Happy Thanksgiving!

I know I am about a week late on this one, but better late than never!  We had a lovely Thanksgiving here in our new home.  The turkey took a return trip to the oven when we were fooled by our first thermometer reading, and stalled things a bit, but it was all still delicious and hot when eating time came.  Gordon is becoming quite the expert carver.

 Cousins played and we worked on a puzzle all afternoon, even finishing it that night!

 Two little pilgrims joined us at the table.

 And just to make sure the day was a success, we had 6 types of pie to choose from!  This was fantastic because there were plenty of left overs!!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  We have much to be thankful for!

Heidi Bear

A day doesn't go by when Gordon and I don't say that Heidi has got to be the sweetest little peanut that ever lived.  She is the sweetest tempered baby I've ever known.  She doesn't make a peep unless she's happy as a clam and cooing, or starving.  It's kind of like having a sweet little pet koala bear that just loves to hang out with you.  This little girl is the cherry on top of our family sundae. 

 Look at that little butterball of love. . .

 Here she is last night, when she fooled me into thinking she was going to go to sleep, and then at 10:45, this is what we were doing!  But, you know, she's such a sweetheart we don't even mind.

I hope this video works, it's from my Ipod last night. . .

We love you, Heidi Bear!

Aidan's First Buzzer Beater

a quick trip

Gordon and I had the opportunity to make a quick impromptu trip to Los Angeles this past weekend to wish my dear Grandpa happy trails.  He has lived a good life and is 92 years old.  His heart is failing and it became obvious he would not be with us much longer, so we went down to see him one last time.  He has been a wonderful grandpa who was always there for us, never missed a birthday party or sporting event, and taught us all what generosity truly is.  We will miss him so much and I'm so thankful for my brothers and sisters in law who stepped in on a moments notice and took our four oldest for the weekend.

It was also the first time in a long time that I got to see my brother and sister on the same day.  It was a great trip, Heidi was an angel the entire time, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to go!

UPDATE:  Gramps passed away peacefully in his sleep last night (11/9/11).  We are going to miss him and are happy he never had to suffer.  

I've seen you before. . .

One Emilee, one Heidi.  Sometimes she looks so much like her sister it's like a flashback.  Want to guess who is who?

Halloween!

Sweet Releif  it's November!  We've had so much Halloween fun we can hardly take it any more.  Here's a little glimpse of costumes, 2011

We had a lady bug. . .  as I mentioned before.

 Percy Jackson, of "the Lightning Theif."  Here you can see his shoe wings are helping him to fly.  I wish he had his trident in the pictures!  Hurray for PVC pipe, aluminum foil, and spray paint.

Angelina Ballerina, who would only pout for these pictures.  I can't remember why.  She wore this to the ward party.

But tonight she is red riding hood again, and sporting the beautiful Dirndl that Grammy and Grampy brought her straight from Saltzburg.

 Bat Man!

 This is how batman stands (so I'm told).

And, Aidan decided not to have a costume or go trick or treating this year.  He kind of hates that part.  So, he's stayed home and passed out candy with me.  We had a great time!

Happy Halloween!!!