Here Comes Santa Clause?

I know Thanksgiving hasn't even passed yet. But, in my defense, there was no line at the mall. Lily wouldn't sit with Santa by herself. So Mommy had to join in the shot. So give three cheers to the Holidays because they are approaching fast!

Ryans Blessing Day! / Lily's Birthday

So Sunday Nov.1 was Lily's 2nd birthday and also it was fast sunday so we had Ryan's baby blessing as well. I figured Two birds with one stone. It was really busy with Halloween being the night before.

I can't believe we got a nice family shot!

He's a thinker. I can tell, or maybe this is a "I'm a ladies man" pose.

I decided to make cupcakes this year. And Lily also smiled this year instead of crying when everyone sang Happy Birthday.

We got her a Kitchen for her birthday. Now she spends all day "cooking" and making soup and cupcakes!

Halloween at the Trunk-or-Treat!

I didn't take Lily door to door this year. Our wards Trunk-orTreat was on Halloween so we just went there. But she quickly figured out people were giving her free candy an excitedly ran from car to car.

Lily was a White Tiger.

And Ryan was a lion.

The Pumpkin Patch

I know its been a while but ever since I went back to work we have been super busy! SO here are a few pictures of when we went to the pumpkin patch, sometime around the beginning of October, and Halloween night at the trunk-or-treat.

Uncle Scott, and Aunt Waldina agreed to come with me because Adrian had to work!

On the Hay ride to the pumpkin field!

I found one mommy!

The small one is the one we finaly came home with. Uncle Scott took home the other.When asked if Lily had anymore fun this year than last year I replied "No." To view last years photos click here.

2 Months!

Today my little man turned two months. We certainly cannot believe how quickly time has flown. Ryan is such a joy and a blessing in our lives. He is almost always happy and very sweet. He is smiling and cooing and holding his head up pretty well. We love him to pieces. He is now 12 pounds four ounces and 24 1/4 inches long. I hope the nwxt month lasts a little longer.

Apple Hill!

We went on a short trip up the hill to find such exotic treats as Apple doughnuts, Carmel Apples, Apple Cider and Apple Pie! We also stopped for a short pony ride. Lily wouldn't ride by herself so I rode with her.

Church?

So lately Lily has been asking to go to church alot. Everyday as a matter of fact. I have been so amazed by this development. I asked Adrian if he thought it was amazing and he matter of factly told me "It's the light of Christ" So now that I was amazingly proud of my little girl I started to notice some things that occurred when church was mentioned


1. She giggles when the word church is said during prayer time.

2. when I mention a certain set of adorable twin boys she says”Church?!"

3. Lastly when we leave a play date with aforementioned adorable boys she says "Bye Church!"



Ummm. Lily isn't even two yet and she hasn't associated church with the gospel or the good feeling she gets when she go's. Nope in her mind Church=Boys. I think we are in trouble!

Winner! Winner! Chili Dinner

Last night was the Ward's Chili Cook-off. We haven't been at all in the last two years. It was a lot of fun with really good food. Now I'm going to brag just a little: We Won! Adrian wanted to do a BBQ chili so he smoked a beef brisket and then I made up the rest of the recipe. Score for making up a recipe on the fly. Now hears to trying to do it again!

Now Open

Adrian's Backyard Barbecue. Get'em while they're hot!

Big Girl Bed!

Cooking and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow,

But babies grow up, we've learned to our sorrow.

So go away,cobwebs and dust, go to sleep.

I'm rocking my baby, for babies don't keep.

-Anonymous

That little poem is so true. I can' believe Lily is in a toddler bed. Last night Adrian put it together and she slept in her bed all night. She didn't cry or try to sneak out. I'm so proud of what a big girl she is but I'm a little sad that she is growing up so quickly!