Mountain Air

 

I love what a little nature and fresh air can do to improve one's outlook and behavior.  I love that spending time together as a family helps us remember what we like about one another (especailly if the car ride was less than stellar).  It is fun being able to do things that we were not always able to do when we had three toddlers at one time.  We had a great day up in Mount Charleston, breathing in the crisp cool air, admiring the pretty fall colors and expending lots of energy climbing, jumping and playing.  It was a very nice day, one I will not soon forget!

 

 

 

 

 

All Natalie wanted to do was walk across logs and then jump off of them.

Men always needing to show off how strong they are!



Mark Fine Elementary Trunk or Treat

The Halloween season is in full swing.  The girl's school had their annual trunk or treat this past Friday.  The girls had "the best time ever" and it was fun watching them play with all their school friends.  I wish their fairy costumes were finished but they were pretty happy that they got to pick out an additional costume for the T or T.  They sure looked cute all dressed up and Natalie was so funny just running around dancing the whole time.  This year was especially fun since Daddy wasn't working.  It is always nice when I have a partner to help tag team crazy events like this. 

Pumpkin Patch 2012

Last we week did our annual trip to the pumpkin patch with some of our good friends.  The kids look forward to this night all year long.  I look forward to this night all year long as well.  The entire month of October gets me pretty excited so I am happy to take part in all things that have to to with fall and Halloween.   

Unfortunately Zachary missed our family picture, his Mom dropped him off after we took most of the pictures, he did however get there in time for the group picture of all the kids. 

After so many years of going the kids know what us Moms want. Sit nice for pictures and be rewarded with your tickets for games and rides.

The twins decided to be brave this year and do the trampoline jumpy harness thingy and they had a blast.  Those girls sure are different that their big sister Maile who tends to be on the more cautious side. 

 After the pumpkin patch we headed back to our house,  ate some yummy chill and hot dogs then played a little bit of homemade pictionary.  The kids watched a couple movies, ran around a ton and joined us at the end of our game.  It was a really good night of fun, food and friends.



Study Buddy

I have been feeling pretty overwhelmed lately with my classes this semester.  Its seems as if I am studying every single day for a test of some sort.  I love going to school but I sure miss the feeling of having nothing to do.  Today I took a break from studying...sounds nice right? 

 

 Until I tell you that my break from studying meant that I could fold  laundry and clean up my messy upstairs.  Not the kind of break I like!  As a matter of fact I should probably be studying right now for my Microbiology test tomorrow.  I will just convince myself that blogging is therapeutic and if I get all my thoughts out there will be vacant space for more information when I study tomorrow.

 

 Onto the better reason for my post, I just want to remember that Natalie is such a good girl when I am glued to my books or the computer for hours on end.  She is the best independent player I have ever had.  She just plays and plays even if it is by herself.  I am really amazed at what a good girl she is and it makes me sad that I have not been able to do as much with her since school started.