Thatchgiving 2010

We were able to travel to Gila Valley to spend Thanksgiving with Grandma and Grandpa Lindsay.  We had a weekend filled with adventure and fun. 

First Grandma and Grandpa have the best sandbox ever!

They also have swings.  This is were Jeff spent most of his time. 

We were able to go throw rocks in the canal.  Kenyon made me super nervous, the boy has no fear.

Did I mention the swings?Uncle Steven brought entertainment for the older boys.  Logan and Noah were gone most of the day riding around.We participated in a little turkey trot.We also did a lot of swinging in Grandpa Lindsay’s tire swings.

Aunt Jill brought gunny sacks for races.

Grandpa Lindsay provided us with a hay ride.  We were able to sing Christmas songs as we rode along.

Grandma read us bed time stories.

Sleeping arrangements were fun with 13 adults and 11 or so kids under one roof

          

One word  - Swings

 

Makenzie showing Jace how to clean up.

On Friday we went to Merry Mainstreet.

We also stopped by  Grandpa Udall’s zip line on the way out of town.

What a fun weekend!

Gilbert Days

My partners in crime and I have decided to run a few races this season.  So we started out easy with a 5k at Gilbert days. 

The kids and I ran the 1 mile fun run last year.  They wanted to run again this year so we enlisted dad’s help.  Here they are crossing the finish line.

 Michelle is faster than me and Gretchen.  Here she is crossing the finish line.  I think that she ran 10 minute miles.  Way to go Michelle.

The kids with their ribbons.

Me and the kids after the race.

Halloween Happenings 2010

We started with a trip to Schnepf Farms.  I took the kids out of school so they could go with me on my preschool field trip.

Logan’s pig won the pig race.  He was “crowned” with a pig nose.  Fitting isn’t it?

We went on the train

And planes

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Makenzie liked riding in a bee. 

 

 

 

 

 

We finished the day off with a frozen dessert.

On to the costume parade at school.  Makenzie was Cinderella this year.  Logan was a Caveman.   

On Friday we went to the Halloween Carnival at church.  They started with a costume parade where they were able to trick or treat.

Then onto the games.

Funny note.  I had 2 or three costumes (a dino, Buzz Lightyear, a fish, and a fireman) for Kenyon this year none of which he was interested in wearing.  I came home from the kids’ school to find him perfectly happy in Ashleigh’s Cinderella dress-up.  We finally convinced him that being a fireman was OK.

Mexico 2010

Kenyon loved playing in the water this year.  

Kenyon, Ashleigh, and Logan playing in the sand. 

Best Friends Buried.   

Nap time was a must for these three.

Makenzie loved playing in the water too.  The water was pretty calm this year.

  Good Times!

New Mexico Balloon Festival

The fun started with a trip to Grandma’s and Grandpa’s House.  We went to a corn maze.  I don’t know who was having  more fun, Logan or Uncle Brad.  The kids didn’t really care about finding their way out of the maze, they just wanted to run around.

Here is the group minus Uncle Steven’s Family, who didn’t get in until 2 am the next morning.The day started early 4:15 local time, which meant 3:15 for us out of towners.

 

I Didn’t realize that we would be right in the middle of all the balloons going up.

That’s grandpa in the background helping with one of the balloons.                        

Uncle Steven provided entertainment for the kids.                   

Look at how big that balloon is.  We had a great time and it is definitely a trip we will repeat.

Happy Birthday Kenyon

Not only was it the first day of school but Kenyon turned 2 today.  We love this kid.

First we made him a cake, after which he was able to lick the beaters.  See the messy hands.  Not unusual for this kid as he often holds his fork in one hand and eats with the other.

He loved opening presents.

He got clothes from grandma and grandpa Tracy.  A Zhu Zhu pet from his brother and sisters, and Buzz Lightyear pajamas from mom and dad.  But his favorite was his very own Black & Decker Tool set.  Complete with a drill, safety glasses and a jig saw.

For the past week he has been playing with the girl’s play food.  He’s been putting candles on the cake, singing Happy Birthday, and blowing out the candles.  I guess his practice has paid off.

First Day of School

The kids had a great first day of school.  Makenzie was a little apprehensive the night before and teary eyed but was fine today.  Logan was calm and collected.  Both kids walked themselves to their classes, made me wait in the hall.  Yah for school, I no longer need to be the activities director finding something fun and exciting to do everyday.

Kenyon’s 2 year old Stats

He weighs 33lbs and is 34” tall.  He sleeps in a big boy be (sort of).  Somehow he always finds his way to our bed.  He is all boy - Except when he plays dress up with his sisters then he enjoys being “Cinderella”.  He Loves Buzz Lightyear, playing cars, and playing with toy soldiers. 

He is one cute kid!