Ben's Birthday

We celebrated Ben's birthday for an entire week. I love birthday weeks. It gives me even more opportunities to flower my kiddies with attention, hugs, and kisses.

We did the ghetto of all ghetto "restaurants." Chuck E. Cheese. But hey, the kids had fun and that's what matters.

Thanksgiving

We had a small family Thanksgiving this year. Just Marty, Jenny, Jacob, and Ben. We had Jenny's sister Kellie and Cassie, Marty's second cousin, also. Jacob LOVES Cassie. She was such a good sport to play endless hands of UNO and go on a bike ride with Jacob. 

 

Ben's 4th Birthday

My baby is now four. I am so sad. I love this kid, his lisp, his smile, his eyes, and everything about him. I love him!  We got a picture of Uncle Don wearing the Birthday boy hat!

 All Ben wanted for his birthday was flowers on his cake. Really? So I made his cake from a box. Marty called Harmons and had them make the flowers for the top. He was beyond thrilled. Thank you Harmon's in Farmington!

Trick or Treat Time

There's not much to say about this post. Jacob was a U of U fan; Ben was the Go Cougars fan. I find it hard to spend money on costumes that my kids will only wear once. This way, they can wear their costumes all winter long!

 They are still working on eating their candy. I swear that Halloween is a conspiracy formed by dentists. Gees!

It's Autumn Time

Ben is a pack rat. Not really, but he sure does like to take everything in a room (shoes, toys, books, laundry baskets, odds and ends, etc) and put it in one HUGE pile. Why? So that his trucks have some "dirt" to traverse. The wonderful imaginings of a little boy. Here's proof:

 I asked the boys to please do their creative playtime outside. They were outside 2 seconds, came running in, and asked if they could use the rakes. Sure, knock yourselves out. Here's what I found when I went outside. Sheer childhood delight!

I then had to get the obligatory poses with our pumpkins. The second counselor in the bishopric, Brother Green, gave Ben the huge pumpkin. According to Ben, it will "make lots of pies!"

 

Antelope Island Fun

Marty took the boys to Antelope Island Parks over UEA weekend. I got to work and sleep. I am sad I missed out on their adventures. See, they are super excited to see the buffalo for the first time ever. I miss so much with this thing called work. Maybe one day I would have to do it any more! I love my family and I love that Marty takes care of my boys and provides these neat experiences for them. I am blessed!

 

Adams Canyon Hike

Jacob, Ben, and I went on a hike Saturday. The boys were super excited to get their exercise in, go see the water, and have fun with Mommy. Marty stayed home. Oh well. He did dust and vacuum the house. I was pleasantly surprised that there were no complaints from the boys about the first half of the hike --- the hike UP. I thought for sure Jacob would have some weeping and wailing. They were both good sports. They each had their own backpacks and water bottles. They loved the little stream of water. And they especially loved the run all the way down the mountain! I can still hear squeals of delight. I love them!