The rest of November

Well, we are back from a nice long trip from Utah. But I haven't posted in a long time. So....here are random things that we have done for the rest of the month of November.

One of the days when the kids and I went to the park, I was sitting on a bench just letting the kids play. Then all of a sudden I hear a loud THUD and Peyton crying. He was at the top of a ladder thing at the top of the highest part in the park and lost his footing and fell straight on his back. He was bleeding out of his mouth, scrapes on his back, and couldn’t move. I was so scared he broke something. After a long time of helping him and Chris coming over, he was back to running around (although a little slower then) and playing again. We are so lucky nothing happened. I am in for it with all these scares at playgrounds through the years!

Chris flew (luckily the work paid for him) to a work party in California. I was too far along in the pregnancy and couldn’t go, but Chris had a fun time eating, chatting, and playing pool. I didn’t mind too much not going because I would have to explain myself to a billion people, that yes, this is going to be my third child, and pretend to know people. :)

We got to take a much deserved long trip to Utah for Thanksgiving. Instead of only being able to spend a day or two at each family’s house we were able to spend 4 or so days at each place. We stayed the first part at the Dennis’. They have these dress-up costumes and Peyton never wanted to take off his cow costume (which was actually a 101 Dalmatian) and Kylie was Snow White. Chris and I were able to go on a long date and go to the Provo Temple. We were actually the witness couple (although they didn’t realize I was pregnant at first when they asked us), but it was real nice being there together. We also got to go out to eat, shop, and drive in a topless convertible, which neither of us have done before (thanks, Brad). Grandma and Grandpa took the kids to a dinosaur museum and they had a lot of fun. We did lots of different things like go to Chuck-E-Cheese (while the boys watched the U/BYU football game), saw the new Twilight movie, and played at the park…of course Kylie and Peyton were the only kids there, but being bundled in their coats and sweats. It was great to be there with the Dennis’ and hang out with the family.

Peyton and Kylie and their matching Build-A-Bear (or panda bear and bunny in their case)...

Peyton at Chuck-E-Cheese...

Kylie at Chuck-E-Cheese...

Peyton hanging on at the park with Chris...

Kylie enjoying playing at the park...

Grandma and Grandpa Dennis and Peyton at the park...

Peyton and Aunt Megan...

Then we got to go be with my Mom and Dad, Becky’s family, Matt’s family, and Sam’s family. Chris and I got to go on another date, this time to the Jazz game. That was fun and of course they won because we were there. :) Thanksgiving was fun at my cousin's house, the Watson’s. I haven’t seen that side of the family in awhile, so it was nice being there.

Yes, I did the day after Thanksgiving sale bright and early in the morning with Matt and Kristi. Although I didn’t have much to get, I still like doing it and ended up with lots. We got great deals and had fun. The best deal was 2 pairs of boots originally $140 for $27. We were able to visit (Great) Grandma Dennis, and I also visited my friend Jenny Sperry. Jenny is due with a baby girl only a week before me, so it was fun to see her and chat. Chris, Kylie, Peyton, and I went to Temple Square which was fun. Kylie and Peyton both liked seeing baby Jesus the best. They cried when they had to leave that part. Kylie kept saying she was cold, but of course she was being used to “cold” being in the 60’s at home. Kylie and Peyton had a blast playing with the cousins. It was heaven to them having friends there 24/7. It was just great hanging out with everyone and being together. We loved every minute of our whole trip!!!

Our family at Temple Square...

Riley (Giselle), Kylie (Sleeping Beauty), Peyton (Superman), and Emma (Cinderella) in their tissue paper costumes which they loved...

Kylie and cousins Riley and Emma...

Peyton and cousin Logan (who he LOVED)...

We traveled home on my birthday, but celebrated it the next day. I’m now 26. I really enjoyed seeing Kylie and Peyton singing “Happy Birthday” to me. I couldn’t stop smiling for some reason. Thanks Chris and everybody else for a good day.

We had a great November and are going to have an exciting December. Only a couple weeks away from D-day. I'm excited, nervous, and scared all at the same time. Wish us luck!!!