Thanksgiving Weekend

Well I didn't take one picture on Thanksgiving day this year... oops. I wasn't feeling well and was glad to make it through the day without ruining it for the whole family, so I didn't think to take pictures. Haha. We had a good time with my side of the family this year! After a wonderful feast, we had a 'house lighting' event for the kids. haha. My parents had them walk across the street and turned the Christmas lights on the house/yard/trees. It was fun! Then we went to the movies to see Moana. Cute movie. Kids loved it!

Friday we drove to SLC (Ty had to work so he didn't come) to see the lights at temple square! It was so crowded, but the weather was ideal (40-45 degrees!!!), so it wasn't all bad. We had a good time and even Jay was fascinated by all the lights! When we got to the hotel that night the kids all jumped in the pool! And again the next morning!!!! Then we drove back home! That evening we bought a Christmas tree!!!! It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!!! So excited!!!!

Here are some horribly blurry pictures:

The Past 2 Weeks

VETERAN'S DAY
Ty had the day off last Friday for Veteran's Day. We started it off by bathing a dirty chicken. She's a little spoiled and even got a good blow dry before going back outside. And guess what? The next day was our first 3 egg day (which means we know all three are actually laying now) ... so maybe that warm bath and blow dry was good for her. She was kind of funny. she cuddled into Ty's leg and soaked up the warm air. Not sure if she was enjoying it or completely traumatized. Haha.

We went to Ninja's Lunch after picking up Lily from school. The four of us love sushi but our oldest doesn't so we decided she wouldn't mind if we went without her while she was in school. They have a fish tank with huge fish in it that Jay and Lily love to watch!

It was so nice outside (66 degrees!), we decided we'd better put up the Christmas lights as well! It was actually so warm we were sweating!!! Because of the direction our house faces, I swear the front is about 10 degrees warmer than everywhere else. It felt like summer on our front porch!!

SUNDAY
Grandma felt bad that Jay was always dressing in the princess dresses to dress up with the girls, so she bought some super hero costumes for him to wear while playing dress up. He LOVES them to say the least! Haha.

SODA BLOCKS?
Well 12 packs were on sale for under $3. We have a rule that we don't buy it unless it's $3 or less so when it does happen we stock up... haha. Jay thought Dad came home with really big blocks! lol. He made a huge airplane first, but I wouldn't let him move his airplane to the "airport" (aka. the preschool room) so he built something else. He goes "Mom! Look at my house! Uh... I can't get out." Lol. He was pretty funny.

Halloween and Another Baptism!

HALLOWEEN PARADE

TRICK OR TREATING 
We started our evening trick or treating at Grandma and Papa Cook's house! Then we came home for a quick picture with their pumpkins before going to the trunk or treat! We left the trunk or treat a little early and walked around the block to do some old fashioned trick or treating for a few minutes! After trick or treating we went to dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Gordon at Pizza Hut! It was a fun night and we now have enough candy to last till Easter. Maybe Santa will just bring oranges this year? 

DENTIST
This was Jay's first time getting full work done on a tooth. Last month he had a small cavity filled that didn't require any numbing or anything. He handled it so well! He did great for the dentist and just let him work on his mouth without comment. He of course didn't love being numb, but he did a lot better than I expected! And the numbness seemed to wear off faster than his sisters which was a huge plus! 

WORLD SERIES GAME 7
First of all this was one of the most intense baseball games I've watched in a long time! We were rooting for the Cubs and after the 8th inning I was questioning my decision. Haha. But it was too late. I really wanted them to win!!! I may or may not have hollered when they got the last out even though the kids were all asleep. Lol. 
Anyway, Crystal watched the game for hours. She loved it! We made her go to bed after 10 when they delayed the game. She was so sad. I was tempted to go get her when they started it again, but she had school and it was already way past bedtime. But she was so excited in the morinng to hear the Cubs won!

PRESCHOOL
Making Apple Tear Art!!! The kids loved it!

BAPTISM
My nephew was baptized in Twin Falls this weekend. We rode with Grandma and Papa (Crystal rode with Aunt and Uncle) so we could get there early enough to play in the hotel pool! Daddy joined us when he got off work later! After the baptism we went to the shop in Twin to change before lunch, and the kids played around with Papa for a little bit! Then we had a fun lunch with the family at Golden Corral! We decided to do a little sightseeing while we were there and went to Shoshone Falls and a nearby park where the kids could play for a while before we headed home!
We had such a good time with family and are so proud of my nephew's decision to get baptized and confirmed this weekend!