The Standoff

So Sunday night I made a roast with potatoes and carrots. Well Caden decided that he didn't like anything on his plate (not that this is that unusual with Caden.) Eli told him that if he couldn't at least try everything on his plate that he couldn't have any of his Halloween candy. I thought that would do the trick for sure, but alas it did not and so the the standoff began...

From the look on his face you would think all I had offered him was brussell sprouts
and cooked spinach!

Now I know how my Mom felt. I happened to be a pretty picky eater myself. I remember spending ALOT of time sitting at the table after everyone else had finished. So who do you think won the standoff???



I am happy to report that this round went to the parents!!!!

Happy Halloween

We had so much fun on Halloween. We went to the trunk or treat in our neighborhood and then headed over to a friends house for a Halloween party. Caden kept asking me all day if it was time for the Pumpkin Halloween party at Makensie's house. Caden got to go trick or treating again with a few friends and had a great time!

Abigail was a pink flower with a tu-tu with lots and lots of tulle!!!

Caden was a train conductor. He loves the train schedule and the walkie-talkie. Thanks Grandma for the costume!

Water Fun

We had some fun playing in the water at the Splash Pad up in South Ogden last week. Caden totally loved the water. I loved that I didn't actually have to be in the water with him since Abby doesn't seem to be a fan of the water yet.

I know what you are thinking...isn't that cute Abby is giving Caden a hug....

yep she is, but only to get a little bit closer to that rice krispie treat!

Our Week in Pictures

Here are just a few pictures from our week.

Abby showing off her new outfit from Grandma Skidmore.

Coloring together. I love Caden's intense look...he was making sure he got everything on his page colored blue.

We went to the zoo. They have a lot of new baby animals including some leopards, tigers, a giraffe (my personal favorite) and a baby elephant. We were hoping to see the elephant but they didn't have it out yet.

Caden's fascination with buttons was indulged once more at the zoo.

So despite all my best efforts, I never seem to be able to get both kids looking and smiling at the camera at the same time. This was the best pic on got of them sitting together on the carousel.

Happy Anniversary

Eli and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary last weekend. Eli spoiled me by taking me out to the Melting Pot for dinner and then we went to a movie, The Time Travelers Wife. Eli was a good sport to sit through a sappy chick flick. Anyway it has been a great 5 years...I am looking forward to the next 5.

Our wedding day at the Bountiful Temple August 21, 2004.

Some more August Birthdays

In addition to Abby's Birthday we also celebrated Eli's birthday on the 14th and Grandma Nancy's birthday on the 15th. Happy Birthday!!!

Eli and his cake, chocolate with buttercream frosting and blueberries...yummy.

The kids got to stay up way past their bedtime on Dad's birthday. They both helped decorate a Happy Birthday banner.

Grandma Nancy celebrated her 70th birthday with a Murder Mystery Night. It was a blast!

Happy Birthday Abby!

We celebrated Abigail's 1st Birthday today! I can't believe how quickly this year has gone by. Abby is such a wonderful addition to our family.

Here is my Top Ten List of things I love about Abigail!
1. the way she tilts her head to the side when she smiles.
2. her curls
3. chubby legs
4. snuggles
5. her waddle walk
6. her curiousity
7. her independance
8. how she points at books and squeals with delight at the pictures.
9. 10 perfect fingers and 10 chubby toes.
10. her bear hugs...they are simply the best!





Caden lucked out that both Grandma's got him something so that he wouldn't feel left out. He got some cool airplanes from Grandma Skidmore and this spinning light from Grandma Baldwin.



Abby loved her new phone from Grandma Skidmore. It goes well with the new play purse she got.



Abby snuggling with her new bear from Aunt Amy!



Helpers...lucky for Abby she had 2 helpers ready and willing to help with the unwrapping.

(Just in case anyone is wondering, no she didn't burn her finger.)