Little Darlings.

Ben and I decided we were having Thanksgiving here this year as opposed to running back and forth between our family's like we usually do. So Wednesday we hung around the house getting things ready and all was well until this! -->

Our little darlings decided the living room looked better painted in dry eraser. Uggggh. There went my peaceful evening. Don't worry I made the two little dears help scrub it off, not to mention added a little warmth to their behinds. I sure hope that is the last I see of markers for a while!

On the bright side we had a great time on Thanksgiving. We had a lovely feast, played some games and watched Iron Man in our theater. Fun, family and food. Loved it.

Audrey lost a tooth!

She has been waiting for this day for months! (or has it only been a few days of her constantly saying "will it fall out today Mom?" Last night just before Papa Brent's b-day dinner Ben pulled it out for her. We all cheered and clapped. Ok I know this isn't a new phrase but brace your self- She's getting so BIG!!

* I took this pics last night, tired eyes and all, because I had to have a shot of the first day of her jack-o-lantern smile!

Hilly-Billy Hoe Down

Our church put a Hillbilly Hoe Down this Halloween for the kids. Audrey is convinced its called the Hilly Billy Hoe Down :) We got the kiddos dressed up and made a couple trick-or-treat stops before we made it to the church. Audrey and Jack had a blast and are still talking about the different games they were able to play. I thought this was much better than running around freezing going door to door for candy.

Racing with the Boys

Ben went with his friends, Phil, Justin and Luke to the Halloween Classic in Eagle, Id earlier this month. He stayed 6 nights and STILL didn't get sick of racing. He didn't win any trophies but is already planning next years trip! I told him he might have to let us visit him there for a day or two. They guys slept on matresses inside the trailers (some just on the floor!) can you say cold and uncomforterable? They also ate disgusting things like canned chili and burritos. It was a really, really long week with the kiddos by myself but we very much appreciated Daddy when he got back!

The man of the house is Thirty!

I really wanted to do something special for Ben when he turned thirty but trying to figure out something besides just getting together for cake was a bit of a challenge. I then discovered backcountry aerosports- its a private owned hanger where you can take aerotrike rides- so fun! I'm sure he'd have preferred something wild and crazy like sky diving but this was still a bit of excitment and he was definately surprised! I rented the place for an evening (last Tuesday) and about 15 family and friends joined us for a chilly but fun filled night. I would strongly encourage anyone to try it-seriously fun! check it out at http://www.backcountryaerosports.com/

Big boy haircut

Jack's hair was getting sooo long it looked more like a mop than anything. So I decided to give it a trim. It's amazing how a hair cut can make them look so much older! He is so good about sitting still while I cut his hair. I'm afraid it's not quite as curly as it once was but still so cute! Oh how I love this little boy.

We're busy!

Yikes it feels like we haven't been home much lately, I guess thats because we haven't! Alysia is on the women's board board at church and helped plan a retreat that took place this last weekend in Couer'dlene. I left Thursday and returned home late Saturday. We had great worship, learned tons about our awesome God and deepened some relationships with other women at church. It was a bit comical rooming with 3 pregnant ladies and of course they gave me a terrible time saying we need just one more baby. I'm not too sure about that one and Ben definitely isn't! The funniest part though was when we were all given a box with an inspiring word inside. Mine said 'fruitfull' as in a tree bearing fruit or, you guessed it, a woman bearing children. Not to mention each box was unique and mine was decorated with our wedding colors. Too funny! As for the rest of the weekend, on Sunday Ben had a softball tournament and today he left to go drag racing in southern Idaho through late Sunday. I sure hope things slow down a bit after this, it makes my head feel like it's stuck in the spin cycle! Oh ya the pic is of me and my dear friend Cathy- we stopped at Aeropostle and we so tickled with all the sale items we picked up I had the sales clerk snap our picture. I know total dork but I still love it!!