Halloween

Halloween was so much fun this year. Markie is finally old enough to realize what's going on. He LOVED his costume and thought he was one cool cat. We went to the ward trunk-or-treat and with the Sinquefields the next night in their neighborhood. Bailey and Payton gave up after 1 block, but Markie was ready to do the whole neighborhood.

Markie gained a love for Ghosts this Halloween. Being only 2 years old his drawing skills are pretty basic. Circles and scribbles are what we normally get. But he came into the room and said, "look mom I draw a ghost". I thought I would see just scribbles, but there it was a perfect ghost body with 2 eyes and a long circle mouth. Seeing how impressed and proud I was he now draws them everyday.

Going Private,

I thought I would never do this, but I decided to go private. I am a total blog stalker. I love looking at peoples blogs that I don't know very well or at all. So if you are one of these people looking at my blog feel free to keep checking in. Seriously I don't mind at all. Just leave me a comment telling me who you are and I will put you on my reading list. I know most of us bloggers are just stay home moms and friends of friends. I just want to eliminate some of the crazies if there ever are any.
Happy Blogging!

Brothers

You guys are getting so big. You both looked extra old today. I didn't like it. Markie when I tell you to stop growing and to stay my little baby. You always say, "NO! I get BIG!" And then you laugh. After President Monsons talk yesterday I was so sad. Don't get me wrong...it was uplifting too, but it was so bitter sweet. It made me miss being young growing up with all my siblings and parents at home. It reminded to be a better mom. Markie your tantrums (like the one today) they push me to the LIMIT. I am working on not raising my voice. But man it is so hard. And it is kind of crazy, but it is hard to think of you guys driving on dangerous streets, dating (stupid) girls, leaving on missions, and moving out. It is so fun to be home with you and just play all day. I found letters from Grampa and Grandma to me in my baby book yesterday. My mom said she hoped I would become a mother and see what joy it brings. And I really have.

Seattle Trip...

The Shipleys and us have wanted to go on a trip together for sooo long. So we went to Seattle and Canada. It was perfect because we were able to see DeLoys family ands lots of old friends as well. Markie met his future wife Ellis on the trip too. It was so much fun. Ben and Markie had so much fun hanging out and being crazy. We went to baseball game, pike place market, the beach and had a bond fire, canada, walked a suspension bridge, ate yummy food, took a boat ride out on lake washington to get some dinner and dessert (thanks Chans!), and had a great time. I was worried about the boys sleeping, but they were awesome! It was a great get away and family trip. Thanks Shipleys for being the coolest travel buddies ever!