Friday, November 13, 2009

Fun before Halloween




Getting ready for Halloween means we pull out all the costumes from previous years and the kids parade around in them until I decide the integrity of the costume might be impaired. I am a real stickler about keeping our Halloween costumes nice, (you never know when someone might need it again!) so this is a real treat for the kids.

The boys also got out their everyday Spiderman costumes to play in. Kyah was wearing her Belle Dress from Santa a few years ago. It was so fun to watch them play with their cousins! Now each time Tanner comes over he asks to wear the Spiderman outfit. Too cute!

Kyah's Award

Kyah wanted to enter some submissions for the Reflections art contest at school. She was very stressed out about what she would do for it. The theme was "Beauty Is..." After prompting her with questions like... "What do you think beauty is? What do you think is beautiful?" she finally decided to pick up the camera and go outside.

She took a few pictures and then decided which ones she wanted to submit for the competition. This was one of our neighbor's roses that had some dew on it. She won 3rd place! So fun to get ribbons and awards! We are proud of her!


Monday, November 9, 2009

A few words from the boys

Today after church we asked the kids what they learned about in class. Of course, the initial answer was "I don't remember..." but I know some things did get through to them! They talked about helping people. I asked how can we help people that we know? Zane said "I know! When Grandpa Holsten gets really old and really tired, I can get his walker for him!" CLASSIC! Gotta love that kid.

We've been spending a lot of time with Doug's aunt, since his uncle has been unable to drive and has been unwell. She doesn't drive either... so we get to play chauffeur quite often. Its been an interesting experience. She smokes and Zane never misses a chance to give her a hard time about it. It has brought up some great conversations with the kids about not smoking... (she is the perfect poster "child" example of why you shouldn't smoke). And we've actually had to talk to him a few times about not saying anything so her feelings aren't hurt or so she doesn't get angry. The other day I bought Aunt Judy a sandwich from "Quizzy Nos" and she was raving about how good it tastes. Zane said "Is that because there is smoke in it?" It took us a moment to figure out what he was saying. I was surprised at his insight and skill at making a sarcastic joke. Wow! She didn't think it was that funny. But those of you that know Aunt Judy... please enjoy a chuckle!

A few weeks ago, Grandpa Holsten was showing us a really cool website with 360 degree photos of temple square in Salt Lake City. Sometime I'll have to post the link here. They were beautiful photos of the temple, tabernacle and temple grounds. Cannon saw it and said "I see the temple! I'm going there to get married!" My dad chuckled and said "Oh, do you think you can find a girl that will go with you?" Cannon just gave him a funny look. It was great. Thank you nursery leaders! It is more than just playtime in there!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

ON TO STATE!

I just want to say congratulations to my awesome sis, Allie, and her awesome team of girls. They played in regionals this weekend and did great! On to state! Way to go! I'm so proud of you and cry that I couldn't watch them play this weekend!

Allie, you are awesome! You care about those girls so much and you are doing a great job! We love you!

Halloween


Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year! I know there are a few "Halloween scrooges" out there, but I think its fun! I love to dress up.... when else in the year do you get a chance to wear whatever you want and people thinks its cool? Its great!
And the entire concept of getting free candy from total strangers... I love that too. But now I am thinking about ways to get rid of my kids' candy... or hide it away at least. Maybe I can save it for Christmas stocking stuffers.
We took the kids to the Richland Uptown and walked around the shops collecting candy. Cannon fell asleep in the car on the way. Fear not! I held out his bag for him at each shop. :)