From the phones

Sometimes we leave pictures on our phones for too long.  They need to be shared.  Here are a few from the last few months.

My wrapping buddy

 Cyrena's soccer medal

After decorating cookies, grandma read the kids two special Christmas stories

One of our nighttime discoveries

 

 For David's birthday we went with friends to dinner--guess where? :)

(s'mores cheesecake=2 thumbs way up!)

 The kids were bundled up most of the time at Cyrena's late soccer practicies

 One night while David was at the church I took the kids to the mall with me. I had to return something and Natalie wanted to spend her birthday money from Grandma and Grandpa Taylor.  Then I bought us some Wetzel Pretzel bites.  They didn't go over well-the kids didn't like them???  I'm not sure how that's possible. David enjoyed them later. Lemonade saved the day then I took them to See's for a sample.  It was a happy night.

The purchases; a walking dog and Ariel shoes!

 The kids were sent a little money from Aunt Debbie for Halloween and this is what they bought with it; a Rainbow Dash pony, snack cups for Evan, a Hello Kitty Purse, and a Nerf gun.  Thanks Aunt Debbie!

On Veterans Day we met a few families at our park since it was a beautiful day.  The kids kept busy for a long while, burying and playing.  Then 2 of the girls stayed at our house the rest of the afternoon.  And a third joined later.  It was a mega playdate and my kids were thrilled.  

In November (you know it's November because of the 'stache see here) David and I went to an ASU game.  I didn't necessarily WANT to go but I knew David wanted me to and we ended up having a great time.  I was picturing having to squint to see the players but as you can see behind us, his work has great season tickets.  However, don't ask me who won! We were thankful to have grandparents watch the kids for us.

Even though Cyrena wasn't quite 8 she was invited to attend Activity Days for their Christmas party.  I picked up her friend Morgan so they could go together.  They were pretty excited.  (again, the shark tooth necklace!)