Halloween Costumes

We had our ward trunk or treat last night, but I didn't even bring my camera. So, here are some pictures of the kids in their costumes from a Halloween Party earlier this week.

Ethan choose a scary Zombie Skeleton costume. I tried really hard to talk him out of it, but all he wanted was a scary nasty costume.

Cole is obsessed with cars and wanted desperately to be a race car driver.

I thought that Liv would make the cutest Minnie Mouse in honor of her first Disneyland Trip this past spring.

The kids enjoying their goodies.

Carved Pumpkins

For my boys

Last week the boys colored these pictures. Every day this week when Ethan got home from school he asked me if I had posted his picture on the blog yet. So, this is for you boys.

Pumpkins and Soccer

They really don't have much to do with each other, except that it is what we did this weekend. We got our pumpkins and played lots of soccer.

Here are the pumpkins...

Here is the soccer....

this is what Liv does while the boys play soccer

I bet you didn't know we were this tricky

Lately I have been watching the temperature in Wisconsin, trying to get prepared for the coldness that await us. I'm sure we are going to freeze the first winter up there so I am trying to take in every bit of warm October weather that I can get right now. Next October I'll probably be sitting inside wrapped in blankets and sweaters :)

Cole's First Soccer Game

Cole's first soccer game was this morning. He was so excited!! His uniform has been out on his dresser ready to wear for the past 2 days. I told Cole to smile for the picture and he posed like this...

...and don't forget the most important part, the treat. After all isn't that why 4 year-olds play soccer??

Conference Entertainment

While Shawn and I love sitting down listening to conference, I can't say the kids feel the same way. Today I was desperate for anything to entertain them and this seemed to be the trick...

Also, for those who asked when we are moving, we are not moving until the summer. Shawn's program starts on July 1, 2010 so we will probably move the end of June.

Nine

Today is a big day!

Today we have been married for NINE wonderful years.

Today at NINE o'clock we found out where we are moving for the next three years.

We are moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Shawn will be doing a Neonatology Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. We are SOOO excited. Having previously lived in Wisconsin we already love the area and I was secretly hoping this is the place we would end up. It has great neighborhoods, school, and communities and I can't wait to wear coats and boots again :)

I am so excited and proud of Shawn for all his hardwork. So, today is a big day. Nine years of wonderful, challenginig, rewarding, and hardworking years that have been so worth every second. And now we know where our little family will be calling home for the next three years.

Utah Trip

It was time for another Utah trip. We had lots of fun and already miss all our family and friends. Here are a few pictures...

We visited the zoo

We went up Mueller Park Canyon for a little outdoor fun

We spent some time in Park City playing on the Alpine Slides and the bungy jumper for the kids.

and we also went to Black Island Farms for some fall fun.

I don't think Shawn and Liv liked this slide. You can't really tell from the picture, but it is pretty steep.

The kids loved the pig races. Cole's pig won!!