It's beginning to look a lot like....

CHRISTMAS!!!

Finally, a nice big snow storm and a break from the very cold temperatures of last week. We went from sub-zero temps to mid-thirties, it is practically a heat-wave outside. It is always nice to have a white Christmas and it looks like we won't be disappointed this year. Another week of school to go, so we are not on holiday yet. On tap this week is the ward party, McKena's choir concert, and the Morrison Family party. I really do love this time of year!

Happy Birthday Colin!

Colin celebrated his 10th birthday last Sunday. Wow--crazy that this kid is 10! He is such a good boy and we love having him in our family. Karalee made a birthday dinner for the whole family so Colin got to have dinner and cake with cousins.

Happy Thanksgiving 2009

So here we are in the midst of the holiday season. We had a great and very relaxing Thanksgiving this year. We spent the day with the Hall Family and then the rest of the weekend with John's family. We played fun games, got some shopping done (at 5 a.m.!), ate too much tasty food, and most of all relaxed and visited with each other. I can't believe December is here already. The years are just flying by!

Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween this year. It was great weather, great company, and plentiful treats! It was nice to have it on a Saturday and have plenty of time to get ready for the festivities. We attended a bbq with John's brother's neighborhood, then went around their neighborhood before coming back to Lewiston and visiting the Grandparents. Kade has already finished off his candy (he didn't last for very long) but the others still have a pretty good stash.

Well, this is embarassing...

The kids pulled out the Halloween box last week for dress-up and here's what we ended up with. Don't worry--this is not what he's going to wear on Halloween!

Signs of Fall

Just a random picture of Kade...

The burning bushes in Cache Valley are beautiful this year! I've never seen mine so bright red. I thought it was picture worthy.

Crazy Hair Day

Every year at our elementary they have what is called "red ribbon week." It basically is a campaign to get the kids excited about remaining drug-free. Each day they do something different like "wear your shirt backwards" or "hat day" or "crazy hair day." Since I haven't taken any pictures over the last month I dutifully got out my camera for this all important day. Last year during red ribbon week McKena made sure to pray for everyone (even President Monson) that they would "not do drugs." So far we have not let her down.

Also, this week while I was driving I pulled something out of my purse to read quickly and I heard McKena say from the back "I see a safety violation. You're not supposed to take your eyes off the road." Well, she's right, but why doesn't it count when all the kids want to change the movie, or have a drink, or need their toy picked up off the floor? I'm all for keeping my eyes on the road while driving, and I wouldn't mind a little peace and quiet while I'm at it!

Sorry for the lack of posting lately--I just haven't taken any pictures! We have enjoyed our fall and all that comes with it: homework, soccer games, piano lessons, yard work and a couple of visits from my parents.