Our first snow

There is just something so wonderful and magical about the first snow. Ours happened on Tuesday the 27th and it was wonderful. It was the perfect amount of snow and looked absolutely beautiful. My favorite thing is the way it looks on the last flowers of the season.

BYU vs. TCU

Last weekend Andrea and Jason were nice enough to invite us to go to the TCU game with them. Even though BYU lost, We still had a very enjoyable time.

Stopped by to visit Megan.

I really liked the view of the mountains from our seats and we were sheltered from the wind.

Jethro and I

Andrea and Jason

Why am I so excited for this week?

1. Nice weather.
2. It's November.
3. Lots of yummy hot chocolate to drink.
4. All my scrapbooks are almost done!- just 1 1/2 left!
5. Start on Christmas projects- wreaths, stockings, other decorations.
   
6. Fun wood projects with the scouts.
7. Volunteering in Katya's classroom.
8. Weekly diner menu done- chicken enchiladas, zesty crockpot chicken, shrimp w/ rice, leftovers, pizza, and breakfast. Thank you Eat at Home!
9. Craft day with Brie.

Why am I so excited for this week?

1. Supposed to snow tomorrow.
2. Halloween- the girls are going to look so cute in their costumes.
3. Ward Trunk-or-Treat and Chili cook-off.
4. Taking the girls trick-or-treating at Jethro's office.
5. I have my menu and grocery shopping done for the whole next month- I am so glad I don't have to worry about this one till next month.
6. Lots of fun projects to do and I'm almost done with all my scrapbooks.
7. Finally at 24 1/2 weeks- why is this pregnancy going so slow? Maybe I'm a little anxious to see what our boy looks like.
8. Helping out friends move in down the street- we are way excited Mike and Brie!
   

Cali talking

I know this is only interesting to the grandparents, so I won't feel bad if you don't watch it.

Fall Drive

I have wanted to take a drive up the canyon to see the leaves change and we finally had a chance yesterday. We missed most of the leaves changing at the top of the canyon, but they were still very beautiful at the bottom. The girls enjoyed getting out and taking a walk around the Temple Quarry. The nicest thing was that the weather was so gorgeous- it was in the 60's up the canyon.

Sunday Best

I can't believe how big the girls are getting. I got them all ready for church yesterday and stepped back to realize that they are growing up so fast. I love the stage they are at right now where they are so interactive and can communicate what they need. They are so fun to play with and have so much energy. I just love them so much.

She loves her some sunglasses.

Cali absolutely loves sunglasses. She is always taking advantage of any chance she gets to steal mine and where them around. Can you blame her though? If I looked this cute in them I would wear them everywhere too.

Check that one off my list.

For quite awhile I have wanted to find a food storage solution in our tiny apartment. We were able to move a bunch of stuff out of the girls closet and store it somewhere else. This opened up a spot in their closet to conveniently store some food. After multiple attempts to get a board cut, I was able to get the shelves up and running this weekend. Not only do my home canned goods make great shelf supports, but it's great to know what I actually have on hand.

Why am I so excited for this week?

1. Applesauce.
2. Apple Butter.
3. BYU vs. TCU- Thanks Andrea and Jason!
4. Jethro's Birthday.
5. GNO.
6. Budget.
7. Fall weather.
8. Preschool.

Katya, as in the Old Testament

If I were alive during the time of my namesake (http://scriptures.lds.org/ex/18/)
She would have fit right in:



Rebekah gave us the dress and though I have never seen Nya wear it, I immediately thought it was a Bible costume.

And even though Staci thought I was making fun of it, I think it is perfect for a Sunday afternoon full of Bible study (or driving in the mountains).

Cali

Cali and Katya both really like to pray, sometimes. For some reason this morning, Cali wanted to pray while leaning up against the wall and putting her left leg behind her right leg, angled, and resting on just her toes.

She also likes to hold her hands in an interlocking way that is super-cute, especially when she doesn't get just one finger in between the other two fingers. I'll get a picture someday.

Why am I so excited for this week?

1. Preschool
2. Applesauce
3. Grape Juice
4. Super Saturday
5. Beef Stew
6. Doctor appointment
7. Temple Night
8. Babysitting a cute little baby
   

The Best 5 years

I have been lucky enough to be married to this wonderful man for the last 5 years.
He has taught me so much in that time, lessons I could never have learned on my own. I would like to share of the lessons Jethro has taught me.

1. Guys aren't mind readers. Make what you want known. If you want something done, tell him what it is. If you have expectations for your birthday/anniversary/Valentine's, tell him what they are. It'll save a lot of tears and frustration.

2. Just because it's not done your way, doesn't mean it was done wrong. I am sort of anal and Jethro has taught me that it's ok to do things different and that I can't control everything.

3. Communication is vital. No marriage can be good without necessary communication. It's what makes or breaks a marriage. Talking things out will not only solve a lot of problems, but will bring you closer together.

4. Have faith. There is no need to worry so much. If you have faith and are doing your part, everything will work out.

5. Stress isn't necessary. Just live in the moment and enjoy it.

Why Daddy is the best?

Because he takes us to the zoo and lets mommy scrapbook.
















Jethro was wonderful enough to take the girls and the two girls we were babysitting over the weekend to the zoo while I got caught up on some scrapbooking. The girls loved it and pretty much walked all through the zoo. Cali enjoyed pushing the wagon and eating her snack. Jethro was even wonderful enough to let them play on the playground when they were done seeing the animals- something I am usually too tired to do. He has won the girls hearts and mine.

Cali's First Haircut

I was tired of the mullet and snot covered hair, so we got Cali's hair cut. We have a fabulous hairstylist that lives in our ward that comes to our house to cut our hair. It was so convenient and Cali looks a lot better with the snot-free hair and no mullet.

Cali did so good and sat really still.

The back before the cut.

After the cut- much fuller and mullet-less.

Her hair is much curlier and she looks so much older.

Why am I so excited for this week?

1. Celebrate 5 Year Anniversary!
2. Volunteer in Katya's class.
3. Scouts.
4. Finishing up some scrapbooks.
5. Fall weather means chicken pot pie for dinner and hot chocolate throughout the day.
6. Relaxing at home.