BEST HALLOWEEN EVER!!

For some reason I cant find the picture that I took of Kera and Adam..they were dressed in AWESOMENESS! 

This will be a Halloween that I remember FOREVER! Kera wanted to have a party..so we did at my house! For a party that was thrown together in a couple of days.. we sure had a blast! I'm so glad we did it! When everyone got here we sat down and ate..we  had bread bowl and I made chicken and rice soup and everyone else brought dips and dessert. It was so yummy! Whats a party without great food though right? After we ate we split into groups and went on a picture scavenger hunt..this was HILARIOUS!! we had such a fun group and we thought we had won but we came in 2nd...i cant wait to do a scavenger hunt again:) Then when we got back to my house we started the games. The first game we played we got off of the movie "Just go with it" ..I love it! You get a balloon and you start at your belly button and then you had to get it up between both necks without using your hands..its harder then it looks. The next game we played was with donuts. You have to be the first one to get it in your mouth between the 2 peoples. So the trick is is to just stuff it in your mouth and not try to eat it or swallow... we were all so full so some of us were like dry heaving after words..it was so fun! The last game we played was called the NEWLYDEAD GAME..we played this for probably 2 hours and it was so fun.. Its just like the newlywed game so we had to guess what the other one said about us or them... it was so fun to get to know people better and to see people come out of their shells... We also voted for best costume..and guess who won?? ME! Jake and I were dressed up as Jakes grandpa Jack and I was Grandma Lois..jake always comes up with the best ideas and he thought since we were livin in their house and have access to their clothes that we should be them... and so we were and it was so fun!. Hope everyone has a fun Halloween tonight! Jake and I cant wait to take Pais out in her cute little costume..1st Halloween!

11 months

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Love love love these 2 pics.... I actually took them this morning as "the workers" ( i musnt say what we usually call them) were rakin up our leaves outside..i will have to admit it was really hard to refrain but jumpin in the mountain of leaves..instead i through pais in the pile..and she was loving it..for about 1 second is all though..she made a mad dash out of there..i'm so glad i caught this smile of her with her 2 little wee teeth showin..aren't they so cute?

Things to remember bout 11 months:
.. Cant believe she is already 11 months..where did my baby go?
..she is such a good eater and opens her mouth big when the spoon is about to enter..
..She has 2 teeth comin in the top but its the side ones not the front ones..man was that a killer gettin those babies to come through
.. She has takin a few steps but just that once...everynow and then she will take 1 or 2 but its kinda a hop still but real close...
..She LOVES water...if she only knew how to use the sippy real good ( workin on it)
..she has been sayin mama a lot more now :)
..blabbers so much now and its the cutest thing ever.. especially when she cries hahaha
..has an ear infection in both ears and its been so sad seein her go through such pain (along with the teeth)
..Still loves pets and does this really excited noise the moment she spots them and she will kick her legs so fast
..i took her out in the stroller the other day out walkin and thank goodness I decided not to take the long route cause she was not having it..she is still warmin up to the idea of a stroller..i wish she liked it more.
.. she loves to go down carsons little slide even if she goes down sideways
..she has a smile that both melts Jake and mine's heart ( cause those 2 little teeth shine through)
..Has been a good napper lately.. takes 2 a day..usually 2 hours in the morning..hour and half in the afternoon..
..Loves to dance:)
..Loves music
..Loves her "p is for princess Elmo video and would watch it all day if i would let her ( ill admit..sometimes when i'm on a cleanin mode and cleanin out stuff she has watched it all day...Please dont' turn me in:(
..Loves to talk on the phone
.Loves jumpin on the bed..
..LOVES CLIMBING THE STAIRS..mostly at my parents house cause there downstairs is the main living area and so the stairs are really easy to get to.. While their this past weekend i couldnt find her for a minute and she had crawled all the way up and was playin in the play room up there..THANK GOODNESS she didn't fall!
..When she goes to climb up their stairs she usually will wait on the 2nd step and wait for someone to look at her and when you give her that look she is out of there..kinda like she is playin hide and seek..makes me laugh everytime:)
..sometimes her diaper will get caught in her crack and thats usually when she will have a big blow out..not cool pais..
..This is another story that some of you may not want to know but while I was home she loves to stick her tongue out anyways and has to lick anything and everything well my families dog mollie came right up to her and licked her tongue..several times..and Pais kept eggin it on..it was kinda funny..and so sick at the same time... lets just say she has a good immune system hahaha
..I have said this before and I'll say it again.. SHE LOVES WHEN DADDY COMES HOME!!

.Cant believe we will be celebratin her birthday next month! I cant wait to give her her present cause she needs new toys desperatly.. We love you baby girl!
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Forgotten?

This is goin to be a random post of pics..I didn't want to leave them out though:)

 5 YEAR REUNION..where did the time go? I sure miss these people:) My wishes for that day- To see Amanda, Tyson, Cody H, Jeff, and Brianne...you missed out peeps! our ten year isnt to far from here..hahah

The women behind it all.. Well mostly Asher.. It was beautiful and so fun Ash.. Thanks for all that you did!!

 The past couple summers we have had a friend weekend at our cabin. . Half of us are from Kanosh the other half are from St Johns, AZ.. I sure do miss these girls.. I look forward every year for this weekend.. We never stop laughin and their some of the best women I know:)

 If your wandering why I'm the only one with makeup on its because I had to leave early that morning..or else I wouldnt have:)

 I love this pic...Camille leaving for college:( Sad day for my parents and especially sierra..her partner in crime has moved on to a new journey in life..

 This is very random but I had to for the memories..HAHAHA my mom and dad went on a date and went and got there cholonoscopies together..how sweet..lol cant wait to do that with jake!

 "Swing for Life".. This year Mckell and Emily put together a Softball tournament for a fundraiser for the 'Relay for Life'... We ended up raising $2600.. What a fun and exhaustin day:) We love and miss you so much Aunts Debra and Michelle... P.s. Jake and Trav designed these amazing shirts "AINT NO PETER LIKE A SANPETER"..They sure were a hit!!

 Have you ever seen 'Little House on the Prairie?" Well this is Melissa Gilbert who plays the little girl..cant remember her name at the moment. Diane took us all day to St. George to Tuachans 'Little Mermaid' and she was in the audience..So glad to meet her even though I didn't even know who she was..lol

GOT SOAP??? WE SURE DID!! We had a very fun 'Water Day' at the Ashtons house over the summer....Homeade water slide? I think so!

 Hollie don't you love this swim suit on her? Thank you!

 Never a dull moment with Jalen

 Cutest Madelyn

 Sierra got to spend the day with us also..love those smiles!

 The kiddos:)

 Ho Ho Ho!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And last but not least. One of my very good friends Amber got Married yesterday!! Me and shay drove up with the babes to her reception.. so glad I got to see her and congratulate her in person. Love you AM HAM! Doesnt she make a gorgeous bride??!


THE END:) Thanks for stoppin by:)

Thoughts*

 

While I was up in Salt Lake I got to go see my cousin Sarah and her cutest boy Owen. So glad I finally got to meet him and hang out with the family and catch up. Love you! 

First off-- my cousin Brandon came home from his mission on Saturday Oct 8.. Were so glad he is finally back home and safe. We missed you and are so proud of you!

Second off--- I have really had a "come to Jesus" type of week. On Sunday morning I was on my way home from Salt Lake and just as I was on that long stretch from Nephi to Gunnison I saw this view and I couldn't help myself but I had to stop and take this picture.. Rarely do I stop to take pictures but this one I had to..How beautiful is it!! It was such a pretty time of morning to drive home and I had my church jams on and I just couldnt help by tear up ( pretty badly I might add ). A couple days before this Jake and I were at Diane and Allens watchin "17 Miracles".. Have you ever seen it? Talk about changed my life.. I HIGHLY recommend it to EVERYONE. Even if you are not LDS it seriously is soooo good. Have I got my point across? lol Anyways on my drive home I just got thinkin about everything and life and how good it really truely is. Just when I get down and thinkin I have it so bad I am always put in my place so fast and I am so grateful for that. I am so lucky to have the husband that I have and to have to cutest little girl ever. They are my World. I love my families! Both so much.. They all treat me so good and I realize that is whats most important in this life. I love livin here in small G town. We are surrounded by family and its the best ever.. I am so blessed to be married into this family.
Over conference weekend we spent it in Kanosh and most of the family was home but my parents were away to New Mexico for Maddux's blessing and of course we missed them but it was so fun just the kids to hang out and play with the kiddos. As we watched conference I was really touched this conference. As the prophet got up to speak - my eyes filled with tears. What an amazing man! Just lookin at him makes me tear up and feel the spirit so much. He always knows what to say and at times I feel like him and every other speaker is talkin directly to me. What powerful people. Its crazy to me that he even mentioned how bad everything is really gettin and that we need to start praying for our Savior to come. You know its gotta be bad when the prophet stands up and says we need to end this evilness. It is those times and when its sometimes scary to think about him coming again at the same time it brings me peace. I hope everyday that I am doin the right things, saying the right things, being an example, so that I can return back with him. I loved gettin to be with my cousin the night he got home. I always love being around return missionarys cause they are just so full of light and are so happy and loving. I want to live like that everyday:) I know this is a way deep post but I would have been mad at myself had I not takin the time to write down my feelings. The spirit that I felt was so strong driving home that day and I'm grateful for that and it was a huge testimony builder for me..which I really needed. I will always remember it thats for sure. If your still reading..make sure you rent that movie TONIGHT and watch it. Loves:)

P.S. Today I got an email from my Aunt Margo and she sent me this. I think its very appropriate for this post. Thanks Aunt M.. love you!
"May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."