Better late than never :)

I am finally getting around to posting halloween pictures. I worked this year on halloween so I didn't get a chance to go to the school parade. Kierstie and Cozette didn't have school (jr high was out for end of term) so they both went over to the elementary school and took a couple of pictures for me to post.

School parade pictures that Kierstie and Cozette took~






Our little family has a tradition that we enjoy every halloween. After everyone was dressed and ready to go in their costumes we went to Grandma Martin's (Todd's parents house) for homemade chili and hot apple cider. This is our highlight every year since started dating and married Todd. Growing up I enjoyed Hot Dog soup which was a tradition with my mom, but will admit I love chili so this is even better. I still love you mom! After enjoying chili and cider we go back home to let the kids trick-or-treat. The final stop of our night if it is not too late (which it wasn't again this year) is to head up to my parents house to say hi, let the kids get a treat from them, and show off our costumes.

Todd was only able to attend chili and cider at mom's. He got to babysit the church, keeping watch out for vandalism. We missed having you with us!

Kierstie earlier in the season for backward trick-or-treating with the YW/YM activity dressed in James football Jersey, but was unable to borrow it for halloween. Instead she dressed as BYU homecoming queen. I am glad she let us help her with a homemade costume instead of going to look for one.



Cozette dressed as a pirate girl (to cute to be a wench).



Kaylynn was a little pirate girl (to cute to be a wench). This year she didn't go with us to either grandma's. She went trick-or-treating with a friend so I don't have a picture except school parade one.


Cameron for the school parade costume was great, but for trick-or-treating was even better (all hand created, I told him what to wear and Todd did his make-up). He was awesome.



Next year the kids want me to help them with homemade costumes. They would finally rather come up with some different ideas than just those at the store. They also loved all the compliments Cameron was receiving. It will be fun as I remember growing up and not very often purchasing costumes but being creative.

Tag

My good friend Meridith tagged me!

Five things that make me happy:

1. My Sweetheart Todd
2. My four wonderful children Kierstie, Cozette, Kaylynn, and Cameron
3. My extended family and friends
4. My work. I work for Jetblue.
5. My callings. 1st Councelor in Primary, YM Camp Director, and Activity Days Advisor.


Seven Facts about Me:

1. I just celebrated my 39th Birthday on November 8.
2. I share my birthdate with my father. We are twenty five years and about two minutes apart.
3. I love to sing, play the piano, and organ by default.
4. I love almost all types of music.
5. I love good movies and the arts (especially broadway and musicals).
6. I love to travel (even though I don't leave home as often as one would think I should working for an airline).
7. I love to read, make crafts, and scrapbook.

I tag my friends and family!!

Very proud of Cameron

Cameron has been working really hard this year. In May Cameron turned eight and has been enjoying going to scouts. Cameron breezed through Bobcat very quickly and spent the summer working hard on the rest of his Wolf book.

Cameron has now earned his Wolf, I think three yellow beads, three belt loops, one gold point and six silver points. He has almost completed his Wolf book. I am very proud of him. I am pretty sure he will have his book completed before advancement to Bear in May.

Even though I am not wanting myself on the blog (picky with what pictures I post). I will post the pictures Todd took of Cameron before he pinned the Wolf pin on my shirt.

Volleyball Fun

My girls love volleyball. At each one of Kierstie's volleyball games last year, Cozy would always ask, "can I please play with Kierstie and the girls?". This year Cozette was very excited. Now that she is in the YW program, she has been able to play volleyball with Kierstie and the other girls.

This year they won enough of their games that they were able to go on to Regionals. They only one a couple of those games.

Here are some pictures from volleyball. This was just a couple months back before Cozette got her hair cut. Her hair cut is very cute and frames her face alot better.










Now we get to wait for basketball season to begin!

Cameron's Final Tournament Game

Cameron finished his last game, of his eight week series, this past weekend November 8. Todd took Cameron to every game while I worked. I was able to attend the first tournament game last Saturday as well as this weekend. This last game was very exciting to watch. Cameron again made lots of great rebounds and bounce pass assists. There team finally won 6 to 5. The team took 5th Place (out of six team places). We are very proud of him and his team. He sure had lots of fun.

This is a great picture of when the team missed the basket.


Here are the team photos with trophies.



I want to share some last really great pictures Todd took during one basketball game.

Cameron Basketball

Cameron enjoys playing outside with a basketball in hand. We have a standard and he will often play with his sisters and dad. Todd and I decided it was time to let him try his skills with a basketball team. He joined a little basketball team for 3-4 grade level with Taylorsville Rec Center. During the past eight weeks he has learned to develope his skills with other boys.

Here is some pictures from his first game that was held Saturday September 13.






Cameron is one of the better rebounders on the team. He loves to assist and has great bounce passes to the other teammates. His goal in life is to be first a basketball player for the NBA. I guess this means I need to find more opportunities for him to play basketball like this eight week tournament he had with Taylorsville Rec Center. His second goal in life is to be a pilot. Not sure about that one. Perhaps his cousin Sean would be willing to help me out there then eventually he could be employed with Jetblue (the same wonderful airline his mom currently enjoys working for).

It's been a crazy couple of weeks!

I haven't been neglecting the blog on purpose. We have just had a busy couple of weeks. I have lots of pictures and posting to catch up on, so please stay tuned. I will post very soon.

Have a great day!