Happy Halloween!!

We had a fun Halloween together. We had several parties, lots of fun and gobs of candy!
My mom always hosts a fun family party. This is probably the one time we actually get a picture of all the kids together! It's fun to see how they've grown. Thanks mom for putting on a great party as always...loved the games and prizes (no matter how much we tease you, we really do love it!)

Even grandpa got into the act. It's hard to tell in the picture but he came up with an awesome faux hawk for the event!

Cute little cowgirls!

The Lane's in their Toy Story outfits...sooo cute guys!!

West Point City hosted a little carnival for the kiddos. It was PACKED but way fun! Look at these cute little "Belle's"

Storm Trooper (Kiptyn) and Yoda

Church Halloween Party

Kaedan and Cooper didn't know if they should dress up or not so at the last minute they decided they better and all they could come up with is these skirts and high heels. When Cooper put on my shoes (which fit perfectly by the way) I have to say, he really did have the legs for them!!

Conlie and Ellie again in their Belle Costumes. Such cute little Prinesses!

Cambrie and Hadlie in their 80's workout costumes. I just couldn't stop singing "Baby remember my name, Fame! I'm gonna live forever....." "Like, you girls look totally rad"

King and Queen of Hearts...aka Bishop Park and his wife Loretta

Band Concert

Cooper has been in band this year and is learning to play the trombone. He is doing a great job and it is fun to see him! They had their first concert and did a great job. Cooper, I also want to tell you how proud I am of you for your 4.0 for your fist term of Jr. High! Awesome job buddy!!!

We were so far back and couldn't get any closeups of Cooper actually playing but this is the concert anyway.

It's Pumpkin Time!!!

I love trying to figure out fun and creative ways to decorate our pumpkins...especially ways that don't involved carving and digging out pumpkin guts! This year I just told everyone they could do whatever they wanted and use whatever craft supplies we had around the house. We ended up with some fun ones!

We ended up with a mummy, a princess, superman, two spiders, and the lone ranger...bet you can't guess who they belong to!

Biker Boys

This summer Cooper set a goal to achieve his Biking Merit Badge for Scouts. The requirements are to learn about biking, maintenance and safety and then do two 10 mile rides, two 25 mile rides, and a 50 mile ride. He completed it along with the help of his dad. They did their 50 miler this past Saturday. What an accomplishment! I'm proud of you two! That's not an easy task. Great Job!!

It sounds like they had a nice Father-Son day together, especially the part where they stopped at In-N-Out Burger for lunch!

All smiles before they left...

Their Support Staff (aka the other kids and I) met them after about 15 miles to pick up their jackets and layered clothes since it warmed up quick. I got a couple pics of them heading out for the rest of the ride.

Still smiling...

Where's the smiles??

Black Island Farm Field Trip

We got to go to the Black Island Farm again with Bravo Arts Academy. It was a blast! It's such a fun place and Conlie and Cannon had a GREAT time!! It was PERFECT weather and it was just a fun day together.

Hay Ride to go to pick out a pumpkin

They stopped along the way to show us some of the veggies they grow. Conlie really liked this "rainbow carrot"

Conlie's prized pumpkin (actually it was the first one she saw, we got off the truck and she pointed at that one, we picked it up and got right back on the truck. She had no interest in looking around.)

And Cannons prized pumpkin

I SWEAR he was having fun, you just can't tell by his expression

Conlie's preschool friends

The big hay slide. It was a little scary at first but then they slid on it forever!

My little punkin' heads!

The animal train was a huge hit with the kids too.

Playing in the "corn box"

Kiddie Corn Maze. It was so cute, Conlie and her friend Celia from her preschool class just grabbed hands and took the lead through the maze.

Cannon zipped right through the maze too.

Birthday Luau!

Mindi hosted a fun Luau for Londyn and Matt's Birthdays. It was so fun and Mindi did an awesome job putting it all together. I didn't get very many pictures but here's a couple snapshots of the fun. Sad thing is, I didn't even get a pic of the Birthday people! Happy Birthday anyway, Matt and Londyn.

You can't go to a Luau without a coconut bra, right??

Cute pic of grandma and Cannon!!!