The Happiest Place on Earth

We had so much fun in California!  My parents and sister's family went with us.  We stayed in Carlsbad and went to Disneyland and Sea World.  We also toured the USS Arizona.  The boys loved everything about visiting a retired navy ship.  What boy woudn't want to see a huge navy ship and airplanes that were parked on top.  Way cool!

I need to be a little honest here.  Cole was just short of being able to ride Manta at Sea World.  Mark spent 45 minutes trying to convince the lady standing at the entrance of the line (there was actually no line) that Cole would be okay.  Mark wouldn't give up.  He was 1/4 of an inch too short, but wanted to go on the ride so bad.  After a quick trip to the bathroom, when the lady refused to let him on, Cole was suddenly tall enough to ride Manta.  With a little bit of help from some extra tissue, he got to ride the ride 6 more times after that.

Here are some pics of our fun vacation!  I am putting a lot on here.  For future, if I want to make a book,  I can't have it be a slide show.  Watch out...there are a ton.

Stitches

The day I put up our Christmas stockings, we had an injury.  It happened so fast.  When I saw the blood, I knew it was bad.  After a quick grab of the stocking, the cast iron train car came crashing down onto Owen's head.  There were four stitches in all.  He was so brave!
Look away if you don't want to see a little blood...

Thanksgiving!

We surprised our boys and instead of staying in Idaho all week for Thanksgiving, we met up with Mark's sister Jill and Jon and their kids at the Idaho Falls airport.  I love surprises!  Jill asked us about a month ago if we would come to Las Vegas with them and stay at the Hilton Grand Vacations Hotel.  They had extra points that would expire.  We loved that it was away from the strip.  We felt safe and we had such a great time.  Here are a few pics.

Idaho Falls Airport

Rainforest Cafe in Vegas

Swimming at the hotel in the great sunny weather!

Planet Hollywood for dinner.

The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay

The fish Owen "had" to have.  Thanks Jill!

The bus ride back to the airport.

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A yummy spaghetti dinner at Grandma's when we flew back!

Chocolate Lover

At least I know one of my boys can have chocolate and really likes to eat chocolate!

Here is a little video of Owen with a piece of leftover Halloween candy that was left untouched by his brothers.

Happy Halloween!

Here are some pics of our spooky night!

Owen and Dawson before the Halloween Train.

Pumpkin carving the night before!

7 Little People

Every Tuesday and Thursday all of these little people get together for Play School.  It is two hours from 9:45-11:45.  I started the rotation 7 weeks ago and this week it is my turn again.  With the rotation of other Moms in the neighborhood, we all get a two hour break-two times a week.  The kids love being with each other and love to play.  We sing songs, do a craft, read stories, and play.  Owen loves being with all of his friends!

A Green Miracle

At first, my cantaloupe plant looked hopeless.  No fruit was in sight.

I grew lots of pumpkins, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, but didn't think I would even get one cantaloupe by the looks of my plant.  But to my surprise...

My little garden produced this:

I couldn't help but to cut into the thing.  It was green and tasted nasty. If I would have been a little more patient, it could have ripened.  I am not sure.  Maybe I will be able to eat orange cantaloupe next year from my garden!