. They loved it.






MJ and her cousin.


We had fun hiking around and finding a tree. Then of course we played even more. After hiking up the mountain to find a tree, dragging the tree down the hill, we then took turns climbing the mountain to sled down it.



Poor Lil got cold at the end and sat in the car. However, the rest of us played and enjoyed the snow. We also did not have any Griswold Family mishaps this year. Yea! It was a beautiful fun day and a tradition I'm sure we will continue for many years to come!

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!

Shadow Chasing/ Losing Teeth

Buddy boy found his shadow this week. It has been so funny watching him race across the floor after his shadow. He ran into the couch even as he tried to get it. I know this video is hard to see but it is so funny watching him.


I love this picture. Yes, I know we are starting him too young. :)


MJ lost her first tooth this week. She wouldn't let me or her dad touch it. However, once she got to school she let her friend pull it out. What a funny girl. Her friend has now pulled out teeth for four other students. MJ was so excited for the tooth fairy to come and bring her something. She heard the Tooth Fairy will bring tooth brushes and paste, and sometimes toys. Well Lil didn't fall asleep until late and then the Tooth Fairy forgot to do it in the middle of the night when they were up with Buddy Boy. So MJ woke up and was very sad. I suggested that maybe the Tooth Fairy was just really busy. She goes, "Yea I heard that the Tooth Fairy has until sun up to get his jobs done." So while they were getting ready downstairs the Tooth Fairy came. MJ got $1, tooth pastes, and a letter. It explained how excited the Tooth Fairy was to come and visit and bring different gifts each time. The Tooth Fairy also apologized for being so late because they were so busy. MJ loved it!

After school that day I was talking to MJ's babysitter (it was her daughter that pulled out MJ's tooth). She was saying that her daughter the night before was saying how she was hoping that MJ got a letter from the Tooth Fairy. I hadn't heard that but I'm glad the Tooth Fairy left one, it made MJ's day. Now the other front tooth is starting to get loose. Here we go again. :)

Halloween 2011

Halloween was a good night. We went around two block and called it good. We had plenty of candy and Bunny Boy was tuckered out.




At home I think MJ had more fun waiting for kids to come and had out the candy. She sat in front of the door for a good 2 hours. She loved it.


I finally carved our pumpkin. The only one who wanted to help was Bunny Boy. He liked it.




Happy Halloween everyone!

School's Halloween Activities

MJ's school did their annual Pumpkin Walk again this year. Her class did their favorite animated cartoon on TV. So MJ wanted to paint Perry the Platypus. We worked very hard on Perry.

This is how he looked at home.


This is how we found him at the school. When asked why he was wrapped up in a scarf, MJ replied, "So he wouldn't get cold." Of course, what was I thinking. So I convinced her to unwrap him so people would be able to tell what he was. I'm glad she agreed without a big fight!




Last night my school had their annual PTA Halloween Carnival. We had a blast! Our girls are finally at the age where they enjoy the games and want to participate without being attached to a leg.

RB and I are Thing 1 and Thing 2, MJ is Sharpay in her prom dress, Lil is Rapunzel off Tangled, and Bunny Boy (as MJ called him all night) is of course a bunny.


MJ's favorite activity was the bounce house.


Lil's favorite activity was the face painting. MJ and Lil both got butterflies.




Here we are taking a break. Bunny Boy did so good. He didn't fuss till the very end when his bottle was way over due.


This was the big event of the night. RB and Mr. J were such good sports. They would lean into the pies, and let the kids come super close to be able to get them. It was a blast watching them. MJ LOVED it. They had 5 teachers and the principal participated in groups of two. It was a good activity that the students loved.

Starting out clean.


A little messy.


MJ throwing it at daddy. Lil wouldn't do it. So MJ got to do it twice.


This is where is went down hill. After the principal did this they got covered.






Of course RB couldn't let me go without having some fun too. :)


After we drove by the Brigham City Temple. It looks really pretty at night! We all can't wait for it to be done.


Happy Halloween everyone!

Pumpkin Walk

We watched our nephew during Fall Break. Since we stayed in town we tried to do fun things even though RB was sick with a cold that completely took him out. We went to McDonald's, we decorated pumpkins, and went to the pumpkin walk. It was a lot of fun. People are very creative.


First, here are the pictures of their painted pumpkins.






Now on to the pumpkin walk. We took a ton of pics. So here are our favorites.










I don't know who the kid in the middle is. hehe.


RB with the wild things.


RB is always saying I'm Harry Potter because of my old glasses. So now I truly am.


Have a great safe Halloween everyone!