A date with my little boy.

The other night I went on a date with Porter. I can say he's almost more fun than his dad!! Hannah had a girls night,dad was studying and Claire went to Nanas. We went to see Santa Clause 3. He was so giddy. He held my hand when we went in and asked a lot of questions. We got seated and ordered popcorn and nachos and a Sprite. He loved that our drink had two straws. He ate ALL of the popcorn. ( I had a few bites) We both ate the nachos. He laughed and was so good through the whole movie. Mom of course in the middle fell alseep. He kept saying , Mom wake up!" After the movie and on the way home I asked him if he would go on another date with me and he said it depended on where we went!! If you haven't taken your son out lately or at all I highly recommend it. It was priceless!

Happy Thanksgiving

I have had some extra time while lying around after my surgery to think of things that I am thankful for. This time of year I love. I love the leaves changing colors. I love the cooler weather. I love the anticipation of all the holidays. I am thankful for so many things. I think the one that comes to my mind right off is family. I am so thankful for my family. My husband is so good to me and to our children. He truly is an example of how you should be. My extended family that lives near I am grateful for them also. My family that lives so far away I really miss. I miss them around the holidays. I am thankful for their phone calls and their prayers. I am thankful for friends too. They make the world go 'round'. ( my little saying) I am also thankful for the little things my children do or say that make me laugh, smile and or cry. I am thankful for grandparents that I have and had for so long in my life. I am thankful for my relationship with my Savior. After having surgery and not being able to take care of my children for a while I am really grateful for good health. There is so much more but these are the things for now that I have had on my mind.

Aunt Stephanie and Claire

This ones for you Aunt Stephanie. I thought it turned out so cute and knew you'd want to a copy. She looks like she could pass as yours.

Halloween 2006

How fun is this? Porter dressed up as Peter in the movie Narnia. Hannah was a rock star. (Came up with most of it on her own) Claire was a lamb. (Nana Betty made hers and porters costume) We were very grateful. The Wednesday before they went to a fall festival at church and the youth did a bunch of games and fun stuff for the kids. Then on Friday our ward had a trunk or treat. The kids has fun running around from trunk to trunk getting candy. Then on Tuesday before Halloween Porter got to wear his costume to his school. Then on Halloween night they all went to nana's and papa's house to eat and trick or treat. (I was curled up on the couch sick with the flu-not fun) So Jimmy stayed with tradition and went on over to party. I heard they had a lot of fun with the cousins and with all the parties they went to-we got enough candy to for the next 5 years.

Volleyball Star

Hannah has been playing volleyball every Saturday for the past few weeks. She has practice every Tuesday also. She is really good and loves it. So once again I think we have found another loved sport. She is serving the ball in the first picture and in the other one she just hit the ball. I have really enjoyed watching her games. Unfortunately dad is at school every other Sat. And Porter can't hold still and says its boring. Claire so far has been pretty good.

Happy Baby Claire

Ft. Lauderdale Trip

Dr. Wallace sent us all to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. for a short trip. We had so much fun. We ate sea food. We sat on the beach. We took a Everglades tour and saw alligators like this cute one to your left. We stayed up really late and played this great game called Loaded Questions. You find things out about people you never knew. Lots of good laughs. We also did a little shopping. I was able to find THE Florida State shirts for Jimmy. Poor guy he never gets a souvenir. I enjoyed my shower the most. Yes, its true! No one coming in or a baby screaming and rushing to take a 2 minute shower. It was wonderful. I really needed a break. I came back with a huge smile, a grateful husband, kids that miss their mom and a mom that missed their kids. (should I tell you what the house looked liked or how big the laundry pile is or the dishes/ no I will just leave it to your imagination)