Sorry!!!

I am so sorry for the lack of updating on my blog. I have been in Montana for the past week without internet access. I am posting all new pics and posts tomorrow. Thanks for your patience.

Halloween Activities

This weekend brought lots of Halloween fun for us. My dad had his annual carnival for his ward, but this year he combined it with a Trunk-r-Treat. The carnival was on one side of the church parking lot, until dark then over to the other side for the Trunk-r-Treat. I'm telling you for parents of young children, it just doesn't get much better than a Trunk-r-Treat. The kids love it and it's all over in about 15minutes or so. After grandpa's carnival we headed over to Chelsea's church where she planned a great ward party for her ward. They had every room or so a different theme or activity, it was great. They also had a Costume Fashion show and cake decorating contest as well as pumpkin decorating/carving contest. It was great fun for everyone. Kyson dressed in full Army/Navy garb. He looked awesome. His own sister walked right past him in the hallway and didn't recognize him. Brennan had to have his picture with Kys, whom he adores. We're headed back next week for our old ward's Trunk-r-Treat. We'll keep you posted. Oh, by the way, you'll notice there aren't any pics of Peyton in her costume, sometimes she'll participate and then again sometimes, not so much :) I'll catch her in a better mood next week I'm sure.

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Peyton's Adventures

So, I in no way want to take away any attention to the wonderful time we had with Mattie, Morgan and Grandma Cristi, but I can't help but share with you the adventures of my two year old, Peyton. As you know she broke her fingers a few weeks ago playing with a universal gym. That is just the beginning of her escapades, when Mattie and Morgan came to visit, within about 1 hour of arriving, Peyton and Brennan decided that instead of participating in painting pumpkins again, they would well, paint themselves. I came out to the garage to find them both with their faces covered in paint and Brennan had painted his legs and one arm. I immediately told them to get to the shower so I could scrub off the paint. Peyton went to step in the shower and slipped right away hitting the back of her head on the edge of the shower. (OUCH!) I was standing right there, so I picked her up and already there was red in her beautiful blonde hair. I wrapped her in a towel and ran to the counter, I had yelled to my mom who wasn't quite sure what was going on or where we were. Sure enough she had cracked her head right open. There was so much blood, that I couldn't quite tell how bad it was. She was screaming and in a little bit of shock, I finally was able to see it and it wasn't as bad as I thought, luckily she didn't need stitches, but we were still cautious of a concussion.

A few days prior to this, I found Peyton, well.......the picture will explain it. This was in my pantry.

I have been told to take pictures of these situations in the past, but my rational thinking doesn't always prevail. She has dumped numerous boxes of pasta all over this same floor. She recently took my feather duster and decided to tear it apart and leave the feather remnants all over the office. She loves to get a hold of the wipes and scatter them throughout a room. A few weeks ago she got a hold of a highlighter and highlighted several walls in the house, then spread desitin on the wall with her hands. (Art I'm Sure) Needless to say if Peyton is too quiet for over about 3 minutes, I have learned to go searching.

Last Sunday I found her in the garage with those same (non-washable) pumpkin paints painting the inside of a brand new coat we just bought her. She also ruined the shirt she had on, but I was able to salvage the jeans. I love her, she's a cutie, but she may be my undoing. I just have to say to myself each day what a blessing I have. It's true, I am blessed, but with blessings sometimes come trials. Funny, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Be a joyful mother of children. Psalms 113:9