Happy Birthday Annicka!

 This girl is officially 11! I've told her she is now old enough to babysit other people's kids. She has yet to book her first gig, but there are many promises from neighbors across the street. We went swimming for Annie's birthday and then to McD's for dinner. She wears her new Harry Potter hat and scarf to school every day.

 Annicka chose to be Amelia Earhart for her 5th grade wax museum (the day before her birthday). She made her poster all by herself. No help from me. I love how independent and dependable this girl is!

We love Annicka for her sensitivity to others needs. She is such a great sister and daughter!

Happy Halloween!

 This year Halloween was spread out over two days. On Friday the kids were able to go trick-or-treating at Scott's work. Then we had our regular neighborhood fun the following night. Park and Annie went trick-or-treating with friends and the three younger ones went around the block with me. Annicka was Hermione from Harry Potter, Park was a dementor from Harry Potter, Indie was a Red Power Ranger (though he does look like a pirate without his mask), Milo was a Pirate and Ever made the cutest tiger Ever...pun intended :D

 This is Indie digging for a piece of Candy...yeah, those pillow cases were maybe a little big.

 One of our favorite traditions is putting out the fire pit and handing out candy while we drink hot chocolate and enjoy all the kids coming around the neighborhood.

 Milo after his sugar crash.

What a HAUL! We sure had fun sorting!

Happy Birthday Milo!

It's that time of year again where we begin our Holidays with Milo's Birthday and then we white knuckle it until after Christmas. But then January is home to three more birthdays. :)

 He's 4! Milo was excited about his new pop guns! We spent the evening at Hang Time trampoline park having lots of fun. All of the kids just love the fun and exercise!

We sure are glad to have Milo's animated, bright, random and fun spirit at our house!

Reunions

 Recently we were able to go out to dinner with all of my siblings (minus Julie) and their spouses. Thanks to my mom! We sure love to have sibling date nights!

 And Scott also had a mission reunion...20 years. Man he's OLD! His mission president and wife are wonderful people whose love for others just emanates from them. It was a good night.