Christmas Party

This was the year of the Christmas party for us. I think in all there was 8 parties for our family to attend. Fun, but crazy. This picture was taken at one of Eric's work Christmas parties.

Attitude of Gratitude

Last week in our sacrament meeting at church someone gave a talk about having the "attitude of gratitude". I really enjoyed listening and it made me think about my life and attitude during this week of Thanksgiving. Do I always have the right outlook on everything I have been blessed with? He mentioned what we would feel like if we woke up the next day and only had with us the things we had remembered to thank Heavenly Father for the day before. In my case that day, I wouldn't have had much. I have really tried to communicate in my prayers this week, and with those around me, what and who I am thankful for. I truly believe, no matter how bad a day we have had, there is always a huge list of things to still be grateful for. I am so blessed to have the gospel in my life. I am so thankful for all my family wherever they are. I love that everywhere we have moved we have found the most amazing friends that act like family. With those things alone, life is good. I could go on and on, but I won't do that here. I will just say I am so blessed and thankful because of it.

Grandpa Time

I had the opportunity to fly home with Eden a few weeks ago to stay with my parents and visit my grandma who was in the hospital. She had fallen and broke her hip. I wanted to make sure that both grandma's had a chance to see Eden, so we headed to Colorado. It was a really nice trip and we were able to spend some much needed time with a lot of the family. I am grateful for my grandparents and so glad I could see them and introduce them to our new little angel. My grandma is doing much better now and we are thankful for that. Here is Eden having a little grandpa time.

Happy Halloween

We have a tradition every Halloween of doing a group theme with our friends. Previous years have brought the Flintstones and Scooby Doo clane. This year we went with Alice in Wonderland. We were the hit of the trunk or treat at church. I love Halloween and think it's so fun to go all out for it. We need to start brainstorming for next year already.

Goop

The girls stayed an evening over with my friend Stacey. Her son, Cohen, loves to do science experiments, so they decided to do one that night. Here is their goop they concocted. Looks like they had a blast.

Family Game Night

We love to play sorry on the iPad. It is always fun while playing, but generally ends with one of the girls getting mad at the one who won. Addi usually wins. Eden is starting early though.

My first look

Another older pic from my phone. This is what Eden looked like the first time I was able to see and hold her. I loved those big chunky cheeks. It doesn't get any better!

First Day

I just came across these pictures taken on my phone. This was at the school outside their classrooms on the first day of school. Such big girls!

Fall Fun

To celebrate the beginning of fall we went to a hay maze. It doesn't really feel like fall when it's 85 degrees though.

Watch Me Grow

Eden is growing like a weed! At her 2 month check up she was 13lb 13oz which puts her off the gowth charts. We like em big, and chunky!