Thanksgiving

We had a BIG Thanksgiving lunch at our house today. Brian went to run a 5 K while I set the tables and the kids went for a VERY long walk. We counted more than 45 people at our house. The kids colored on their paper table cloth and played on the swing set. Brian set up a volleyball court in the grass and horseshoe pits in the dirt. We rode on the quads and sat around enjoying having our family together. It was such a lovely day with the clouds and rain coming and going. Brian said that the weatherman said that it rained in Phoenix every 12 years, and it looks like that tradition holds true. We all ate inside and played the wii fit to burn off our turkey calories. Some people crashed on the couches and floor for a little nap. All in all, it was a wonderful day. Brian and I love to have parties and today was no exception. It was a great day.
Here is a list of 15 things that I am thankful for:

1. Brian
2. Charlee, Oaklee, Jaxson, and Baby Trevee
3. My Mom and Dad and Brian's Mom and Dad
4. Church
5. My Primary Class
6. My Friends
7. Good Books
8. Brian's Job
9. Staying home with my kids
10. Blogs and Journals
11. All of my siblings and in-laws
12. My great house
13. TV
14. The Plan of Salvation
15. Happy Pills ;)

In-Laws Day!!

I have the cutest set of in-laws ever!! I really lucked out in this department. Today I got up and started to clean up my house when my doorbell rang. Who else, but 2 of my funny brother in laws there to "Work". Okay. My cute Father in law sent them to power wash my back porch to get it ready for Thanksgiving dinner. We are having it over here because I love to have parties and my Mother in law is grateful because she doesn't have to hostess the shin dig. Devin and Ryan came in after they were all done and had a tea party with Oaklee in my dining room. It was so cute. I told them that they had better hope John, my Father in law, did not check my blog today and see the pics of them "working". Devin said in a near perfect John impression, "Well, you guys look like you had a busy morning". They are so funny, so thanks to all of my in- laws for their love and support and thank you for your help to make my life great!!

Ryan and Devin with Oaklee!
Brian's brother, Rich is getting married this Saturday to Treslee. The boys all went out for a boys night out on Friday. For some reason they had a box of Fresh Burrito shirts in the car, so they all got one and yelled, "Burrito" every time anyone got a spare or strike. I asked Brian to take a picture, so that is what I got. One Picture!! I thought the girls would get a kick out of it!!

A little R&R

I found my cream cheese in the fridge with a bunch of little finger holes in it. I thought it was pretty indicative of how well I watched my kids this weekend. Mom and Dad took some time off!!

BIG Nerds!!

So, I went with some family and friends to the 12:01 showing of Twilight last night. The movie was GREAT!! I really enjoyed the changes made from the book. They stuck to the book pretty well, but... It was GREAT!! That's all I'm going to say about the movie. On to the dorkiness!! My cute mother in law got us Edward shirts and Brooklynn and I posed for a cute pic. Some of my cute friends from church came and so did my Aunt and her friend. My mom and I were giddy in the car on the way there and back. We waited in line from about 9 pm and got great seats. I hope everyone enjoys the film as much as I did and has good friends to share it with:)

November in AZ!!

So, today at school, I was a little upset by the fact that 95% of the kids were dressed in shorts and short sleeved shirts. What is that all about?? It is November!! Thanksgiving is next week!! When do I get my winter?? I sent the kids to play in the backyard this afternoon. I usually don't let them out alone, but I wanted to clean without helpers. We live on an acre that is not fenced, so neighborhood dogs come visit and scare the kids, but today, I needed them out of my house. I went on the back porch to see them playing in swimsuits in the hose. Where is Winter??!! The hose should not be refreshing in November. So, let me look at the positives. I don't have to wear a bulky jacket to go out. I don't need a scarf or hat or snow tires (EEWWW). I'll take what I got!! All I can say is that it is better than living in the snow;)

The Water Truck

On the way to pick Charlee up from school today, Oaklee and I had an interesting conversation:

O: Mom, why does that truck have water in it?
M: I don't know, Oaklee.
O: Oh, I know, it is for when the truck gets thirsty!

Yep, that is probably why. So, I took a picture of the truck while I was driving. I know, not very defensive driving, Dad, but I didn't want to forget.

Oaklee!!

Okay, so a couple of weeks ago, Oaklee came in to the bathroom crying. I asked her what was wrong. She pointed to her nose where I saw another jewel she shoved up her nose. I was able to get this one out, but we told her that if she put anything else up her nose, she would have to get her tonsils out again. She did not like this!! I asked her how it got up there and she said, "It was on the counter in the kitchen and the wind blew and it just went up there". Hmmmm. Who else buys that story??

Superman's Yard Services Available!!

Last night I was really sick to my stomach and somewhat ignoring my kids when my mom called me. She asked if I knew where Jaxson was. I thought he was with her, so I responded with a big NO!! She said I needed to come outside to see him. I went out and he was dressed as Superman with a blown up, fake muscle costume on (which sounds like a vacuum when it is on), watering the dirt. He got out 3 or 4 different sized buckets and bowls to fill with his hose. He was drenched. Good thing Arizona is way too hot right now. He looked so cute. I had to laugh and capture it with my trusty Kodak!! Isn't he sooo cute!!??

Oaklee's Cow Carrier

Oaklee came in wearing Charlee's jammy pants up to her boobs. She put her stuffed cow in the top of them and said they were her "baby holder". I think they look more like a cow holder.

I love this!!

When I hug Jax, he hugs me back and pats me on the back without thinking about it. I love this! The girls used to do this, too, but now, not so much. When he does this, it makes me so happy. I sure love my Big boy!!

Okay, I must say that I have the BEST Husband in the world. For one thing, I think he is sooo cute. Yeah, He rocks my world;). Last night after he watched his Suns game and Cardinals game, he turned off the TV and got into bed with me... Get your minds out of the gutter. He then opened the Twilight book that I not so subtly mentioned that he needed to read to get some romance ideas. I fell asleep and he stayed up to read. He is acting like he is impartial to the book, but I can tell he likes it. When I originally asked him to read it, he told me he couldn't because he was not gay... Is that PC?? Oh well. He is reading it because he knows I want him to. This is one of the reasons he is the BEST husband. Another reason he is the best is because I sent him a text today (My first one to him) that said, "I Love You, HoHoHo" (That's what Jax says every night), and he texted back with a cute smiley face blowing a kiss. Yeah, how cute is that. I didn't know his phone could do that. Yet, another reason I have the BEST Husband. The new missionary in our ward noticed my haircut... Brian had no idea for over an hour, but hey, no one is that perfect!! I'll take him anyday.

Our newest nephew!!

Sam Barry was born last Monday and he is soo cute!! We took the whole fam (Ignoring the RSV restrictions) to see him last Tuesday. Oaklee was so funny with him. She kept petting Sam and at one point, I saw her get a quick kiss in there. These pictures don't do the fat little guy justice. He was so cute and plump. When we left, Oaklee said, "Mom, can we have another baby that gets to live with us, not with Heavenly Father?" Sounds like a good question to me. Brian told her that we sure hope so. So, we'll all have to wait and see.:)