NOVEMBER 18, 2009 DECORATING THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Well we decided to put the Christmas tree and decorate the house before Chris leaves for OCS since he won't be back until just before Christmas. Rowan and Isabel had a lot of fun getting the ornaments out and putting them on the tree. I really enjoy Christmas time. I am glad that the kids were able to spend that night with Chris before he leaves.

November 16, 2009

Here are some pics of the kids.

I love it when they play together so well. It is always so cute to hear them talk to each other.

Rowan is all boy.


I wish they would always fall asleep like this more often.



They both be so silly together. They sure know how to make us laugh.



Isabel isn't always the easiest person to take a picture of. So it is a miracle that she stood still for this picture.

OCTOBER 31, 2009 - HALLOWEEN NIGHT

This year will be the last Halloween we do with family. This time next year we will be somewhere else. I know the kids will miss doing Halloween with their Aunt and Uncle and all of their cousins and grandparents. Rowan and Isabel had so much fun, they have become real pros at trick-or-treating. It is amazing to watch them grow-up so fast. Rowan kept saying how much he loves Halloween. I have never seen him this excited about Halloween but he just couldn't help having so much fun. We will of course miss doing this family.

Mommy getting the Princess ready.


Isabel loves dogs and every time she stop at a house with a dog she just had to pet it. I guess I will have to break down and buy a dog sometime soon.

Rowan and Blondie Grandma (doesn't she look scary)


She loves her daddy.

Isn't Isabel just scary. Scary Barbie Princess.

Nolan as the grim reaper.

OCTOBER 31, 2009 - WARD FALL FEST

Well this year our ward had their fall festival on Halloween, which was okay I guess. Luckily they had it pretty early. Our ward is pretty small these days with military families moving out a lot. But the kids had fun. Of course anything that gets them candy is fun. Rowan decided to be G.I. Joe this year and Isabel decided to be Barbie Princess, except I couldn't get her to wear the crown with the exception of one picture, oh well.

OCTOBER 27, 2009 - CARVING THE PUMPKIN

We decided to carve the pumpkin for Family Home Evening. The kids had a blast. Rowan and Isabel each made their own design for the pumpkin. I am of course behind the camera. I dislike taking pictures of myself. Anyways the pumpkin came out pretty good.

OCTOBER 2, 2009 - MORE PICS FROM ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY

Here are some more pics of the birthday girl.

OCTOBER 2, 2009 - ISABEL'S B-DAY PARTY

Today we celebrated Isabel turning four years old. She is such a little princess. She had a lot of fun and I am glad that our family and friends were able to be there for her birthday. This will probably be the last birthday that she spends with family since this time next year we will be at our next duty stationed where ever that may be. So I am grateful that she had a wonderful birthday and got to spend it with her cousins, aunts and uncles and grand parents.
Rowan's grandma and uncle both bought him a little something so he wouldn't feel left out. He is so funny. He kept trying to help Isabel out and trying to be the center of attention.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISABEL

I can't believe that today at 12:35 a.m. Isabel turned 4 years old. It seems like yesterday that she came into our family. She has been such a joy to have in our lives and I look forward to her growing up. She has such a sweet spirit about her. Her smile can light up a room and her personalitity is infectious. I am glad that Heavenly Father sent her to us and that she did pick us to be her parents. We love you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.