Sunday Fun

Well two weeks ago we had an interesting experience with our children during church.  Caidence and Charlotte were being quite loud in Sacrament so I had to take them out.  Nicolas was happy to follow.  After a few minutes of me not letting Caidence play she got upset and decided to throw a horrible fit.  I was so embarassed and so I told Nic to go inside the chapel and get his did.  My thinking was he would walk over to his dad and tell him mommy needed his help.  Well the 4 year old he is decided it would be better as soon as he got him the chapel doors to say "Dad! Dad! Its time to go!  Mom said its time to go!"  Marc being horrified said "Nic shh, get over here and sit down" Nic walks over to our seat and says "no dad its time to go.  Fine dad, fine, you will have to stay here all by yourself!" 

And that is about as bad as it gets!  All I could do was laugh. 

The three of us

Michael and Cari Jackson came for a visit a few weeks ago and ever since then I cant help but remember all the fun times Brittany, Michael and I had.  Some of my earlier memories include Guy Fawkes celebrations at the apartments, being chased by Michael and his brothers in my backyard, church youth dances (enough said), trick or treating, british comedies, toilet paper wars, having Michael tell me that I moved away 5 years when it was actually 2.  He did recover nicely, almost driving off the freeway in the van on our way to dinner in Sacramento (although I dont think we ever told our patents...) The list goes on.  Its so nice to have such wonderful friends and now see them grown up with wonderful families.  I have always like to think that we were soul mates (yes I am sure Michael would roll his eyes) but some friendships survive no matter what.  I guess what I want to say is I love you guys!  Thanks for being great friends.

 

Halloween Fun

The kids loved Halloween this year.  They were so cute, I fixed Caidence's Snow White costume so she could wear it on Saturday.  We started the night going to granny's to show off our costumes.  Then we were off to my parents ward party.  They had a chili cook off, an awesome band, lots of games and then the kids got to trick or treat the doors in the church building.  The kids cant wait to do it again next year. 

October

Wow this month has been crazy!!  We started out with Caidence's 3rd birthday.  Her party was so much fun and I have pictures to follow.  She told me that it was her favorite day...what every mom wants to hear.  We had the party at Janet and Steve's.  We decorated cookies, hunted for "Snow Whites" apples, had a princess parade, ate pizza and yummy salads and of course cake!  I made her a castle cake which was so much fun.  It is by far the biggest cake I have done and I loved it.  After her party came the huge title wave of the Primary Program, my month for preschool and play group.  The Primary Program went great, Nicolas did not say his part but he did sing really well.  All the kids did so great I got so many compliments from the stake and leaders in our ward.  I also taught Caidence's preschool this month and I cant believe that today was my last day.  This group is so good!  They listen, play well, follow directions...really a great experience.  I will miss them.  This month we also went to a pumpkin patch, had a Halloween party with our play group at Teasha's house and did the trunk or treat with our ward.  Nicolas and Caidence were both kind of shy at first but after the first few trunks they were eager to say trick or treat.  Nicolas was spiderman, Caidence was a butterfly and Charlotte was Cinderella.  They all looked so cute and cant wait to dress up to go trick or treating on Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

Caidence is three!

Caidence is THREE and is so excited to be a BIG GIRL.  She loves horses, princesses, purses, shoes and the color PINK.  For her birthday I made cupcakes and a cake for her.  We had dinner with family then took the cakes and presents over to granny's.  She blew out her candles with enthusiasm and opened her gifts with excited squeals.  We got her a Sleeping Beauty dress up set and a princess bike.  Uncle Adam got her a princess helmet and elbow pads.  Earlier in the day my good friend "grandma Kelly" came by to bring her her gifts.  She got the most adorable duck bath towel and matching bath puppet.  She also brought her a princess balloon which the kids played with up until it got taken away at bed time.  I know she had a great day.  She proudly told everyone that it was her birthday.  She is the cutest three year old ever!  She is full of life and personality, a little shy at first but once she gets confortable around you she is bubbly and silly.  Happy Birthday Caidence!!

 

Arthur Adams 1928-2009

Marc's dear grandfather passed away yesterday morning.  I am still full of emotion and at this moment I do not feel articulate enough to express how much I loved him.  I will say that he was a man of great worth. and a wonderful example to all around him.  Marc, the kids and I loved him dearly, we will truly miss him. 

His funeral services will be held Saturday September 26, 2009, 11:00 am at the A Street Building.  We appreciate all the love and support our family has recieved.

Happy Birthday Marc!

Today is Marc's 29 birthday! I am so lucky to have such a handsome, awesome husband. We will celebrate by cooking his favorite meal, steak and artichokes with a side of baked sweet potatoes and cowboy beans. Typically he has a pink champagne cake but this year he wants a cheese cake and three berry crisp. It sounds like a delicious night is coming our way! His family is coming over for dinner and to help us form the patio and the front borders. We are so lucky to have family that is always willing to help us with our projects. I think we will have a fun night. Dont forget to wish him a happy birthday!!