Birthdays and A Baptism!!

Jason turned 32 on Sept. 12th!!! I made him his favorite--Cherry Pie!
My birthday was on Sept. 23rd. The kids and Jason made me this super cute poster with some of my favorite candy bars--loved it!!!

My sweet Karson turned 8 on Oct. 1st!!! I can't quite believe it!! He is such a fun boy and so good with his sisters. Karson also played flag football this year and loved it--Jason was his coach which made it extra fun!
I made Kars a football cake for his friend birthday party!
The story of the Wii--Karson really wanted a lizard for his birthday. Jason and I did our research on the most kid friendly lizard. Shopped around on Craigslist and KSL, but could not find the "perfect" one and a way to get it. The day before Karson's birthday my mom and I went to Twin, we were in the pet store looking at lizards, cages, and finding out just how much "fun" it would be to take care of a lizard. I was still on board, but called Jason and discussed the whole thing, so he looked online again for that perfect lizard, after awhile he said, "Jenn, why don't we just get him a Wii, it'd be so much easier than a lizard--I immediately agreed--so Karson got his Wii. He was very excited. He'd been saving up all summer to buy one and had quite a bit saved, so he was able to put his money towards a super fun hunting game. Now he thinks he wants a lizard for Christmas... we'll see...
Between General Conference sessions on Saturday we took Karson out for a yummy birthday lunch and the most amazing dessert!
Karson and all his friends at his birthday party--such cute boys!

Karson was baptized by his daddy on October 8th!!! It was such a neat experience. I love my boys sooooo much!!! It's hard for me to believe my baby boy is baptized!!! I feel so blessed to have the amazing Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. I love watching my children learn and grow in the Gospel. Karson had been so excited for this special day and was so cute and attentive as he was taught before hand about baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit. I am so proud of my cute boy and his desires to follow Christ and his example! Karson and his favorite cousin Hayden!
Doesn't Karson look so handsome and grown up in his new suit!
Claire turned 3 on Oct. 14th!! The night before we were talking as I tucked he into bed. She said, "mom I want my ears pierced. I want earrings". I talked to her about getting some fun play princess earrings. She said, "No Mom, I want holes in my ears like you." I explained to her that it stung and that she'd have to be careful with them and take good care of them. She went to sleep and I thought maybe she'd forget about it over night, but all she could talk about the next day was how she wanted her ears pierced for her birthday, so we did it--it was her birthday and kids should get what they want for her birthday--right!!! She and Kate got their ears pierced and did so well. Kate told Claire that she could go first since it was her birthday--Yes, Kate is way to smart sometimes. Claire sat on the chair like a champ, cried a little when they pierced her first ear and really didn't want the next one done, but was so brave and stopped crying as soon as they gave her a sucker--I must say I think she looks sooo cute with her earrings! Kate had a little harder time. I had tried to convince her to pierce hers for back-to-school with no success, but she couldn't let her baby sis get hers pierced with out getting hers done too. She cried before, during, but after she said, "oh mom that was not so bad" too funny!!
I made Claire a Strawberry Shortcake cake!!

Vancouver B.C.

My brother, Brian, got married in Vancouver, B.C. over Labor day weekend. Jason and I were able to have an amazing little get away thanks to Jason's cousins and parents. We rented this bad boy in Boise. It was so much fun. Jason was so funny with his "man car." It had lots of cool features like a built in GPS with back up camera, mirrors that would blink if there was a car in your blind spot, cup holders that would warm and cool your drinks, and most importantly lots of power :0)!
On our way through Washington we made a spontaneous stop in Leavenworth. It is this cool little Bavarian inspired village. We had a great time walking around and best of all eating some amazing German food!!! So worth the detour!
There are markets like this all over Vancouver--must be a west coast thing. They have the yummiest produce, treats, and local art--so fun!
One of the treats--this cheesecake was sooooooo good. This picture is on Granville Island. It's a really cool shopping area full of little shops and boutiques--mostly selling art or unique finds.
The funniest thing--Jason and I drove out to Granville Island in the morning on Friday. We were walking around and all of the sudden heard someone yell "Jason" from the car. It was Brian, Loriann, and Grayson and some of Brian's friends. So funny to just run into my brother, sis, and nephew in a town the size of Vancouver!! Brian says they were playing Where's Waldo, but it ended up being Where's Jenn--thanks to my sweater! He is so funny!

Loriann and Grayson and some of the most amazing raspberries EVER!
Brian and Janice got married at Kapilano Park. It is this beautiful park with cliff walks, a suspension bridge, and forest tree walk. We were there the night before for the wedding rehearsal. We had so much fun exploring the park--it was one of the highlights of our trip.
On the Cliff Walk
Mom and Dad!
Jason thought it was super fun to take wide steps across the bridge and inconspicuously make it swing from side to side--he's too funny.
Jason teaching Grayson to spit off the suspension bridge and see how long it took to hit the water--too funny--I guess that's what uncles are for--right!


The tree walk!
Brian, Grayson, and me before the wedding.
Brian and Janice--So excited for these two--they are the cutest couple. We love her so much and are so excited to have her be part of our family!
Brian, Janice, and Grayson--their new little family!
On the way home we stopped and Multanoma falls. It is one of my favorite places--so beautiful!

First Day of School

My cute kiddos-- they are so funny together sometimes! As a mom these moments are so fun--when the kids get along and are totally goofy together!Karson 2nd Grade!!!
Claire 2--almost 3!
Kate--Kindergarten!

Horse back riding

Some awesome friends, the Hills, invited us over for a little horse back riding and homemade ice cream. Karson was in heaven and was a natural on the horse--he loved every second of it and would have ridden all night if we'd let him. Angela is the one responsible for our cute family photo on the header too--she is very talented. More family photos to come soon.

Fair and Rodeo

It's that time of year again... FAIR!!!! We love the fair and rodeo--fried food, cows, pigs, bunnies, and cowboys--who could ask for a more fun weekend!
Karson and Kate are obsessed with horses!!! I can't get enough of them dressed up so cute--I think I say every year that Karson is the cutest cowboy EVER!
I really think I have the cutest kids ever!!!
Oh Kate--So cute!!! We ran into one of Jason's cousins who said, "I think Kate is the best dressed little girl and the rodeo." I think Kate can pull off anything and look adorable--she is just a walking sassy, beauty--love her!
One night we took just Karson to the Rodeo with Jason and I--he is such a good kid and is getting so grown up!!

International Folk Dance Festival

We had the opportunity this summer to host dancers for the International Folk Dance Festival. It was sooo much fun!! We hosted a mother and her son from Belgium. They are the cutest people ever--my kids totally fell in love with them and they with my children. It is so neat to build relationships with people from all over the world!
Anne dancing with Lia--I really couldn't have asked for a neater lady. She adored my kids and was oh so helpful. I feel so blessed that I was able to meet her and become her friend.
Ciaran and Karson. These two had so much fun goofing around together!
Anne and her two kiddos with my little family.
For the opening social we went to Steadman's water slides--so fun!! Karson and Kate couldn't get enough--we had to peel them off the slides to go home.