It's Great to Be 8

This beautiful girl FINALLY get to be baptized tomorrow. She has been patiently waiting since we had to postpone her first date due to the early arrival of sweet baby Elle. 

 She has been working hard all year at reading her scriptures, praying regularly, and trying to make the best choices she can.

 She is such a delight to be around, so spunky and funny!

 We couldn't be more pleased with her decision to be baptized and her excitement as it has drawn closer. 

It makes me a little sad that she is already 8, but she is growing in to such a great little lady.

We love you SO much Ollie! You are the VERY best!

Sewickley Light Up Night

After we finally found a parking spot and got out to the main street the fireworks started! I love watching the fireworks through the lit trees. Its beautiful!

 Then we zipped over to see Santa before the line got too long. 

Luke asked for a red car like Max (from Max & Ruby).

 Kai asked for Drums.

 Olivia asked for a Laptop (then we had a talk about how she had better think of something else to ask for).

 Ethan felt completely awkward sitting on Santa's lap this year! Ha He asked for a Ray Rice Jersey.

 Sweet Elle with Santa! Oh how I love this picture! It makes me smile every time I look at it! 

 After we visited with Santa we ran into the Henrie's, the Steinhafel's, and the Richard's on our way to the bank to visit with Mrs. Claus and get cookies! I love Mrs. Claus! She is too cute!

 Elle was sleeping and I didn't want to wake her so she didn't see Mrs. Claus this year! 

 Last year we saw a bunch of different characters, so this year Kai was on a mission to find them again! Finally right before we were headed to the car Kai spotted Rudolf!

 Me and my BFF Emily and her sweet Lyla

 I love all these cuties so darn much!

 My Love... And that handsome Lukie!

Light Up Night is the best way to kick off this Christmas Season!

Happy Birthday 20th

For Kaylee's birthday today we went to Luciano's for lunch and the we were off to the mall! Happy Birthday, Kaylee! We love you!

Friends & Messes

This morning Bonnie Jean called me to see if we could set up a play date for these two adorable cuties! When I told Luke Kalia was coming he was thrilled, and got busy thinking of all sorts of things they could do together! At the top of his list (and hers as we found out once she arrived) was playing outside. Friends who love to play outside might be my personal fav. The only problem was Elle. She was oh so tired and we have still not gotten monitors for her. Since she sleeps in our room it hasn't really been a necessity. 

 Well after I got her to sleep and laying down by herself (miracle alert) I rigged up Ethan's iPod and my phone to face time. Then we headed outside! Then Kalia invited Luke over to her house and of course he wanted to go. So off they went.

 When Bonnie Jean was dropping Luke off to me we took 3 of hers because she needed the other 2 for a few errands. It was shortly after this picture was taken that all the children headed upstairs to play. Brian and I had been planning to paint the bathroom and so we had all our painting supplies in the hallway. Luke decided it would be a good idea to use the paint can to boost himself up to reach the top bunk. Well he didn't reach it, but he did slip off the can which resulted in the lid popping off and paint spilling out ALL OVER the carpet. I used the shop vac to suck up all the paint up and then got to scrubbing. Then Bonnie Jean arrived with her other 2 children so I headed downstairs to visit with her and see if they wanted any dinner. 

 I think it was not long after this picture was taken that Alyssa and Olivia came running downstairs COVERED in paint! I had left the shopvac up in the room and Luke use the hose part as a sword which whipped all the still wet paint all over them and the room! 

It was quite a scene! I hate when messes like that happen that could have been avoided by ME! Those are the worst! I hate it when I don't learn my lesson the first time! HA

Favorite Costumes to Date

The children are usually very creative with their costumes, and when one of them has a great idea the rest jump right on board. About 5 years ago they were all dinosaurs and won a costume contest at a little party they went to! They were ADORABLE!

However, my favorite costumes of all time that they children have worn would have to be last year's Christmas ensemble. We had Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, and Max (the Grinches dog). It was a hit!

I can't wait to see all the cute kids come around to get candy this year! Halloween is the BEST!

*My personal Halloween wish is for them to be Peter Pan, and Wendy, John and Michael Darling. There's always next year.... Right?*

Sunday

A Big Saturday

We are about halfway through October now, and our Saturday day jobs haven't been done consistently since summer. Brian and Ethan had to leave the house early to get to his away game which left the rest of us home for just an hour more before we were off to Kai's. During the hustle and bustle of getting everyone dressed and ready I found these 3 in the sports room watching a show. It was so sweet, but of course it couldn't last long. They needed to get up and GET READY! But it was sweet while it lasted!

 Today the Stallions finished the regular season with a big win to keep them undefeated and to head into the play offs as Division Champs! WHOOOO!

I missed Ethan's game today but just before Kai's game started Brian called me to tell me that Ethan ran for a 50 yard touchdown! I think I died a little inside because I missed it, but I was so proud of him! I knew he would be beaming when I saw him! GO ARROWS!

And after all that fun who wants to do Saturday jobs? NOT ME! HA Maybe next week!