Happy Halloween!

This year was really exciting for the kids, especially Grace! It is so fun when they actually figure out they are recieving candy!!! She was in Heaven as she went door to door (We did go to our wards trunk or treat, but then we had to stop and see G-ma Edith & G-pa Max) Grace was literally running to every door! It was the cutiest/funniest thing I've seen her do in a long time!
So fun! Tristin was Buzz Lightyear, Daisy was a pink flamingo (which she told about 10 random strangers every time we went to run errands) and Grace was a bumble bee. It was a really fun night and so warm! It was a nice change from the previous years.

Buzz lightyear...

Tristin owns SO many costumes, so I told him I would not be buying a new one for Halloween this year (mean, I know.) So, he choose his Buzz Lightyear costume. The poor kid was actually sweating by the time the night was over (very rare, since we usually end trick or treating early because it is so cold) He had a great time!

What I am grateful for...

I just got off the phone with my Mom a few minutes ago and we were talking about some of the trials that are swirling around in the family. We started talking about how incredibly blessed we are, and how spoiled. We have so much in this life and we forget it, almost instantly. We become aware of things, mostly when they stop working and we are stuck washing the dishes by hand, or left for a day without internet access. We are blessed more than we can comprehend...
Today I am thankful for:

My incredibly comfortable bed that I woke up in.
My husband leaving for work, because it meant he still had a job!
Snuggling with Tristin and talking before the the girls woke up and the day got started.
Public schools & 1st grade teachers.
My yellow VW bug that is still running!
A closet full of clothes.
A princess named Daisy (who loves to change dresses every 30 minutes.)
My little monkey, Grace, who loves to give kisses.
Clorex wipes.
Making Birthday cakes just to see how excited the kids get to help.
Computers & telephones.
My family.
My new saw!

Happy birthday Papa!

Today my wonderful husband turned 31! How did we get this old?...( we ask ourselves frequently, especially on the nights we find ourselves in bed by 9:00 PM!!)
Well, how ever it happened, it did...so the girls and I are making his cake right now and I couldn't resist taking a few pictures of them licking the cake batter...

Bath time is so much fun...

Grace was so cute the other night. She couldn't believe her hair when I held her up to the mirror. There's nothing better than a bath time mohawk!

A sucessful craft show!!!

Yeah! today was so much fun! I didn't know what to expect going into it, so I didn't have high hopes, but it turned out to be great! It was a lot of fun and I made a few dollars too! thank you SOOO much dear Andrea for watching my babies for 8 hours today, I couldn't have done it without you!!! And thank you so much Christine for all your help setting up/taking down and for keeping me company, you're the best! Christy, Gabe still makes me laugh over the whole table insident, and thank you for keeping me company for a few hours too, I love you!
Thank you dear friends who came out and supported me. Chelsea, Annikan, Amber, Jana, THANK YOU!! You guys are the best! It was a lot of fun!!!

Recipe blocks...

Here's another sample of what will be at the show!

Canning up date...

Like you all know, this was my first year canning, and I FELL IN LOVE! It was so much fun. I loved every part of it: going to the orchard to pick the fruit, canning with friends, canning by myself until midnight, teaching a class to the ladies at church- it was all great. Thank you Michelle & Tam for helping me get started!! I canned 400 jars this Summer and I can tell you I am actually very tired now. Over 100 jars were with/for other people, so I must admit, I have a pretty nice amount! It was really addictive, and I loved it (except for the mess in the kitchen)
This Summer I was able to do: corn, peaches, pears, applesause and then I still have onions and potatoes to work with! It was a great Summer, now I can't wait for next year!

If you get bored on Saturday...

I posted all the info about the craft show on the very last post except the time. It will be from 9:30 am-4:00 Pm. I hope it will be a success, if not, you know what you'll be getting for Christmas!!!

Cards...