Pumpkin Carving with the Claysons!

Thank you Great Grandma Bock

Yesterday we got a wonderful package, filled with goodies for Claire, Owen and I. Great Grandma Bock made Claire a cute dress, which she loved, and sent Owen a great sweatshirt, and I got a cookbook. Thank you for making our day, and we will post pictures soon of the dress actually on! We can hardly wait to see you at Christmas!!!

Preschool

I know I said a long time ago, that I would post pictures of the preschool. OK, so school has been in almost 2 months, and I'm just getting to it. It is so hard for me to not have a janitor, that I never think of running down there and taking pictures. Chad did such a great job on this, that I just can't not show it off. This used to be part of my garage (our garage was huge, so we can still park a car and Chad has a tool area). We built the whole thing in, and have outside access from the backyard, so people don't even go in our house. It is turning out to be a great blessing for our family because I can still spend a lot of time at home with the kids. I was also lucky enough to have one of my young women (who is home schooled), come to my house each day to babysit. It doesn't get any better than that!

The Joys of Dressing Themselves!!!

I can't tell you how hard it is for me to let my children (mostly Claire), be independent and pick out her clothes. I fell like I have good taste, but she doesn't. She is so picky now that I have to take her to the store, and make sure that she likes something before I buy it. I found the cutest outfit the other day for our family pictures, but she didn't like it. It's not worth buying it because she will only wear it the one time I make her, and then it is done. Oh well, I just have to give up, and let her dress herself - that is HARD!!! Last weekend we found her a new hat and gloves, and boots, and I can't get the things off of her. She has worn them everywhere!! For FHE we went to visit a new member of our ward, and she refused to take them off. Oh well, at least she was warm.

Claire is ready for snow!! Almost - does anyone know where I can find some 4T or 5T snow pants - I can't find them anywere. I'm sure once I get them, she will wear those all the time too!
Saturday morning - we bought them on Friday!

This is not Owen's jacket, but his good friend McKinleys. She came over to play and when her mom held her coat up for McKinley to put on, Owen ran right over, and got ready to "go." I'm sure this picture will provide good blackmail in the future.

Fall Is Here!

We just love Fall! The other day for Family Home Evening, we were outside, and the kids discovered throwing leaves. When we went outside a few days ago, there were a bunch of new leaves. We raked them up, and had a great time. One of the best parts about Fall, the cold I could do without!!

Sunday Drivers

We were so happy to have visitors on Sunday. Grandma and Grandpa Clayson, Aunt Jeanna, Aunt Shanna and Uncle Trevor all came. It is always fun to have people over. Claire and Owen just love having new people to play with them. Thanks Grandma for playing their game, they loved it!!

Dancing Queens

Our neighbor friend Ellie came over to visit a few weeks ago (yes I am behind). The girls had so much fun, they put on princess dresses, and danced. Even Owen joined in on the fun. It is so nice to have a friend live so close by. They love to yell "hi" to each other across the street.