Halloween

Halloween was fantastic? The kids were super excited!

Emi was an elephant, and Than was Thomas the Tank Engine.

We went to trick/trunk or treating 4 different times so, needless to say we are up to our eyeballs in candy!
The kids also got to play with dry ice for the first time, it was so fun!

We went a little overboard on our jack-o-lantern's, too. See if you can guess the theme...


Now, for a big hint.

Anyone get it?

Tada! And yes, I know, we didn't do the train, but with all that we did and life being crazy we did not have the time.

By the way, Emi has really taken a liking to her Aunt Trina--she is the only one beyond grandparents and mom and dad that she'll go to.

Forever

It has been forever since we updated the blog and since I am spending most of the day on hold and filling out paperwork I thought I'd take a minute to let you all know how we're doing. Also, check out "This Month's Photos!"

Employment: Freelance...still

Insurance: Fully covered!
Note: Finally.

Children: 2
Note: They have not been sick in the last 6 months! Blessing!

Married: 4 years and super happy!

Status: Well
Note: Living life with an attitude of gratitude is a lot harder than it looks. Nonetheless, we pray, put our shoulders to the wheel, and occasionally have tickle fights.

Blessings: Passes to Thanksgiving Point for $100, Jim just got paid, we have money to get dental insurance, both kids are in nursery, we're making new friends, we have great old friends to catch up with, the Church is still true, I'm finally have a visiting teaching calling (huzzah), the weather is awesome, our public library is within walking distance, etc., etc.

Future: Unknown
Note: Big things soon to come!

The Incredible Emi and Than

So, our son is a genius.

Enough said.

Our daughter is cute


beautiful



and very ticklish.

Swings

I know this is like the third video of Than doing this, but it's just so cute!

Blessings

I'm writing this to give myself a reminder of how great my life is and maybe help everyone else to see how blessed they are. I also had a 'life flash before my eyes' moment with my daughter (she fell backwards off of a playset at the park, but one minute later was happy as could be and got right back on. That's my girl.) so, I thought I should share some of the great blessings I have.

My family
To know that my family will be together forever
Having cuddle moments with my kids.
My husband stealing kisses from me all the time.
The peace and comfort I get from the Lord and trying to do His will.
My amazing friends that I always love to help.
Free packing boxes
My sons smile as he runs through the sprinklers
My daughter grinning and saying 'Eeeee.' for the camera
My parents, grandparents, and ancestors who have made me what I am today
The great sunshine
Really good cake mix cookies
Green smoothies
Good deals at the grocery store
Value Village and consignment stores
Trader Joe's
Checking up on old friends on Facebook
Etc. Etc.

I have no idea if anyone will read this, but I just wanted to remind myself how blessed I am. That despite all our trials and tribulations we're going through right now the Lord is providing for us and blessing us. I've got my testimony and my family and I couldn't be more blessed.

P.S. Check out the new photos under "This month's photos"