Hillan Hillbillies!

 Mammy and Papa's ward had a Hoedown!  Todd and Martha were on the committee and helped to pull off a night to remember!

Mammy won first prize for her white chicken chili, Nathan's potato car did great down the tracks and Martha won best apple dessert!  Kendall's potato car just stopped halfway down but now we have a strategy for next time.

The boys weren't quite sure what a hillbilly was and it was a major step just to black out a tooth, but they did it and found out it was a blast!

 The Morris couple... best Hillbilly costume!

A Birthday Hike... Kind Of.

 On a radiant Sunday afternoon, we all decided it would be fun to head up to the mountains to see if the trees had started changing colors. 

It was beautiful!  We had got comfy in our jammies and most of us had on our flip flops.  We could not help ourselves.  We had to get out on walk on one of the trails, plus Kendall kept saying that he'd like to do a hike for his birthday...

...and that is how we ended up doing a hike in our jammies and flip flops.

Kendall is FIVE!

 Many weeks of excitement have been leading up to this very important day.  Kendall woke up at 6:00am to his favorite cereal, Trix set out along with blue and green decorations and presents.

He opened gifts and Justin took him to Albertsons to pick out doughnuts for his class. 

I got to be the helper on his special day and he beamed with pride as he gave each classmate their treat.  It was too cute!

We came home and went to work making TWO different cakes.  He wanted a dirt cake and we just had to make a giant chocolate cupcake!  Kendall is a chocolate lover!

Kendall's primary teacher called earlier that week and asked about FIVE talents that he has.  Since he turned FIVE I thought it fits with his FIVE theme.  Here they are:

1. Kendall is an extremely hard worker. He always asks for jobs and completes them.  He always goes the extra mile. We always say the saying, "work hard, play hard!" And he does!

2. Extra thoughtful and kind.  Whenever we pull up with groceries, he is the first in line to take them in.  He is always praying specifically for people and extra sensitive towards others needs.

3. Amazing soccer player and fast runner.  The kid can run!  He is always trying to get better and faster.

4. Happy!  I LOVE this about him!  He is Mr. happy pants.  Always smiling and laughing and looking for some kind of fun.

5. Dedicated.  He had been able to throw a spiral football since he was two.  He practices and practices til he has what ever goal he sets, down.

Kendall is good inside.  Even though he is only FIVE, he is a good example to all his family and we all want to be like him!

This picture is so him!  EXCITED and HAPPY!

Love his chocolate mustache!

Why Thank You!

"This is the PERFECT meal and the PERFECT time on a PERFECT day!" - Nathan 7 1/2

I think I'm gonna keep you!  All I did was make quesadillas and let him wear his Halloween costume after school.

The Rocket

 A miniature rocket launched in the backyard thanks to Papa, vinegar, and baking soda. 

The exploding launch resulted in pure awesomeness!

Kendall FINALLY Got a Dog!

 Meet "Tough Spike." 

 Kendall had a "longer" day of school.  The kind of day that you get to pack a peanut butter lunch and eat it with Miss Melody and make puppets.  Dog puppets!

He was so excited to bring his puppy home! This guy has made Kendall's week.  He still wants to be a dog when he grows up.  Kind of.

Gettin' Juicy!

One of my besties had a baby and he is doing a great job of curbing my hunger for a newborn.  We snapped some pictures and captured a few of his many faces.  He is as sweet as they come and there is nothing like a mothers' love.

Seasons...

 I love fall.  Pretty much everything about it.  Cider and beautiful colored leaves.  Crisp air and cardigans.  Apple treats, an extra blanket, and cozy evenings.  October General Conference and the pumpkin patch. Sigh, it's goes way too fast, kinda like having little kids.

Thank You, Justin.

 It had been awhile (a.while.) since I'd been out of the house so Justin drove us all to Chick-fil-a to get some dinner and go on a picnic.

We went to the Denver temple and set out a blanket on the grass across the street.  We ate and Justin and I talked while the boys rolled on the grassy hills in their bare feet.

It was nice to lay on the blanket and look at a structure that has so much meaning to us.  We ended up going on a little walk around the neighborhood with the boys.

Cheesy part....

I held Justin's hand the whole time and felt so thankful to know that I get him forever.

He has done so much for me since I've been sick.  I never would have thought that anyone would do what he has had to do for me.  He looks at me like everything is going to be okay and has never become negative.  He has a keep going attitude and always adds in a bit of fun.  I love to get into crazy laughing fits with him. I feel like I will do whatever he wants me to just so I can see him smile.  He still gives me a nightly foot rub and a back massage whenever I'm achy.  He has dinner on the table and cleans the house. I owe him and appreciate him a ton.  All I know is that I love him to pieces! If I had to choose again, hands down, I would still choose him.

Preschool

 Kendall started school earlier this month.  BIG tears for me.  He on the other hand was completely excited and ready to see his favorite teacher, Miss Melody. 
 
I love the fact that I get to have him all to myself for another year.  I love this boy.  He is fun.  There is no other way to describe him.  The kid is fun.  He is a little ball of "let's have a blast!"