Disney on Ice: Treasure Trove

We finally took the kids to Disney on Ice. We always hesitated because it's 1.5 hrs away to SLC, and you have to drive through a canyon to get there, and anyone that knows me, knows I dont like to be committed to travel during winter because of the snow, and my certain impending doom of death if we have to drive in it. I have really been working on that part of my anxiety, and so we took the plunge haha. Not to mention Rapunzel and Flynn Rider were there! Duh..like we weren't going to go!

We all had a blast. The kids loved every minute of it! It was amazing to see their eyes light up as each of their favorite characters had come to life right before their eyes! Thanks to Dad & Jacque for watching Zayder Bug!

We will definitely be doing it again!

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Chayse & Lex had surgery!

Both Alexa and Chayse hadto get their tonsils out. Alexa had hers out in August and Chayse had his out in October. They both did reallly well with it, and recovered quickly. I am definitely glad we got that outof the way though! :)
I forgot to take pics of Chayse is the hospital, but there is a couple of him at home after. :)
They were both so brave and we are so proud of them for how good they did!

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Alexa started preschool!

...way back in September! :) I am doing a bunch of catch up posts...so bare with me!
Alexa started at Tiny Tots Preschool, where Chayse went for 2 years. She is absolutely loving it! She is very diffedent from Chayse though, in the fact that she doesnt rush home to tell me what she learned. I usually have to pry it out of her. Her teacher says she is very thorough with her work and does a great job! I love seeing all that she is learning and that she is having a blast doing it!
These pictures are from her orientation and her first day!

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Random Pics of Zayde

Love him! He is 7 months old now! He is such a cool little dude! He has started to sit up on his own and pretty solid now. He will sometimes shake his head as hos way of dancing. Its so cute. He is alllmost rolling from back to front. He is sleeping better through the night and he looooooves food! :)

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Happy Halloween!

We had a ward party, school parties, Trick or Treating at Lee's and the mall, along with a Trunk or Treat and 2 sessions of door to door Trick or Treating! Yes my kids got lots of candy...and yes...I am resisting it all!!! :) Here are pictures from all our activities!

Brandon: Super Nerd 

Nicole: Crazy Bat Lady

Chayse: Darth Vader

Alexa: Funky Fairy

Zayde: Sock Monkey

Pumpkins & Cookies

We decided to paint the pumpkins again this year. It's a lot less of a mess, I think anyway! :) The kids like it as well because they can do be more involved. I don't love the idea of my kids with sharp objects, especially Alexa! :) Last year, we carved them..and it was Brandon and I doing it for the most part. Also, I am a little neurotic about them actually looking like the picture traced on there. Don't worry, I am working on letting go... :)

Another fav tradition is decorating sugar cookies. I didnt go all out with a bunch of different candies, sprinkles and assorted frosting colors. It wasnt necessary, my waistline said so. So we went simple. The kids had fun anyway. :)

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Chayse turned 6!

Yep...my firstborn is now 6 years old! I know, I can't believe it either! I have probably said a million times on here that time flies..and it sure does..especially with my kids!

Chayse had a fun birthday spent with friends and family! Thank you to all those who came to celebrate his birthday and the gifts that were given! He loves every one of them!

Here are some pictures from his friend party and family party!

Chayse looooves Kindergarten! He gets excited every day to go! I hope it lasts for the next 13 years of schooling!

He is still way into drawing and coloring. We are probably killing multiple trees to keep up with his hobby! Sorry about that trees!

He loves to practice writing words, and learning to read. He will come home from school and study for awhile every day. Its pretty cute to see him so dilligent in his qwest to learn "everything"

He has recently started riding his bike all on his own without training wheels. He has a whole knew realm of freedom and he is loving it!

We are so thankful for our sweet Chaysers! He is such a great addition to his family, and his younger siblings adore him!

Love you buddy!