Sabyn turned 5 today! She was so excited to have 2 parties, one for her friends and one for her family 
When it was all said and done, she was a little confused because she said she didn't feel like she was 5 years old! So she sais she is going to just tell people she is still 4!
This is this funniest thing, Steven is sitting on top of me, and I am covered by the blanket so all you can see are my legs. Don't you just love his tights!
You know, it's funny because without my family, I can't help but wonder what kind of a person I would be tody? They all have helped me to make my choices in being the mother, the friend, the wife, and mainly the women that I am today. Because of this, I can only begin to express all of my gratitude that I feel towards them. The kindness and love that we share as a family is unbelievable and to be able to experience this feeling inside of my home, is something that I could look forward to every year to come. 
Steven and I just celebrated our 4 year anniversary! Looking back on that day, we both agree that it couldn't have gotten any better! The day before our actually wedding, the snow came down like crazy! Which made for a beautiful surrounding! So what can we say, still totally going strong! And our life is now like a whirlwind 'though we still always remember to love one another!
Sabyn went on her first field trip! We have been counting the days down, She was so excited to go! 
The ward trunk and treat
Lets not forget the fun costume party for us! (Oh dear)
Jauntae had her class party and I was en charge of the kids treat making, so my friend kim gave me an awesome idea to make fingers! They look horrible and taste really nummy, if you can get yourself to taste it! It was perfect for sixth graders especially the boys they loved making them! 
Sabyn had her first little preschool performance! It turned out adorable. she was so excited to do it.
And finally the night of Halloween! I love it because our neighborhood still trick or treats old school so we went like mad man! It was Jauntaes first year to go with her friends instead of us, that was kinda sad. But I did get to ketch up with her for a minute to snap a quick photo! Lucky me
Today it snowed in the valley!!! And we were very excited!!! (As you can see, no time to waste putting coats on!!) The kids are so excited to play in it, they are all old enough this year to enjoy the whole sledding thing. I was also very pleased because this meant Steven was stuck inside for the day... which means he had a big project inside that's been starring at us all, for many months actually! Its kind of a funny story, we are in the middle of finishing our basement (another project) in the meantime (while I'm at work) Steven decides to knock a huge wall out in our upstairs living room! Now Isn't that fabulous!! It will be, though projects around here tend to last awhile... I know, I even have a few myself! So tearing out our fireplace,we never used and knocking out the wall, here's what we've lived with for months now.... 
Here's a before picture
And here's an after, YES it is the same wall, I swear. It's just gone
Looking better already!!
So after a long days work he was able to get quit a bit done! I can live with it this way now for a few more months!!
While Steven was busy being the handy man I entertained asher and sabyn with a fort in the kitchen!
Thank goodness for the snow, and handy husband's with great ideas!
So happy and free!!!
I cannot believe that Sabyn is starting school! Man where does the time go?? Did you happen to notice that she is wearing two different outfits?? Well folks that would be because of her crazy mother, Tanaca.... Yes that's right the picture with the red t shirt would be our first try at preschool, meaning she didn't really start that week!!! I was off by one week!!!! We quickly realized this when we pulled up to school and no one was there! LOVELY! Our second go round was much better!
Steven didnt like the location of the previous fire pit, 
The craziest thing ever! We are sitting around the fire,when all of a sudden we see this HUGE bug! I wish I had a picture of it, this monster was enormous and sick!! So Justin, Steven, and Chuck took it upon themselves to find it, us women found it quit comical to watch. It was like watching our young children playing
Ashely Hill with a ton of personality!!!
Here's the kids searching for those fossils that Steven, raved on about! What would I do without my Mountain Man????
On Saturday Bella was baptized! We are so proud of her, she is such a wonderful little daughter, and a loving big sister! I can't believe she is already 8 years old. I cannot say it enough, WHERE DOES THE TIME GO???? 
