Halloween 2009

Here are the kids pictures from our Halloween events. They wore the same costumes as last year. I figured they didn't care, they still fit, and they were in a different school, so it works! We have a black phantom, Dorothy, and a Pegasus!

Each year they have a parade all through the classrooms throughout the school.

Here is a shot of Alyssa.

Here is Jaida.

And Preston. (He really does look creepy!)

Then of course, here is Cade, our cute little cowboy!

He wasn't too sure he wanted to leave the hat on, but he did really well. Especially once he saw candy, the hat was forgotten.

Here they all are right before we went over to the trunk or treat!

We hope your Halloween was just as happy! :-)

Our Little Getaway!

Thanks to a good friend Megan, Eric and I were able to go on a little getaway up to Park City for a few days when he got back. Nothing fancy, but we had a nice little studio apartment, with a full kitchen.

It was so nice to spend a couple relaxing days doing nothing we didn't want to, and just enjoying snuggling by the fire!

We made most of our own meals in the kitchen which was fun, but we did hit Ruby Tuesdays for dinner before we came home.

Here we are kissing in the elevator. Eric got a new camera while overseas that he loves, so he has been pretty camera happy since he got home! :-)

We had a great time, and I decided this needs to be at least a bi-annual event!

Family Pictures

We hired my niece this year to take our Family Pics. She did a great job, and was so patient with all of us! Here are a few highlights! Thanks Trina!

~Eric & I~

~ The girls~

~The boys~

A group shot. Cade was kind of doing his own thing the whole time.

~Just the kids~

Gotta love Fall!

Eric Comes Home!

Well, the day finally arrived! On October 21st at 9:00 p.m., Eric's unit returned home from Qatar! They were greeted by many employees lining the hall with flags clapping as they walked towards us. It was great to see them!

The smiles were big ones as they began to see family and friends awaiting them there. They were so glad to be back on U.S. soil.

I had to take a back seat for a hug because my kids desperately needed to hug their daddy. Except for Cade. He was still not too sure he was ready to go to him yet.

I tried to give him a backwards hug, but Cade still wasn't ready.

Eric's uncle Russ came to welcome him home as well. I know that meant a lot to him!

Several of the officers from the unit were also there to welcome them back.

The girls even made Eric carry them down the escalator.

My parents, and my sister her husband and their 2 kids came to the airport with us.

Finally Cade decided he wanted to go to his daddy.

He got to ride the luggage cart out to the car. It was the only way he would let Eric put him down. Grandpa couldn't even carry him, which is rare!

The kids crashed the minute we got on the road.

I had hardly got to wish Eric home because I let the kids take over. Eric decided to steal a kiss on the way home while I was driving.

Cade woke up as soon as we got home. Then he wouldn't go back to sleep. Eric had to hold him and rock him, and he wouldn't let him leave his side.

All in all, we were very glad to have him back!

Thinking Christmas!

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Wind-Up Race Cars is a fun, interactive book. Wind-up the cars, and watch them race through the story! Your little ones will love it! (3 others in this series)

Our touchy-feely books are highly popular, and great for creating hands-on, sensory awareness!(Many titles to choose from!!!)

See Inside How Things Work! For all those kids who are always asking WHY questions, with flaps to lift! (17 more in this series)

Optical Illusions cards. Great for quiet time, waiting rooms, car rides, road trips, and small enough to fit in their stocking! (Many other flashcards/games to choose from.)

Perfect for your little craft lover! Help them use their imagination by creating fun projects all season long! (5 more in this series hardback, and over 15 more options in paperback)

And of course the favorite search books, with a brand new one Christmas style!
(10 more in this series)

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The FINAL countdown!

Here is a shot of Eric getting an award certificate. This is great, because it means they are almost done! Woohoo! Only 7 more days!!!!