Halloween 2016

Halloween preparations began with with a variation of 'Halloween Wars' competition. The boys were given a challenge to create a scary scene using pumpkin, rice crispy treats, and their imaginations. It was a fun activity. A few days before Halloween we had a fun ward party. The boys won an award for their costumes as Ghost Busters. Hyrum really wanted to be something scary so he settled on a zombie mummy, which he pulled off really well. He scared me when we got his makeup on! Noah was a very convincing Harry Potter. I found someone that makes wands and he was able to choose from a few different wands to see which wand 'chose' him. The whole costume was magical. Halloween was busy with trick or treating and meeting up with the Partridges for a party. The women dressed up as characters from the movie Inside Out. I was Joy. Cassi was Anger. Kaley was Fear, Amy disgust, and Cheryl sadness.

Fall Break!

Fall break was so much fun with the boys. We found a new park that we LOVE and went to the Phoenix Zoo. The boys have had a lot of fun. At the zoo they loved seeing all the animals, but I think their favorite thing was the water park. The boys also went to a chess round robin tournament. They got some great practice with Dad before hand. 

BB

It's fun watching Baby Brett's little personality come out as he grows. He loves laying on the stairs with his blanket. He'll lay in one spot for several minutes and then move on to another step.  Climbing and sweeping are his other favorite hobbies:)

Final Reconstructive Surgery

I flew to Utah and met up with Brett, who was there for work and stayed through my surgery. It was a very fast trip. Fly in on Tuesday night, surgery on Wednesday morning, fly home on Thursday afternoon. The bruising was pretty bad from the surgery, but I was SO happy to have my port removed.

OWEN TURNS FIVE!

Owen decided to have a family party with lots of fun altogether. We had presents and doughnuts for breakfast, cupcakes for brunch, pizza and games for lunch. . . it was an all around Owen day.

First Day of School in Arizona!

We had a fun water party to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new beginning of school in Arizona. 

First day of school pics. Hyrum 3rd grade. Noah 2nd grade.

Camp Kesem 2016

Hyrum and Noah had the opportunity to attend Camp Kesem for children effected by cancer. They were pretty nervous but had such a great time.  Hyrum's camp name was Indiana Jones and Noah's camp name was Yoda.  The camp updated us with pictures throughout the week.