Pre-Thanksgiving

Although I didn't get to be with everyone for Thanksgiving I did get to see most everyone a few days before. I didn't do a very good job of taking pictures....I'm hoping I will get some sent to me from others that snapped some pictures....Here are a few I did get

As much as I hate to admit it...yes he beat us playing dominoes.

Mom and Dad brought some entertainment for the kids to play while at Grandma's house...it was very smart.

Delayna's Party

Here's what Delayna was doing while the rest of the kids were having their lemonade shooter....isn't she cute (if you don't know what I'm talking about you will have to read my previous post)
I should let Alyson post these but then I'd have to transfer them to her computer and all that jazz so here you go.

OK so the party was a little late but she's two and doesn't know that difference. Since she asks for cookies everyday Mike made cookies instead of cake.

Pre Delyana Party Party

There was some debate between Mike, Al and I as to whether or not it would be a good idea to post this video. I decided that since it was my daughter that was the teacher in this instance it was ok for me to decide to show it. OK I have to admit I laughed and laughed when I came out and found them doing this. I'll just show you the video and then I'll explain because yes there needs to be an explanation to go along with it. I came up with all sort of clever and funny ways to present this to everyone but I think I'll just let the video do that talking.



Mike, Al and I were in my room chatting and the kids had decided it would be fun to play that they had a restaurant named ABC's. They would come in and ask us what we'd like and then bring it in. We had roasted marshmallows, water, toasted surprise, etc.... After we were done talking we when out to the family room to find the restaurant had been turned into a bar and the kids were now having Vodka shooters. :O) After laughing hard. I asked where they got that idea. They said they had seen it on tv. Just so you know I have explained that it isn't lemonade they are drinking when they do that and it probably isn't a good idea to pretend to do that anymore. I guess it's equivalent to the candy cigarette we use to want as a kid because the really cool white puff that would come out of it.

OK I'm still laughing and crying...what a good parent I am and I'm sure Mik and Al are grateful to have us around to be such good examples to their kids. :O)

After all of this Alyson tells me the best part was that during Sunday school today they talked about how important it is to be careful what we let in our home...to be aware of what we are watching and letting our kids watch. Apparently I need to be out of primary and into Sunday school so I can learn these things...I must not be doing a very good job of it. :O)

Halloween

Here's the crew plus a few friends!!

This year Alyssa and her friend decided to dress in 80's/punk. They had lots of fun planning and preparing. She looked pretty good with black hair.

Ward Harvest Party

We had a very fun Harvest party at church a few weekends ago. The kids had lots of fun.

Mike and Cailah participated in the pie (whip cream) eating contest. It was very fun to watch. Cailah dug right in there. It only took a few washings to get the whip cream out of her hair...they need to remember to use the light whip cream. I guess only those of us who have actually had whip cream fights would know that.... :O)


Mike and our neighbor friend Josh were in the first group to go. Mike started off really careful then he just put his whole head in to remove some more cream...side note...that's a good way to get your head nice and shiny if you were to be Mr. Clean or something. :O)


After the pie eating contest the young men/women taught the Cotton-eyed Joe dance. I was sitting there and Braydon says to me...I think I know this one, we do it at school for morning movement. So he, Josh, and Abby get out there and just go to town. It was very cute.



Delayna took no time at all in getting out there and giving it a go....luckily she didn't get tackled. She cracks me up.