Growing Like Weeds

Wow! Where has November gone?! I can't believe that Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is right around the corner. This past week Connor had his Grandparents Program at school and Kadence had her Thanksgiving Program at Preschool. They both did so great and I am so proud of them. Connor had a speaking part in the Kindergarten program ("Hello, we are cold & hungry. We have traveled far."). Kadence said she is Thankful for sleepovers at her grandma's and got to sing some songs like Pink, I'm glad I'm not a Turkey, & I'm a little Turkey, to name a few.

Rory returned home from his Colorado hunt without a deer. He waited 15 years for this particular hunt, and felt bad coming away empty handed, but didn't want to shoot a small buck.

Kinlee had rice cereal for the first time and is getting so big. She is rolling over, laughing, cooing, and much more alert. I can't believe how big my baby is already!!

Our Thanksgiving was delicious as always. We ate with the Branch family this year and had our meal at the Wellington Stake Center. It was great because the kids could play basketball and wall ball in the gym. Rory's cousins brought a projection screen and set up the X Box and the adults stayed in the multipurpose room and played games. We ate until we thought we would explode, then Rory, Connor, and Kadence went to grandma Archie's and ate some more (Kinlee was fussy so her and I stayed home). That night a whole bunch of us girls went for hot cocoa and shopping at midnight. It was crazy, but so much fun. Candee, Erin Marchello, and I were giggling like school girls. Things are a lot funnier at 2 in the morning!

I am so thankful for my family. I am so blessed to have a great husband, kids, grandparents, mom, in laws, and friends. I love this time of year because it really makes us reflect on the important things in life.


Kadence in her Turkey hat at our Preschool Program


Connor with Nana and Grandma at his grandparents program


Connor feeding Kinlee her first bite of rice cereal

November Happenings

Our November has been pretty uneventful. Rory went hunting at the first of the month to Wyoming. He shot an elk and had lots of fun. This last week he went with Kyle to Colorado to hunt deer. Kyle got a buck and they are headed back in a couple days to see if Rory can get one.

Rory's Elk

Connor got a Citizenship Award for being a great student and had his picture in the paper for Red Ribbon Week, Kadee had Sparky the Fire Dog come visit her at school and won a backpack full of school supplies, & Kinlee turned 3 months old today. I was released as 2nd Counselor in the Relief Society Presidency. This is the first time in 6 years that I don't have some sort of calling. It is weird, but also nice to go to church and not have any responsibilities.

Kinlee, 3 months old

One of my very favorite things about being a mom happens first thing in the morning. My kids usually wake up around the same time, they all come to my bed, and we lay there together, watch cartoons, and talk. I love that they still want to cuddle with me and we have some very interesting conversations. We laugh a lot and I know that these days won't last forever so I try to cherish every minute.

Snuggling in mom & dad's bed