Thanksgiving Day

Well since we already celebrated Thanksgiving a few weeks ago when Sage and Zachary were here we didn't do a lot but lay around all day. At 5:00 we went over to the fire station and ate potluck with a lot of other people in town. I didn't get the best pictures because my camera died but my phone took these. :) I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. :)



After dinner we took Marty home and headed to Keokuk to see the new Harry Potter movie. It was good...I can't wait to see then end when it comes out in July. We will have to go to a different theater though. The theater in Keokuk is closing its doors or the last time this weekend. Kinda sad. We have a lot of memories at that theater.

Sage and Zachary head for home

Well it's time for Sage and Zach to go home, I am so sad to see them go. We have had so much fun with them here. I am sad they are leaving but I am so happy that they came.

Maxx and Bentley were so much fun together. They played and played and poor Bentley really needs the exercise. This is the reason we decided to get Bailey. We are so happy we did. We are really going to miss Maxx though, He is so funny. Bentley and he just tear through the house like maniacs. Bailey is more mellow but I think she is going to fit the bill.

Adopting Bailey

Well this is our Bailey.
She is 1 1/2 years old. She is a Miniature Pinscher /Spaniel mix and she is the sweetest little girl. She is very playful but can be mellow too. She is super skinny with long long legs. You all know how fat Bentley is so it's quite the contrast. She and Bentley get along great!! She came with her name but we decided to keep it because I love how it fits her and it's so cute to have
Bentley and Bailey my sweet little BB's. :)

Early Thanksgiving

Sage and Zachary can't be with us for Thanksgiving because Zach has drill on the 19th so we decided to do Thanksgiving 2 times this year. Sunday after church we had a big turkey dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, pumpkin pie, all the good stuff. Larissa even made these amazing little chocolate balls with peanuts. yummy!! After we ate we watched a movie together. Usually on Thanksgiving we go to the theater and see a movie but because it was Sunday we just watched one together in the family room in front of the fire. :) It was really nice. I love my family. I am so THANKFUL for each and every one of them. I am so grateful Sage and Zach have been here the past few weeks. It means a lot to me to be able to spend time together. This is going to go down in the books as one of the best Thanksgiving ever and it's not over.....we still have Thanksgiving next week. Stay tuned......

Halloween 2010

Introducing our amazing team of pumpkin carvers!!!!!Sage
Lacey
Larissa
Zach
Jo
Amber
Lacey and Jo digging in!!
Ewww! Zach don't eat the pumpkin guts!!!
Evil Foreign Exchange Student!!! AAARRRGGH!!!
BLOOD!!!!!This one will scare the snot out of you!! get it?? SNOT!? ok ok I know it was dumb but come on!!
Our creative team!!! Give em a hand!!!! Yay!!!
Look at our scary pumpkins all in a row. I had to go to work so I didn't get to see the whole process but the pumpkins were lit up outside when I got home at 4am. It was very cool.
We love Halloween!!
I didn't get any pictures of the pumpkin walk this year because I needed to work. But it is ALWAYS amazing!! I am glad the kids got to see it!!
Amber had to work at the fudge factory but she didn't mind as long as she got to dress up!!
The kids went to a Haloween party after the pumpkin walk. It looks like a lot of fun. I think we will have to throw our own party next year....or not. :)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!

Utah 2010

We drove from Vegas up to Cedar City to load up the trailer and head for Salt Lake.

We ate real quick at Sage and Zach's place and headed out. Sage and Zach are coming to Nauvoo for a few weeks to visit. They cant come for Thanksgiving because Zach has drill so we will have an early Thanksgiving with them before they have to drive home. :) Yay!! I am so happy.

Steve turned 19 this week so to celebrate we went to Ogden to go "FLOWRIDING"!! He will be leaving on his mission to Germany soon so it was great that we were able to spend time with him.

It's hard to get good action shots with my camera but I hope you can tell how much fun everyone was having.

It was a great way to celebrate such an exciting event. We are so proud of you Steve!!! Happy Birthday!!!

Tracy taught us a new game that was a lot of fun!!
We drove to Grandpa's house to visit.
and we celebrated Billie Jo and Grandpa's birthdays while we were there. Marty went shopping and got cake and pizza!!! Yay!
Chelsi and Jason brought their family down to visit us. We were so happy because we just didn't have enough time to do everything we wanted and visit everyone we should have.
It was really nice to see them and spend some time with them. The boys are growing up so fast.

Here we are waiting at the Joseph Smith Memorial building for the kids so we can see some sites real quick. Ouch...you need a shave Marty!!
this is by the fountain near the old temple square. It's changing so much. I cant wait to see it all finished.
Our family picture in front of the temple....um. Thanks Zachary. :) lol
Salt Lake City was sooooo cold!!! It's snowing in the mountains.
We stopped in to see Darla on the way back out to Tracy's. Time to load up and head for home. NOW It's SNOWING in Salt Lake City!!
Once we got out of Utah it wasn't so bad. The wind was blowing and it was really cold but no snow.
We brought Lori and Sage Hardle back with us. There going to be living in Nauvoo until the Log Cabins sell. We are glad because we really miss them.
We drove straight through the night except for our Sidney Nebraska stop to visit Cabella's!! Can't miss that. :)
Hey it's only money $$ right?? lol Ah home sweet home!! Just in time for Halloween!!