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Matching . . .

These two aren't just matching in attire, but matching colds too!

This poor duo got a little flu bug first and then a cold hit them both. And being sick back to back is no fun at all. 

WE had to go out for some baby tylenol to get these two through the night. And I couldn't help but snap a shot, because they are even cute when they are sick.  

Connor has been so excited to see his friends all week. Every time we pass the church (all the time since it is right next to our home) he screams "my FRIENDS ?" and we say not today on Sunday you can go to nursery and see your friends. So you can imagine how sad he was today when we explained he was too sick today and we couldn't go and get his friends sick too. 

I love that my little boy loves nursery and has so many cute friends :)

Hopefully these colds disappear by Tuesday so Con can join nursery at my institute class. 

Wish us luck!

BOO!

Our Halloween

Began with getting all dressed up. Both children screamed as I rushed to put on their costumes. Perfect beginning. Connor kept saying "Too Little, Too Little Mommy" and then he would shout "I DO NOT Like this" over and over. I was worried our whole evening was going to be like this. But picking up Daddy cured him a little, He loved showing off to Daddy.

Then we attended our ward party.

Bella was a little scared by all the costumes

Connor was delighted with lollipops, which ruined his dinner.

Then we started trick or treating at Grandma Stanger's

Connor was excited to leave and get started on the real trick or treating. HE ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!

When we got home we proceeded to blowing out our candlelit pumpkins
(All night long he kept going to houses and trying to blow out their pumpkins, shouting FIRE as he did it. We would pull him away and say when we get home you can blow our pumpkins out... well we got home and the wind had already done his job. But he still blew as hard as he could for each one. And was happy and none the wiser. )

Our Monsters Munching

Sleepover in the Family Room (new family tradition), including a Double Feature of Monster House and Tower of Terror :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Orange and Slimy

Fall is my favorite time of the year. And October is a busy month for us if you haven't noticed!

We have been getting into the season, and decorated our house with a witch, Frankenstein, and a Connor  monster (that he made)! 

It was a SCARY monster. He screamed every time he saw it!

Do you want to take a guess what our Monday Family Home Evening was...

 What is ORANGE and SLIMY?

...

Our Pumpkin Carving 

Which went like this...

Daddy was the carver, Mommy was the seeder, Connor was the colorer, and Bella was the screamer. 

Daddy did most of the work, and Mommy was focused on getting seeds ready for toasting, Connor enjoyed coloring on our stencils and Bella... well she just hated it all. Tired and totally uninterested. But the end result was . . .

Four Years and Still Crushing

On October 22, 2008 we were married for 
time and all eternity, 

in the Rexburg, Idaho Temple. 

It has been 4 years since that day. 

We have made many unforgettable memories. We have enjoyed perfect moments and glorious victories. We have endured tired struggles and rough times. Our lives are simple and I do not intend the times to get easier but as we build on our family we are enjoying more happiness than either of us could have ever hoped for. 

Something brought us both to this tiny town of Rexburg and I am so grateful for that little something because it changed our lives in the best way, forever. 

Dear Hubby,

Remember when we snuck glances at each other from afar, and we sat side by side giggling through our sunday lessons, and we kissed for the first time under the stars, and we ran back and forth from our next door apartments with shy smiles, and we snuggled and whispered "I Love You's" at midnight, and when you decided to stick around on your off track to greet me bright and early with treats before you left for work and I left for school, and when we got ice cream blizzards for serious talks, and when I rested my head on your shoulder the whole plane ride before we were separated all summer, and when you nervously asked me to look at diamonds hoping the one you had already chosen would be perfect, and when we danced in the middle of Nashville with moonlight and our reflection trickling by in the river, and we pranced around holding each other tight and proudly exclaiming "Fiance", and when we shed tears and held each other tight and said goodbyes.

Remember when we were sealed in white forever. I do :)

I love you. Thanks for making me a Mrs!

Love, 

Wifey