Another tradition

We have another tradition that the kids love to do. Grandma Linda makes some sort of dough and the kids get to make these little snowmen. We decorate them with scarves, earmuffs or is Sydney's case, she was making some crazy creations.

Loves to dance

Sydney had another year of dance and gymnastics. This year she graduated to the big gym so they got to do floor routines, the beam, bars, and trampoline! She loves it and is getting better each week. She had her Christmas Show to show us all the new tricks she can do! We are so proud of you Syd :)

She was a little timid about her dance (if you can't tell :) but she did a great job. She practiced alot, so much that even Connor was doing her dance with her!

ZOO Lights

We loved Zoo lights so much last year and we were so excited to go back this year. The kids love seeing the animals and all the lights!! Can't wait till next year :)

Santa's Little Elf

Every year one of Santa's little elves, Christopher Pop-in-kins, comes to out house to watch over our kids and make sure they are being good until Christmas. He just showed up today to start watching Connor and Sydney. If the first few hours are any indication they will be on their best behavior to make sure Christopher only has good things to tell Santa. Christopher also brought the kids their Christmas pajamas, so they could wear them during the holiday season.

Santa Claus

Princess Belle

Sydney had her school Halloween program this last week She has been practicing so much and was ready to perform!



"A funny little lady with a pointed hat..."



The Monster Mash


Sydney and her friend Kennedy

Look who's two!

Connor turned two on the 27th! He was so excited for his 'Woody, Buzz' Cake. Thanks to all our family and friends that helped us celebrate!!

Pumpkin Patch

I had the opportunity to go with Sydney's preschool class to the pumpkin patch! They are darling kids and I am so glad that Sydney loves school!

This is the Place

We took the kids to the 'Little Haunts' event at This is the Place state park. They got to dress up, go tirck-or-treating at the little houses, we got to do crafts, go on a piny ride, a hay ride, and have lots of fun as a family!!

So Tired

Ryan found Connor like this the other day! So funny

Yummy!

We just enjoyed a great burger and fries for In and Out! Today was opening day so we just couldn't resist!

Poor Sydney

This picture is not the best but we think Sydney got bit by a spider while playing outside while Ryan mowed the lawn. Her ankle is now double in size and super hot and red. She is on some pretty strong antibiotics to make sure the infection doesn't move into her blood stream. She is kind of miserable and I feel so bad for her. Hopefully tomorrow will be better for her :)

Our budding chef

We have had so much fun this summer going to the Kaysville Farmers Market! Today they were having a cooking contest all about apples. Sydney begged me to help her enter so we thought of something that she could make all on her own and we came up with Toffee Apple Dip. She was so excited to enter the contest and we took it over to be judged. She didn't win this time but we are so proud of her for entering! I have a feeling that she will be entering many more cooking contests. She loves to help me in the kitchen! Here is the recipe:
1 8 oz. Cream Cheese
3/4 Cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
-Cream everything together and serve with Granny Smith apple slices!!

Hill Aerospace Museum

We took the kids to the Hill Air Force Museum. We had so much fun looking in all of the planes and jets. We will for sure take the kids back again when they are a little older and can appreciate it a little more but it was a very fun Free family activity!! The kids had a blast on the planes that they could sit in the pilot's seat and drive the plane!

Our little BYU fan!

We found this hat for Connor and he loves it! Usually he won't leave hats on but this one is different- Sure makes his daddy proud :)

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