Monday, November 3, 2008

Halloween Hoopla....

What a fun weekend we had! Well, for the kids, at least! Halloween is one of my dreaded holidays because it takes a little time to gather costumes and make everyone happy-all for the purpose of tons of Halloween candy and sugar highs/lows. But it's a great introduction to the other holidays, which I love and look forward to! The kids got all dressed up to visit some friends and visiting teaching people, then we headed to the Church Trunk-or-Treat, followed by more trick or treating around the neighborhood! They had a blast and it was fun to see Sadie's brain registering that if she smiled and held her bag out, people would fill it with candy! It was fun but I'm so glad it's over! On to the turkey and Christmas presents!!

6 comments:

Rita Peck said...

I agree about bring on the next holidays. Lots of busy stuff but the spirit of it all makes my year feel complete. Love your costumes. The kids look great.

Janell said...

Adorable Alisa!! Love the costumes! You're so creative!!

athompson said...

I love the new look of the blog. I am always so sad that you guys are not here during Halloween. I love the costumes.

Hillary said...

I love Old Man Jenkins! That is hilarious. Your kids look so sweet! Megan and Sadie---so adorable. They all getting so big! I can't believe Ben and Meg will be four in January. I so hope your coming for Thanksgiving. It's just not a party with out you guys. Miss you xoxoxoxoxo from Utah!!

Greg and Torrey said...

looks like halloween was a HIT at your house! i hope that you are recovering well. you did a great job on their costumes, you are the coolest mom. i'll be posting halloween pics in about a week... yes, i'm behind in my blogging. i'm a nut. i miss you like crazy and still love your guts even if we are both phone slackers.

Hailey said...

Love the new blog additions! Looks great! Taylor looked so funny, & Logan was such a hansome Ninja! And of course the 2 little princesses were to die for. I was so glad to see some new pics, now lets not wait a month for new ones!! Love u guys!

Logan's field trip to the fair!

Logan's field trip to the fair!
We got to wonderful opportunity to chase around 1st graders in 90 degree heat!

This is the new "time out" spot!

This is the new "time out" spot!

My favorite things

  • Hanging out with my kids
  • Excercising-it's my cheap therapy bill
  • Watching a good show on TV with Vaughn
  • Painting my toenails and adding the cute flowers and rhinestones!
  • Serving the Young Women in my ward-I love them!
  • Having my girls' nights out-I have some awesome friends!
  • "Escaping" into a great novel-when, and if I have time!

Our trip to Idaho for Labor Day

Our trip to Idaho for Labor Day
We decided to make a trip to Idaho to see family and we had a blast! The kids (also Vaughn) got their horseback riding in!

The Dreaded, but good, Family Pictures

The Dreaded, but good, Family Pictures
Talk about precious cargo.....

The Fam in Blackfoot

The Fam in Blackfoot
We were soooo hot waiting for the parade to start-pre Idaho state fair kickoff

Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde

Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde
Megan is petrified of this lady's dog and Sadie LOVES doggies! They both managed to pet the dog!

Mom's visit

Mom's visit
My mom visited us the middle of August and we had a great time (other than our air conditioner broke and it was like 102 degrees!)

The Fam

The Fam

Old Man Jenkins

Old Man Jenkins
For all of you SpongeBob lovers....Taylor's costume was a hit!

Logan the Ninja

Logan the Ninja
He loved his costume and had to have it perfect-my little OCD child!

Our beautiful Sleeping Beauty

Our beautiful Sleeping Beauty
She literally wore this dress since the minute she woke up! She had been waiting so patiently for this day!

Sadie is a fairy princess

Sadie is a fairy princess
She had no idea what she was in for...

Sadie is 2!

Sadie is 2!
We can't believe our little baby is 2 now! She had a GREAT day and Megan had a hayday with all of Sadie's new toys!

One happy little girl

One happy little girl
Sadie was so happy from morning till night-she gobbled up her cake like nobody's business (just like mom)

The RandallRileys

The RandallRileys
These kids love each so much! It's lame they're moving soon....

I love the youth!

I love the youth!
I'm pretty sure our cute youth just reminded us of the love and affection they have for us!