Karsten coloring his pumpkin
Adon also coloring
Our door...the finished product!
Karsten & Adon's decorated hippie pumpkins
We often go to a website called http://www.kids520.com/ to see what's going on around town. They always have a list of family events, family resturants, coupons, and more. They also have a listing of FREE activities going on in our community. If you ever need an idea of a fun family outing, I suggest you check them out! We looked there for some fun holiday ideas. So, on Halloween we went to the YMCA for a carnival they were having for younger children. The boys were able to play all sorts of games (that were just for their age) and won some fun prizes. They also got to play in a jumping castle and eat some yummy food. Adon & Karsten loved the carnival and really enjoyed everything about it. Later that evening we went to a friend's house for a Halloween party! To finish the day off we watched some old kid cartoons-The Legend of Sleepy Hollow-- a movie that Jon would always watch on Halloween when he was younger. It was fun watching it with him because he sings along to the songs, and also because even at this age it makes him laugh really hard! It's the cutest thing! I love that guy, especially the kid in him! Thanks to our friends for allowing us to borrow it! ;)
Adon after kicking the soccer ball into the goal! Yay!
Karsten bowling
Karsten making a hoop! The next Michael Jordan!
Adon's turn

Adon & daddy doing a cupcake walk
Jumping in the jumping castle-Karsten
They loved playing with the balls
Making some new friends...

Playing & laughing on the way home! They had a great time together!
Since last year we have known what we were going to dress up for Halloween, but when we went to Deseret Industries to find costumes, we came across an adult batman suit. Jon was really excited to find it, considering Batman is his favorite superhero and it was only $5! Jon knew we had plans on what we were going to dress up as since last year and didn't want to get the Batman costume because it would change our plans so we left DI without Batman. The next morning I told him it would be ok to get the costume because it would mean a lot to him, and we could always do our idea next year, plus the boys didn't care what they would be. I insisted we go back to DI and buy it. Even then he was hesitant. (If you know my husband he is a very thoughtful and sweet person; he's very considerate.) So after pulling an arm or two we were back on our way to DI to get the Batman costume. Luckily it was still there. We like to dress up as a family and do a theme. So in order to match Jon we had Karsten be his side kick Robin and Adon was the handsome Superman. We decided that I could be Lois Lane (a pregnant one at that). I think it worked out well. Jon got a lot of comments on his costume, some people even wanted to take a picture with him. :) I think that made him feel pretty special. ;) About a month ago one of our tenants loaned us some Batman cartoon DVDs to borrow because he knows how much Jon likes Batman. I remember when I was in high school my brother and I would always come home and watch the Batman cartoons together. So I'm familiar with the series. Our tenant wanted Jon to stop by and show him his costume. He thought it was pretty cool, especially since they share this same interest.
Nana nana nana nana Batman...Batman & Robin!

Superman & Lois Lane
Batman & Robin off to find some action!
A superhero reunion
Superman fighting a ferocious dinosaur while Robin calls for backup!
This is what Superman does in his spare time
Did you know that Superman & Lois Lane share such affection?




















It was a good celebration. We all had a good enjoyable time. We also really enjoyed the cooler weather. :) Thanks for making it a special day! :)
I can't believe my little guys are two! The time has flown by quickly. I remember when I held them for the first time. I was so happy to be called their mother. It's weird to think that I've only been a mother for a little over two years. It has been an enjoyable, hard, demanding, rewarding, experimental, :) satisfying, and an all around wonderful experience. Motherhood is a challenge, but nothing is more rewarding.












