Happy Halloween!!


It was a good Halloween. The kids had so many Halloween parties this year. Their daycare also did a party and when I dropped them off for the day I couldn't believe how amazing it was. I knew the kids would have a great time. We also went to a ward chili, trunk or treat activity and then over to Jen and Jesse's neighborhood for door to door trick or treating. We definitely have enough candy to last us months on end. It was a great holiday. I know this is pathetic but I only have to go to work 27 more days before it is Christmas break. But whose counting?

Happy Birthday Smokey!



Brayden turned 6!!! He has been waiting so long for this day to come. On Thursday we went to the Fun Zone with Kaden and Ellie. After that we came home to open presents. Luckily Nick was able to Skype at that time and watched Brayden open all of his gifts. It was kind of cool because Nick ordered his soldiers to sing to Brayden over Skype. What a neat thing to see over the computer. There were at least 10 guys standing in front of the camera singing to him. Brayden afterward said he was a little embarrassed having so many soldiers staring at him. But he felt very special. Brayden's birthday continued for the rest of the weekend. On Friday, Brayden got to play with Grandma and Grandpa Burr, Kaiden, Keira, and Kelsey. He chose the Fun Zone again, but this time we played miniature golf. Then on Sunday he got to play with Zach and Mia out at Nana's house. What a spoiled kid. We just think he is the greatest little boy in the world. It was kind of sad not having Nick around but luckily for us we have many friends and family to make things okay.

My favorite 6 things about Brayden!

1. Brayden is a peacemaker.

2. Brayden loves learning.

3. Brayden always does everything he can to make my life easier.

4. Brayden is kind and loving. He has such a soft heart.

5. Brayden is fun.

6. Brayden tries so hard to do what is right.

We love you so much and are so grateful you are you!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Intermittent Springs in Star Valley

We headed to Star Valley this weekend and had so much fun. Star Valley is beautiful all year round, but there is nothing more relaxing then sitting in my moms house on a cold, rainy day with the fireplace on. It is so cozy. On Saturday, even though it was way cold and cloudy, we decided to go for a hike to the intermittent spring, up Swift Creek, in Afton. We got there just in time to see the water start down the mountain, watched it turn off, and then re-start again. It was beautiful. The kids had a lot of fun.



These are a few pictures of the trail headed up to the spring



Sorry this one is a bit blurry.
On the way up the trail. (Okay so who am I kidding, most of these are blurry)

The water was so clear you could see to the bottom of this little pond and the trees that surrounded it were beautiful.
Always so cool!! The water was beautiful.
Kelsey had the best spot. She just tucked herself right in, and was ready to go. I can't imagine it was the smoothest ride.
At the base of the actual spring.


The spring started just as we were headed up the hill.


We waited there for 20min so that we could see it start back up again. (Kaiden and Brayden)
(Jaycie and Keira)

(Mom and Brandy) Mom couldn't even look down the hill or she would start tearing up. I thought we were going to have to carry her back down. She did great just took a bit longer than all of the rest of us.


You can see behind Jaycie and I where the water actually comes out at.
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