Kids

Doug made the kids mango shakes and as they were drinking them I overheard Dallin say to Brooke, "Dad gave us these to freeze our brains!"

We got our first phone call on our home phone after moving and Dallin said, "Who was that?" I replied that it was just a lady about our insurance.  Dallin leaned over to Brooke and said, "Looks like we have our first customer."

Dallin: "Which tooth is my sweet tooth?"

Brooke: "Why do all really old people talk quiet? Will I talk quiet when I get old?"

Mom: "What have you been up to Dallin?" Dallin: "Oh, I was just upstairs inventing growbots.  They help things grow faster."

Dallin was telling us a story today and I couldn't help but laugh.  He said, "There once was a little boy and girl who dreamed of being the king and queen.  Their dream came true and they were the king and queen and could do whatever they wanted.  The old king and queen became kids and couldn't do anything."

We were on a walk and heard an icecream truck.  I didn't remember ever having them in Florida, but Dallin seemed to know what it was.  He said, "Look Brooke...an icecream truck."  I thought she would be really excited but instead she started to cover her ears and said, "Is it broken?"

Dallin: "Is it the North of July?"

Brooke loves to rub my belly at night and talk to her baby sister.  After laying on my stomach for a while she got up and said, "I think the baby is sleeping...or maybe making dinner."

Our First Snow!!

It snowed this week and the kids were so excited!!!  It was their first snow storm and they couldn't wait to get outside.  I missed the seasons in Florida, but I thought it was mostly Fall that I missed and I could do without all the snow.  I realized today that I have missed all the seasons.  The snow made it feel like the start to the season and really helped us all get in the Christmas spirit.  The only problem that I'm having is keeping warm clothes on my kids.  I keep catching them outside in flip flops and shorts.  I was able to convince them into warm clothes the first time because they were new, but now the novelty has warn off and they have gone back to what they are used to...their Florida gear.  I'm going to have to hide all the summer stuff!

 

After Doug came back inside the kids stayed out building more little snowmen.  Off course we had to have a family with a dad, mom, brother, sister, and baby!

A Little Music

Dallin and Brooke love to sing and a ward member has a little singing group that she does out of her home.  We signed the kids up and they have had fun learning Christmas songs and performing over the last several weeks.  Doug and I were very entertained!  My favorite performance was at an elderly home.  It was fun to see the kids interact with the residence and Doug was swarmed at the end by all the old ladies.  They loved him just as much as the kids!!

Turkey in Albuquerque

This year for Thanksgiving Doug was able to convince his parents and little sister to come down.  We were so excited to have company and enjoy the holidays with family.  Everyone flew in Thanksgiving morning and we ate a great feast.  It was my first full Thanksgiving dinner and I was excited and nervous to see the outcome.  It turned out great.  I was especially proud of the turkey.  I can't believe that I didn't get a picture of everyone at dinner, but it was great!

We spent the next few days hiking around albuquerque.  We started with a short hike up the volcanoes behind our house.  It was perfect weather and great to be outside. The next day we were a bit more ambitious and headed about an hour north to Tent Rocks.  It was a great hike with so many beautiful views.

 

 

Later that weekend we were able to enjoy time at home resting, going to movies, playing games, and having a poor mans bon fire in the backyard.  It was a great Thanksgiving and we are so thankful that we were able to share it with family.

We also made a quick trip to the aquarium with Grandma Maggie and Papa Richie before they had to leave.