The funny things kids do:

This week has been full of funny things my kids have said or done.

Today, Emily comes upstairs in this outfit. This is a skort, with a liner inside that she got for her B-day. She put it over her shoulder like a dress and it was hilarious. She was insisting on wearing it and wouldn't' believe me when I told her it was not a dress! She definately has her own sense of style.

Isaac and Becca have been having tons of fun together, playing, fighting and eating. This is their most favorite spot at Grandma Shields house, they both love to eat! Isaac just tortures Becca and gets jealous of whatever she has whether it's a toy, snack, or a person. He needs to learn how to share with a younger person.

Becca loved her lunch of Mac and Cheese. She was thrilled when I gave her a bowl and a spoon and let her loose. She ate her bowl and Isaac's bowl too. She is such sweet, adorable girl!

Isaac has been talking more lately. He still has his own little language, but he's slowly adding new words. This week Aunt Nat taught him to say "bite" which he repeats over and over when he wants to try your food. Any time you ask him a question he nods his head and says "NO" , but if his answer is yes, he says "Da" instead of "Ya". He has a funny personality and lots of energy.

Taylor has been saying the funniest things too:

Last week we were driving to Arctic Circle to redeem the kids free ice cream cones and I was telling Taylor and Emily to wear a bib, so Isaac wouldn't make a huge mess. I said "it's cool to wear a bib, let's all do it." Taylor replied "I don't need to be cool I need to be simple."

Natalie and I were laughing so hard, it was funny.

Then yesterday before school I was telling Taylor how it was cold and he needed to wear his gloves and hat. He looks at me and says "Mom, I'm too popular to wear gloves."! I started laughing so hard, I had to turn away from him so he wouldn't see me laughing. I don't know what that means, but apparently it's not cool to be warm.

I love being entertained by my adorable, funny kids-they keep us constantly laughing.

Things I am grateful for today:

This week for FHE we had a lesson about "Gratitude" We talked about all the blessing we have and asked the kids to name a few things they are grateful for. They came up with the cutest ideas; Exercise, freedom, electricity, playing, were a few.

So I thought I would list a few things I am especially grateful for today.

I am grateful for Nutella. Everyone is our house loves this stuff, it is so delicious. Isaac especially likes this on toast, or bread and he gets all excited when I get it out of the cupcoard. He makes a huge mess on his face, but it's so cute.
I am grateful for wonderful, sweet, smart children.

Emily has been improving socially lately, which is great. She is such funny girl, she used to act like she hated eveyone, even Danny, but lately she has been better. She will even go to ballet and to play with her friends WITHOUT me, which is huge improvement. Also, she decided she loves Danny and now wants his help with things, which is a miracle!

Taylor is turning into a great reader, and good student. He has gotten 100% on all of his spelling tests and is really progressing in reading and math etc... His teacher said he is a sweet, unselfish friend to the kids in his class as well as being a fabulous student. I am so proud of him!

Finally I am grateful for gorgeous, warm sunny autumn days like today.

We went to Taylor's last soccer game of the season, and the weather is just perfect, I wish is would last until March.

Taylor had a fun soccer season and his team made a lot of improvements and started playing really well by the end. He had a cute bunch of boys on his team. Last week he scored two goals and he was thrilled with his accomplishment. Great job, Taylor!

Trick or Treat!

We had a fabulous, fun Halloween. Friday night we went to the Halloween carnival at Taylor's school. Then Saturday the kids dressed up: Isaac was Tigger, Emily was a Queen, and Taylor was an army solider. He was thrilled with his costume and especially his painted face. We went to a neighborhood dinner and then off to Trick or Treat. The kids were thrilled with all of the activites and especially the candy!

Happy Halloween!!!

Tiger and Ducky

Isaac loved his Halloween costume. He was Tigger, and he thought he was cool wearing his costume. We bribed Isaac and Becca with suckers to take their pictures. Neither of them would smile, but they loved their treats.

Carving Pumpkins and Snow!

We had a great week getting ready for Halloween!

It snowed early in the week and the kids had so much fun playing in the snow. Luckily it melted a few days later. We carved pumpkins and roasted the seeds. Taylor and Emily love eating salty pumpkin seeds.

Then on Friday I went to help in Taylor's class for the Halloween party. We had fun playing Bingo, frosting cookies, doing a craft and playing Musical chairs.

Emily's 4th Birthday Party!

Emily started her Birthday with her favorite breakfast of pancakes. She asks for these everyday, but I only make them a few times a week.

She wanted a Barbie Cake, and it turned out cute. Thanks to Danny for decorating her so well. He is multitalented, and great with frosting detailed cakes.

We put candles on the cupcakes rather than the Barbie cake, because her hair is a fire hazard.

Isaac was thrilled to have his own cupcake. He devoured his own, and made a huge sticky mess!

Emily got spoiled with gifts from everyone; sparkly shoes, makeup, play phone, art supplies and a new princess dress.

Goofy Grandma and Goofy Grandpa came to celebrate the day. We always love to see them.

Emily was a sweet girl all day, and we had a terrific day celebrating her life.

We love you Emily!

Enjoying a fall Sunday

The air was crisp and cool today, and we enjoyed a fun Sunday afternoon.

Spencer and Teresa were visiting from AZ, and it was great to see Spencer and Isaac interract together. They make the same grunts, groans, and sounds and they are both so cute!

Spencer and Isaac both love their Aunt Nat! They were jealous of each other for her attention.

This is their favorite spot at Grandma's house. Sitting at the bar, stealing one another's food, and eating to their heart's content. What a fun age!