Colton's Sorry Letter

My little Colton who is now 6 has recently learned how to type on the computer. He enjoys playing games and looking at websites like Lego.com. Today he came home from school while I was trying to take a short nap. I said hello and told him I would be resting a few more minutes. Not long after that he started yelling for me. I answered, but since Brenna was sleeping I didn't yell back and he kept yelling for me. I have always told him, "If I don't answer or you can't hear me, don't keep yelling come and talk to me." So I was a little frustrated when Brenna woke up and Colton was now screaming. Well, I lost it and sent him to his room and scolded him.

Not long after I heard him leave his room and go downstairs. After a few more moments I heard something printing. Colton came back up and handed me a folded piece of paper with the following message;

Translation: "I am sorry that I threw a fit. Mom I promise that I will never do it again."

He is currently learning how to read and write. I just thought it was so cute to see his little effort to type me an apology. I have only shown him 1 time how to print something and he remembered it! I just had to scan it and blog it!

All we want for Christmas is a Box!

Peek a boo!

Come into the house.

This is the most awesome toy I have!

Our performance at the box house.

Brenna says, "Dad, can we have a real car?"

Look at Me!

"Now this is a car!"

Just give the kids a Box! They don't need anything else this Christmas!
Mike and bought a freezer for extra food storage a couple of months ago. We saved the large box because we thought it would be fun for the kids to play with. The box was relegated to the basement (or dungeon as I call it) where it has been a huge hit with Colton, Brenna and Colton's friends. Just this week Colton and Mike used other boxes and made a car, a chimney for the house, a pantry and and other things. Each day the kids just want to play downstairs with the boxes. Nevermind that its cold, unfinished with no carpet and dirty. (now I am forcing Mike to straighten it up a bit down there with all the kids playing)
I have been rushing to get Christmas shopping done, but why should I? They have everthing they want in a bunch of boxes!

The weather is cold so I feel crafty!

When the Weather turns miserably cold, and the holidays are here, I get the craft bug! I love to finish old projects and make little gifts for family and friends. I just wish I would have started months ago because I can assure you I will not finish all of my projects before Christmas! Here are a few that I did this past week....

Scarecrow Pillow- a pattern that I got from Aunt Julie years ago and finally finished!

Brenna's name banner- Ever since I saw it in a magazine, I've wanted to do this for a long time.

Apron for Brenna- made from leftover scraps of fabric from the name banner.

Give thanks door hanger pillow- My friend had a birthday this week so instead of spending money, I made something from all the patterns and fabric I have around my house.
Needless to say, not much else got done around my house this week.

"Trick or Treat!"

This was a great day for trick or treating! The weather was awesome! I don't remember having a warmer Halloween. We only needed jackets! Brenna was overwhelmed. I know she didn't have a clue what was happening. Of course, she does love candy, so she followed Colton to all the houses. Poor thing, she has had croup. She is wheezing and coughing. The cold air is good for her so out she went.
Yesterday for Mikes work Halloween party he dressed up as "Backwards Guy". I'm not sure where he comes up with his ideas, but he won 2nd place in his office party. He has been growing what hair he has out for a couple of months. He had me shave the back of his head to look like a beard and a goatee. I then painted a face on the back of his head. He wore his clothes backwards. He looked hilarious!(as you can see).
I can't believe Halloween is over. Now onto the big holidays! I can't wait.

Catching Up! Its Fall!

Yes, it seems that we only post every couple of months, but when we do, we have a lot to say and show!
Several weeks ago, we went up American Fork Canyon to see that last of the fall colors. They were beautiful! It was Monday and it seems that everyone, I mean everyone else in all of North Utah County decided to do the same thing. The canyon was packed and there was actually a line of cars just to get in past the little Ranger station. The trails and parking lots were full! People were taking pictures everywhere. And everywhere we looked it was just amazing. The leaves seemed so colorful. We hit it just right. Unfortunately our children don't like to smile or pose for pictures. And Mike and I let Colton take our picture. So not one of them turned out very good. At least the backgrounds look great!