Halloween

RB's Second Halloween was so fun!!! We started the day with traveling over to Moroni to trick - or - treat to our grandma's that live over there. All four of them were so excited to see us, even if it was 10am. They loaded RB with candy and hugs and kisses. We had a great time. Then we keep driving up to Provo, were we trick - or - treated Pop and Popo's house. After we went there we thought it would be fun to visit Aunt Ana and cousin John. So we walked around the block, Popo decided to join us. When we got to the door, John asked who it was and we said Rachel. He openned the door with no parent in sight. RB said her best "Treat" and John just looked at her. So, RB got into her treat bag and give JJ some skittles and a lollipop. It was so cute to watch them hug each other and to know that they are friends. I forgot to add that JJ had his blue cape so they both looked dressed up. After our Provo stop we went to ImSar, which is where Gus's works. They had a room set up for kids to do cupcakes and color pictures and a couple other activities. Then at each desk, all the employees brought candy for trick - o - treat. So after about 25 desk - RB really got into the say "treat" and thank you and look at what it gets you. We had fun and it was extra cool that we got to hang out with Gus for part of the day. Then we traveled home, made pizza for the dinner group, had our friend Tyrik over, went trick-o-treating to neighbors, ate as much candy as possible and crashed when it was all said and done. I do have to explain our pumpkin pictures. We carved our pumpkin so that RB could fit into it and then we took the book that Grandma sent us called, five little pumpkins, and picked the face we wanted. As you can tell by the pictures we had a lot of fun. I was surprised that RB was so good at getting seeds out. You can also tell when the fun was over.

Cousin Liv came to visit

Because of the care that Pop and Popo need, Cousin Liv came to visit us while Aunt Laura took care of them. I was personally grateful to gain a greater understanding of what it is like to have 2 babies in the house but also the be able to bond with Liv. It was a chance of life time and we now have a very special place in our heart for that little girl. While she was here, RB was most interested in calling her sister and wanting to show her how to do things. Prayer time has never been so easy, RB just wanted to show her how to fold her arms. The three hours of church were unforgettable and Gus and I never got up so many times in meeting or had so many liquids all over the place. We both were more than ready to get back home. Liv had two good nights and one night Liv and RB keep each other up. I really appriecated what other mothers of small children go through during night time. I am surprised that any of them make sense in the morning - maybe it is a good thing that we don't have that much adult conversation. We did have a lot of fun. We took walks, picked apples, played toys and just smiled and laughed together. Thanks Liv for the fun visit. She is always welcome!!!

Babies together

Last year, We had three babies born within a month of each other. This is the first time two of the babies were together. Ana's and Laura's they are both so different yet both so beautiful. I also added some pictures of what everyone was doing while Aunt Tammy was doing a photo shoot. It was fun to see the babies together and as much as I had to admit it, Rachel is going to be the ring leader of all these girls.