Happy Halloween!

Ellie and Addie had so much fun yesterday. Ellie was Sleeping Beauty during the day and Cinderella at night. She couldn't choose which princess she wanted to be, so we had to do both - thanks to both her Grandma's for the cute costumes! Addie was a fairy. She didn't quite understand the whole thing but loved looking at herself in the mirror. We are all enjoying Ellie's candy from Trick or Treating! I hope your Halloween was wonderful too!

Welcome Fall

Here are some cute pictures Michael took of the girls up Provo Canyon. I love the Fall in Utah!

Cinderelli

If any of you have ever watched a classic Disney movie with a child before you probably feel the same way I do. Ellie watched her first Disney movie this week and it really was a magical experience for her and for me. She absolutely loved every second of Cinderella. She hasn't wanted to do anything but watch "Cinderelli" for the last few days! Everytime Cinderella would start to sing she would say, "Oh mom, this is my favorite part" and get up and start dancing and twirling around the living room! She has also been telling Michael and I that she wants to marry a handsome prince in the temple just like "Cinderelli". It has been so fun to watch her get so excited. Anyone have any other recommendations of good (non-scary) Disney movies? We made need some other options fast since Michael has already thought about "misplacing" Cinderella!



Ellie and Addie in their cute, matching hats made by their talented Aunt Jessie

Ellie's face after she insisted on licking the beaters from the chocolate cake

Our beautiful, happy Adelyn. Did I mention she has 2 bottom teeth!

The Car is Finished!

I've got one amazing husband! Michael has just completed a frame-off restoration of a 1970 Corvette. He put it in a Classic Car Show at Thanksgiving Point last weekend. If anyone knows someone who is in the market for a beautiful, classic car let us know!

Thoughts...

It's been too long since I have posted. Here are some new, cute pictures of the girls. I am so excited for the weather to warm up and for summer to begin. There are so many changes that this summer could bring. Many of you know that Michael is applying for flight school. If he is accepted we will be moving to Alabama in the Fall. I am so excited for the future and the chance for him to get more schooling and do something that he really loves, but I am a little sad and anxious to leave. I'm so grateful for the knowledge that as long as we are doing our best whatever happens will be for the best, and we will be blessed. I feel so overwhelmed lately with the outpouring of love and the blessings that my family and I have received. Even though we have been so busy and stressed with work, kids, callings, health problems and just life, there have been so many miracles and blessings that make the hard days easy to forget. As long as we have hope and faith life just continues to get better and better. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life, an incredible family, and great friends. Thank you to all of you who do so much for me and those I love.

Disneyland!

We had such a fun trip to Disneyland last week. I had never been to Disneyland with kids before, so it was pretty magical to be there with my own little family. Ellie absolutely loved it! Thanks to Grandpa and Grandma Duerden for the surprise trip. We got to spend 2 fun-filled and stress-free days in the Magic Kingdom and loved every minute. Disneyland made quite an impact on Ellie. She can't stop singing "Yo Ho, Yo Ho a Pirates life for me", and she keeps thanking Heavenly Father for Goofy, Donald and Daisy Duck, and Minnie Mouse in her prayers at night!

Fish Lake Trip

We just got back from Fish Lake tonight. We had such a nice, long, relaxing weekend. There is no cell phone coverage there and it was so wonderful to not feel tied to my phone all the time. I love calling and getting calls from family and friends, but most of the time I spend on the phone is work related. It was just so nice to have a break from it all and enjoy my little family.

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Ellie had so much fun! She played in the snow, went ice-fishing and helped her dad catch a fish, went sledding in a "sled boat", and had a sleepover with her Aunt Hailey and uncle Daniel. We couldn't get her to stop to take a nap all 4 days we were gone because there was so much fun stuff to do. I was amazed at how happy she was with the lack of sleep.




Addie spent most of the time sleeping, but she did get all bundled up to go out in the snow a couple times. She is starting to laugh and make all kinds of sounds now. She just had her 3 month check before we left. She is 10lb 4 oz and 22 3/4 inches long. She can roll from her tummy to her back now, which is not helping the bald ring that goes around the back of her head!