Update!

Sorry there will be no pictures with this post. Our laptop has been sent away to be repaired because our oh so gentle Cameron ripped off the space bar and the button under neath that....just lovely. Luckily it is still under warranty so we don't have to pay for the repairer's!

Rich and I have decided that it is time for a career change for Rich. He will be going back to school for HVAC. (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning) There is a high demand for it, and this is something Rich has thought about doing for while. Rich has an associates in computer drafting. so all of his general classes such as math, science, and such will transfer so all he has to take are the actual hvac classes. It's stinks because the soonest could start taking classes are in the summer. There is a class starting in feb. to get his gas license, however he doesn't need that to get his hvac license. But that class would be very beneficial to him. So he plans on taking it. In the spring he's been told he can start working inside the hospital with the Hvac guy, and will get a pay increase as well as experience with the job before he finishes his degree. He will be able to take over that position when the other guy retires in a couple years. We are so grateful for this new opportunity.

There is nothing really new with me just the usual stuff.

Aidan is continuing to grow happy and healthy. He amazes me every day with the things he says and does. He is such a wonderful big brother and loves to watch out for Cameron. They play so well together (for the most part) I enjoy watching them play and laugh together.

Cameron is also growing happy and healthy. His eczema is still an on going issue and will be getting him in to see the specialist again about his skin not clearing up. He just got his 2 molars on the bottom. He was not a happy camper for the last week and a half. He is quite the little talker. (not words...just jibber jabber) but he actually tells stories. It is the cutest thing to watch him point and talk. He is so passionate about the things he's talking about.

My Dad was just in town for a few days. We haven't seen him in 2 months. Aidan and Cameron were so excited to see him and enjoyed playing with him every minute they got. Since he won't be here for thanksgiving we did a big dinner on Sunday to celebrate the Holiday.

Leaves are so much fun!

The other day we had a lot of fun raking the leaves into a big pile,and jumping in them.

Can you find Aidan?

They love playing on the lawn mowers!

Happy Halloween!!!!

This year I really got into Halloween by making all of our costumes. My good friend Rebecca helped me out a lot. We went as the finstones and her family went as the rubbles. We had so much fun making these costumes together. It was even better wearing them. Everyone at the church party loved them. I can't wait to make more next year.

My 2 Bam Bam's



They were so excited to go to the party, they were running around basically acting their roles as Bam Bam.

"Pebbles" & "Bam Bam"

Aidan and his friend Lexi. (I think he has to go to the bathroom)




On Halloween we went out trick or treating. Aidan and Cameron loved getting dressed up again, especially to get more candy. Our friends Megan and Mathias invited us over to where they live to go trick-or-treating. Megan made these cute personalized Halloween bags and put lots of candy in for the kids. Thanks Megan!!! The weather was so perfect. It was 66 degrees that day. I was so excited that I didn't have to bundle them up and hide their costumes. It got a little breezy toward the end of the night but overall, I can't ask for a better evening. We also met up with our friends "the Rubbels"

Cameron is by far not my photogenic child. Where ever the camera is he'll turn his head the other way.

They had a blast knocking on the doors and saying "trick-or-treat"....well at least Aidan did. Cameron just loved to pound on the doors and grab candy for each hand, and then just stand there and look at the people giving out the candy. Way to funny!

"Trick-or-Treat"

After all the fun we brought the kids home and got them to ready for bed. Once they were asleep Rich and I went to our annual family Halloween party at his Uncles house. My Mom was home to watch over the boys. We had fun at the party and left around mid-night. We usually bring the kids to this party. It was nice being able to relax and socialize with the family.

Rich, me, Nate (Rich's friend)

The next day we counted all of the candy they got. So much fun!!!

Another sleepover!

My friend Rebecca's husband was out of town again last week for 2 nights. I told Rebecca I would bring my kids over and spend those two nights with her and her 2 kids, so they didn't have to be alone. It's nice because our kids are about the same age. Her little girl is 3 and her little boy is 18 months. They all play great with each other. (for the most part) The kids had so much fun that night eating pizza, playing, and decorating a pumpkin cake. Rebecca and I had fun as well. Our plan was to finish making our families Halloween costumes, but instead we stayed up until 2 a.m just talking. Boy did we feel it in the morning when all the kids were awake by 7ish. We had a lot of fun, and we did make a lot of progress on our costumes the next day.

They loved making this cake and even more eating it!

Every pictures I took of Cameron was with his eyes closed. But as you can see, he had a lot of fun too!

*Best Friends*

Girls Night-Sleepover!

Friday night some of my friends and me decided to have a girls night since Rebecca's husband was out of town for the night. After I put the kids to bed I headed over to Rebecca's house. Our other friend Megan was able to come after she put her sweet baby to bed. We stayed up late talking, giggling and watching chick flicks with ice-cream and popcorn, as most sleepovers typically go.

Above: Me, Rebecca, and Megan

Dominican food!

Our friends Mathias and Megan took us to this truck to eat chimi's. (yes, I said truck) A chimi is similar to a hamburger, but the meat is seasoned. It is also topped with boiled cabbage that is cooked on the grill with tomato. It also has some sort of sauce on it. The buns were toasted. It was yummy. We also had a drink called Mori sonando. Very similar to an orange julius, but kindof creamy. (I thought anyway) We had a lot of fun. But since the truck didn't open up untill 7 P.M (and it was 1/2 hr away) we weren't able to hang out long because Rich had work the next day. The kids were also tired as you can see in the picture. What a fun and great experience! We'll probably do this again soon for a date night!

GRASS DRAGS!!!

Grass drags are a huge event for snow mobile fans! It has the same kind of feel that a fair would have. If that makes any sense? They have all the same food vendors and tents and such, set up to browse and buy things if you wish. So the grass drags are where the snow mobiles "sleds" race on the grass. (I actually never got any photos of that) They also have a little kids race. We thought it might be fun to have Aidan race in a couple of years. (they don't go very fast)

There is also a race they do in the water. The thing is...if you start to slow down...you sink. And then the tow boat has to tow the sled out. Below is a video, to give you an Idea...you may want to turn you volume down! And you don't have to watch the whole thing...it won't hurt my feelings. I just didn't know exactly how to edit it. But if you want to watch a guy sink you may want to watch the whole thing..it's only a minute or so long.

This guy was lucky. Some parts of this pond are deep, so you could only see the head of the rider that sunk. His snow mobile was completely under water. The scary thing is he has to wait for the race to be finished before he is rescued. Last year one man was run over during the race because he wasn't seen by the other riders.

This is the "tow boat" that pulls the snow mobile out of the water!

The stunt show! This was awesome to watch. Basically the same thing you would see on motorcycle stunts, but these men were using snow mobiles. It was amazing to watch some of the tricks they were doing.

What a cutie. He was a little tired, I don't think it even phased him that I took this picture.

Just chillaxin watching the races....he loved every minute of it.

It was crazy windy and cold that day, but we had so much fun.

Aidan wanted to take this snow mobile home since it was his size. Maybe in a couple years

Rich really wanted this 4-wheeler. It was really nice.

Auntie Amanda, Aidan, and Mona. Amanda really wanted this sled.

Just a video of the sleds doing jumps!

oh so tired!

So the other night I was massaging the "daily dose" of lotion onto Cameron. I kept watching him as his eyes would slowly shut and re-open and shut again. He hasn't fallen asleep during a massage since he was a little baby. He was so adorable! You might ask "isn't that a lot of lotion on him." My answer would be "yes, if they didn't have eczema" I have to slather lotion on him everyday...sometimes multiple times because his skin is so dry and irritating to him. As you can see in the 1st photo, the lotion comes from a jar and I have to scoop it out. This stuff is so thick that I have to use a towel to get it off me. By morning the lotion is usually soaked up and I have to re-apply for the day. I am so grateful for his great health, and I feel so blessed that this is his only "medical" issue we face. I heard a story of a little boy who died of eczema. I was so worried and did some research about how that would happen. Basically, the parents or caregivers of that poor little boy left his skin condition untreated. His skin got infected so badly (probably from scratching a lot) that it took his life. So for us all we need to do is keep up with his lotion applications and when we bathe him we put oatmeal in the bath which calms the skin. At night we usually give him oral medication if he is still irritated by it.

What we've been up to!

Aidan went to the dentist for the first time yesterday. He did awesome. He sat on my lap, while they cleaned his teeth. he did everything they asked without whining. The hygienist was impressed at how well he cooperated.

We made cookies the other day. Cameron had fun running around and pushing brooms.

Aidan stirring the batter. He is the best helper!

Aidan got this really cute baking kit, that came with an apron, rolling pin, cookie cutters, measuring spoons, whisks, cookie sheets, and a pan. He had so much fun using his own stuff.

Last week Aidan had his first day of joy school. I of coarse had to take a picture. I take turns with 2 other mothers in my ward teaching the lessons. So far it is working out great. Aidan loves to go and play with his friends.

Play Time

Fall is here!

Yes it is already that time of year! I can't believe how cold it has become. Well it's not cold cold, but there is sure a chill in the air. This past week we spent some time with my in laws. I helped my mother-in-law with canning. We did salsa, taco sauce, bbq sauce, bread & butter cucumbers, end of garden cucumbers, strawberry/rhubarb jelly, and more. Aidan helped us bake this yummy apple pie. We were supposed to go apple picking, but it started raining. Instead we went apple picking at the grocery store. (For Aidan's sake) We had a great time this past week with them.

There are two other posts below this, so make sure you scroll down and don't miss them!

Girls night out!

We had a girls night out a week or so ago. We went out to dinner and then ice cream. This was a much needed night for all of us. I can't wait to do it again next month.