Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or Treat

We had so much fun!!! At church we had our Trunk or Trick, it is probably one of my favorite things. I love that then kids can have fun in a safe environment and do their trick or treating. There were games, music, food, dancing ( well I guess just me and the kids), tons of cute costumes, and alot of really fun people. The kids had a blast. This year picking out a costume was pretty tough. Getting each one a new costume would break the bank ( I can't believe some of the prices.) So we decided to get creative. A friend of mine had a cute Tinkerbell costume that fit Rylie perfect. ( Thanks Jen) Lillie just got a Princess outfit for her birthday ( thanks Dad and Kathy) I have another friend who has two boys so she let Cooper use a superman outfit, he loves it soooooo much , he really thinks he is Superman when he has it on.(Thanks, Rachel) Then it came to the older girls. They have a friend who was Sharpee (HSM) and they so badly wanted to be her. Well, we picked up some wigs and a mic and used there dance recital outfits from a year and a half ago. They looked perfect, and had fun dressing up. I went as Snow White, ( Thanks, Renee) and the kids just thought that was the coolest thing ever. We had a great time, Ryan was working but did end up getting there before we left. I was so grateful to have the kids Aunt and Uncle come, they helped me out so much. I don't think I would have been coming home with five kids at the end of the night, if they weren't there helping me keep tabs on everyone. ( Thanks K and A)

Sunday Fun!

I just love Sunday's! It is the day we just hangout as a family and just enjoy each other. Even when it is just the seven of us we can all just relax and have fun. But, I love, love, love it when we have others over. For the most part it is just our family crew, Kristy, Kevin and Aslyn. The kids look forward to it every week. Then after dinner and after the little monkeys are in bed it is GAME TIME!!! ( my favorite) I am so grateful for this one day every week, I would love to have more but I am so grateful we at least have one!

Rylie on her Birthday!

Rylie's Birthday Fun!

Rylie had such a fun day. It started off with breakfast and presents. Well I guess I should just say presents, the older kids just were so excited. We then got ready to have a busy day. Grandpa Atha came over and we all headed to the Arizona State Fair. We had a blast. Rylie is such a sweet , great, little baby that she had a good time and just smiled. The other kids thought that she was just so lucky to go to the fair on her birthday. After getting pretty tired we headed out. Stopped by Chik-fil-A ( Rylie's favorite, she eats the chix by the handfuls) Then it was naptime. It was nice because for dinner we just did pizza ( another favorite) and had birthday cupcake's with her Aunt's and uncle. All and all she had a busy but fun day! I love little Rylie Ann and am so glad that she had a good day!

Rylie's One!

Rylie Ann is ONE!!!!

October 25, 2007 what a great day! Watched the Red Sox and had a baby!

Happy Birthday my sweet little Rylie! Time just goes to fast. It has already been one year since little Ry was born and it seems like she is still my little baby. But, I guess in a way she always will be. Rylie brings so much joy into our family. I love that whenever the day isn't going well, or I may feel down all I have to do is look at her and she brightens up the world. Rylie is such a happy girl, she pretty much has a contagious smile glued to her face at all times. She loves her brother and sisters and thinks they are just so funny. ( Not really sure why) Rylie has been such a wonderful baby. She sleeps well , she has a great little personality, she is loving, she eats whatever you give her, doesn't cry like the others did, she just loves everyone. We love our Rylie so much and are so very, very grateful for her to be a part our family. Happy Birthday, Rylie!