Day Dates

Sky and I have been planning our first real date together for a little while. Most of her outings and one-on-one time seem to be with Austin, but I really felt like doing something just the 2 of us. Now that Sky's almost 3, Austin and I have decided to take turns doing dates with her. We want to with all of our kids when the time comes. We have been praying about the specific needs of our family and children and I love the new traditions we have been starting. I feel like we are growing together and I feel so blessed!

Anyway, Sky and I had a date at the park where she road her bike around and we laughed and talked. We also went out for some frozen yogurt. I love my little girl. She is so much like me, but much stronger. She is such a blessing to our family.

During this "thankful" month where everyone seems to be sharing what they're thankful for, I am most grateful for my sweet family and the gospel. Without a relationship with my Heavenly Father and Christ, I would be so lost, but I feel their love for me, my husband, and each of my children. It is such a neat experience and I treasure it above anything else. Every moment counts when you're a mom, there's always teachable moments, and sometimes it's overwhelming to know if what you do every day is good enough. I have a testimony that God does let us know! He'll tell us when we're doing great and He'll tell us where we need to improve. I hope to live my life in a way that makes my Father proud. Hold me to it. ;)

Halloween Month

 

We celebrated fall and Halloween all month long and it was fantastic! We've been having so much fun. Sky is really into holidays now, which makes it even more fun. We've made it a tradition now to go to Vertuccio Farms one FHE night out of the month of October. We let the girls pick their own pumpkins and they picked the tiny $1 ones. Score! We opted out of carving this year and just let the girls paint them. I think it was just as big of a hit.

 We dressed up as Ninja Turtles 3 different times. I think that's a record. Our ward party was earlier than usual, so we did Halloween and Austin's grandparent's party as well. Good times were had by all and the girls were way too spoiled with candy. They are definite fans of Trick or Treating.

 

Don't ask me why I can't get my kids to take one good smiling picture. I even tried to bribe them with candy corn. Didn't work... goof balls! We're onto Thanksgiving happiness now! Hope you had a fabulous October!