Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Halloween 1

We did a lot of Halloween stuff this year.I've already lost track of most of it. I complain about vegas a lot in terms of not having any family friendly things to do. But they came through at Halloween time.
Our first thing was a visit to the Gilcrease orchard to get pumpkins. The hay maze, apple cider doughnuts, and coloring projects were an extra good bonus too.

We didn't plan on staying as long as we did, and I didn't bring snacks. So we went to chipotle and the kids ate much more than I did!





Friday, November 11, 2011

Just For Laughs...

Adam colored on his Cars chair with ink pen. I was explaining that it wouldn't come out.
Later, while reading the Book of Mormon I was trying to explain what baptism is. I said that we get clean like Jesus wants us to do. He said, "Maybe Jesus can clean my chair! I think he can, Mom!"

I think he can too, bud.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Rachel's Interview (9/1)

Adam's Special Day



 For Adam's Special Day this year we went back to the Summerlin Hospital and visited the NICU where our parenthood adventure began. We brought some blankets by and gave them to a family who just had 27 week boy/girl twins. I know Adam and Rachel didn't understand this outing, but someday they will and I don't want them to ever forget how precious their lives are and these special people who took care of them 24 hours a day for 3 months.

 The kids definitely had more fun running around outside. We did too. Even though it was August, it was a really nice day.







 We went to get ice cream, and then opened Adam's present. They use these alligator puppets at story time and the kids love them. So I found ones that are exactly the same.


 And...once upon a time we made these plates for our family to always use on birthdays and special occasions and such. They didn't come in time for Adam's day, but here is the boy one, and we'll use it next time :)

We did a video interview with him, but it didn't upload. So enjoy this one instead and hopefully I can get the other one to work later...ok it should be at the top.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Reunion #2

Dr. Wilkes also helped get my kids here. When you are pregnant with twins, you get to go to the doctor a lot more often. Like every 2 weeks. And so you get to know each other pretty well. So we got to have another "doctor party". Too bad it was almost 100 degrees in October. But the kids could have ridden on this slide all day long...











Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Reunion #1

This is Dr. D. He is the man responsible for getting our kids here. And every year, he has a big party for all "his kids". We love him!
 Face Painting, Pony Rides, a Petting Zoo, and Bouncy Houses...do I need to say how much we loved this party?!















 



Adam as a dog? R has only consented to face painting once. But now, I think she is finally a fan.



Our kids were among the hundreds of twins at this reunion. But they were by far the cutest
In October, we were so excited to make our third trip to Seattle-this time for Chad and Jamie's wedding. We had only met Jamie on one occasion before, but we loved her immediately. I am so glad that they got married so now I can have another girl along with me our trips together to keep those boys in check. Congrats!
 

 


 

 





This little ring bearer was just about the cutest kid I have ever seen (don't tell Adam)






















We would've gone to the wedding regardless, but it was such a bonus to see my friends too! Thanks for letting us stay Paul and Suzi!
 








It was not the same without Melanie, but a mini SAM reunion was still great!
 Shelly and Greg live there too...with their three cute kids and darling house! Wish we could have visited longer!