Trimming the Tree

Last night the kiddos decorated the tree.  They all helped, but this was my favorite picture. Cameron on the step stool, holding up the ornament that says, "Joy."  He is very excited for Christmas.  

Christmas in Color

Saturday night we drove through the Christmas in Color display in Kearns for the first time.  Kenzie was being her pre-teen self in the back seat and would only say it was, "Good," but Cameron and Parker loved it!  Cameron had fallen asleep right before we arrived, and when he opened his eyes the first thing he said was, "That is cool!"

Here is a quick clip as we first entered.  The lights went along with the music, which made it pretty neat.  Cameron and Parker were dancing, and Cameron clapped after each song ended.

Here's one of the three tunnels.  The last one was swirly and even had "Ho Ho Ho" scrolling by in the lights, which was pretty impressive.  This morning Cameron was watching these clips again on my phone, and told me how much he liked, "The maze." Glad it was a hit!

Thanksgiving

Grandpa Arnold carving the turkey at Wes & Hannah's yesterday.

The kid table, starting to eat.  Cameron had two rolls and some pretzels.  

Some high-octane excitement as the big boys tied flies.

Pie time!  Cameron had two pieces, and then later had two more!

Couldn't resist.  The sign of a good time - Grandma and Grandpa snoozing after pie.

Parker playing air hockey with me in the basement.  I won the first game, so he informed me, "I'm going to kick it up a notch!"  Must have worked, since he won the next game!

Lacie & Austin's Wedding

Yesterday we headed up to the Bountiful Temple for our niece's wedding.  As a bonus, Parker needed to visit a "religious monument" for his Wolf award in Scouting, so we took some pictures of just him so he can tell his den about it later.  Two birds with one stone!

Cute Kenzers before we headed inside.  She did a good job helping her brothers in the waiting room while Chris and I attended the sealing.

Hanging around outside afterwards, waiting for pictures.  It rained like crazy the day before, so we were glad it was sunny.

My cute boys.

Me and the handsome guy I married.  I love to go to sealings in the temple and remember how blessed we are to be sealed for all eternity.

The bride with her sister and bridesmaids.

Angel Moroni through the tree branches.

Grandma and Grandpa hanging out waiting to head to dinner.

Lacie's new father-in-law paid for the whole family to go to The Mandarin.  Parker gets along well with his cousins Paige and Tatum, so they were happy to sit by each other and be silly together.

Yep.

Speaking of being silly, we have cross-eyed Annie, goofy McKenzie, and walrus Camille farther down the table, with a laughing Megan on the end.   

 Cameron must have been super hungry after running around on the temple's lawn, because he ate a lot of orange chicken and drank two root beers.  Then he had some ice cream for dessert, and fell asleep on the long drive home in traffic!

Thankful for This Turkey

Yesterday Cameron's preschool class had a short little program where they sang and danced.  It was highly amusing.  Cameron has some sweet dance moves.

Here's the end of the Turkey Strut.  It needs no more explanation!

Each kid also took an unscripted turn to say what he or she was thankful for.  The first kid said, "Toys," and then Cameron took the microphone.  He is a sweet kid.  I'm pretty thankful for him, too!

Hooky Spooky

Yesterday Cameron's preschool class put on a little program.  They sang a few songs and each kid told a joke or did a little trick.  

Here's Cameron telling his joke.  (He says, "What key opens a haunted house?  A spooky!") He was proud of himself.

I got such a kick out of the expressions he was making during this song!  Cameron is a funny kid.  He makes the funniest faces and is always making me laugh.