Trunk-or-Treat and Pumpkins!

Thursday we had our ward Trunk-or-Treat. We all dressed up. William had his nose on for about 5 minutes then it was smeared all over his face. I guess he had an itch, I am sorry I didn't get a picture of it. From Left to Right we have Mickey Mouse, Belle, and Woody. I went as Snow White. I had forgotten I had this in my closet. I was having fun with the kids and speaking in a Snow White voice, Shaelyn said I was faking really well. Look at this awesome Pumpkin that I found! One of my previous Laurels made this Snow White Pumpkin, you Rock Jasmine! We also found another fellow Disney Princess, and we had to get a picture together! This picture is actually from Lisa (Cinderella). Aren't we all just so cute!

Now I would like to present Shaelyn's Pumpkin. She came up with the design and everything. She cut out all the pieces by herself. I did cut open the top. She did all the scooping and fun stuff! I thought it turned out pretty good for her first pumpkin. What do you think? Then there is my pumpkin. The little boys were going to help but they didn't like the pumpkin slime. I was very surprised that they didn't want to dig in. Anyway, it ended up just being me who did the dirty work. I thought I would go with the Disney theme and create their iconic character, who other than Mickey Mouse. Also Walter wasn't there to protest. He was at work.

Here they are together. I didn't take a picture of them when it was dark enough so you can't see all the detail, but you get the idea.

Shaelyn and her great artistry!

She got her pumpkin on a class field trip to a local patch. She was so proud of her little pumpkin.

Family Birthday Party for Winston

I asked Winston if he wanted a cake or cupcakes, and he chose cupcakes as you can see. He also wanted to help decorate them with gummy bears. These are chocolate on chocolate with gummy bears on top, yumm . . . for kids. Walter and I just picked off the bears. Here are the kids placing all the gummy bears.

Shaelyn wanted me to take a picture to show off all her hard work :)

Winston was concentrating very hard, and did a great job!

Winston turned 4 so he got to pick out 4 cupcakes and put the candles on himself. Enjoy the birthday song.

Winston was so happy to get the Land Before Time video, he really has been into dinosaurs lately. I just hope we don't end up with all 30 of the sequels. The movie was from Grandma-ma and Family.Here he is tearing into another present from Grandma-ma.

He got some kid friendly golf clubs! Yeah! No more playing with Daddy's clubs because he has the right size just for him :)

He also was willing to share with brother and sister, this set came with 3 clubs. Talk about perfect!

William enjoyed his cupcake. Most of the frosting ended up on his face. I guess if it doesn't get all over the place it doesn't belong in your face. Oh man that is bad but oh well!

And last but not least, Shaelyn and Winston will leave you with their dance!

Biggest Loser Results

I had a moment this morning so I decided to sit down and actually post some kind of an update. Anyway, lately I have been asked about the biggest loser results from this summer. I just thought I would remind you where I started and how I ended officially. This was my big starting number. I hope I never see it on the scale again! And here is my official final weigh in weight.

I was able to lose just over 40 pounds! Can you believe it! I was so amazed with the results, I don't have any excuses anymore. I was not the winner of the challenge but I did win a happier healthier me :) My sister actually won the challenge, she did a great job! We actually lost about the same amount of weight, she just started smaller. It was a great challenge and great competition! Thank you all for your support!

4th of July

Yes I know, this is from like 2 and 1/2 months ago. So I really have some updating to do. At least it is still from this same year. After our trip to Hawaii, at the end of June and the beginning of July, we went up to Crescent City, CA to visit my Aunt and Uncle for the 4th of July. That morning we went to a parade and were practically a part of it at one point. I didn't get any pictures of us there. All these pictures are from that night when we were doing fireworks.

Winston and super cute Auntie Mickey!

From Left to Right: Austin (Kenzie is hidden behind him), Rachel, Aaron and AJ, Walter, and Shaelyn

Winston is still not sure about the sparklers. That changed by the end of the night.

The kids are so happy to be staying up past their bed time.

I don't know what is going on in this picture but I thought it was funny.

Precious Moments

I am sorry for the lack in blogging, I just haven't found the time with all the new things that have been happening lately. Anyway, this is still from our trip back in May when we went to Kansas. My Mom and Grandma took Shaelyn to the Precious Moments Capitol, about 1 hour away from my aunt and uncles house. Here Shaelyn and her Great Grandma with a frog that is outside before you go into the main building. Last time I went with the kids it was rainy and miserable so we didn't pose with any of these fun sculptures.

In the pictures the frogs look like the same size but this is actually the smaller one right next to the other frog. I'm sure you could figure that out, I am just saying.

Sea Horse and Shaelyn, what else is there to say?

Riding the Whale.

Again, the last time we went it was rainy and the fountain was not on. This is located right in front of the Main Building.

This is along the walkway to the Precious Moments Chapel.

More fountain fun.

Not really sure what she is doing in this picture but I am sure she probably wanted a snow globe. I am glad they didn't come home with one because I am pretty sure it wouldn't have lasted long because the kids would want to see it all the time.

Wishin' and Hopin' and Thinkin' and Prayin' . . . You have to wait another 20 years! Ack! I don't even want to think it could be sooner.