Go COUGS!

So since our lives revolve around BYU Football (of course I wouldn't have it any other way) we had to be back to Utah in time for the big game. I was planning to watch the game on TV at my sister Jill's house in Clinton so I could watch the kids there, but my WONDERFUL friend Misti ended up watching them for me at her in-laws in Lehi so I could go to the game. Thanks MIST! I totally owe her, and thanks to the Bruderers for letting the girls come there and helping with them. Even though they are Utes, I think they have a LOT of class, ha ha! The game was so exciting and I was glad I got to go, especially since the right team ended up on top!

A Newport Beach Thanksgiving

So for Thanksgiving this year we were able to spend a wonderful fun-filled week at the Newport Beach Coast Villas in California with my family. As you can see it was beautiful, we had a great time. We flew in Saturday night and went to my aunts' church on Sunday. We walked in just in time to see my Aunt Wendy get put in as Primary President, she will do such a great job! We went the Harbor House after church, a Huntington Beach must and it was as good as I remember. That afternoon we went to the Markhams for dinner, it was delicious and so fun to spend time with such a great family. Monday and Tuesday we were off to Disneyland! My Aunt Sue and Aunt Wendy very generously offered to help out with Quincy so we could focus more on the older girls who would remember it. Quincy did get a little Disneyland time Tuesday morning and that was plenty! McKinley and Halle LOVED Disneyland, I can't wait to take them back!

There were these awesome fountains in California Adventure that all the girls loved running through, they could have stayed there all day!

On Tuesday night the whole fam went to eat dinner at Ariel's Grotto, and it was the best part of Disneyland! A little spendy but each princess came to our table to talk to the kids and take pictures and I have never seen two happier girls than McKin and Halle. Totally worth it!

Getting ready to learn the princess dance, taught by all the Disney Princesses!

After dinner we went to Midway Madness, one of the coolest rides in Cali Adventure. However, the line was deceptively long so we took a few pics while we were waiting. Here's the farmers with Mr. Potatohead!

Wednesday we hung out at the beautiful pool and ate and shopped. Thursday we went to Carlsbad to have dinner with the Kimball Clan and Aunt Wendy, it was SO delicious and SO fun. It was so fun that I regrettably forgot to take any pics of the day. My Aunt Deb made a great meal and put in a ton of work, thanks Aunt Deb! Friday we went to the beach, HSS, and Knott's Berry Farm Restaurant for lunch before we flew out.

Nana helped the girls find lots of seashells

We were very grateful to spend Thanksgiving with people we love and have such a great time!

A Hawaiian Halloween

This year my three little ones were all hula girls, since their mom got a great deal on them in Hawaii this year, and they did rock the coconut bras! My Mom and Dad and Whitney came down after the Aberdeen game for some of the Halloween Festivities, which was really fun. We went to the Trunk or Treat and then around our neighborhood, it was a fun night!

Shelby, Saddie, Marin, McKin, and Jase at the Trunk or Treat.

Harvest Time

Every year we like to take the girls to Aberdeen to check out Potato Harvest. It's fun for them to see what Grandpa does and where I spent A LOT of time as a kid. There are also the added educational benefits of learning where our food comes from, etc. etc.....Quincy loved rolling on the pipe

My cousin McKenzie Baker and Piler Operator Whitney with the girls.

It is the quite the operation and I don't know how he keeps it organized, guess he's good at what he does, Thanks Dad!

You turn your head for 2 seconds...

The other day I was giving the 2 little girls their baths, Quincy did not want to get out yet but I had things to get done and I can't leave her alone in the tub like I can with the older girls. I got Quincy all bathed and dressed and left Halle in for a little more tub time and put Quincy in her room with some toys while I went to get started on breakfast clean up and not one minute later Halle is yelling "Quincy's in the tub!" and this is what I find...The little stinker had went into the bathroom and crawled back into the tub, fully clothed! My older girls thought it was sooo funny. Even though I had to go through another wrestling match to change Quincy's clothes, it was pretty funny and a great example of how determined Quincy can be when she knows what she wants!

The Best State Fair in our State

Well, the fair came and went and we did the usual fair activities. It was fun to see McKinley and Halle ride all the rides. Luckily, Whitney was there and willing to ride a few rides with the girls. I'm sure most 14 year olds wouldn't be willing to go on the kiddie rides, but she was great and the girls loved it. McKinley went on her first "roller coaster" and was so funny, Chan and I were dying. She was screaming and I couldn't tell if she loved it or hated it, but afterwards she said she wanted to do it again so I guess that was my answer. Quincy wanted to go on the rides so bad that we couldn't stand near the railing because she would grab on and try to pull herself over, maybe next year Lulu! Chan also took McKinley to the Motocross with some friends, she loved it. They saw someone wreck and she couldn't stop talking about it. We also went one night with just Chan and I, and then with my family one time. Can't wait until the carnies roll into town next year!

While the boys are away, the girls will play

A few weeks ago while all the boys were in Dallas golfing and going to the BYU/Oklahoma Game, the girls got together to have a little fun. We got a babysitter and my mom treated us all to pedicures (Whitney was getting a manicure, she has a thing with people touching her feet.) Thanks Mom!

We went to the Aberdeen Homecoming Football Game to see Whitney cheerlead and I was so excited to see 2 of my very best friends from High School so we took a pic of the old crew. We did everything together during my HS and College days, love these girls. Me, Kamber, & Beth

While the kids were outside riding the Barbie Jeep, McKinley got on the hood and said "I'm the Prom Queen." A little too much Disney I think...

That same weekend, my mom was getting all the flooring re-done in her house so everyone stayed with me. We ate a lot of good food, got a very small amount of sleep, and got to go crazy when the Cougs beat the Sooners. It was a great time!