AuTuMn

"I love the leaves I do not know why. Is it their colors or how they fly?
They crunch and crinkle under my feet; I pile them up And take a leap!"

HaLlOwEeN fUn and LOTS of bOrEdOm

Riley and his friend Summer have this week off of school for half term and so needless to say we are dying of boredom and entertaining ourselves the best way we can...(I know scary huh?)
We painted some polka dots on some pumpkins.....put up some webs to scare off all those crazy English Trick or Treaters and then we checked the mail and to Riley's excitement we got a package from our wonderful friends who will be in Germany in a less than a week and we can't wait to see them. Here are some pics of our boredom and Riley's face when he saw what the Love's sent....Thank you! We love you guys and can't wait to see you.

My little helper in the yard and Entertainment Idea #2

While Ry and Summer were at school today McKinley and I decided to finally attack all the leaves in our yard...I didn't realize how much Kinley likes to help!Thanks Little!


Isn't she so cute!!!!



I have been trying to keep these monkey's busy and so today we made Spider Oreo cookies (before anyone tells me I know that spider's have 8 legs but I ran out of licorice due to my son liking to eat it!) Easy and very entertaining!

McKinley's Bday Party

McKinley's party was alot of fun. We did a Ladybug theme...or like they call it here a "LadyBird". Not as many guest showed up due to sickness and other things but we had fun with who came and the kids really enjoyed the Ladybug Piñata(thanks Dyann)
EnJoY!

Blowin out her candle with her Daddy!

Rippin through those presents and LoViN what's underneath all the wrapping!




Thanks Grandpa and Grandma Cook for the pony....She loves it!






Enjoying all the Grub!



Sorry this is really blurry because of all the action but its the only one that I have for the piñata

Love ya Kinley BuG...hope you had a good day!

Whooo Whooo is excited for Halloween?

I am always looking for fun things to do in the day and also entertaining. I saw this on a blog and thought it looked so easy and yet fun for Riley and Summer to do while McKinley was sleeping. Mission accomplished. They were very entertained and stayed quiet for Kinley's nap.

Fun Times with the Monkeys

This weekend was fun. We had McKinley's birthday (I will post pics soon) then we went to the Holiday Bazaar which is like a boutique. Riley got his faced painted and he loved it. I had to beg him to take a shower that night because he didn't want to ruin his spiderman face! And then we ended our weekend watching Bedtime Stories with the monkeys. Good weekend!

LoOkY LoOky....who is 2!

My baby girl is two today and I can't believe it. It feels just like yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. I remember worrying when I was pregnant with her about if I would be able to love another child as much and the others. Now I look back and laugh....our family wouldn't be the same without her. She is such a sweet lil girl with lots of love to give and tons of attitude!
I wanted to write a few things about you that I love....
- I love how you talk and sing yourself to sleep.
- How you say Mommy after EVERYTHING that you say.
- How you say Ninny for McKinley.
- How everyday after you get dressed you say "I'm Pretty"!
- When you want attention from me you say "Hold You"
- Whenever you hold your doll you always say "OOOh Baby"!
- The way you dance to any type of music no matter where you are.
- How loving you are and always want to cuddle
- How your bottom lip hangs out when you cry
- The way you follow Ry around and want to be just like him
- How big and independent you think you are
- Your laugh
- How you will do anything for your Daddy and how you insist he puts you in bed
- How you say your prayers

FUNNY words that you try to say

Real Word: Stop
Your word: Pop

Real Word: Riley
Your word: Rihdeee

Real Word: Milk
Your word: Milp

Real Word: Colby
Your word: Bowbie

Real Word: I dont want it
Your word: I nuh wunnit

Real Word; Car
Your word: Are

Happy Birthday Little! We love you

OH lil Ry man!

Today I dropped Ry and Summer off at school and Ry didn't want to go in. That is not the normal.On his first day of school he was like "BYE mom... see you later!(no hug..nothing) I was sad at first but than I was happy that he felt comfortable to go in and enjoy himself.
Today when I dropped him off he was crying so hard and said that he just wanted to spend time with me all day and that he didn't need to learn anything else because he's smart and is done with school. After much talking (or bribing) he finally went into his class...still crying. I know he will be fine once he starts playing but man did that make my heart hurt! I love him so much and am so sad that he is getting so big.

Could it be?...It's Fall Time!

Lately I have noticed all the leaves starting to change but today I noticed that they are changing right outside my house which means to me it's officially FALL.

Fall is the only season that I truly adore. I love everything about it like all of the colorful leaves outside, the cute clothes, Halloween, Thanksgiving, the smell of pumpkin spice, haunted houses, warm fires inside, hot chocolate.....I could go on and on! This is my favorite time to take pictures of my lil monkeys too! Hopefully I can get some soon! Until then here is one that I got of McKinley today when she was running away from me :)

Ry's First Day of School

Little man started school last week but I am just now getting the pics of here. He is in a public school in England. His school is about a 5 minute drive and is in Barrow. He loves it and already comes home with lots of stories about how his day went.
He wears the cutest uniforms....I just love him. I was sad for a second when we dropped him off but also glad that he is really enjoying it. He also has his friend Summer in his class too.

Daddy walking Riley to school


I love this picture of Ry. He wanted to see what his class looked like.


I wanted to get a cute close up of him....but this is what I got!


I had to add this picture not for the look on Jer's face but it's the only one I have that shows his school in the background....hehe! Sorry Jer!


Riley with his friend Summer

We Are FOREVER!!!!

Yesterday we got to go to the temple and get sealed as a family for time and all eternity. The day started out pretty rocky and we had a two hour drive to the temple but we got there. I am so grateful that we could have my parents there to share our happiness.
The kids were perfect and the whole thing was amazing. I am so thankful for our church and our understanding. I Love, LOVE, love my husband and our lil monkeys.....here's to forever!