Trick or Treat?!!!!

I love Halloween! It holds so many good memories for me. The excitement could hardly be contained when I was little. Now that the girls are getting a bit older they are getting that same excitement. They also have more input on their costumes(which isn't always a good thing for me......but I guess it is for their development and creativity, whatever). This year after watching "Hocus Pocus" it was unanimously decided that the Dewey sisters would become the Sanderson sisters. Too bad they were so scared of the movie that all three of them were in my lap! Really, I had no idea. They loved it too, though. It is a love/hate relationship. Anyway, I always like to find Morgan a costume that includes red hair. That will run out one day, but for now, it works well. So "Winnie" from Hocus Pocus was perfect...and I think it turned out quite well. I think they all turned out great! As far as Todd and I go, I came up with our outfits this afternoon. Johnny cash and June Carter. I think Todd looks pretty HOT! Maybe his guitar could be a little bigger, but you work with what you've got. We had a great time trick or treating and now have 4 giant bags of candy to sift through. Like the temptation wasn't great already!!!!!

The carving of the pumpkin.

For family home evening we decided to carve our pumpkins......since we were running out of time and, it is a fun family activity. We had to hunt down some pumpkins from a farm, which was closed so we owe them some money, and we selected some great pumpkins. Morgan and Rieley got some really huge ones! I love all of these traditions that come with the holidays and I really love figuring out the ones that I want to continue(or begin) in our little family.

Pumpkin rice crispie treats

We did these treats the other night to get us excited about Halloween..not that we needed any help. They taste good, it was fun and easy....which is most important. We had a great time and I ate way too many. We even have enough for another batch.

Look at how good Devyn holds her pencil already. I was quite impressed with the way she held on her own. I'm sure you are all feeling the same way and are so glad that I posted about it.

The Dewey get together.

During this whirl wind trip to Texas we spent the first day with my brother in San Antonio. Then on friday we were picked up by the my inlaws and headed towards Austin which is about an hour and some. We stopped a little on the way and didn't get to our hotel until about 4-ish. After a quick shower and a speedier blow dry, Todd and I headed back south 30 minutes to get in the car with one of his old high school buddies and then head another 15 minutes south to meet another buddy for dinner at Rudys bbq(which was only about 20 min. north of San Antonio where we started off in the first place). A little crazy in the traveling department but w managed. The food was great and the company was even better. We had a really good time! Then we drove back to Austin(45 minutes) and found that the inner door on our rooms, which were opened to make one big room, had been shut and thus locked without any way of opening it without being on the other side of the door. We were not given a key for the other room because they were booked as one room and it wasn't needed. It was late and we were tired. Devyn hadn't been sleeping well on the trip. Todd went down to the front desk for a key to the other room. Unfortunately the metal latch on the inside of the door was engaged and we couldn't open it. The lady attempted to find a special tool that they use to open it, but to no avail. She then offered u a room across the hall until the maintinance crew could assist in the morning. Too bad our luggage was locked in the room. Luckily Devyn was not. She was still on grandmas bed. While arrangements were being made and another crib was being brought up, Todd decided to use a credit card to get through the inside door. After some effort it worked and we got in. We unlocked the front door to find that it was broken and barely on its hinge....no wonder the latch had been set...so that no one would use that door until it had been fixed. We finally went to sleep. Saturday morning we headed into Austin to do some shopping. I thought that I had figured out where to go previously, but I was wrong and we made some stops and drove around but did not accomplish what I had hoped. The time was getting later and we still had to check out by 2. From Austin we headed east 30 miles to Bastrop where the wedding was taking place. It wasn't until 6:30 and we were early. Luckily the Wells love us so much that we were able to impose on their hotel room for a bit and visit. The wedding and reception were nice and it was really good to visit with Ken and Paula. At 10:30 we headed south to Alice. It took us 4 hours and I hate driving at night because I can't sleep in cars. I worry about the driver falling asleep so I have to stay awake. I was so tired!!!!!!!! I never want to do that drive again! On sunday we skipped church which wasn't originally the plan but the best idea anyone could have. We slept and then had time to get ourselves ready for the family get together at 1:00. Although it was busy we finally were in one place. Devyn was able to relax and even nap. I took a nap myself while I helped Devyn fall asleep. On monday morning we headed 2 1/2 hours back to San Antonio to catch our flight back. Both ways we had a lay over so we road on 4 planes. Devyn did great but would not sleep until the last 10 minutes both directions. I'm not sure that I can say it was a vacation, but it was fun. I'm glad to be home.

Wells wedding

Devyn and Papa Ken. The other picture was taken because Devyn walked up to this little boy, whom she does not know, and held his hand. I think she wanted him to dance with her, but she just stood there for a bit. I'm going to have trouble with these girls!

Wells wedding

Our purpose for the Texas trip was to attend this wedding. It was so good to see Ken and Paula! They hadn't gotten to meet Devyn yet so it was worth having to bring her along. She even folded her arms when she thought they were praying.

These were during our brief Texas trip. Devyn got to join us because her ticket is still free and she's a little too young for my comfort. She was so good minus the lack of sleep and she still read her Book of Mormon every night.

The next Van Gogh

This girl is a coloring machine!! I am not kidding, she LOVES to color. It is socute how she lays down and leans her head way in to the picture so that her technique will be perfect. There is definitely something there between her and a crayon...my walls have the evidence. The other girls did mark up the walls a couple of times but it was never really an issue. Oh no! Not the case here! All of our walls are scribbled. Not only the walls but the couch, the fridge, every book at arms reach, her arms, my clothes, my face! Thank heavens this is my fourth kid and I don't really care that much. I'll clean the walls when she is through....or the girls will do it during saturday chores.

Leytons first day of pre-school.

Okay, this is about a month old but I have gotten busy and forgotten that I hadn't actually posted about her. Leyton goes to school on monday, wednesday and thursday for 2 1/2 hours. I She has been having a really great time! She's quite smart and already knows alot of basics plus she is not shy so transitioning into school has been a breeze. She also is in the same class as her sweetheart, Nate. They have alot of fun playing together. I love having three in school! What will it be like when it is every day, all day??!!