More Nov. . . . .

Ava lost her first tooth and COULDN'T have been more excited. She has had friends losing teeth for a while and was impatiently waiting for her turn. She was so excited to put her tooth under her pillow and even wrote a fancy note to the tooth fairy. She was more than thrilled to get money the next morning and is keeping all of her tooth money together (she's now lost 2) in order to get something big with it later on. She's such a planner and so my girl.

We also had her soccer closing ceremonies where she got the CUTEST soccer trophy I've ever seen and got to be with her teammates for all of the festivities.  Ava and Kai are very good at pretend and on this particular day I had to take a picture of them in their cowboy gear (and jammies) because I knew it would make my dad and Grandpa proud.  The other pictures are of my kiddos cuddling on the couch.  Boston thinks he is such a big boy - he absolutely adores his siblings and the feeling is definitely mutal.

We got to celebrate Thanksgiving in Richfield this year.  Ava made all of the place mats and name cards while Grandma prepared a delicious meal for us.  We spent it with wonderful family.  My kids just LOVE Hailey and Myah and it was so good to catch up.  My kids were super disappointed there was no snow, but we managed to bundle up enough to go play at the park.  It is always a fun time at Grandma and Granpa's.

November . . . .

Grandma and Grandpa Cuff came to visit us in November and we had a blast! We made it out to Death Valley and it was really fun. It was so warm in November I can't even IMAGINE how unbearable it would be in the summer. We had a picnic, perused the visitors center, and went on a fun little hike. Ava was disappointed in the "little hike" we took to the scenic view so Randy took the kids on a much longer hike while Bos, Grandma, Grandpa and I looked on. We also happened to be there during some fun celebration so we got to see the cool "20 mule team." It was pretty amazing to see the wagon pulled by 20 mules and the kids LOVED it, but I have to admit, I was having visions of one mule going crazy, causing the other 19 to go crazy, and us running for our lives to get away from the stampede of mules. I know, dramatic much? We had a blast and had so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa with their visit to P-town.

 

We also celebrated Daddy's birthday in November.  I personally think he gets better and better every single year.  We love him and are so grateful for the amazing man he is.  My kids, especially Ava, LOVE birthdays.  Ava made a zillion little cards and papers and wrapped them all up for daddy.  She's a crafty and thoughtful little soul. 

 

Ava's elementary school, which is AWESOME, does a "turkey trot" every year.  It was so much fun.  I will take any little excuse to go to the school and see Ava in action so Kai, Bos and I went and celebrated with her.  Her principal dressed up like a turkey and read them all a book, then they did relay races, yoga, and a 1 mile walk.  It's put together to promote health during the holiday season. (And how about this November weather?? Gotta love it)  Ava even won the turkey trot coloring contest and she was SOOO excited.  I seriously love my kids. :)

Fall Happenings . . . . .

A little more Halloween - the kids were invited to a fun Halloween party and got to wear their cute Halloween shirts, eat lots of treats, and wrap up kid like mummies.

I turned the big 31!  I felt good about 30, but I feel even better about 31 - especially since I have this fabulous family to share my year with!

Smiles from little man and a fun package from Grandma Cuff for Halloween.

Daddy agreed to sleep on the trampoline with the kids.  They all got settled down to watch a movie on the ipad and by the time I got out there, Randy was fast asleep.  Ava made it for about an hour and then escaped to the comfort of her warm Tinkerbell bed, but Kai and Daddy braved it out until 5:30 in the morning!  Kai came in, crawled in bed with me to cuddle, and only then did I realize that he had "wet the tramp" in a manner of speaking.  He must have been cold enough that he didn't even realize! Ha Ha.  He was pretty proud of himself for staying outside so long.  They had a blast even if it did result in a bunch of laundry.  We also got out Boston's walker and he loves it!  Don't let his terrified look with Kai fool you - he loves for his brother to push him around.

My beauty on Picture Day.  Seriously.  I love her so much and she WON'T STOP GROWING! I tell her on a daily basis to take it down a notch, but she refuses. :)  Love this girl.