Winter?

Patrick has been so busy on the house & we miss him so much! The kids both have colds so we haven't seen Jenn & Brandon a whole lot and my parents have been out of town and working a lot... So it's just been the 3 of us a lot lately and we've had a lot of fun.

I can't believe we've had our first snowfall and we got a lot of snow! GK had so much fun playing and getting his hands cold..

...because as un as it is to get cold, it's just as yummy to warm your hands!

Halloween Party!

We had our annual Lowder Halloween Party last weekend and it was so much fun! Patrick went as the Easter Bunny (he'd throw candy at the poor kids, it was pretty funny though!) I was a soccer player, Gk was supposed to be Elmo but instead was a soccer player too, and Bentley was a little ghost!

We always look forward to the witches brew! Bentley was really checking it out, and of course anything that you can blow on similar to birthday candles will get GK's attention.

We played Halloween Bingo (which is always a hit in this family!) and some other games and won lots of candy! Gk was happy just playing with his grandpa making him hamburgers on the grill. Bentley loved getting to spend time with people other than me!

Bentley's quilt & My Birthday!!

I finally finished Bentley's quilt. I was going to wait and give it to her at Christmas but I couldn't! I love how it turned out. GK's is still in the works, it might be Christmas before it is done!

I turned the BIG 3-0 on October 19th! I can't believe I am 30 years old.I had such a fun birthday. I woke up to balloons, candy, and a big birthday banner! I am a bit of a freak about my birthday, it is my day! Gk thought it was his birthday, and it kinda was (:

We went shopping with Lyndsey and Benton and had lunch at Cafe Rio! It was so yummy, thanks again Lyndsey. Then we went to the Peppermint Place and got some candy and gelato.

We met Patrick out at the house (they were sheet rocking, the house is cruising!) and we went to Gardner Village for dinner at Archibald's. It was a little busy with the whole Witch thing but we didn't really have to wait. It was so fun to have my sister Wendi & her husband Dennis and my parents come. It was such an awesome birthday, I can't wait until the next one!

Temple, Park, Party, & Jennah!

One night we went out to dinner with Jenn & Brandon and went to the Temple after. Just to walk around, GK is still obsessed with the temple. Every church and big house he asks if it is the temple, then he wants to sing I Love To See the Temple. GK knows every word, and so does Patrick. I love that he loves the Temple. It is nice to take the kids there and feel of the spirit.

We got some time to play with cousins over UEA. We went to the park and had a lot of fun. Patrick was even able to come meet us for a few miniutes. Gk's cousins take good care of him, and he loves each one so much!

Patrick's cousin Mandy has the very same birthday that I do. Her sweet husband threw her a surprise birthday party and we went along. Coincidentally it was also a surprise party for her friend Heidi! I told Patrick it could count as my party too! I was totally surprised!

After the birthday party we went to go see baby Jennah! I wish we got to see her more, but there will be a lot of time. She is just so little and we (GK) have SO many germs. I would feel terrible if we got her sick. She is so beautiful I can't wait until I get to hold her!! I love to see the love that Jenn & Brandon have for her. They have waited a long time and it hasn't been an easy road but it's all been worth it for Jennah! We love you angel!

Homecoming & Walks

We went to Fillmoore's Homecon=ming dance. Man I haven't been to a highschool football game in a long time. Gk loves football and I think he had a great time. It was really cold and really loud. Bentley isn't a huge fan of either so I spent some time walking around with her to keep her away from the cow bells! It was so much fun, I hope we can go next year too!

Adam & Lyndsey's nephew passed away last January from Leukemia. We walked in the Light the Night walk. Lyndsey & Adam both raised a lot of money for the cause and it was a really neat experience. I hope next year I can contribute a little more! The walk started at dusk and everyone carried a balloon with a light in it. The view was awesome.

Just some cute pics of the kiddos. They are SO big! I just love their blue blue eyes!

Time Flies!

WoW! TIme does fly when you are having fun! Lots of work is getting done on the houseand we've been busy running back and forth and out to play! We wen to th aquarium again and had fun. Bentley has been getting SO good at sitting up. She is growing up way too fast. We just love her So much!

We went to the Farmer's Market in Murray and Gk found a huge puddle on the way. How could I stop him?!

He ate a tomato like it was an apple. Bentley did really good in the front carrier. We don't want summer to be over!

Conference Sunday

We spent Sunday morning session of Conference with Jenn & Brandon. We had so much fun and ate SO good. Jenn's cinnamon twists are amazing, and Patrick made some Christmas eggs and french toast, with Jenn's home made syrup it was to die for! We really tried to listen to conference. Brandon was so good to set up a t.v. for Gk with a cartoon so he'd be "good" so we could listen. The only movie they had though was Alice in WOnderland, we found out GK isn't a huge fan! So they went out and played for a minute. Thanks again Brandon!

After conference we all went out to go see McKinnah. I don't know why I always forget to take my camera out while we are there. She is such an amazing girl. She's been in labor for like a week and has another week of waiting, in pain. She has been the answer to SO many of our prayers. Thank you just isn't enough.

Then we went to Benton's house in the big bus (Brandon's van) for a birthday party.

Since we had a 12 passenger van we decided to try a field trip out to the house. It was so fun.

We went back to Benton's and had a Michael Jackson dance off. It was pretty funny.

End of Summer

I have been craving S'mores for a long time, so Patrick was so sweet to take us in the canyon for a nice roast. It was really late after Patrick got home but it was so fun and well worth staying up late.

Gk has been a little ham lately. He really cracks me up! He loves helping with dishes (playing in the water). I left him for 2 minutes and came back to him taking a bath in the dirty dish water.

We went with Chaye & Lyndsey to the zoo. It was a lot of fun. We went on the perfect day! My favorite part is always an ice cream flavor burst. We still didn't see everything, 3 little busy boys are pretty fun though. They loved running around together!

The happs!

We have been so busy lately! Everything seems to be getting bigger. Mostly Bentley! She is getting so big, I love it but it makes me a little sad. She has the biggest smile. Sometimes she is a Mamma's girl, but I think I just provide the food. We just love her to pieces!

I have really wanted to do some hiking, so I thought I'd try to take the kids... By myself. GK won't walk up a grocery aisle I don't know why I thought he'd walk up a trail. He got 10 yards laid down in the rocks and dirt and says "I'm sleeping!" So we went and played by the river and ate our lunch.

Bentley turned a whopping 3 months old! I can't believe she's that old already. She is such a big girl. She is learning how to sit up, use her hands, and her charm too! She has brought an amazing spirit into our lives. We got some yogurt to celebrate her 3 month birthday, but she didn't get any, sorry hun.

The house is sure coming along. Patrick is having SO much fun. He has wanted to do this for such a long time and I'm so glad he's having such a good time. He took some time off to help the framers, they are such good guys. Gk has loved going out there, the dump trucks, diggers/snorts, dirt, rocks... What more could a little boy want??!!