Mom, kara and I ran to the store Friday night and when we came home, sweet Uncle Jess had gotten everyone all geared up to play outside. He didn't know I'd brought coats and stuff, so he threw them into his socks and hats and random gloves. It was so funny.
the get-up
they LOVE the tramp. Maybe some day we'll have a yard and then they can have one!
dad sportin' my hat- sweet sexy thang!
Saturday morning, I was NOT going to not work out just cuz it was a wee bit cold, so I got all bundled up and ready to go on my favorite run of the world. It was going all right until I got half way done- then the snow started coming down. Oh MY it was cold. I became one of those people that I drive by in bad weather saying, "oh, you're smart. Go running in the cold blasted weather- idiot!" Yeah, that was now me- trying my darndest to get up the blasted hill....oh gosh. But, it was an experience. Me and my music made it home safe and sound- and sopping wet!
this is me trying to get Kamdyn to like me...it didn't work.
the spread
did i mention i decided to go off treats until thanksgiving this week? yeah, great timing Lis. Have you ever had my mom's pumpkin cookies? 
the Lady i LOVE
Conli loved helping Aunt Kara open all her presents!
Kyli and Conli's famous pose
Sawyer tried broccoli- she didn't like it- and it got stuck on her nose
mom and Aunt Germaine!!
meanwhile, Jess was corralling the troops downstairs-
my kids coudn't have dreamed up better uncles!
oh, and another sister I don't look like- who'da thunk?
these cute lil cousins couldn't get enough of each other...they were so cute just babbling away all weekend in their own little secret code
the pregnant one
wish i looked like that at 34 weeks!
but no,my body chooses to looke like that at around more like 4 weeks....it's awesome!
all the ladies-Casi- we missed you- come to your home!
ah- sisters
and proof yet again, that I'm adopted
papa and conli
this was Ben's gift from the shower. I made him a daddy diaper kit- just a little joke
here he is modeling all the goods
and his audience
We left earlier than we'd planned Sunday morning, but it was snowy, and we wanted to get home to see daddy!!! Conli kept herself entertained with her blankie, and Max found a very comfy way to sleep..I guess! Thanks for the weekend guys! We love you all sooooo much!!!! Can't wait for nameless fetus to get here!!!!!
just cuz- i love her and her obese legs
Last Monday, we decided to drive the Alpine Loop for FHE. I've never done that before- how, I don't know, I've only lived here for like 50 years! It was sooooo pretty! Utah really is beautiful, and if it didn't have to get so DARN cold, I'd welcome the beauty of the fall much more happily!
Sawyer's courtesy smile
the model and the tired/worn out old mother. 
my cutest family. I was wearing my pj's this day still- one of those days? why yes, thanks for understanding! I knew I could always count on you!- so i opted to NOT put the picture of me with the cute family here- just picture the above Lisa- it's
I dubbed this Utah's own Sacred Grove- the picture doesn't do it justice- it was beautiful
After we got home, we added a lil spice to our sad lil front door space. The kids painted their cute mini pumpkins.
does anyone else have children that won't keep their pants on at home or is it just me? (oh and cute Mara!)
Brent painted the milk thingy....we stick lights in them and pretend they're pumpkins too- some Family Fun Magazine idea my kids LOVE- so here's the finished project. No, my 1 year old isn't that artistic, mommy helped her out a bit.....
the CHEESE
I know I put one of these on every post, but they're hilarious to me.I mean, look at her little chubbalicious leggies
Sawyer walked around during conference for about 1/2 hour purely entertained with her "pack pack" on, and clutching that purse, and her doggie. It was so funny. She just trudged around...on a mission I tell ya!
I had the honor of pulling Max's lost tooth number 2! Remember how it seems like it was 4 months ago that he was just getting these things? Now they're falling out left and right!
This is how you look 4 minutes before priesthood's starting, and you've been moving furniture out of the wetness of the truck for an hour....not good......poor boys.
-CAMPSITE-
Brent organized his own "fodder and son" campout this year cuz our ward didn't do one and Max had been begging for MONTHS! Only a few friends ended up joining the boys, but they had a blast, and luckily didn't end up getting rained out until it was time to come home!
SO pretty!
they fished!
Jake, Max and Bryce watching a movie before tappin out for the night
Since the rest of our homies bailed, Lindy, Heather and I remained true to the treats and headed over to JCW's for some fries (how many orders? we'll keep that a secret) and shakes after Women's conference!
I can always count on you to dine with me and these chuggers o' mine!
Sawyer wishing she was big enough to ride the 4 wheeler at Reesa's blessing. It was wonderful, Reesa looked beautiful, of course, and there was DELISHUS food afterwards. Thanks friends!
Conli likes to jump by herself- the boys aren't so nice......she was a bit preturbed
Sawyer and her lil fellow, catching up on eachother's red headed buttons. Miloh follows her everywhere- it's true love! it's so cute. Yes Janet- they will have many red headed chubby childrens!
and last but not least-
Kara bought a Dyson vacuum. It's straight from heaven I tell you. I borrowed it, and I'm going to borrow it once a month until I can save up and buy my own- or, Lindy and I can go in on one together!!! :) Yeah, I took a picture of a vacuum canister. why you ask? Cuz ALL of that was from vacuuming my house ONCE!!!
SICK-UH- NING!!!!!!
