Yesterday we woke up to a fun surprise!

We got up on Sunday morning and to our excitement we had snow! They were forecasting a 1/4 of an inch so I wasn't expecting 3-4 inches! We have 9:00 church so the kids couldn't play in it. Well, besides Corbyn sticking her hand out the side door and scooping it off the grill every 10 minutes. After church it had already started to melt and my kids were pretty disppointed. After we ate a quick lunch they went outside to gather all the snow that was left in our yard and from the playground. They didn't need much to have fun. All in all it was a great day! To top it off, Calvin passed the sacrament for the for the first time and did fast offerings too. What a great Sunday!

My Dad - AKA "The Nanny"

My parents just came and stayed with us for a week. It was so fun and we all had a blast, even though last night, Corbyn pointed out that we didn't go fishing. We were busy with scouts and gymnastics and Mom and Dad did a few Missionary outings but we still spent some great time together. Mom and I spend a day going to Quilt shops and had a great time looking at different patterns and fabrics. Dad was, well DAD! He was funny and goofy, a great nanny for Chloe and a great house adviser. He even got very attached to Blue or as he calls him "BO-BO." He was in one of his funny moods and Chloe in one of her bad ones, so he told me to let him wear the sling. (Side Note: Chloe lives in the sling, it is the only way she doesn't cry and it is great because then I can have two hands to make dinner, do homework, clean laundry, take a nap (in my dreams), well do almost anything. I don't which is funnier the my dad wearing the floer sling or crossing his eyes while wearing it? Warnig: Chloe's crying can do this do your face! We had a great time and I will look forward to the Nanny's return. If only I could afford to hire him on a daily basis, hey maybe if the stock market keeps falling, I can. :) Love you Mom & Dad can't wait to see you at Thanksgiving!

Calvin's Party, I mean celebration

Friday night Calvin had 3 friends over, Andrew, Cole and Austin, to celebrate his birthday. He had a great time! They played Spore, basketball, ate pizza, went to see Kung Fu Panda at the dollar show and had cookie cake and ice cream. What a party! Calvin has been very blessed to make some great friends already. These boys will be friends for a long time! Happy Birthday Calvin!

Why we love Utah...Fall!

Last weekend we drove the Alpine Loop from Prove Canyon to American Fork Canyon. It was so beautiful I could hardly contain myself. I was like a kid at Christmas! The pictures speak for themselves but don't you love Fall! Grandpa Nicol rented a cool blue convertible. Eric of course, was in the front seat driving, like he was 16 again, and the kids piled in the back. Of course that meant Grandma had to ride in the Armada with me and Chloe. It worked out well until we were at the top of the mountain and Chloe decide she was hungry. There were many minutes of crying until we found a wonderful parking lot over looking the gorgeous mountain valley with it's explosion of colors! Needless to say Chloe couldn't have gotten a more beautiful eating spot, not that she could enjoy it, but Mom did! We enjoyed the peaceful drive home and were once again reminded how kind Heavenly Father is to allow us to enjoy his beautiful creations. We love Fall!

Calvin's a Tenderfoot, no a Second Class, no a First Class

Calvin had his Court of Review Sunday, the 28th, and then had his Court of Honor, yesterday, the 5th. He completed all the requirements for his Tenderfoot, 2nd Class and 1st class. At his Board of Review they asked him his goals in achieving his Eagle. He told them he wants to get it by the time he is 15. They were so impressed with what he had accomplished so far and how well he answered the questions that they told him him could accomplish it by the time he was 13! Calvin said confidently, "Why don't we say 14 and that way I am not pressured and if I get it before I turn 14, great!" That's my boy, no pressure! I love this kid! He sure loves scouts and his Scoutmaster rocks! They have a campout once a month, even in the snow! Calvin can hardly wait for that campout! We are so pleased that Calvin loves to achieve these awards and we know that Papa Great and G'ma couldn't be prouder! Way to go 1st Class Scout!

Chloe- Working with Dad

Chloe loves to work with Dad! She smiles at him really big and he'll do about anything for her. We thought she was so big so we put her in the recliner next to Eric and as you can see our "big" and most poeple's "big" are completely different. We love our little peanut!

Cousin Ryan and Chloe

Nicole Elmer came into town a couple of weekends ago and she stopped by to say "Hi." We hadn't seen Ryan yet, so my kids were loving holding her. She is so darling and she loved her cousins right away. Calvin, Corbyn and Kenzie all held her and even though it was almost 9:00pm she didn't seem to mind. She loved Chloe. I guess she was fascinated with another baby. We loved spending time with both her and Nicole and can't wait until Thanksgiving to see you all again!