Parties and Vacation

October 28th, 2015:

Wednesday was the kiddos Halloween Parties at school.  Since they were all at the same time, I had to choose one to attend.  Morgan's room mom, didn't have any help, so I stayed and helped with her party.  They had planned some fun games and a yummy treat at the end.

Morgan waiting for instruction

Pasta Marathon.  Morgan was one of the first to get all four noodles on her spaghetti.

The Cereal Puzzle Challenge

 Wednesday night, Ryan's employer, Morton Salt, had their annual Family Halloween Party.  We took the kiddos to do some trick or treating, learn emergency preparedness, explore a medical helicopter, make an emergency contact list, get flu shots, and eat some dinner.  They had such a great time, they didn't want to leave.

Morgan with Ryan in his office

Rachel trick or treating

Family waiting for the medical helicopter to land

Rachel and Jaxen sitting in helicopter

Gracie learning to fly

Jaxen

Gracie on the distracted driver course

Morgan getting ready to be a distracted driver

Joshua

October 29, 2015:

The kiddos had Thursday and Friday off of school this week, so Ryan took the time off work.  On Thursday, we went to the Children's Museum in Salt Lake.  They have changed some of their exhibits, so the kiddos spent most of the morning there.  

Rachel

Gracie and Morgan showing off their goggles and mask that they made in the craft section of the museum.

After visiting the museum, we went to the Church History Museum.  Ryan wanted to see the new movie about Joseph Smith's First Vision (Founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) again.  It really is a neat short film.  It's in 3D which makes you feel like you are really there, and it is only about 15 minutes and is worth the effort to go and see it.

Morgan and Gracie seeing what is is like to lift a granite stone for building the temple.

Gracie

Rachel

After hitting all the museums, we came home and watched a movie as a family.  Dafunny found Rachel's blankets and made herself comfortable.  Morgan just had to get a picture of her cuteness.

October30, 2015:

On Friday,  the kiddos were able to go and hang out at their Aunt Annie's and Uncle Rob's house, while Ryan and I went to the Mt. Timpanogas Temple together.  It has been awhile since we have been able to go as a couple.  Then the boys all went to Tyler's (Cousin) football game, while the girls (including their cousin Abby) played.  We went to the fastest McDonald's I have ever been to (note the sarcasm).

Mekena (Cousin) cheering on the team.