So, I have noticed it has been a while since I have posted. OOPS. I could blame that on my "busy" life or for my sudden lack of enthusiasm to blog. I guess only the future will tell.
We have been extremely busy it seems and I have been spending more time with the girls and less time in the computer room - so that has been great. Here are some pictures to catch up what we have been doing!
Reading Books
Eating Halloween Candy
Reading More Books
Making Pie
Eating Pie!! I have never made a pie before and I volunteered to make 3 for an upcoming wedding reception in our ward - therefore I thought it best to practice. It was DELICIOUS!!
Yes, we have been enjoying reading lately. We have also been attending Story Time at the Library - Andie loves it. However, in this picture she is getting mad at 'Sister' because she is touching the book!
Growing Teeth, Crawling, Climbing, Stand up on EVERYTHING!! Really, I blame Ali for this lack of posting! She has acquired 4 teeth in the last 2 weeks (3 on top and another on bottom) and has one more one top ready to come - that would give her 7 all together!
On top of all of that - Shawn has been busy with school and still trying to complete his thesis. It has to be done this week!! HOORAY! Let's hope he makes it. There were a few days last week and the week before where I didn't see him for 48 hours because he would leave before I was up and I would be in bed before he got home! I guess that is why the girls and I have tried to keep busy!
I have been busy with an assignment to serve on the enrichment committee (no, not a calling, just an invitation to do so) received a second calling to serve as a VT supervisor, tried to visit teach the 5 sisters assigned to me(maybe I can change that now!) plus I get to speak in sacrament meeting and teach RS this upcoming Sunday! Don't get me wrong - I am not complaining - Just Busy!
I was able to host a girls night this Friday at my house - which motivated me to clean and dejunk - it was great. I got together with the girls from Shawn's department and we had a great time. Plus a great excuse to not worry about the diet, buy candy that sounded good (and yes - I bought it all) and just enjoy time without kids! Thanks Shawn for watching Andie and Ali.
Chocolate Filled Bars, Swedish fish, PB M&M's, Chocolate Covered Raisins, Dark Chocolate M&M's, Jr. Mints, Hot Tamales, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Charleston Chews, Chips and Salsa, Chocolate Chips Cookies, Raspberry Sherbet w/ sprite, Brownies and Strawberries - Who could resist such a party?
Molly, Stephanie, Sarah D.
Laura S. & Laura L.
Zandra & Sarah F.
Diana and Joy didn't get their pictures - sorry! I had a blast - thanks everyone who came!
Needless to say with our busy lives, we have had a great time and feel so blessed for all that we have!
Andie wasn't sure what I was doing. Now that it is all decorated, she goes up to it and says, "Ball!! Pretty....BALL!! Pretty!" It is usually followed by, "Andie, don't touch!" It is fun though. Her and Ali love to look at the lights. 
Yes, I still need the Angel Stand - I had to use her box to lift her up. I also needed some height on Mary and Joseph. It works!
Doesn't the Holiday Season make you so happy and cheerful? If it doesn't - we need to talk!! I love it!
Andie, are you excited for the food?
Shawn, Ali, Emma, Cole
My green girls! 
Cory slicing my turkey. Yes, I made the turkey! We had a delicious little Butterball Turkey Breast - you can buy them at Costco or Kroger! They are the best and perfect size for us!
Mara finishing up the last of the side dishes. Everything was so delicious!
As was mentioned earlier, it was such a nice day to play outside. Andie enjoyed riding around in the power wheel, Ali hung out on the grass, Shawn tossed a football around with Cory and I, well, I mainly chased Andie in the power wheel so we wouldn't run into cars and curbs. Needless to say, most of the time I failed at catching her before the curbs. She had a blast though. 
Little Ali girl was so nice. She loves to be outside!
Cole riding his bike that he got for his birthday a few weeks ago
The boys playing football. They actually did go to the turkey bowl in the morning. I feel bad for the poor little missionary who collided with Shawn. His nose was bleeding and he was all banged up. Apparently he has broken his nose twice already on the mission, we hope Shawn didn't make it a third!! Shawn was slightly injured as well, a few of his ribs hurt, especially when he laughs or Andie tries to wrestle him. Oh well, all fun and games, right? 
This is what happens to a two year old when you are required to SHARE!!!
Yes - today my dad is turning _______ - that magical number.
Eating Halloween Candy
Reading More Books
Making Pie
Eating Pie!! I have never made a pie before and I volunteered to make 3 for an upcoming wedding reception in our ward - therefore I thought it best to practice. It was DELICIOUS!! 
Chocolate Filled Bars, Swedish fish, PB M&M's, Chocolate Covered Raisins, Dark Chocolate M&M's, Jr. Mints, Hot Tamales, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Charleston Chews, Chips and Salsa, Chocolate Chips Cookies, Raspberry Sherbet w/ sprite, Brownies and Strawberries - Who could resist such a party?
Molly, Stephanie, Sarah D.
Laura S. & Laura L.
Zandra & Sarah F.
