They're Here!

Whew! What a week! Elections, babies and more babies! I still haven't even finished off the Halloween post but I've got to announce that my brother, Jason and his fiancee, Stacey are the proud parents of twin girls!Kayley Lynn and Kelsey Ann arrived yesterday morning at 11:05am. Kayley weighed 5lbs 13oz and was 19 1/2" long and Kelsey was 5lbs 3oz and was 18 1/2" long.


Now, if that wasn't enough good news... My Aunt Holly (yep Jason's aunt too!) had her 5th child, Kacie, less than 24 hours after Stacey - AT THE SAME HOSPITAL! My grandma (Nanny) got to visit all 3 of her new grandchildren (1 granddaughter and 2 great-granddaughters) at the same time! I've got some great pics of Holly and Kacie, that Nanny took, but I'll wait to post since I don't know if she wants me too! :)

So, just to recap, we have Kayley, Kelsey and Kacie! Talk about tongue twisters!

Halloween 2008

Our ward's "Trunk or Treat" was on Saturday night. We had so much fun with Colton and seeing him "learn" how to trick or treat. It did not take long for him to catch on and he was so proud of all of his candy. Of course he was also upset when we took it away from him too! (I think it'll make great incentives to use the potty)

This year we all had fun dressing up. Our theme was Curious George.
As most of you know, Colton LOVES the TV show. When his costume arrived last month I thought he would never take it off... He did though, and I was able to keep it safe. I wanted to buy Seth's costume but it was too pricey. So, thanks to Savers, the Websters and two long nights I was able to pull it off. I was pretty happy with it once it was done, but there were a few times (while making it) I really wished that I had bought it! Seth is the perfect "Man with the Yellow Hat" and I was pleased that Professor Wiseman was SO easy!

This was the best shot I could get of Colton all night! He did not stop moving!

George and Thomas (Xander)

Colton and Taylor (He was the cutest Golfer!)

It was pretty easy to spot Seth in a crowd that night!


Colton, checking out his "stash"

We had a great time, but were exhausted by the end! I said this last year, and I'll say it again: How do you parents with more than one child do this???? Seriously!

The best part is that we've got 3 more Halloween activities this week so our costumes will get put to good use!

I Should Be Cleaning... BUT

I had to share my great deals from this week! I've been a member of Coupon$ense for over a year now and I've gotten some great deals, but I'm pretty sure that this is my best week ever! Here's what I got:

3 Rolls of Paper Towels
3 Boxes of Puff Tissues
8 Pouches of Betty Crocker Instant Potatos
9 Buddies Bar Soap
3 Armour Sausage Links
3 Celestial Seasonings Herbal Tea
3 Brut Deodorants
1 Box Quaker Oat Squares Cereal
5 Boxes Cinnamon Life
2 Boxes Quaker High Fiber Instant Oatmeal
3 Boxes Quaker Instant Oatmeal
2 Boxes Quaker Breakfast Bars
3 Boxes of Kleenex Tissues
5 Children GUM toothbrushes
2 Brach's Halloween Candy
1 Powerade
3 Excedrin Back & Body
2 Excedrin Migraine
3 Excedrin Tension Headache
3 PertPlus Shampoos
3 Febreeze Noticeables Starter Kits

And now for the drumroll... I paid less than $5 for it all! Seriously! If you live here in the Valley and want to more about Coupon$ense, just let me know I'm happy to share!

Back from Taylor (again)

We couldn't resist one more trip to Taylor!

Seth had a few days off from school so we decided to head up to Taylor for a long weekend with my dad. The weather was great - even a little warmer during the day than we thought it was going to be, but the nights were crisp and cool - the way it should be in October! Colton had so much fun running around, getting dirty and especially playing with Grandpa Mac!

On our way up, Seth, drove too close to the side of the road where the "ridges" are and Colton started laughing and said "Toot" "Toot". I told him, Yes! Even cars toot sometimes! ha ha

We went to a pumpkin patch and corn maze in Taylor, here are some of the photos

Colton & Uncle Taylor

HALLELUJAH!!!!

Colton went to Nursery WITHOUT crying! FIRST TIME EVER!

We always leave him, but he will usually cry for about 15 min - before he settles down. It used to be 45 min, so we were happy with 15. BUT yesterday NO TEARS at all!

It only took 9 months!

Children's Museum of Phoenix

This is the coolest place I have ever been - seriously! Colton could have easily played all day! And you know how Colton is... nothing (until this place) can keep his interest for long! The pictures just don't do it justice!

One of the "rooms" had these door handles all along the play area.




In another area the kids could ride tricycles through a "car washer" - Once Colton got the hang of it, he didn't want to stop!


Here is Colton taking one of his few breaks in the back of a pickup truck bed. In this area the kids could pick out a race car and then race them on a few different tracks that were on different levels. Think Pinewood Derby on Steroids!


Colton also really liked this room that had different balls and little cars that went on different types of tracks.

About the only time that Colton was not happy is when he thought he was getting real ice cream in a cone, but they were pretend.

Like I said, these pictures just don't do it justice! I think we're going to have to get a membership here - hey Emily, you should too and then we could meet up there - Austin would LOVE it!

Blackbeard the Musical

Quick shout out for my friend, Rob Gardner...

I'm such a slacker, I meant to blog about this a few weeks ago, this is the last weekend that Blackbeard will be showing at the Herberger Theater Center in Phoenix. I've heard GREAT things about it and I'm so happy that I get to go tonight and see it! If you're here in the Phoenix area and you want to get a great deal on tickets for tomorrow's shows (2pm & 7:30pm) there are a few options:

1. You can get any seat in the house (that's available) for $30 - Just call (602) 252-8497 and mention the "Last Chance" discount. This will also be available at the door, if seats remain.

2. If you don't care about seating, or want really cheap seats (like me) click here and you can get balcony seats for only $15!


Visit www.blackbeardthemusical.com for more information!