Trunk or Treat Fun

I was happy Davin joined the family for the fun. He was so creative with his costume. He was facebook. Brad was even more creative-don't you think?!?!
This is the glow stick dance Emmie and Josie were part of. Emmie is on the end, and Josie is 4th in from the right. They were a big hit!

After 10 minutes of trying valiantly to get the dog costume off, Kellen actually gave up and kept the darn dog costume on his head. Whew!!! I really didn't have a back up plan.

Here is the gang minus Josie who was yet to return home from her soccer game in Santa Barbara. Not too scary this year, but everyone was happy!

Happy 1st Birthday!!!!

It is amazing to me that your first year is gone! On the one hand, it seems like you have been with us forever. While on the other hand, the year slipped away in a flash. We love you to no end little mister. Our lives are brighter because of your smile, laughter, and affection. We are all so pleased with your developing personality. You have helped our home to be filled with joy. Sometimes it might seem tough to be the caboose, but always remember it wasn't until you that our family was finally complete!

Happy birthday Davin!!!

How do I love you? Let me count the ways! Seventeen years ago, you made me a mother. You have blessed our lives ever since. We have found joy in teaching you, playing with you, and learning from you. We are in awe as we see the gifts your Heavenly Father has given you and how you have chosen to use and develop them so far. We see your love for the Savior in the dedication you have to being his disciple. As the time speeds away I want you to know how much I appreciate you, your love for knowledge, goodness, and truth, your dedication to your family, your enthusiasm for basketball, your willingness to be a leader, your willingness to get up for seminary on your own and drive your sister, the way you give everything good your all. Always remember you are smart, talented, kind, and handsome -Your mother says so!

Davin with the boys on his b-day

Davin with the girls on his b-day

Davin with his favorite cookies on his b-day

Davin and the family at Pat and Oscars on his b-day

Crazy Hair Day for Emmie

Another shot of Kellen the climber.

Emmie following in her siblings footsteps. You rock girl - an athlete in the making for sure! (You can still be a dancer if you want to :D !)

Perry had her first choir concert this week. It was beautiful - you were beautiful! You seemed a bit nervous, but you did a great job. Thanks to Nana and Grampy Bear for making the drive out to support the evening.

Here is what Kellen has been "up" to lately!

Kellen, you just think you are big. It is a mistake for you to think this because you are going to get hurt. You are not even one yet, and I keep trying to tell you "no climbing!" You scared me really bad when I looked out the window to the play set and saw you peering out through the open side of the fort which you had climbed up the 5 rung ladder to get to! Crazy fearless boy!