Grandma and Grandpa's House

We made a trip to Grandma and Grandpa's house this last weekend.  Kinslee loved sitting with Grandpa. 

 

 Grandma made sure she got all three kids a bag of candy since she wouldn't be seeing them on Halloween. 

Kinslee was in heaven

 

 Grandma tickling Gretchen and Easton

We sure love visiting Grandma and Grandpa's.

Lost tooth

Gretchen lost her first tooth.  She wouldn't let Chad or I touch it much so I didn't realize how loose it was.  She showed Aunt Andrea and it was out.  The tooth fairy came and Brought a shiny gold coin. 

7 years

It has been 7 years today since my mom died.  A lot of things have happened in those 7 years.  I don't think a day has gone by that I haven't thought about my mom.  Lately especially I have really missed my mom.  Some days it is so hard for me that my kids never got to know her.  I have so many questions I wish I could ask her.  I wish I could see her interact with my kids.  I know none of that can happen but some days it just hurts knowing it can't.   

I am so incredibly grateful for my mom and the testimony she had.  Growing up and knowing how much she loved the Lord and the gospel was an incredible example to me that made me want to have that same love and knowledge.  I am grateful for all the lessons she taught me. I Love and miss her so much and know that I will be able to see her again. 

General Conference

I love General Conference.  I have tried to do fun things for my kids so they will listen but they are kids and nothing has worked until this year.  I have amazing visiting teachers.  They brought me bingo boards and the huge smarties and a treat. 

 Kinslee didn't really ever listen but she did enjoy the giant smarties.

Gretchen enjoyed playing bingo and she was quiet and listened.  Easton, Chad and I also enjoyed the Bingo and listening to General Conference.  I was so excited when they announced the missionary age change.  It doesn't affect my little family but it was still so exciting.

Random pictures

Random pictures from my phone.

 Kinslee swimming with the fishes.

Easton  

 Gretchen

 Afro hair

 Gretchen swimming

 Easton sleeping while swimming with the fishes

 Gretchen

Kinslee really wants to ride this bike but her legs aren't long enough yet.

Our Life lately

What we have been up to lately.

 Gretchen is ready for some BYU football!

 We went to a stake picnic and Kinslee challenged her dad in this pioneer game.

 Kinslee is having a hard time that Easton and Gretchen get to go to school everyday.  She found her own backpack and thought if she brought it I would drop her off also.

I decided it was time for a change and chopped off my hair and highlighted it.  I love it and everyone is giving me huge compliments.

First Day of School 2012

Today was the first day of school.

Easton is in 2nd Grade

Gretchen is in Kindergarten

Off they go!

Gretchen sitting at her table.