4th of July

This year we had a low key 4th of July. Brian works nights so he sleeps during the day and I honestly had zero energy to do anything alone. Brian had to work that night so he opted not to go with us. We really missed him! So our plan for the evening was to go to AJ High School like we have done the last few years. I decided to take some yummy snacks along for us. I popped some popcorn and bought some candy like skittles, gummy bears and worms and added it to the popcorn. It was a perfect snack to take along! I also had some fresh blueberries (frozen of course!!!) and strawberries! The school gives away free watermelon as well. I also allowed the kids to get a huge snow cone to share. They had lots of fun running around! I bought a bunch of glow sticks as well they may have had more fun with those! The show was great! A good thirty minutes worth! After they asked the kids for help cleaning up trash. Teagan jumped at the chance. Made me really proud! All in all we had fun. Maybe next year we will attempt at something during the day. I wanted to go to ButcherJones and play at the lake. So maybe next year will be the time we go. 

This is not the 4th but she's so cute!

Enjoying the watermelon. 

I bought this outfit for my new boutique. I was able to sell a few and have some ready for next year! She was too cute in it!

She's playing with her glow in the dark stuff

Rayle put all his together to make a jump rope!

Me and my crew of cuties!

The Sunday prior to the holiday I had the kids dress up. 

Brian joined in just for the picture. 

Ashlyn and her daddy! Aw

The kiddies!

Ashlyn's hair! 

December

We had a busy December as most people do. Teagan had his school performance. So cute. We had multiple Christmas gatherings. My sister moved to Florida. We went to the temple lights. Then of course Christmas day. On top of it all we also moved into our new home. So yes it was a crazy month. Here are a bunch of pictures. I will post about Christmas day on another post entirely.

For my Mom's side we went to Rocking R Ranch. We had dinner and a show. It was so much FUN!
Here is the entire gang.

Here is the stage and singing fun.

Here is our princess. So cute.

The boys wanted to wear this Santa hat but it was a little small for them. It looks great on Miss Ashlyn though.

My cousin Jordan and his towel. He will never have cold ears again when there is a towel around.

All the boys cousins.

My Uncle made homemade root beer. So good. The kids loved the dry ice.

Rayle and Santa. Okay so when you are 3 years old and you go to see Santa, apparently you expect that Santa will have the present that you want right there. Oh my the fit he through when he did not get that batman suit that day.

Teagan and Santa.

All the kiddos. Ashlyn could care less for Santa.

Here is Teagan and half of the kindergarten classes. They have so many children they spilt the performances into two nights.

Here is Teagan lined up to go on stage. He was so excited.

Us at the Temple.

The boys at the temple.

Walking up to the temple lights. It was COLD that night.

Candy's going away party.

What a picture. Rayle was so excited to be in the picture.

Halloween

Wow so posting about Halloween now. Slowly catching up. Halloween night our ward had it's Trunk-or-Treat. We had chili, corn bread, hot dogs, and dessert. Then the children did their trunk-or-treating. This year I did not have to buy any costumes. Teagan wanted to be Spider Man and Rayle was Buzz Lightyear. Ashlyn used the fairy wings and a tutu we bought for her first pictures. After the ward party Brian took the boys down the street we live on to finish out the night. It was a nice holiday. We carved our pumpkins the day before. Teagan really like doing this, but Rayle wanted nothing to do with cleaning the pumpkins out.

All our kids dressed up.
Teagan and Rayle at the Trunk-or-Treat

Ashlyn and her First Halloween.

Rayle's pumpkin

Teagan's pumpkin

Teagan working on his pumpkin.

Teagan and Me cleaning the pumpkin out.