October 2013 archive

Jack O Lanterns

We had a blast craving pumpkins this year. Michael wasn’t a big fan of getting out the guts! He did a little and then let Nik do the rest! Tori loved everything about carving pumpkins! She got lots of help from Daddy with the poking and cutting! The poking part! All done!! Everyone was so …

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Red Ribbon Week

This week has been red ribbon week or say no to drugs week at the elementary and middle schools. Each day is a different theme! Wear red day! Crazy shoe and sock day! Of course our favorite it crazy hair day!

Cookies!

Another tradition we all LOVE it making and decorating sugar cookies!! Yummy and super fun!    

CI vs Camarillo 10-25-13

Nik’s game against Camarillo was bad! We got a score in the end so it wasn’t a total shut out but barely! They didn’t throw the ball much so Nik only had 2 catches for about 11 yards. Just two more games!! Pacifica Friday and Hueneme the next Friday. If we win both on to …

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Halloween Traditions

Our family loves Halloween! I love all the traditions around Halloween and all holidays for that matter. As my family has grown traditions have become more important to me. I want the kids to have fond memories of holidays and family. But they have also become harder! Harder to find time, harder to plan, and …

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Cheerleaders

Britain, Kalixta and Ariana went to a cheer clinic Saturday put on as a fundraiser for the cheerleaders at Zoe and Ammon’s school! They got to go all day, got a t-shirt, lunch and snacks! They had the best time ever! At the end they performed what they learned! It was adorable to watch and …

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Mom’s Birthday

My Mom’s birthday was last week, we went over Sunday to celebrate! My Mother is amazing! She is an example to me in so many ways! I couldn’t have asked for a better Mom or Grandma for my kids!! Happy happy birthday Mom!! We love you!    

CI vs Rio Mesa 10-18-13

The Raiders beat Rio Mesa Friday night 21-16! It was a great game! Nik had another good game! He had two big catches both about 25 yards! He ended the night with 4 catches and about 60 yards! Rio Mesa’s facebook page had a few photos of Nik! His catch! Getting tackled…took a few Spartans! …

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Happy 5th Birthday Tori!

Yesterday was Tori’s 5th birthday! She had a wonderful time celebrating with all her family! We started the day by going to church! She opened a beautiful new dress from the Platts that she loved wearing! Half way through church she asked me if it was over yet! I told her no, not yet. She …

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Ammon’s New Suit

Sunday was a big day for Ammon and he looked good in his new suit!! Love my boys in suits! Father and son