Isabella's 10!

Is there a more beautiful and graceful

girl on the planet?

Well, of course there are!

I made the other two too!

Just kidding, but really,

Isabella is a wonderful, wonderful daughter

and celebrating her 10th birthday is a joy!

Starting the day off right with

carmelized apple and cinnamon pancakes

and blue milk!

We spruced up the house with blue decor

and celebrated with family.

The menu?

Her favorites!

She's totally a diner girl!

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, & gravy!

Per her request,

chocolate cake with fresh blackberries!

Isabella and her grandpa Jesus.

...

Isabella,

words cannot describe

how grateful we are for you!

You have a wonderful heart,

so generous and kind,

but above all,

you are

choice!

We know that!

And we want you to remember that too!

Have a wonderful 10th year on earth!

And may you have many, many more!

xoxo

mom + dad

Happy Halloween!

This year we stayed at home

for Halloween

and again,

taking full advantage of my cousin being in town,

were joined by my

cousins and their families too!

We enjoyed homemade pizza and

finalized costume details before heading out the door!

Is it just me or does Superman look tipsy?

Gabriel's reaction to the whole trick or treating thing

was really funny.

He wasn't scared,

but definitely cautious and maybe even

amused...?

Anyway,

he, like most children,

got over "it" quick.

Free candy is a great incentive for anything!

After all the Halloween Hoop-la,

we were exhausted!

It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving and

Christmas are next!

We can't complain though,

these are memories that will last forever!

H A P P Y  C A N D Y - E A T I N G !

p.s.

I thought I would note that Owen was

thoroughly disgusted with the bowls set out

with a little sign asking everyone to, "Please take one."

He wanted so badly to knock on each door

and announce, "Trick or Treat!"

Without that,

what was the point?

Candy!

Particularly chocolate!

That's always the point, Owen!

The Temple

 

 

Our Ward Halloween Party

I loved the down-home feel of our

Ward Halloween Party!

It was very casual

with classic games

and timeless chili and dogs!

Superman!

 Iris,

the wicked witch playing,

"Whack the Deacon"!

Little Red Riding Hood!

Ava,

true to her pajama-zombie self

followed by a knife-wielding Robin Hood!

Let the sugar rush begin!