Cameron's Got Talent

Cam got a couple of books for his birthday and discovered that he could read them even though he has been pretty convinced that he can't read because he is too little (thanks for that Audrey and Braxton). Apparently turning six flipped a magic switch for him. He also finished up his swimming lessons on his birthday and has developed a few other talents in recent days. So after discovering that he could indeed read, all his other accomplishments came to mind and he began listing them for us, just as thrilled as he could be..."I can read...and swim...and snap...and whistle...and armpit fart." We are so proud.

Chocolate Champion

For our ward Halloween party we did a Chili and Chocolate cookoff. I made yummy cream cheese brownies and won an award for the sweetest treat. I also won the year before for most decadent when I made chocolate mousse. My kids were just amazed at my "talents." Audrey said "Wow mom two years in a row, you are the chocolate champion!" I knew my addiction to chocolate would pay off somehow, not only do I get silly awards at ward functions, but also the respect and awe of my children. :-)
Here is the recipe if you are interested: http://www.joyofbaking.com/printpages/CreamCheeseBrowniesprint.html

Leadership Summit

Audrey got chosen to participate in the school district's elementary leadership summit this year from an essay she wrote on being a good leader on her softball team. She had a really good time and was particularly excited about the luncheon buffet. It is so fun watching all these kids (nieces and nephews included of course) grow up into such neat kids, we are proud of them all and would like them even if we didn't have to!

Queen Audrey

While digging through all the Halloween costumes, Audrey came across my old homecoming tiara and has been wearing it around the house. Braxton came to me in full tattling mode and said "Audrey keeps wearing that crown thing and told us (the boys) ' I am the queen of the house and when I have this on you have to do eveything I say'" You have to imagine Braxton saying this in all seriousness with the "I'm telling on you" tone. Apparently he didn't realize that he didn't REALLY have to do everything she said just because she was wearing a crown and needed me to intervene. For some reason I thought I was the queen of the house! Maybe I should try wearing the tiara, maybe then they will start doing what I tell them to.

Yay for #1

Phinally!

Devils and Vampires and Power Rangers and Clowns...Oh my!

For some reason my pictures came in the wrong order and I am not smart enough to fix it!

Let the sorting begin!

OoOoOooO Scary!

Hudson in his Happy Halloween Socks and Shirt from Grandma and Grandpa Smith

Clowning around!

Fall Fun

Here are some pictures from our adventures this fall:

We visited Circle S Farm where they had a barn full of hay and slides for the kids to play on and climb all over. They had fun but we only stayed in there for a little while because David and I couldn't breath!





We visited Pigeon Roost Farm with Grandma Smith and Ella and Molly. They had lots of fun stuff for the kids to play on and farm animals to visit with. There were even Camels you could ride if you really wanted to!

Halloween Socks for everyone!