DANCING QUEEN - ZOE'S RECITAL 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Food, Family, FUN...

Thanksgiving was such a wonderful time. We really enjoyed getting together with all the cousins and aunts and uncles. The guitar hero showdown was a blast, as was the AMERICAN IDOL sing off. Can't wait to see everyone at Christmas! Here are some pics...

HALLOWEEN!!!

We had an awesome time for halloween this year. We were fortunate enough to be invited to two halloween parties and trick-or-treated inbetween them. We also had a trunk-or-treat at church the night before halloween. Here is the documented footage...

As you can see Max is a "Rock Star" and Zoe is a chicken. She made the cutest little chicken in all of Great Falls. The friend with them is Braxton Beeler. He was a SWAT officer. They were an awesome bunch. We have one picture where the "popo" is chasing the "rock star". It turned out pretty funny. I am not sure if you can make it out, but it is here too.

Me and my buddy...

I always have fun when I see my buddy. Here he is enjoying my company as well!

MAX'S 7TH BIRTHDAY

We have been having such a good time lateley...it hardly seems like I have had time to update my blog. I am sure you have all been waiting. On October 26, 2008, Max Archibald turned "7"! He was so excite. We had a birthday party for him at a place with many inflatable bouncing things. It was a blast. Here are some pics....

We had cake and pizza and for party favors this year I made caramel apples for each child. Have a look see...

Long Weekend at Grandma's House

This past weekend we made another long trek back down I-15 from Montana to Utah. Yes, I think we have come almost every month this past year! We were able to spend the entire weekend with Grandma Shelley (not something we get to do too often). It was so much fun. My sister came down with her 3 kids and we just shopped, ate and played. We spent the first day of our trip doing non-stop shopping (almost non-stop). The next day, we took the kids to Black Island Farms, in Syracuse, UT, for a corn maze and sliding fun. The kids really enjoyed the slides, but the maze was a bit difficult for them to really enjoy...maybe next year. Max got it into his head that someone was hiding in the corn to chase us with chainsaws. Not sure where he got that idea...anyone?

Zoe and Riley had a great time together. Zoe was convinced she was the "older sister" and could therefore boss Riley around. At least Riley took it well (for the most part). These two were not sure about having their pitcure taken together. They seemed too shy to act like they loved each other as sisters. Take a look...

Chocolate Eclairs Anyone?

Most of you who know me know that I do not claim to be a baker. On Saturday, I tried my hand at Chocolate Eclairs. They turned out pretty good! I thought I would share this creation with all of you...enjoy!