Pre-Thanksgiving Update

I have a few things that I would like to post, but we've been really busy getting ready to leave town for Thanksgiving. I didn't want to leave without saying a couple of things....

First.... I saw Twilight! David and I saw it opening day. I didn't expect anything spectacular because of how small the budget was, but, both David and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The only scene that I was disappointed with was the scene when Edward first catches Bella's scent in the classroom. It looked more like he was about to throw up, than appearing to look angry. I'm excited for the next movies because I'm sure the budgets will increase. I'm just not sure how they can do book 4. I don't understand how they will portray Edward and Bella's daughter as growing so fast (David assures me that almost anything can be done in movies these days, but, I don't know..).

Second, (but most importantly)..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!! David had his birthday last Friday. Yes the day Twilight came out. Yes we went on his birthday. He's sooo nice!! My very good friend Nicole took the kids and kicked us out; David and I were able to enjoy a great night out (it has been a long time since we have been out alone on a date). He's is a wonderful husband and a great father. The kids and I are so lucky to have him!!!!!!

Third.... I would like to wish you all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!! We are so thankful for everything in our lives. Our family, friends, the gospel,......Have a great weekend!!!

Bella personified

I wish I had this picture for my last post when I was trying to sum Bella up for you.

Jacob and Chloe aren't even phased by her anymore....can't you tell?!?

Happy Birthday Bella!!

Today was Bella's first birthday so for the past day or so I've been trying to think of what I can say about her. So much comes to mind. For those of you who know how shy Jacob is and how easy going Chloe is well Bella, Bella, Bella.... she is a firecracker!! She is so full of spunk, energy, noise, movement, opinion, laughter, tears, hugs, joy... Bella has definitely been a new experience for us. I haven't slept since the day she was born (mostly because of her 7 ear infections) but she is so worth it. She has been a wonderful addition to our family and we love her so much!!! Happy 1st Birthday Bella!!

Here is some pictures I took of her today...





We're not having a party for her until this weekend but some friends came over to wish her a Happy Birthday while we had cupcakes...

Happy Halloween!!

Two days before Halloween we went to our church halloween party. Since you can't wear masks Jacob and Chloe dressed up in different costumes then they were planning for Halloween.



Here's Halloween night. The kids had a lot of fun trick or treating.




I wasn't sure how Bella was going to catch on to trick or treating. Oh, she certainly caught on. She would walk up, hold out her bag (I know. Superman :)), and say something (well it wasn't really anything you can comprehend.) She knew whatever she was saying was getting her candy!!

Soccer

Jacob has been playing soccer for a few weeks now. He really enjoys playing soccer and for this being his first year he is pretty good. One game he had 6 goals. I'm the lucky parent who volunteered to coach. I actually enjoy coaching the kids. It's the other coaches (well just one so far) and the competitiveness of the parents that drive me a little crazy! I can't imagine what sports will be like when Jacob is older!!!!!!

Tagged..

So, I know I am terrible about completing my tags. I'm sorry to anyone who tags me and I fail at completing it. It's my goal to be better about staying on top of it so please still tag me if you want.

This tag is you're supposed to post your fourth picture from your fourth folder in your pictures, and then tag others. The way I have my folders set up I have to go to the fourth folder and then to the fourth folder again and then to the fourth picture.

I tag Elaine,Shauni,Mindy,Kendra,Jennifer,Lindsey,Heather,anybody else who wants to :)

This is Jacob and Chloe...

Our portraits....

David and I sat down with a very talented artist and had our portraits painted(colored).
David, who, usually has some sort of facial hair (although he keeps getting callings where it is better if he is clean shaven) has a nice beard in the painting.
Scanning my painting onto the computer doesn't do it justice since you now can not see my glitter eyelashes.
Thank you Chloe for the beautiful portraits of daddy and I!!!