Thanksgiving

 We had such a fun Thanksgiving this year in St George. Ben and Shalon were able to come so we all got to meet sweet Cami for the first time, but we missed Jason, Jenna, and Christopher. The kids had so much fun running around together. It was the first year where they just all played on their own and the adults got to play games. Wahoo! Haha! All the kids slept in Grandma and Grandpa's room. They had so much fun and actually slept pretty well. We love being with everyone! Happy Thanksgiving!

Grandpa telling them stories before bed.

 She loved Thanksgiving Dinner

 We had to force the kids to stop playing long enough to eat.

 So much PIE!

 Hiking at the red rocks above the Dixie-one of our favorite things to do in St George.

 Seeing the lights at the St George temple.

 St George temple lights! (Norah stayed home with Grandma and Grandpa to sleep)

 Cousin pajamas for all the grandkids!

 We had a root beer taste test. Some were pretty awful and some were really yummy. Although I wouldn't suggest doing this many in one night. Eek!!

Norah 8 Months

It seems like this sweet girl has grown so much in the last week! 

*She has learned how to get to sitting position from laying down. We lowered her crib one day because I knew she was getting close and then that same day I went to get her from her nap and she's sitting up like I gave her permission to grow up or something.
*Crawled a few "steps" She isn't crawling all over yet but she has definitely done some hand, knee, hand, knee motions. I know it will only be a few days before she is all over the house.
*She can mostly get anything she wants right now through scooting/semi crawling/laying down/standing up.
*Loves to sit on her brother and sister's shoulders and go walking around the house (with my help of course). She thinks it's the funniest thing ever.
*Wearing size 3 diapers and 6-12 month clothes
*Has become a snuggler, specially before bed. We snuggle for a little and then down she goes, usually on her tummy and she puts herself to sleep. This is one of my favorite stages--when they reliably put themselves to sleep. It's wonderful!
*Started getting some MAJOR stranger danger! She is especially scared of men. We had dinner at Dave and Lynne's last week and just one look at Dave and that girl was throwing a fit! It was hilarious! And when Ryan's dad came to visit, she would have nothing of him. I'm sure she'll grow out of it.
*She started babbling a lot saying "da da da da".

October Update!

 October was a great month! The weather was nice and Utah in the fall was just amazing! 

We drove up the canyon in between conference sessions on Sunday (with about half of Utah... It was so crowded). But that's okay because it was so pretty with all the trees changing. The pictures don't do it justice. It was just so peaceful up there. We loved it.

 

 Making Halloween cookies to go BOO our neighbors. This is the best tradition that is so fun for the kids (and us too!). We leave treats on their doorstep and then doorbell ditch them.

 Morning snuggles with these two is the best! They love each other so much!

 Picking our pumpkins at Peterson's Farm is our favorite October tradition.

 Norah started eating solid foods (like whatever we are eating) and it has been the best thing ever. No more feeding her. She is happy to make a giant mess trying to get food in her mouth and I'm happy to let her.

 Me and Wesley tagged along on Emry's preschool field trip to the fire station.

 Emry spends about half her day upside down doing cartweels, handstands, arches, rolls, etc. She is loving her new tumbling class and is getting really good. This month she conquered her back arch from standing. Hopefully soon she can do a back walkover.

 We went and explored Gardner Village with all the witches. Another great October tradition.

 Norah is happy to tag along on all our adventures!

 Exploring temple square

Wesley got his own balance bike and he loved it!