Turkey Lurkey Time

We woke up Thanksgiving day to mass amounts of snow! We measured at least 13 inches. We shoveled out and built some snowmen in the morning before Thanksgiving dinner. We had a regular snowman, a deranged mutant killer monster snow goon, and a t-rex in the backyard. Our dinner this year was held at Maple Springs where Grandma Pauline and Grandpa Mike have been living since July. All of our Idaho family were supposed to be here too, but they couldn't make it down due to the snow. All we were supposed to make was a salad and a pie, so we scrambled to put together a presentable meal. We ended up with some delicious deli turkey and rolls, two salads, deviled eggs, olives, cheeseball and crackers, and yummy apple pie. It actually tasted delicious and was much easier than making a traditional turkey. We had lots of fun with the girls. We brought coloring pages, games and hot wheels to keep us all entertained. I think Grandma and Grandpa had fun too. The quote of the day comes from Ivy. I was putting her hood on her head and bugging her and she came out with "stop touching me!" We all rolled on the floor laughing, partly because it came out of nowhere and partly because of her parents' horrified reactions. It was so cute! The snow cleared enough for Colton and Karlee to make it home that night. Clint and Kori and I had fun playing some Settlers later in the evening. The next day our snowmen were looking pretty sad, poor things. It was a happy Thanksgiving and we are so grateful for family this year.

Our Two Year Old!

Happy Happy Birthday Chi Chi!! We celebrated over the weekend with a party at Karlton's house. Ivy loved opening up her presents and her cake was so cute and even more delicious! We love you sweetheart, we're so glad you're part of our family. We love your spunk and your snuggles and we can't wait to see what's in store for you this next year!

Rita Is My Name, Gossip Is My Game

It was lovely time at Harry Potter Day today at Edith Bowen. The muggle children were a delight, even if some of them didn't want to talk to me. Why on earth would they not want to give a quote for The Daily Prophet? Most of the kids were wonderful however. They were greeted by the singing portrait lady. The USU Quidditch team made an appearance, showing off their equipment and telling the children about their adventures playing the game. Professor Dumbledore helped sort the children into their new houses. The Honors Choir favored us with their rendition of "Double Trouble." Lunch was delicious, and smiles were everywhere. Well done, Edith Bowen, I hope you'll invite me back next year! Signing off, Rita Skeeter.

Sleepover

Fancy pancakes, bat and spider cave, night night stories, playing in the leaves, slide competition at the park. These were just a few things on the agenda when Olivia and Ivy came for a sleepover. It's always a blast with these cuties!