We had a family party for Kenzie on October 27 (Saturday) so more people could come. We had basically the same people who came to Devin's party, except this time we had Micah, but no Ethan.
Devin, Freya, Grandpa Don
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Painting
So, I'm not big on doing crafts at home and so when we finally whipped out the water colors on October 25, this was the first time Devin (4 years old) and Mackenzie (2 years old) had ever painted. Well, at home, at least. I think Devin might have done some painting in preschool last year, now that I think about it. Anyway. They sure had a lot of fun! Even though they couldn't seem to get the right order down (water, color, paper). They wanted to paint after putting their brushes in the water.
Halloween Festivities
October 24- Since Morian wouldn't be able to attend our ward's Halloween Party, we went up to my mom's. We took pictures of the kids in their costumes before heading over b/c they weren't supposed to wear masks.
Kenzie is Catwoman this year
(I just bought a long-sleeved black shirt and black pants with attached black skirt, then made her a mask out of felt, as well as felt ears that I slid onto a headband.)
Devin is Batman
(We got him Batman pajamas, then he got the mask and cape for his birthday.)
The party consisted of a chili dinner with donuts and hot chocolate for dinner, then Trunk-or-treating out in the parking lot, along with a hay ride. It was pretty cold! Poor Devin was just freezing! I held Kenzie the whole time, so she absorbed some of my body heat, I think!
We also went to our ward's Halloween Party on October 27. Chili dinner and Trick-or-treating at tables set up along the wall. Someone was handing out cotton candy and both kids got one. Neither one finished; I had (got!) to finish them myself! Thankfully the weather was nice b/c we had to walk to the church and back.
Kenzie's Birthday
On October 23, Kenzie turned 2 years old! To celebrate we went "bouncing" at Classic Skating. Kenzie really liked the Ironman bouncer! She kept wanting to go back!
The Trampoline Place
October 17- My friend, Kristy and her boys, Apollo and Earnest, invited us to go to the "trampoline place." I had never been before, but Maren had taken Devin and Mackenzie back in May and they loved it, so we decided to go! They had a lot of fun! It was kind of crazy b/c there were 2 birthday party groups there, but that's okay. There was a smaller kid section that we mostly stayed in.
I love it when Kenzie jumps
BYU Homecoming
BYU's Homecoming football this year was on October 13. A few days before the game, I got email saying I had won 2 free tickets to the game, courtesy of America First from when I entered on their Facebook page. Awesome! Morian wasn't able to come with me since he had to work (game was Saturday afternoon). But I was able to convince my sister, Maren, to babysit my kids while I went to the game with my other sister, Sirie. She currently lives in Provo, so I just met up with her down there.
I had to pick up the tickets at an American First branch, which I did Saturday morning. Little did I know, I won an autographed football along with those tickets! Awesome!
Our seats were actually pretty decent. We were at the back of the lower bowl, just off to the side of the north end zone.
This was our first touchdown. Too bad we had to lose the game! But we still had fun and it was nice visiting with a sister I don't spend too much time with (I am 9 years older than here).
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad!
Wow, there are a lot of fall birthdays in our (mine and Morian's) family! My Dad turned 58 on September 29, so the next day we had a little get-together for cake and ice cream.
Bowling
With the Pass of all Passes, we can get unlimited bowling. (Awesome!) So we've gone quite a bit in the last few months. (Though not as much as I would like to go!) Anyways! Here are the scores from a time we went on Sept. 20.
The first game I more than doubled Morian's score!
Morian didn't do that much better the second game!
Neither of those scores are even close to what Morian usually gets...he was just having a tough time finding his groove!
I love that I still won the third game even though he was beating me up until the 9th frame! Boo-ya!
Hogle Zoo
On September 19, my friend, Kristy invited me, Devin, and Mackenzie to join her and her two sons, Apollo and Earnest, at the Hogle Zoo. We love getting out of the house, being with friends, and seeing animals so it was a win-win-win situation! We were there for a couple hours and the kids had a lot of fun! The new habitat, Rocky Shores, was open and it was out first time getting to see the polar bear, otters, seals, and sea lions.
Devin and Apollo climbing on the statue Rhino
Devin's 4th Birthday
This year Devin turned 4 years old. We had a *small* family party for him on September 15. It was pretty casual; we just hung around and visited for a while.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Freya's 1st Birthday Party
On September 8, we went to my niece, Freya's, 1st birthday party.
The kids had fun playing with the balloons!
Thanksgiving Point Farm
On August 28, I took Devin and Mackenzie down to the Thanksgiving Point Farm to meet up with my friend, Kristy, and her 2 boys, Apollo and Earnest.
It's hard trying to get 4 little kids to look at the camera!
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Kaden's 1st Birthday
My nephew, Kaden, turned 1 on August 28 (I think). His Mickey Mouse party was on August 22.
Morian's sister, Shari, made the cake. She did such a good job!
Real Salt Lake
So, as holders of the Pass of all Passes, we are able to go to a select few Real Salt Lake soccer games. We were able to make it to the last game available this season. You had to show up at the stadium the day of the game to get your tickets. I didn't realize there would be sooooo many people! I took the kids with me (big mistake!) and we were in line for about an hour. The first half hour was fine. Then Kenzie no longer wanted to move up with us and would get mad every time I made her. She was screaming and crying and nothing I did solved it. The lady in front of us offered to let Devin and Mackenzie play with some of her baby's toys and even turned music on her phone for them to listen to! Another lady behind me a ways brought up a fruit snack to see if that would help! By the time we left, Kenzie was crying so hard she was literally foaming at the mouth. Oh man!
So, before the game (Aug. 21), Morian and I went to dinner at Zupa's. Yummy!
Feeding Ducks and Climbing Trees
One day we decided to go to the park and feed the ducks (we had a lot of expired bread to get rid of!). There were so many ducks! And they just kept coming! There were probably close to 20 or more at the most.
Another Dentist Visit
August 14- Time to visit the dentist! This time they got x-rays taken. Kenzie climbed right up on the chair and sat so still! She did such a good job! The hygienist was so impressed!
Cecilia's BYU Graduation
On August 10, Morian's sister, Cecilia, graduated from BYU. Morian was able to get the day off so we could attend.
Here is Cecilia as they called her name
Glenn's Birthday Party
Even though my sister, Kayley, and her family moved to Virginia earlier this year, they happened to be in town for Glenn's birthday (my youngest sister, Sirie, got married the day before). We met at Kangaroo Zoo to celebrate. We did cake and drinks outside first before heading in to jump.
July 4th
For the 4th of July this year, we went up to my parents' house to celebrate Independence Day, as well as my birthday, with my family. We had a bbq with lots of yummy food and did lots of visiting and chasing kids around!
To start off the festivities Kenzie did lots of swinging!
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