Will's Christmas program, yes I know it's almost February.

This is some random and belated blogging. Facebook has taken over my blogging ability. As it turns out, posting pictures is something of a chore and it only gets done in one location. I wanted to post some pictures of Will's Christmas program at school. It was really cute! It was over in about fifteen minutes, and none of the kids really knew words to the songs. We'd missed a few days of school due to a vacation and then an illness, so you can see Will below in the yellow shirt watching his friends to see how to do the 'choreography'.

Here is a closer shot of Will standing by some friends. I love the look on the face of the kid in the green sweater. That's Rex, Will's buddy. Except that it's been revealed that Rex already has a friend named Will, and it's caused some hurt feelings. Apparently four year olds can't have multiple friends with the same name. I understand, it would be confusing.

Last but not least, Lydia has learned to crawl up onto Will's bed. They were sitting one night for about fifteen minutes reading books together. I was glad to catch a pictures before the 'precious moment' ended. Luckily Will's bed is really close to the floor, because she falls off of it frequently.

Belated Halloween and other things.

I've been a slackish blogger. Here are the kiddo's Halloween costumes, and then a random bath tub pic, because it was pretty darn cute.

These are a few of Will's buddies, Ryan and Lars. They go to "bowling daycare" with him, and on this particular day they did a Halloween parade and trick or treated. Bowling daycare is where he hangs out while I bowl in my Chieftans Ladies League. Yes, I am that cool.

A somewhat shy Scooby Doo.

Lil' Punkin. Her head was really just too big for the hat. She gets that from me. Sorry Lydia, and just so you know you'll never look good in hats.

Will thought it was WAY cool to take a bath with his sister. He probably won't think so for very much longer, so I'll enjoy it now.

Rock On

We were invited to a costume party last night, and instructed to come as rock stars. Well, I think we're pretty awesome- so I had to post our pics. I may regret posting these later. Oh wait, I already regret posting them, but I've put in all this time so here they go.

Hey! Isn't that...Travis Barker from Blink 182? Wow, what a hottie.

Oh wait, it's just Sandy.

Whoah! You're probably wondering, when did Amy Winehouse hang out in Alison and Sandy's back yard?!?! No worries, it's not really Amy. Just me.

I realize I'm not emaciated enough to play the part. But hey, what are you gonna do? I did my best with my D.I. outfit and my itchy wig. Good times.

Snowy Sunday

I know it's not unheard of, but snow before Halloween really bugs me. I'd like a few more weeks of balmy fall. It didn't bug Will however, and he had a great time running around in it. I'm busy being jealous of friends who live in warmer climates.

Smith and Morehouse

Sandy planned a fishing trip for us last Sunday, and we drove up to Smith and Morehouse. I've never been there, and I'm glad we went. So pretty! Will was the only one who caught anything- a stick- but we still had good times. We saw some deer, and the autumn colors were amazing.

The only catch of the day- Will's stick. He was pretty excited.

This picture didn't do the fall colors justice- it was way prettier in person.

Sandy trying very hard to catch a fish, he's normally pretty good at this stuff.

Lydia always has a great time doing whatever we are doing.

Not in MY house

Upon the discovery of this beast in my laundry room, I nearly vomited. I quickly covered him with a bowl and waited for Sandy to get home. Does anyone know anything about spiders? What kind is he? All I know, is he was the kind that's too big for me to forget about. I realize this is nothing like Amy's scorpion, but to me...it might as well be. Yuck. Ignore the backdrop of southern Utah. Sandy escorted him out of the house on a page of our Utah calendar.

Will's First Soccer Game

Go Firebirds! Will played his first soccer game today. He had a fun running around and pretending like he knew what was going on. He was disappointed only that his team got orange slices for a snack instead of frosted cookies, like his friend Lars had. My only disappointment was the really, really intense soccer dad on our team who would yell, "Win it! Win it! Win it!" whenever his son got near the ball. I suppose I have to get used to that stuff if Will does any type of team sport in the future- but come on...the kids are 4. Am I right?


Lydia was a fantastic cheerleader, thanks to a super nice 7 year old who dressed her all up.


He's trying to get the ball away from the two kids who actually knew what they were doing. These same two kids scored all the goals. It was pretty comical.