Halloween 2019 - Wizard of Oz

I love when my kids pacify me and go with my suggestions.

I love family costumes!!! So I wanted to do WIZARD OF OZ and all of my kids

who were around agreed!!!  We had Mia by Dorothy (wearing the dress that Sydnee wore when she was 3 years old) Then Rex was the cowardly lion, Jeff was Tinman and Angel was Scarecrow.

I was Aunty Em, Bryan was The Wizard, the twins were the Lullabye gang, Cambria was Glenda and Cecilee was The Wicked Witch of the West.

We took the kids to Stephen Wade (Where Jeff works) to do some trick or treating.

It was so much fun, we had our whole crew together!!

Before we went to Stephen Wade the girls and I took the kids to St. George Rehab to bring a little bit of cheer to those people there. They loved seeing the kids.

After Stephen Wade we went to my brother Adam's house to use his driveway for a picture. 

It turned out better than I expected. 

While there my mom was there so we got to show her our costumes and be with her for a little bit.

Halloween was so much fun!!!

Now to decide what to do for next year!!!

Single Adult Ward Service Activity

 We are with the Single Adult ward FHE and we are giving service to the Children's Museum and helping with their Halloween party. We enjoy serving in the SA Ward and enjoy hanging out with them. They are such great examples of service to us. 

Trick or Treating with Mia and Rex

 We went Trick or Treating with Mia and Rex at the ole East Elementary for an ASL groups Trunk or Treating. Mia had so much fun and learned to say Thank you in sign language before the night was over. Everyone dressed up in UTAH gear!!! We love when we get invited by our kids to participate with them in different activities. 

Mia turns 2!!!!

                               Guess who came over Birthday Morning to bring Balloons, Presents and Donuts?

Yep, Mamaw!!!! My birthday tradition with the grandkids that I started with Mia last year!!! So I continue to keep that birthday tradition going strong!            

 

Mia had her Minnie birthday party on her birthday and it was so cute!!!

Cecilee did such a good job preparing and getting everything ready! 

 We love this little 2 year old!!!

She brings so much joy into our family and loves everyone so much!!!

She has such a special spirit and personality!

Vera and Ayva's CoCo 1st birthday party

 Vera and Ayva absolutely love the movie CoCo. So it would be totally fitting to have a 

Coco birthday party to celebrate them turning 1!!!

Cambria did an amazing job collecting, buying and making everything for the birthday party.

She invited everyone and asked them to come dressed as people from Coco movie.

So many people came dressed up. Good thing it was in October because everyone loves to dress up and go to Halloween parties.

 We love when our families, The Haucks and The Horlachers get together for our shared grandbabies!! It's so much fun to be surrounded by family!!

Grandma's Birthday Tradition with the Twins

 I have started a tradition with Mia by bringing balloons, donuts and presents on the morning of their birthday. So it was the twins birthday on the 23rd of October and we are celebrating with a BIG COCO birthday party on Friday. Well this is perfect, Grandma comes on the morning of their actual birthday!!! So Happy Birthday to our sweet girls Vera and Ayva!!! 

Staheli Farm - NEW TRADITION

Well I think we have started a new Fall Tradition with the family.

We brought the kids to Staheli Farm and had a blast!!!

There was so much to do, so we will make sure to add this to our FALL bucket list!!!

Family pictures in Newport Beach for my 50th birthday

 I absolutely LOVE my family and I love when we get to spend time together for a vacation.

To wrap up our wonderful weekend together, we went on Sunday morning to the beach and took family pictures. My family is so good to always go along with my ideas to capture those moments in time. YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY FAMILY PICTURES!!!

After Trevor's accident, I kept thinking, we never know who might not be in our family picture the next time we take one, so I need to have one everytime we are together. 

I know that sounds dramatic but its true!!!

(Even if its just a selfie)

Beach Days at Newport Beach