Halloween

Here are the kids in their costumes. Jack dressed up on Saturday as a vampire for our ward trunk or treat, but he didn't want to get dressed up again on Sunday. Josh was Ares from Greek mythology on Saturday, but he's wearing a skull mask in this picture. Kade wanted to be a Star Wars guy and Grace was a fairy / princess. I had a pig costume that fit her better but she insisted on being a princess.
The boys had fun carving pumpkins. Kade carved his face all by himself this year. He was determined to do it himself.

Grace had a blast with Halloween this year. She loved the pumpkins and she especially loved getting candy. She carried her own bucket and walked around all by herself. When the kids came home, I put all the candy together in a big bowl. Grace got out her little bucket and kept filling it up.

Jack's Birthday

Tom's parents and my dad all came for Jack's ordination. It was fun to have so many people there for Jack. I can't believe my baby is 12.

Jack really wanted catcher's gear for his birthday.

Kade's Party

I am a terrible party planner. My kids' parties are usually months after their birthdays. Since we were in California for Kade's birthday, I wasn't going to do a party but then I started feeling guilty so Kade took two friends to Chuck E. Cheeses. They had a blast. I don't know why I procrastinate parties so much especially when they are easy.

Happy Birthday Tom

Tom had his favorite, banana cream pie for his birthday again this year.

The boys wanted to trick Tom so we wrapped up a big box of diapers to give him.
Here we are with his real gift - rock band. Just what a 37 year old wants!