Halloween Activities 2011

 Pumpkin Carving at the Nolan's House.

 Chili Cook Off and Trunk or Treat at the church. Grant is a mountain man. David is, you guessed it a cowboy! Tried to talk him into something that we haven't seen him in everyday.

 Alan made a great frog. He got on all fours and jumped around saying "ribbit". It was so cute!!

 Halloween goodies I made this year:

 Owl cupcakes to take to Grandma and Grandpa Allred's Halloween party.

 Cupcakes for Grants class.

 Sugar cookies for David's class.

 Yum!

 Grandma Allred's Halloween party. David pushing cousin Cooper in the swing.

 Morgan as Fancy Nancy, Travis as Mr. Incredible, Spencer as a ninja.

 Evie as a Fair Princess Cheerleader, and Davey as a cowboy. These cousins partied hard.

 Annie and Alan on the swings.

We played games and ate dinner. Then Uncle Micheal, Aunt Maren, Jared and I created a haunted house in Grandma and Grandpa's bunk house. I had so much fun doing it. Jared told a scary story before they entered and I had them feel brain matter (noodles and peeled grapes). Maren was in a bunk bed moaning and reaching out, and Micheal with a scary mask jumping out to surprise you. We had creepy music, jack-o-lanterns and skeletons to frighten the kids too. Next time it will be even better.

Apple Annie's with the Brintons

 Alan in the wagon with some apples.

 Tractor ride to see the Apple orchards. Grant, Alan, Jared and Maysa.

 Our friend Dan and his sweet twin boys, Jasper and Jayden.

 My Boys!

 This is a typical family photo! I don't like how I look, David is pouting, Alan and Grant aren't looking and Jared always seems to look good!!

 Making jump ropes.

 Jumping with jump ropes. Grant and David.

 Alan enjoying a pink lady apple.

 Alan jump roping.

 In the corn maze trying to decide which way to go. Does Grant's face have attitude or is that just me??

 Middle of corn maze on a platform overlooking the maze.

 Da boyz.

 Getting pumpkins.

 David posing with his pumpkin.

 Group shot with the Men or Dads.

Group shot with the Ladies or Moms.
 We had a fun time with the Brinton family! We ate way too much. Pumpkin pancakes with apple cider syrup, sausage, apple cider donuts, homemade pumpkin ice cream and apple crumb too,and pink lady apples. It was so yummy.

Random photos Late Summer 2011

 My boys looking so handsome after church. I forgot to get a shot of them on Easter Sunday. So I guess this counts, better late than never.

 And as always there is never one good shot of them all! They each look great in one photo, but not in any one together. So pick who looks best in each photo.

 I spoke in Stake Conference this year. It was a good experience, I love my Family!

 David loves it when his cousin Ethan comes to play! They played cowboys outside.

David's 5th Birthday the Cowboy Way

 The invites.

 We decorated donkey tails and I handed out cowboy party favors tied up in bandannas.

 Pin the tail on the donkey a classic.

 I like the one on the donkeys nose.

 Roasting hot dogs.

 These were actually quite yummy and the weather was nice. I was so glad.

 David swinging at the boot pinata.

 Cousin Evie taking a turn.

 I wish I could decorate cakes but this is as good as they get.

 I can't believe David is 5 he is growing up so fast.

 David loved his 5th birthday party and still dresses up like a cowboy almost everyday. I love David's enthusiasm. I wish I had video taped him opening his presents. He was so excited about his woody and buzz lunch box and water bottle! His reaction was just so funny I have never seen a kid so excited!!!

 . Cousins Annie and Evie had some of the cutest cowgirl outfits from their dance recital, I thought they looked adorable.

 I would like to thank Spencer Donaldson for giving all of the pony rides!

Every one had a good time and I enjoyed planning it, and seeing the kids have fun.