Halloween Fun

 It's always fun when we get to set up for Halloween. Audrey talked us into setting up at the end of September instead of the beginning of October. Mike must have been out of town, or else he would have protested. ;) 

Sarah and I went to see Thriller at Odyssey Dance Theater. Good show, good company. 

We carved pumpkins on the 25th and just let the girls do what they wanted. On her birthday, she dressed up in her costume and went to her friend Hazel's birthday party and held a giant snake. 

Steven let Audrey try on his costume. He 3D printed the mask and pieced together everything else. 

When the big day arrived we got Audrey all done up and she went to school. Her class sang some cute songs and did a mini parade since their PM Kinder class missed the big parade in the morning. I didn't get any pics at the ward Halloween party, but we took some in front. 

Sarah had a good time at SUU and shared some pictures (Too much fun if you ask Mike) ;) 

Happy 6th Birthday Audrey- Legoland edition

 Audrey had her wellness check on 10/30 and is growing great. She's 45.3 inches (52%) and comes in at 43 lbs which is also great. She always sees her brothers weighing themselves to gauge their "gains", so we make sure to high five her as she grows as well. 

Audrey is hilarious as well as thoughtful, kind, and adventurous. She still loves Gray Dancer even though she says she isn't the biggest fan of dinosaurs anymore. Ruth is still her BFF but she makes time for her other friends. We all feel so lucky to have her as part of our eternal family. 

For Audrey's birthday she begged to go to Legoland. It coincided with the kid's fall break from school, so we went there instead of going to Estes Park like we usually do. We stayed in the Legoland hotel which has definitely seen some wear and tear, but Audrey thought it was the coolest ever. The boys weren't as convinced but were good sports for Audrey's sake. 

On the way home my beloved floral print luggage finally gave up the ghost and quit working. Mike was chivalrous and insisted on carrying my bag for me. I'm a lucky lady!

We had a birthday dinner at the grandparents, although I didn't get a great picture. She chose a cheesecake instead of regular cake and helped me decorate it. 

Audrey's favorite gift was probably her new make-up kit and she had fun giving herself a makeover along with everyone else, including her dad. :)

Conference Center Tour with Lynette and Andy

 Lynette and Andy had never toured the conference center, so we went together. I mainly wanted a before and after photo op from when we took Sarah to the Women's session when she was younger. 

Happy 44th Birthday Handsome Man!

 I turn 45 in less than a week, but I don't want to miss the opportunity to blog about my main squeeze turning the big 4-4. Mike has wanted a 3D printer for years, so I bought him one as a surprise. I didn't want to get him the wrong printer, since they aren't cheap, but he and Tyler Pew had talked extensively about them, so I knew what he wanted. I am great (TERRIBLE) at keeping surprises and was proud that I kept the secret. I did keep offering to give it to him early and he said, "I don't want it early unless it's a 3D printer". Since I didn't say it wasn't, he asked to have it. I'd "hidden" it in plane sight in Sarah's closet but he never saw it. He set it up and we all started printing. Our first print was the SL Temple and then we all took turns printing cool stuff. 

When his actual birthday arrived we took him to R&R BBQ to celebrate. The kids engaged in meaningful conversation the entire time. ;) We are all incredibly lucky to have Mike in our lives. He's a wonderful father, husband, and all around human. Happy birthday Handsome man!

Here are a few more of my favorite prints