I Love Running Group

Today for running group we ran 6.33 miles. I am so excited. I used to hate running, and now I look forward to it. This is by far the longest distance I have ever ran, so I wanted to document it. YEAH!!!!

A Visit From Mommy Dearest

Travis was gone for a few days to a Dermatology Convention in New Orleans. Instead of being alone, I decided to invite my Mom out to play with me for a few days. We had so much fun. I wanted to make some cushions for my girls wicker chair set they have. They've been picking at the wicker and have started to put holes in it, so I wanted to cover it, so they would leave it alone. I'm still a beginner at sewing, so I asked my very domestic mother to help me. She was awesome, and she even suggested that we add pillows to make it cuter. We also, made a Thanksgiving table runner. She had made one at her Super Saturday in Utah last year. It turned out so cute. I'm glad I had it in time to use for this year. Last, but not least, we made earrings. I learned how at my super saturday a few weeks ago, and I really enjoyed it. It's so simple, and cheap. I like it a lot. It was a quick few days, but we also took time to relax. We watched movies and talked, and it was just a good time. Thanks again Mom for coming to play with me. We need to do it again soon!

Nicole came out to pick up my Mom her last day, so we had her make earrings with us. It was fun.
The girls hard at work.

The girls wearing their beautiful new earrings.

Group Picture

Here's the Thanksgiving Table Runner. Isn't it cute.

The girls new cushions

Grandma with the grandkids before leaving. They were so sad to see you go.

Halloween

I know I'm a little late posting about Halloween, but it's been a busy week. We had an eventful halloween. I swear I put the kids in their costumes about ten times. We had the ward trunk or treat, trick or treating at Midwestern, Music Makers Halloween party, and then our own party on Halloween night. I was exhausted by the end of the week, but it was a lot of fun. I didn't take pictures of everything, but there's some of us at the ward trunk or treat and carving pumpkins. Travis left the afternoon of Halloween, so I was flying solo for the party and trick or treating that night. I invited our friends Caleb and Criscell and their kids, and also Alissa and Wes and their kids. My brother Shawn and his wife Nicole also came. Thanks for keeping me company everyone, so I wasn't a loner. Here's a bunch of pictures.

Teancum went as Mr. T. Excuse his terrible goatee. I was in a hurry.
Ward Trunk or Treat

The girls got these cute glasses at the ward Trunk or Treat and wanted to wear them the next morning. That's why their hair is crazy, but I still think they look cute.

Carving the pumpkins. Myli loved it.

Andrew holding Teancum. We just love this kid.

Andrew wanted in on the action.

Finished product. It goes in order from youngest to oldest:)

It's Been A While

I know it's been a few weeks since I've posted. I've taken lots of pictures, but I've been too lazy to post until now. A little over a month ago we started Teancum on rice cereal. I guess we really haven't started him on it because in the last month, I've probably only fed it to him four times. However, I did get a picture of the first time he ate it. Isn't he cute?

While Travis was at the Priesthood session of conference, I took the girls to Burger King for dinner. They love playing on the playground there. The guy at the front gave them crowns, and they looked so cute I just had to get a picture.

The first Wednesday of every month there's Kids Club at the Arrowhead Mall. Since it's Halloween this month they told the kids to dress in their halloween costumes. Of course my girls are going as the same thing or else we would have a melt down. LeiLani is such a girl, and Myli copies her in everything she does, so we had to be princesses this year. I think they look cute. Thanks again Criscell for loaning us a dress for Myli. You're the best.

Here's LeiLani and Myli with their friend Caysja. She's a lady bug. Her mom made her tutu and antennas. I think it turned out adorable.

My friend Megan also came with us. Conner was a monkey. I think this little boy is the cutest ever. I love his smile.

Here's LeiLani with Caysja and Miah. Their moms did the costumes together, so they're both ladybugs. Again, adorable!

The girls going down the aisle with Dooper the Prairie Dog.

For playgroup this last week we did a tour at the Cerreta Candy Company. It's a huge factory that makes chocolates, caramels, creams, etc. It reminds me of Willy Wonka for some reason. The girls really liked it, and they hand out free samples during the tour. YUM!

These are big squares of solid caramel. Cool huh?

Mr. Cerreta live in person.

This is a huge solid chocolate football they made for the super bowl. They had a raffle, but the guy who won couldn't take it on the plane, so he traded it for smaller chocolates. It's about 8+ feet tall.

One day Myli was playing with Teancum on the floor. The two of them were having so much fun I had to get it on camera.

Here's a video of the two of them. We're tickling Cum Cum (that's what Myli calls him). It's so cute.

I Love Being A Mom

My girls were doing the cutest thing today. I was cleaning my bathrooms going back and forth. When I came out of my room to clean the girl's bathroom, LeiLani was kneeling on the floor with Myli saying prayer. LeiLani would tell Myli what to say, and Myli would say it. "Bless Nana, Papa, Grandma, Bonka, Ken, Nita, Drew" and Myli would say each one. Then, she can close all by herself. "We Say......Things......Name......Christ.....AMEN!" Myli always yells Amen with this huge smile and look of accomplishment on her face. Then, they both yelled YEAH and clapped. It warmed my heart, and I knew I had to write it down. I love watching my children grow, and seeing that the things we're teaching them really do stick eventually. Aw the joys of motherhood:)

Out of the Mouth of Babes

LeiLani really likes the movie Tinkerbell. Well, this afternoon I was humming a song from the movie, and LeiLani started humming it too. The girl is only three years old, so you can imagine how lovely she sounded. After a while I stopped humming, but LeiLani kept happily humming for a few minutes more. I was sitting there thinking, "I really should probably teach her to sing for the sake of my ears:)" Just after that thought crossed my mind, LeiLani stopped humming and said, "Mom, I sing better than you!" I just died laughing and thought maybe I should start practicing again for the sake of my children's ears")

Camping

This past weekend, we went camping with our good friends the Roberts. It was so much fun. Travis and I haven't been camping since we've been married, so I was really excited. Our friends Ben and Leah were kind enough to lend us their tent and chairs. Thanks again you guys. We went up to Sedona. I've never been there before, so I was really excited. It really is gorgeous up there. We were able to camp off the side of the road, and then we didn't have to pay, so we especially liked that part. We cooked dutch oven pizza, roasted marshmallows, made smores, cooked popcorn, had hot chocolate, bacon and eggs, played Bocce, threw the frizbee, and just had a great time. The girls were in heaven. They were in the dirt, and mom didn't mind that they were getting their clothes filthy. The kids slept great, but Travis and I were on a slope, so our night of sleep was not so great. We weren't able to go to slide rock because it started to rain, and it was cold. Now we have an excuse to go again. Thanks again Roberts for coming. We'll have to make it an annual retreat. Get ready for lots of pictures, and some of them are blurry because my camera is dumb.

Criscell and I making the dough and chicken for the pizza

Dutch oven pizza

Don't drop it

Mmmmmmm........that looks good

The boys being silly after their game of Bocce

Getting a little too excited over their game

Aren't they so pretty:)


Roasting Marshmallows



LeiLani loved her Smore

I don't think you have to ask if Myli liked it

Caleb making hot chocolate and eggs

Travis cooking the bacon

Our girls playing with Caysja

Criscell and I playing an intense game of frizbee:)

Look at that form

Nice catch!

Filthy

Filthy Jr.

Myli was crying and we couldn't figure out why, so we just took a picture because she looked so cute covered in dirt and crying.

Myli is still upset, but the other girls are happy

Whenever Myli cries she opens her eyes wide and puts her head down while looking up because she's trying to see through her tears. This picture reminds me of that even though her head is up instead of down.

Crew looked so cute and happy in the car that I had to get a picture. He's adorable.

We ate lunch just before leaving and LeiLani was holding pieces of her sandwich and shaking back and forth like she was dancing. It was so funny.

Myli is in this stage where she likes to show her food. I know it looks cute in the picture, but it's actually annoying.