Tri-ward Trunk or Treat

For our tri-ward trunk or treat, our little Armour's Doctor costume was dirty from the party he had at playgroup the day before, so he went in his truest form as a monkey! :) I should mention that it was a 3 hour activity, which as many of you know is 3x longer that Wesley's threshold for ward activities. There was an hour for dinner first, and our ward was in charge of that. We were told to bring either a crock pot stew, soup or chili. This horribly obnoxious woman from the other ward took over the whole thing and stood up after the prayer and announced that there was "just about anything you can cook in a crock pot, so head over and get some food-there is something for everyone's tastes." So, I walked over to find that evidently the only thing you can actually cook in a crock pot is chili, like 30 different kinds of chili. It was hilarious, and I felt good to know that the chili I brought (Wes actually made it) was the first to be scarfed up by the people! Nice! GO Wes! The second hour was a chaotic and uncomfortable hour of games and spook alleys (done my the singles ward BTW). It was crazy, then the third hour was (finally) the Trunk or Treat. I had asked Wes to park our van in the trunk or treat parking as I had brought candy to give out. So he did. The candy thing was supposed to last from 7-8. By 7:10 I was out of candy, and Wes had brought our kids around to the many cars. So, Wes decided we were going to leave, and I was supposed to try to stop the chain of children walking past. I walked to the back of the car unsure of how this could possibly work, and could not find a way. So, this guy who obviously understood Wes's urgent desire to leave stopped the kids traffic and helped Wes back out and drive off. It was a funny moment of male bonding for me to witness. It was like the unspoken understanding and support. Hilarious! Anyway, enough said, Here are some Trunk or Treat Pics:

This is what they did when I told them to show me their best faces...nice Armour, you already have dad/grandpa's sense of humor... And all three faces...
In the parade of costumes at the ward.
Army was too hot in his monkey costume...here he is with dad. Aren't they handsome?!
Mom and the older 2.
And this is what A thought after about the first hour.
But S was still smiling!
"I'm Batman!"

Harvest Day Celebration.

Last week, the preschool had a Harvest Day Celebration. They had rooms with apple decorating, pumpkin decorating, Fall leaf crafts, making hats, taking family pictures, and playing games. I only took pictures in the game room with the mummy wrap. It's lucky I had the presence of mind to even get those pictures with how crazy it was at that activity alone with 3 kids (Wes was at work). Ahhhhhhh...but they had a blast!

"Mom-look, I'm a mummy." "Check me out mom, I want to be a mummy too!"

(But do not wrap anything on me, I am a self made mummy, check out my shoulder)
Mummy's all!
"I am the happiest mummy of the bunch!"
"I love this chair!"

Field Trips galore

Well, a couple weeks ago my sweet oldest 2 kids had their first preschool field trips! Solace's was on a Tuesday, and we all went with her (as mom was chaperoning), then Ender's was on Wednesday. They were the same field trip/tour of an apple orchard in Green Bluffs. Sadly, I did not have my camera on Tuesday, but I learned my lesson and brought it on Wednesday. I will say, the field trip on Tuesday was much more pleasant-warmer weather, better organized, less groups of kids and less chaos. But, here are the pictures from Ender's first (butt cold) field trip.

Armour freezing in his stroller.

Brothers waiting for the tour to begin. We are all freezing our A's off!!
After picking his pumpkin.

A treat of donuts and (cold ) cider (would have rocked if it had been warm).
"The cold no longer matters now that I have a donut!"
On the hayrack ride. Armour was pretty much freezing, refusing to wear a hat and pretty much done by the hayrack ride.

Blue Eyed Beauties.

In case anyone ever wondered where Solace's big blue eyes came from...

For Melanie!

Disney Envy...

Well, as much of my family is spending the weekend (and UEA days off) in Disneyland, this is just my Disney-envy blog. As you can see, I made the sign in the pictures say that they miss us...I wish I was there, playing in the warm sun and riding the fun rides (ok-granted I cannot ride any of the fun rides now as I am pregnant, but really it's just the idea of being there...)

We miss you too Disneyland! (Well, all of us but Wes) :)

Just a few more pics from the visit.

Well, I realize my blogging is so far behind right now, but I thought I would just finish putting up these pics from my family's visit before my in-laws come this weekend and I have more to post! Enjoy these various pics:

Cathy and boys
Wes, Cathy, Mom, Spence and my kids.
The girls

The boys
Boys again
Everyone but me and dad.
Solace's best pose.
Ender's best pose.
Spencer's best pose.

Solace found a beautiful flower.
Spencer's cartwheel .
Everybody loves Cathy.
Cathy and Solace.

Enderton's in Spokane: the Gondolas

For the first time, we rode the gondols at River front park. Dad wasn't with us (he wouldn't have liked it anyway based on the heights issue...), But here we are:

Spence and the kids on the ride over the falls This is Cathy, Wes, and Armour on the other one.
Ender LOVED it!!!
Beautiful Spokane falls.
Another look in the other gondola.
The falls

A look at Wes, Cathy and Armour's gondola going back up
In our gondola

More pics from my parents visit:Riverfront park.

This duck was totally checking us out! (Wes has informed me it is a goose checking me out.) Waiting to go on the carousel
On the carousel

Today's secret ingredient is...

Many of you know that I love to cook, and I am relatively good at it. I usually cook pretty elaborate meals for dinner every night. I always feel like I am selling out or cheating when I make a casserole or spaghetti, or anything easy really. However, many of you also know that I am pregnant, and for some sad, sorry reason this pregnancy has been really painful and tiring as I have an ovarian cyst (and a couple other "little" things). So, the point in mentioning that is that now I feel good if I actually get something like spaghetti on the table. Another symptom of this pregnancy has been that nothing is settling well, or even sounding good to eat.

That all said, can I just say, Campbell's tomato soup is the tastiest, most versatile ingredient ever! I used to think Cream of Mushroom soup was the be-all-end-all, but now I am liking the soup-cannot keep it in my house I am using it so much. It is great on noodles, with various meats (chicken and hamburger work well), or as a dip for sandwiches, or just to eat on it's own! Awesome, and I highly recommend using it, and using it often!

Campbell's soup is mmm...mmm...good!

I've been tagged (About time...) :)

I guess since I read this on Andrea's blog, I have been tagged, so here goes. ..

If you are reading this then you have to copy and paste and update your blog with your answers. (or email me if you don't have a blog). I will be checking. . .

1. Who is your man? Dr Johnson (aka Wes)
2. How long have you been together/married? 6 1/2 years
3. How long did you date? From Jan 6, 2001 on...(we were engaged on Feb 3 or 4 and married May 17)
4. How old is your man? He's practically a baby...28
5. Who eats more? Beckee
6. Who said I love you first? Wes
7. Who is taller? Wes
8. Who sings better? Wes
9. Who is smarter? We're both brilliant.
10. Who's temper is worse? Probably mine
11. Who does the laundry? I do usually, but he's not opposed to doing it!
12. Who does the dishes? See answer 11
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Wes
14. Who pays the bills? Me
15. Who has bigger feet? Wes
16. Who has longer hair? Me
17. Who is better at the computer? We're both pretty good.
18. Who mows the lawn? We have no lawn, and never have...
19. Who cooks dinner? Depends on who's home and available at the right time..
20. Who drives when you are together? We trade off-usually Wes
21. Who pays when you go out? Doesn't matter-all comes from the same account-usually me though, cause if we are out, it is usually because I am secret shopping...
22. Who is most stubborn? Me
23. Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? We're never wrong
24. Whose parents do you see the most? We don't keep track of that, but try to keep our visits about equal.
25. Who kissed who first? Wes kissed me first-with much flirting on my part.
26. Who asked out who? We were set up, then I made up a date for our second date, so I guess I asked on that one...
27. Who proposed? Wesley
28. Who is more sensitive? Me
29. Who has more friends? About equal
30. Who has more siblings? Wes
31. Who wears the pants in the family? Wes

All Grown Up and Getting Married!

CONGRATS!!!!

Well, Wesley's baby sister is all grown up and getting married! Congrats Jessica and Bret!