In Loving Memory of my.....

Grandpa
On November 16, 2012 my grandpa returned to Heaven to be with his high school sweetheart. While this didn't come as a complete surprise, it has been really hard on me. I have so many wonderful and fond memories of my grandpa. From the time I was born we had a connection that even we couldn't explain. I remember when I was in Kindergarten and my Grandpa came to meet me at school and walk me home, but since I was a big girl I walked on the opposite side of the street and ran home to lock Grandpa out. Of course I was just being silly and Grandpa just laughed at me, which he did often. My fondest memory of him was when him and I would wake up long before anyone else in the house and play Gin Rummy for hours. I will miss him terribly and our game playing but know that he is in a much better place and so happy to be with his sweetheart. I Love You Grandpa.

Love

Happiness

My blessing day

Horsey ride

Loving life

Uncle vs. Nephew

In November we made a quick weekend trip over to Utah and had some free time on Saturday afternoon so Joseph and Kaden asked their uncles to play soccer with them. Joseph and Kaden are becoming quite the soccer players and gave their uncles a run for their money. It was a perfect afternoon for a game and once all the boys were tired and hot they had a yummy Popsicle to cool themselves down.

Joseph and Kaden are off.

Oh no the Uncles have the ball!

Air ball!!

Some fancy footwork and teamwork.

Thanksgiving Program

This year at Joseph's school all the first graders put on a Thanksgiving program followed by a feast and they all did a wonderful job. Every child memorized their lines, song lyrics and looked so cute in their costumes. I tried uploading this cute video I have of Joseph singing, but blogger is not working. :(

My little Indian.

 

Halloween Fun

Joseph had such a fun time celebrating Halloween since we seemed to celebrate all month long. He had a costume parade at school followed by a super fun party. Then we headed over to Trunk or Treat where Joseph scored on candy and played with Levi for a bit. When we finished at the church we came home and had a quick bite to eat before Joseph headed back out with Uncle Collin. Since it was a little bit later in the evening, the neighbors were very generous with how much they were giving out.

Joseph's class

My little vampire

Levi aka Swat officer arrested Joseph aka The Vampire.

Pre-Halloween Class Fun

Joseph's first class outing of this year was to a local photography studio who was doing a canned food drive for the homeless. Since it was Halloween the kids got to dress up in their costumes, walk through a haunted house, do a little trick or treating, have their picture taken for free and play outside. With it being so close to Halloween not many of the kids were able to make it, but those who did sure had a good time. It was also nice to help out the community and show the kids that you don't have to do much to make a difference.

Aiva and Joseph

Mina, Aiva, Joseph and Mae

Holden's helpers

I am going to drink your blood.

Joseph's first Diorama

Joseph's first big project this year in first grade was a diorama on one of the four habitats they had been studying. Joseph spent a lot of time researching and thinking about what he wanted to do and finally chose a desert habitat. He had a ton of fun painting the sky, making all the animals, plants and sun and gluing the sand. I am so proud of all the hard work Joseph did.

Desert Habitat

Pumpkin Carving

Joseph was so excited this year that Uncle Collin was there to help carve pumpkins. Joseph was a little more into it this year and really got into the carving part, but still did not want to help with cleaning them out. Maybe someday Joseph won't mind getting his hands all slimy. :) Joseph and Uncle Collin sure carved some creative, spooky pumpkins.

Ewww guts!!

Joseph's least favorite part.

Getting his hands dirty.

Working with Uncle Collin

Cutting like a mad man

Joseph's pumpkin

Spooky