Halloween time.  We love it and this year we had a few things that we didn't get out but the majority of it we did.  And our family spokesperson posed for all of the pictures.

 

This picture was taken on halloween with Jacob in costume he wanted to go as the doctor this year.

 

Our ghost kept blowing partially up on the roof so we ended up taking it down.

 

But we put the eyes back up they are kind of hard to see in this picture though.

 

Here is Craig wearing his silence shirt with Jacob and his sonic screwdriver.

 

Happy halloween everyone!

Percussion concert

Zach had his first percussion concert of the year earlier this week.  They did a great job and we really enjoyed it.  It was a little shorter then the concerts last year, now they just play with the Jazz band instead of the the band and the orchestra.  This allowed each group to have more play time and we still made it home earlier. 

 

 

He also got the opportunity to move around and play three different instruments although I didn't get a picture of him on the drums since his teacher was blocking him from my view.  Maybe next time his teacher would consider sitting to conduct, I wonder? 

 

We are looking forward to the next concert.



Fishfingers and Custard

In celebration of the first episode of the new season of Dr Who we ate his favorite food for dinner saturday night before watching the season premiere.  Yes that is custard in the dish and yes we all tried dipping for one bite.  We invited Grandma and Grandpa to stay for dinner but I think it was the combo that scared them off but it wasn't as horrible as it sounds at least for one bite.  Another benifit was this was the easiest meal I have ever prepared, but we did throw in a couple of extra things that weren't on the Doctors list.

 

 

As you can see bow ties were required.  I didn't think about fezzes till dinner was almost ready so they weren't required this year.   

 

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

Home from Vegas

Craig is coming home tomorrow from the tradeshow in Vegas and we can hardly wait.  It has been a long trip hopefully it hasn't been as hard on us as it has on him.  I guess his age is finally starting to catch up with him.  Just kidding we love and miss you can't wait to see you tomorrow.



A trip to the alpine slide

This year for our annual trip to the Alpine slide we decided to make it an overnight trip.  We started out with a trip to cascade falls then a stop at Jordanelle for a picnic lunch and a trip the park city farmers market.  We then spent the night and got up for a full day at the alpine slide instead of just one ticket.  This first picture was one of very few that I got with Zach's face actually in the picture, as you can see he was thrilled to be photographed.  Of course for the next one he jumped behind Jacob at the last minute.  He is much faster then my camera.

These are up at cascade springs.



Jacob still loves to have his picture taken.  In fact I had him mad if I took a picture without him in it and Zach mad if I got one with him. 

We took the gondola's up the mountain at the farmers market and Zach let me take his picture in this seat.

Jacob lost his tooth at the hotel that night and the tooth fairy was still able to find us.



This is heading up the hill on the rollercoaster there after the ride the kids pointed out the signs to me that were actually all over the place stating that you couldn't take any pictures or video while on the ride.  Oops.

The first trip Jacob rode with me he didn't want to go alone the first time but you can see
Craig in the car in front of us and then the car in front of him is Zach.  Well I guess you can't technically see them but it was them.



The alpine slide Zach and I came down at the same time or him in front of me every time I know that this was to ensure I couldn't get a picture of him on it. 



Jacob was the slow poke this time.

Waiting for our lunch at the little burger joint up there but I don't remember the name of it.

Still not quick enough.

photo fun

So we were on our way home from a barbeque Saturday night and had to stop for a photo op.  The sun was really red but it didn't show up as red in the picture. 

We also tried to do one of those fun pictures that are all over the internet where you are holding the sun or moon etc.  It looked more lined up on the camera but I think it is still ok for my first try and the sun was shining in my eye.  Since it was red I do believe that it blinded me a little more then usual also:)

We went and saw a movie a couple of weekends ago and Jacob wanted to pose for a pic. 



feeding the ducks

Craig hung a bird feeder in the tree out in front of our house, we have really enjoyed it.  Tons of birds show up all day long we have even seen some that we are fairly certain are escaped or lost pet birds.  The ducks also like to hang out under it so Jacob loves to go out and feed them in the morning.  This might also be another reason that they keep coming back. 

And yes these are the pj's that Jacob will wear no matter how hot it is outside.  He likes them cause they keep him warm.  Fevered is what I am thinking.  The funny thing is a couple of years ago when we gave him and Zach their first pair (we thought that they were kind of funny) they threw fits them and there was no way you would catch them wearing them.  Well now as soon as they put them out in the fall I have to run to target to multiple pairs for both of them and they are the only ones that they wear.  So if you drive by our house one day this summer don't be surprised if some of us are swimming in the backyard while others are feeding ducks in the front yard in our nice warm fleece pajamas.