Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Halloween

I always look forward to Halloween even though I never dress and up and have not, up to this point, had kids to dress up. So you can imagine how excited I was for this year. I do not have one ounce of creativity in my body so not much planning went into Soph's costume. Here's how it went: I went to Costco, saw a cute cow costume, and voila!



Every year Brittany has everyone over to go trick-or-treating together and for her yummy cheese soup and homemade rolls. We had a great time, as always!

Clint and I have NEVER dressed up for Halloween. So you can imagine my surprise when he came downstairs as Wolverine!

Anytime there is a picture of someone holding Soph without her crying I have to include it. It is a rare event!

Krista and Willis

Cooper in his costume.

Parker as The Joker

Payton as a Utah Football Player

The group shot before heading out into the rain.

While the kids were gone we, of course, had to watch the Utah game.


The next day (which was actually Halloween) we went over to Clint's grandma's for dinner. Either Grandma bought WAY too much candy or she had absolutely no trick-or-treaters! Soph had a great time playing with all of it. If only she knew what she could really do with it.




We had such a great weekend. I can't wait until next Halloween!

Monday, November 1, 2010

Birthday Weekend

A few weeks ago I celebrated my 30th birthday. I had been dreading this for quite some time now, but it definitely has not been as bad as I thought it would be. Surprisingly, it doesn't feel any different from 29.

We started out the day by going to breakfast with our friends, Matt and Kara. Then we relaxed at home for a while before going to the Utah football game. It was pouring rain. We were wet and cold but we managed to stay for almost the whole game.



Poor little Parker was wet and freezing but he didn't complain once. What a little trooper.


Meanwhile, Soph was warm and happy back at Grandpa Kevin and Grandma Patty's.

After the game Clint's family surprised me with pizza and cake.


The next day my mom had us over for dinner to continue the birthday celebration.

Sophia with my brother, Steve. She is finally starting to allow other people to hold her. At least until she realizes that it isn't her mom or dad.

My delicious cake from Leslie's Bakery.

Now that I am over the shock of being 30, I can't wait for all the things this new decade will bring.