November 2021

 

Brian and I celebrated our 15th anniversary this month.  We went to the Beyond Van Gough exhibit in Salt Lake.  It was a really cool exhibit.  I learned a lot about Van Gogh and his life. 

The next night the kids were lucky to have a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa Taggart's.  They had so much fun!  So much fun that they wanted to wake up at 5:30am Saturday morning for Grandma and Grandpa!   Grandma and Grandpa are the best for letting them stay.  It was nice to have a night off and enjoy some quiet time together.  We went to dinner at Good Wood BBQ.  We used to go there when we were dating, it was fun to be back and the food was delicious.  Then we headed to the Jordan River Temple to do a sealing session.  Then we went home and enjoyed a movie of our own picking!  I am so thankful to be married to Brian.  He really is the best and I am thankful for our Temple Sealing that promises us we will be together forever! 

Sadie and Ava were both nominated by their teachers to receive the Wild Cat Of The Month Award for including others.  I am so proud of them!  Nothing makes me happier than hearing that my kids are being kind!  Way to go girls!

Our ward's activity day boys and girls had a pinewood derby.  The kids were excited to participate.  Grandpa Roger was the best and helped the kids cut their cars and taught them all the tricks to having a fast car.  The kids had fun decorating their cars and really loved racing them.  

Finn is having fun playing indoor soccer this season.  I gave him the choice to play basketball with a bunch of friends from school, or play indoor soccer with lots of his friends from his soccer team.  He didn't even hesitate and picked soccer.  He loves soccer!

some cute Ava school work....

"Ava and Lyla play together in the sun it is fun.  I love Lyla is the best I love her hugs."

I went to my dads work and planted flowers if was fun"

I am thankful for Mom, Dad, Finn, PE, Pizza, Sadie, Lyla, school and stuffed animals.  

My niece, Morgan got married and we had a fun time at her wedding.  

Ava had a Thanksgiving "feast" in her classroom.  They got to eat their lunches in their classroom and here she is in her cute pilgrim hat.  

Thanksgiving morning cuddles in Mom and Dad's bed, too bad their is no room for mom!

We spent Thanksgiving with my family this year where I didn't take any pictures.  We enjoyed a yummy dinner with  my family.  The next day we decorated the house for Christmas and then headed to Grandma and Grandpa Taggart's for pie day with our Taggart family.  I failed at  pictures there too!  We had a great time visiting with family and eating all the goodness! 

Sadie and Lily are only 9 months apart in age, but they look like they might be 9 years apart!  no matter the size they are still BEST COUSINS!

Sadie started piano at the beginning of this year.  Our friend, Katie Fidler in our ward is teaching her lessons.  She had her first recital and did a fabulous job.  She played Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from the movie Mary Poppins.  She had learned so much in just a few months.  Hopefully she will keep at it and learn even more! 

Ava was so sad when it was time to throw the Halloween Jack O Lanterns away.  She pulled hers from the garbage and hid it under a bush in the front yard.  She took this picture after it was there for many days.  Silly Ava!  It did eventually make it's way into the trash.  

We are looking forward to all the fun Holiday traditions that are coming in the next month.  It is hard to believe we are almost through another year!  Bring on December!