Halloween 2010

"Mom, I want to go trick-or-treating with Conner this year instead of you or dad," said Tyler (almost 8). I felt like I hit a brick wall. Gone are the days of hanging out with us on Halloween. Thank heavens for Maleina still thinking it's fun to go with Mark and me.

We had a great time celebrating Halloween. During the day I took the kids downtown to trick or treat at the Merchants participating. Grandma, Justin, Emily, and Braxton came with us. The kids had a lot of fun until it started to rain on us. I also took them to the grocery store to trick or treat. They had a haunted house through there back storage area. Maleina refused to go in because she afraid of the dark. So Tyler and I went in. Just as we were leaving a guy hiding in a coffin popped out and scared Tyler. He screamed so loud! Then for the evening, our ward had a trunk or treat that showed the dedication of our ward members being willing to go in the pouring rain!

Afterwards, Maleina and I went home and Mark chaperoned Tyler and Conner while they went trick-or-treating door to door in Conner's neighborhood. Tyler had a blast and thought it was awesome to go with his friend. Mark was content following them in his truck with heated seats.

Tyler's 3rd Piano Recital

Tyler played in his third piano recital on October 21. It was a Halloween recital so he was able to dress up for this recital. He dressed up as Iron man.

All my students did great. I am so proud of all the time and effort they dedicate to learning their instruments.

American West Heritage Center

On Wednesday, Tyler's class had a field trip the the American West Heritage Center. I was one of the lucky mom's that got to chaperon the kids. We started the field trip in the year 2010 and traveled back in time to the year 1917. It was a blast watching them milk a cow, husk corn, and play an old version of baseball. The volunteers that work there did a great job getting the kids involved.

Fall Break

For fall break this year I took the kids to Ephraim, UT where my sister, Mikaela lives with her husband, Joe. We went swimming and walked around the Snow College Campus. Mikaela bought a haunted house kit and the she had the kids help her build it. We stayed in Ephraim until Friday morning and then traveled on down to Las Vegas to see Chris and Shae. It was a short vacation but was a lot of fun. Tyler pushed me into Chris' pool and ended up starting a trend and everyone got into the pool.

Wagon Fun!

The kids were playing together the other day. Tyler was pulling Maleina in the red wagon for a bit. Then she decided to be like Tyler and had to pull a wagon of her own. Thanks to my Grandma Jensen, we have a little wagon I use for decoration on the porch that is just Maleina's size. They had a blast chasing each other! So fun to watch.

Sprinkler Fun

After running errands yesterday (Sept. 16), I decided the grass needed to be watered. So I turned on the sprinklers. Next thing I knew Maleina was having a blast running through them. This is her first time going to through them at our house. Usually they run during the night so she loved it! Thank heavens it was pretty warm outside!

First Day of 2nd Grade

Tyler started 2nd grade this year. He loves going to school and looks forward to learning new things. His teacher this year has celebrates a holiday everyday and Tyler gets excited to find out what holiday it is each day. Tyler's favorite part is that there is never any homework! (Not mine though.) I do make up for it however with making him read and do math flashcards everyday. Such a mean mom I am!!!! Actually I have to say I am taking after my mom. I remember telling her that I would never make my kids do that. Now I have to eat my words. LOL!!!