I can dream

I haven't been anywhere like this before, but right now. . . I want to be there.

Or there. . .
Or there. . .

. . . anywhere without screaming kids, laundry, phones or responsibilities. Where the sun is shining and you have nothing to do but relax. Not to stay forever, but just to have a little break. Doesn't that sound nice?

Ancestors

This past Monday night for Family Home Evening we talked to our kids about family history and our ancestors. I got out my scrapbook and showed our kids pictures of their grandparents (who they know and love), great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents (on my side).

We had a really great discussion explaining to our kids who these people are to them, and why it's important to know about our ancestors. I also made copies of a family coloring book I made for all of my nieces and nephews for a reunion before I had kids of my own. I couldn't believe what a hit it was, especially for Gabby, who loves to color and absolutely absorbed the lesson about her ancestors.

As we were showing pictures of people, I started out with pictures of their grandparents. They thought is was fun to see old pictures of them when they were kids. When I got to their great-grandparents I showed the kids the above picture of my mom's parents who are still living and who the kids know. I wondered if they would recognize them from their wedding photo. I asked the kids if they knew who these people were.

Gabby answered just as serious as could be. . ."Adam and Eve?"

We got a good laugh at that. What a wonderful Family Home Evening!

Halloween

So, here are the pictures that I promised. First, Corban's preschool Halloween parade. Here is the group coming toward us with his teacher, Mrs. Baird leading the group.

And there is our scary skeleton, Corb. He had a perma-grin on his face the whole time! So cute.
Halloween was fun because my parents came into town and got to spend the evening with us. Well, my mom did - my dad went to the UofU football game with my brother instead (that is just so wrong in so many ways!!!) My mom came out trick-or-treating with me and the kids while Bump stayed home to give out treats. The kids had such a fun time and were so excited to have Grandma with them. Sorry I didn't get any pictures with them! Dang it.

Here are pictures from Halloween. Quincy was a penguin and stayed toasty warm (almost a little too warm with all the walking we did).

Corb the skeleton. He has asked since last Halloween if he could be a skeleton and loved putting on his costume any time he had a chance.

Gabby asked if she could be a butterfly. We created this costume for her and she loved it. She didn't want people to think she was a fairy and let everyone know that she was a "beautiful butterfly."
On Friday at work Bump and his friend, Jay, dressed up like H1N1 detectors and destroyers. (???) They had a friend crochet those pig surgical masks for them and went from there. Bump used equipment (a stud finder and flashlight) to "detect" H1N1 particles and then Jay would spray them away (with pressurized air). Bump said that not only did they go all around the office, but also went into some of the surrounding businesses and eradicated H1N1 from the whole area. They had a great time with it, like they always do!