Snow fun

Well I just realized I have been slaking major on my blogging but it's been a crazy month with finishing up school and Christmas shopping and all the other daily grind. But it's finally over for this semester so here are some pictures of what we've been up to.

We got a little bit of snow on top of our ice so Aubrey had to go and enjoy it. She doesn't last too long in 10 degree weather but she has fun anyway.

Boyd watching Aubrey play in the "snow" mostly ice. He didn't have snow pants and boots but now we finally got him some so he can go and play with his sister.

Happy Thanksgiving

Well I've been wanting to post about our Thanksgiving but I haven't had a chance until this morning. I only got to take one picture because I was so busy worrying about all the food and making sure everyone was having a good Thanksgiving I forgot to take more pictures. I had Thanksgiving at our house for us and two other families in our little branch who didn't get to go home for Thanksgiving either. The Holmes and the Earls. I thought it was a great Thanksgiving and I am very thankful to have friends to spend the holiday with since we couldn't be at home with family. Nicole and Mandy helped with bringing some side dishes so I didn't have to cook too much. I wanted to give thanks for a few things I am thankful for:
1. My kids and Dave of course, but I really am extremely thankful to have the opportunity to be their mom especially since having them wasn't so easy.
2. Friends both old and new to fill in when family isn't here.
3. Our education here, it's been a sacrifice but we are so blessed to be here and able to do this.
4. Last but not least by any means, The savior and the Atonement

Tagged!!!

Well here goes Monica. 7 things about myself.

1. I love babies, especially my own! I always have had a soft spot in my heart for little ones and I LOVE my kiddos (even if they belong to my friends.)

2. I would love to learn how to take awesome photos like Tonya. I'm learning but not as good as Ton yet.

3. I love to cook! I especially love to try new recipes and they turn out and taste YUMMY!

4. I am always comparing myself to others whether it's someones looks or a hobby they do or something.

5. I am addicted to cheesy puff corn. It's the best melt in your mouth goodness ever.

6. I really want to get into PA school which is why I'm busting my hump in school, but if I don't get into PA school I want to be able to work on OB again as a tech or in the NICU.

7. I am a Harry Potter Nerd!!

ok well I think everyone I know that has a blogg has been tagged so whoever hasn't been tagged I tag you.

Dave's HUGE Buck

Well here is the buck that Dave shot while he was in Colorado in the middle of October. He went down to southern Coloardo with his friend Kye and shot this "toad". Personally I think he's a little bit narrow and tall but apparently this is a huge buck. Good job Dave.

Recipe

Well Rachel this is for you and maybe anyone else who wants the recipe for our corn chowder. It's so simple and I've yet to have a kid that didn't like it.

Corn Chowder

4 potatoes peeled and diced
1/2 bag of baby carrots diced
1 onion diced
2 stalks celery diced

put into pot and just cover with water. Boil until vegies are soft. Add:

2 cans of corn w/ juice
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 can of evaporated milk

stir and heat over low heat until warm. Enjoy!!

Happy Birthday Punky!!!!

Today was Aubrey's 6th birthday and she had a great day. I can't believe she's 6 already. She's such a good girl and I'm so lucky to be her mom, even when she drives me nuts!! It has gone by sooo fast. Here are a few pics from her fun party we had tonight.We had her favorite meal, corn chowder for dinner, then did some trick-or-treating, and then back home for some cake and ice cream.

The Spider Princess

Reese as Cinderella

Samantha the Pioneer

Treyton, Stetson as Ben 10, Sam, Aubrey, Halley the Panda

Boyd as a spider

Treyton as Frodo I love it!!
Her cake. So cute

Park Fun

I took the kids to the park last Saturday but Aubrey didn't want any pictures so here are some of Boyd having fun at the park.

Enjoying his sucker. He wouldn't give it up until it was gone.
Trees at Prentis Park in the Fall
Climbing to go up the slide

A little unsteady

Pretty Crazy Life

Well it's been a while so I thought I'd just write an update on our crazy life. This past weekend Dave has been hunting in Colorado so I've been doing the single parent, student thing. I usually don't think that Dave does a huge amount to help me with the kids but with him being gone I appriciate all he does to help us and me with school work. I had two big tests this week and studying without him home to help became a challange( good thing for good friends). I didn't really think that being a full time student, wife and mom was too hard until you do it alone. YIKES!!! I've also just been reflecting back to when Aubrey was born since she is turning 6 in a week. I am so gratefull for my beautiful little girl. She is so strong and such a good little girl. I couldn't ask for a better daughter. Well I'll get some pictures posted some time later. Just thought we'd let you know we're still here just busy.

Vacuum ride

One of Boyd's favorite things to do is ride the vacuum. It's the craziest thing but hey I get free entertainment while I clean. He gets on and we go all around the house. Dave was finally home one day to capture it.

Loving every minute of it.

Daves Antelope

This post is for Dave who likes to give me grief about our blog so I decided to include some of his hobbies also. So here is the buck he shot last weekend.

So proud of his buck

One of Daves friends Craig came all the way up from Arizona to go hunt with him. What a true friend (or maybe just a little too obssessed with hunting)

Pudding face

Boyd is very into feeding himself with utensils so I let him have it and here were the results of that. Wow what a messy boy. He went straight to the tub.

So proud of himself and so happy to have yummy pudding in his tummy.

Feeding himself with his spoon. He actually did get alot of it in his mouth. What a big boy.

His daddy's son

Holding his toy gun. Ready to go dad

Here are some pics Dave took of Boyd.

Aubrey and her horse

She is so good she can ride (and not just walking either)all by herself

Her riding instructor Brian giving her a lift onto Cutie.

While we were in California for a few weeks this summer Aubrey got to ride a horse named Cutie every day. here are a few pics.

How handsome

Our handsome daddy

Been a while

Dave tring to teach Aubrey to ride without training wheels

Aubrey in true form giving some sass

Well I had every intenion of keeping everyone updated but then school started for me and you all know how that goes. You think you'll have time and before you know it your just trying to keep your eyes open to finish your homework. Well enough about me Aubrey is doing great in school and still loving it. She has made lots of little friends, not surprising as we all know she's so shy:) Boyd is getting big and can say Aubrey's name and is always looking for some of her attention.

Boyd out with his dad and the dog down by the river

Aubrey's 1st day of kindergarten

Well Aubrey had her first day of school this week and loved it. She is growing up so fast I can't believe she's in kindergarten already. She loves to learn and is making some new friends.

I thought I'd try out this blogging thing everyone is so hot on. (this is for you Tonya) Well here is a picture from last spring during Aubreys first season of soccer. She had a blast and is looking forward to the next season.