Brett turns 2

Brett celebrated his 2nd birthday in October. I can't believe my baby is 2!!! He is just so much fun and so much work all at the same time. Here are some things he's up to now.

1. Personality. . . Love it, he's naughty and nice.
2. Loves to snuggle and give hugs.
3. climbs on anything.. . . . if there is a chair nearby he'll drag it and use it.
4. athletic, you should see this kid throw a ball, kick it or run. He is so fast!!!!
5. good eater, not picky
6. Loves to repeat what we say, here is how he says our names.
mommy - mommy
daddy - dadda
Derick - de de
Kaitlyn - ka in
Taylor - Tay Tay
Olivia - iv a

Halloween

so here is all the halloween pictures from the past week. The kids had a fun school parade where the teaches did a flash mob dance. Olivia had her preschool party, and we had our ward party which is outside at members of our ward and it is totally awesome!!! Then we had actual halloween night. I love that we had alot of costumes in our "costume bin" and some even dressed up in a different costume for each event. Here are some pic's:










Brett had just won and eaten a cupcake before this picture was taken!!!

Another project

My friend gave me this since I needed something by my front door and I painted and distressed it. I just love it!!!! So cute!

I just redid James' office. I forgot to take a before picture but here is a little one. I painted and switched stuff around, added shelves.

New Swing set and fun

Well summer is over and fall is here. . . at least I think it is over. I was dying of heat at Derick's football game today. A few days ago it was pouring rain and cold, however today is warm. I love this weather when it is in the low 80's and a slight chill in the breeze.
Anywho we got a new swing set which is AWESOME!!! The wooden swingsets are just to little for my growing kids so our good friend built one for us. We bought galvenized steel and he welded and put it together. It is 10 feet high and solid as a rock so all the kids can be on at once swing as high as they can and I don't have to worry at all. I need to buy one more swing or double seater thing and it is done.



Derick's new chore this summer was mowing the front and back yard. What a workout!!!


Super smiley Brett


Playing on the tramp!

Taylor turned 7 this past week. She got a scooter with light up wheels, a dog that converts into a sleeping bag and some polly pockets. Also some money from grandparents so she can go pick out some stuff. Taylor is such a sweet girl with a big heart!

Yosemite National Park

We went with our friends to their ranch for a long weekend and went to Yosemite Park for a day to do some hiking. I have to say that Yosemite is the most beautiful place I've ever been. It was breathtaking and I just loved it!!!