New Moon

After many months of planning (since we saw Twilight in the theater) my friends and I saw New Moon. We had a get together beforehand and watched Twilight and ate goodies at Nichole's house. She did a great job decorating and setting the mood. She also had games and prizes, it was lots of fun. Then we went to theater to see the long-awaited film. Thanks for the fun times, girls!!

Happy Thanksgiving

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Rexburg Trip

As a last minute decision, Allen decided to visit his sisters and mom this past weekend. So Saturday morning we left for Rexburg. We tried to get there early enough to do a temple session, but we got away from our house too late. We stayed with Kelly and Glenna came over to see us. Holly had sick kids so didn't make it over. But we had a really good visit. One of Kelly's cats just had kittens and the kids loved on them. Rock had a blast with those little, itty, bitty things. He would not let them be for a minute. There were times when he caught him carrying the kittens upside down, other times when he was carrying them around but the neck. It was surprising that they got away alive. If he accidentally let one go, they ran and hid under the furniture and Rock would just scream and try to get them out. He had all the kids scrambling to help out, too. For some reason, he has practically everyone wrapped around his finger and he knows it.

As we were leaving town Sunday night, we stopped and Holly and Rick's to say hi. Rock had just barely fallen asleep in the van and slept through our whole visit. AJ and Sadie wanted him to wake up so badly so they could play, but he just would not, until right before we left. We stayed for a couple of hours and had a really good visit. Luckily, the weather was good for us and we had a good drive home. The weekend was a success!

BINX

Becky and Randy and family went to California for vacation this week so we were able to dogsit Binx. The kids are loving it, especially Rock. Binx is a great dog. He loves to be played with and just lays there so Rock can cuddle and hug on him. Unlike our dog, Max. Max just runs and hides. So, needless to say, Rock is absolutely eating it up. The girls keep telling us that we can't give Binx back. So as we talk to Becky or Randy we keep telling them that they may not get their dog back. The girls actually came up with a plan to put Max in Binx's kennel and just drop off the kennell without saying anything. That way we get to keep Binx and by the time they find out Max is in the kennel, we are long gone!!

Happy Birthday Zach

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Saturday

On Saturday we went down to visit my sister and her family. Allen has been wanting to help Randy finish up some projects that were started, and Saturday they worked on the front yard again. I worked Friday night, so I slept for a few hours before we left. We headed down about 1pm. The kids were able to play and were so happy to see each other. Friday was Audrey's birthday and the weekend before was Becky's, so we took down their gifts. Becky made us dinner and then the kids watched Aliens in the Attic before we headed home that night. I don't think the guys got as much done as they had hoped, but the front yard is looking really good!!

A Forever Family

Happy Birthday Audrey

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Happy Halloween

After our big day at the temple we were finally able to focus on Halloween. Sam decided she wanted to be a nurse this year, Danni wanted to be a chearleader and I found the cutest pattern for a pirate for Rock. I had to rush in order to get all the costumes done in time, I was still working on them Halloween morning. Sam isn't a huge fan of Halloween, all the masks and scary costumes scare her, no matter what we say. Our usual routine is a small area of trick or treating while it is still very bright out, then as a family we go to dinner and a movie. It is a small compromise to make all the kids happy. This year with Bubba not feeling well, we got take out from Costa Vida and rented movies. Sam and Rock went to about 6 houses when Sam declared she was done. So we came home and had family time. Bubba was pretty upset that she didn't get to dress up and go out, but she still got PLENTY of candy from us. Rock was none too happy with us when we made him put his costume on, he hated the hat and the patch, but he was so darn cute that I just had to get pictures!

Postpone the Baptism

So a week and half ago, Danni started getting sick. She started out with just a sore throat and then started fevering. Last Tuesday morning she woke up complaining of having a hard time breathing. In the mean time, Rock started fevering and coughing and then Allen did as well. I was trying to keep them all at home and just wait out the virus, but when Danni complained of having difficulty breathing, I decided we should go to Instacare. It ended up that the three of them had H1N1 virus. And because the antiviral medication is in short supply this flu season, they wouldn't prescribe it for them. We came home with cough medication and instructions to treat the fevers and body aches with motrin and tylenol. Needless to say, we had to cancel Bubba's baptism. She was devastated, which made Allen and I feel terrible. We will reschedule her baptism for the next Stake Baptism Day, but to Danni it seems like forever away. Allen and Rock are getting better, their cough is still lingering, but doesn't sound as bad as it was. Bubba's last temperature was on Sunday, but her cough still sounds horible so she hasn't gone back to school just yet. And Sam and I are doing great, just trying to put up with ornery, sick folk. Hopefully, we stay well this flu season.

Happy Halloween!!

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Happy Birthday Becky

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Birthday Party Fun

Tonight the girls had a combined birthday party. It took awhile, but Bubba finally decided that she wanted to have a late night party and decorate cookies or cakes. When Sam found out, she asked if she could have her party the same night. We had to cancel her party back in August because everyone got so sick and we just hadn't had the time yet to do another party. So Sam added to the idea of making it a pajama party and watch movies and of course, EAT!! Allen and I were elated with the idea, we killed 2 birds with 1 stone!!

They each invited several friends and we rented movies, ordered pizza, made lots of sugar cookies and cupcakes to decorate and prepared ourselves for a night of girlie fun!! The older girls took over the family room upstairs and pretty much told the younger girls they weren't allowed (I wasn't supposed to hear that part, but did overhear some of the older girls telling the younger ones to "just go downstairs"). So Allen and I tried to make it seem even funner downstairs so the younger girls didn't get their feelings hurt, and it worked. And of course, Rock tried to get in wherever he could. All the girls were so good with him just let him tag along.

When the pizza came, they all ate together and everyone got along wonderfully. Then we decorated cookies and cupcakes and the girls made a HUGE, did I say huge, I meant MASSIVE mess in my kitchen with all the sprinkles and frostings. The steamer earned its pay tonight!! Then the girls opened gifts and just did girl stuff. Lots and lots of screams and giggles and running around later, it was time to take everyone home. But I think overall they all had lots of fun. Allen and I were just so thankful that we got it all done with in one night, now we have another 8 months before we have to do it again!!

Bubba's Birthday

Bubba turned 8 this year and she was so excited!! This is the birthday that she gets to be baptized, she's been looking forward to this for so long. I took treats to school for her class and they sang Happy Birthday to her. That night she chose to eat at Village Inn (of all the places to choose, she picks Village Inn??!!). Then we came home and let her open her presents. Allen and I were pretty stumped about what to get her this year, she hasn't really been too interested in any one thing. She loves anything to do with academics, so we took our chances on a telescope and microscope. I did some research, because I didn't want to get one that was just a toy and would fall apart. So I found one online that was perfect for beginners and kids and was better quality than just a toy. We were ecstatic when she opened it and was very happy with her gift!! She had a great day and Friday night she and Sam are having a Late Night Pajama Party for their birthdays. I'm trying to prepare myself now for all the screaming girls at our house!!

Happy Birthday Dannilee

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