Weekend in Prescott

The day after the Trio's Birthday, we loaded up and drove over to Prescott to help my sister Lydia and her family get settled into their new home.  I helped hang pictures, and re-upholster  dinning room chairs, while Adam was busy with his excavator, digging a hole to sink their trampoline and moving around large boulders in their back yard.  We  always have fun with the Hulses. Even when we are working, and we can't wait to go back!

THE BIG 1-0

The Trio turned 10!! They had another great birthday this year. For their birthday I took  the girls to Wal-Mart and they got to get their ears pierced! They were really nervous,  but "big sis" Tina was there to help keep them calm and brave!

Eliza went first!

Sarah was totally nervous!!! 

My girls are growing up!

Usually, we go out to eat on the night of their birthday, but this year the kids chose to each have a friend over for pizza and games. Caleb invited his friend Jaxson, Sarah invited her friend Bailey and Eliza invited her friend Serena. 

They each got an Ipod Nano complete with their favorite songs and the Frozen Soundtrack already downloaded!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Holy Moley, I can't believe my babies are 10! The night of their Birthday I was lamenting to Adam that we are pretty much 1/2 way through raising our children. He said "Yep, and that was the easy half!" ..... He did not help my mood.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful, quiet Thanksgiving at home this year.  We usually have Thanksgiving with our Gurr side of the family on the "odd" years, but their Thanksgiving plans weren't made until last the minute and I thought it would be nice for Tina if we just had a quiet cozy feast at home this year. Grandma and Grandpa Quist were able to join us and we had a wonderful time. Having a small group allowed me to use my good China. The girls did a great job setting the table and all the food turned out to be so good!

Adam and I took Tina Black Friday shopping later that night. We're still not sure what she thought of that crazy tradition, but we were able to get some great deals on Christmas gifts!

On Friday we all went and saw the movie Frozen! We loved it so much and can't wait to see it again!

While we missed our large extended families this year, we were so thankful to get to spend time together with "just us".  We all had a wonderful weekend.

Cousin Time!

My brother Paul's family came up to visit us for veterans day weekend! we had so much fun spending time with them visiting and playing games.

Robert and Conner taught my kids ho to play Settlers of Cattan! It's now one of Caleb's favorite games!

Happy Halloween

We had an awesome Halloween this year and enjoyed sharing some our traditions with Tina.

We had so much fun Teaching her how to carve a jack-o-lantern!

From Left to right: Tina's , Mom's, Sarah's, Eliza"s and Caleb's !

Every year the Kids beg us to take them to the "haunted Mansion" on Main street. This year they promised us they wouldn't get scared because "they watched the Hobbit and that's pg-13"!  Okay, but we warned them, once we pay the entrance fee there's no going back, they'd have to go all the way through the Haunted house!
Well it took about ten seconds for Sarah to start crying and for Eliza to get Screaming mad at everyone for scaring her and her sister! Haha! Caleb was the only one who actually enjoyed it and wants to go again.....   Fun times.  :/

The kids all came up with and made their own Costumes this year. (Well, I helped a little.) I think they turned out great!

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS!!!

We held our annual neighborhood Halloween pot-luck and Trick or treat hayride! We had a great turn out, with lots of yummy food and good friends! The kids all seemed to have fun and enjoyed the hayride.

Happy Halloween!!

Fast and Furious!

This past fall, Eliza and Sarah played soccer. Their team was named "Fast and Furious"! And boy, were my girls fast! I am always surprised at their athleticism, because...well, for those of you who know me know I'm SO NOT  athletic. Eliza was the fastest girl on her team! Sarah wasn't far behind her. Their team started the season with a few losses, but the ended the season with some wins!
I am so proud my girls. They are awesome!

Sarah's favorite position was goalie.

Sarah always gave 100% 

Check out Eliza, stealing the ball from the other team! She is so good at that!

I love this picture of Eliza! She got tripped, but was able to stop herself from falling completely. She  actually  ran a few yards on all fours before getting upright and still managed to beat the girl who tripped her to the ball!!!

Colorado!

About a month ago, we had the opportunity to to go to the Junction Creek cabin with Richard and Calli and their two little ones.  The Cabin needed a bit of work done and we were anxious to show Tina more of our beautiful country. We traveled with Richard and Calli, who were very generous  and allowed us to ride with them in their large passenger van. We enjoyed Tina's reaction to several of the sights along the way. Views we'd seen so many times that we forgot they were special, were suddenly wonderful again.
We arrived at the Cabin late Thursday night and went right to bed. On Friday, while Adam and Richard worked on the cabin, the kids and Tina and I did a bit of buggy riding and watched some movies. later that day, we helped stock firewood at the cabin and at Jason's (Adam's cousin) cabin. We spent the evening enjoying a campfire at Jason's cabin, and making s'mores!
On Saturday we went on more buggy rides and that evening we drove back down to Durango and went to the Bar-D Chuck-wagon. The food and entertainment there is awesome.
We stayed Saturday night at Jason's home and after attending Sacrament meeting on Sunday morning, we headed home.
It was a quick trip, but we had so much fun. Tina really enjoyed it as well and we are all looking foreword to going back soon.