Flying Port-a-Potties and Christmas Lights

During the warm before the storm we went up to Temple Square to see the Christmas Lights. We are sure glad we picked the day we did, because it seems like it has been snowing since. Grandma and Grandpa Frisby, and Aunt Mary came with us, and we had a great time. We were greeted down town with flying Port-a-Potties. Sorry the pictures not that great, but that was the best that I could do from a moving vehicle. Sophia loved riding Trax, seeing all the people,and noise of down town SLC, and getting attention from all five of us! She was mad when we wouldn't let her cross the ropes to go and play with the sheep, but kept saying "baa, baa." We are such mean parents! We love this time of year and were grateful to spend the day with family and see the beautiful lights on the Temple grounds.

New Driver in Town

These pictures were taken at Madison B-day party. I know a little late, but cute none the less. She absolutely loves these cars. One of the houses on the way to the park has one, and she gets mad at me everyday because I won't let her get into it. Maybe Santa will bring her one. :)

The Bird, the Bee and the Cutest Witch you have ever seen!

I know this post is a little late, but life has been crazy! I absolutely love Halloween! I must get it from my Dad! Ryan always does a work Halloween party instead of Christmas. This year the guys decided to go to a Haunted House. We had a great time, and I ever rode a zip line for the first time. It was way fun! Sophia loved carving pumpkins and even tried to eat the guts. While we were dressing up. she kept looking at us like what did you do with my Mom and Dad. Then she decided that it was fun! We had our traditional family party, and had a great time! This little house is in Payson and they go all out in decorating for Halloween. The picture just doesn't do it justice.

The Cutest Little Witch Ever!

Lacey and I had so much fun making the girls costumes.

That sucker sure is good. Thanks Brett and Marci! They loaded her up.

Done with the hat.

She loves to play in her costume. The other day I put it on her and she pranced around the house.

Slimy Guts

This is fun!

Not as good as I thought it would be.

All lit up

Ryan wanted us to the the "Birds and the Bees." Pretty pathetic looking but fun anyway.

Cleo, Jo Dirt and their cute little witch aka the Lairds.

What a cute little girl there with Indiana Jones aka Caden and Griffin.

The psych patient and nurse aka the Thuesons.A salad wouldn't be complete without some body parts. Our Halloween Fare
Bobbin' for apples
The Monster Bride aka Halee goes in for the kill.

Victorious.

Indy got his.

Little Miss Independent

Sophia loves food. It doesn't matter what it is, she will eat it. I made enchiladas one night and thought they would be too hot for her, so I pulled out some mac and cheese. No she wanted what we were eating. So I gave some enchiladas to her and she loved them. She definitely has Bentley in her! I could eat Mexican food everyday. She has also decided that Mom and Dad are no longer allowed to help feed her. She wants to do it on her own, so here are a bunch of fun pictures to show it. You can only imagine what my kitchen floor looks like. I have to mop it everyday to clean up her messes. We sure do love her to death!!

Sweet hair

Yummy oatmeal!

She loves her bananas.

The big cheeser!

Wow! Where was the bib on this one!

Gotta love that smile!

Yogurt! Another favorite!

I can do what Mommy does

I have an exercise ball that I love. My favorite thing to do is stretch my back out on it. I usuallly do it everyday, and Sophie loves to watch. She decided the other day that she could do it to. At first I was trying to figure out what she was doing, but then it became very obvious. I hurried and grab the camera and was able to get this shot.

The next day. I got her to do it again so that Ryan could see it. She is pretty talented because she can even do it with her sippy cup and can go both ways. This girl does not miss a thing!

Slow Dancing

I have said it before, Sophia LOVES to dance. Our favorite day of the week is Friday because Ryan is home. It is his one day to get caught up on homework and spend some time with his girls. We love it, because we get to eat breakfast together and enjoy some quality time. Well, we had the music on and Sophie was having a ball dancing with Daddy. Then a slow song came on and she dropped her head on his shoulder and gave him the cutest little hugs and he danced her around the kitchen. I just couldn't help but grab the camera. It was so sweet! She has kind of an onery face in the picture, but trust me she was loving it. As soon as the song was over she was back to her groovin' it!

Hitch Hikin'

Okay, this post is in honor of Nate. He wanted Lacey to title her Pumpkin Patch Trip this and she didn't, so I thought I would. It is tradition to go down to the Red Barn and take the wagon ride out to the Pumpkin Patch to pick out our pumpkins, eat pumpkin pie ice cream, and have apple cider and their to die for cake donuts. Well, Lacey read on the internet that they were open all day during UEA. So we decided to go out Wednesday evening. Come to find out they were only open for reserved groups. They told us the groups were too large and so we would have to come back another night. So Nate decides that if we just hang around the wagons that we can squeeze on. Sure enough they had a little extra room. So we "HITCH HIKED" out to the pumpkin patch. We had a great time. Sophia just wanted down so she could go all over by herself. I had a hard time getting any pictures of her because she wouldn't hold still long enough. She wasn't quite used to the uneven ground and so she did her fair share of tumbling. She tripped over a pumpkin and rolled head to toe over it. We were all laughing so hard, when I realized I should be a good mom and pick her up and console her. Poor thing. It didn't stop her for long. We had a great night and were glad that Nate, Lacey, Maddy and their friends Bryan, Marcae and little Mia could join us.

My Little Cutie Pie!

Muchas Gracias

A BIG Thank You to everyone that donated and participated in the PKD Walk! Ryan's Family was so great to walk with me. His parents came up with us and then we met his sister Sandi and her 3 kids. We had a great time even though it rained on us. Little Garrett (4 years old) was so excited! Sandi said that all week he had been gearing up for the walk. She said that he told her one night that "tomorrow is Thursday, then Friday, and then we walk with Aunt Natalie." He was determined to walk the whole way on his own, which I must say that he accomplished! Sophie loved the drums as we "marched", and they all enjoyed the glow sticks in honor of Papito! We were able to see so many other families that struggle with the disease. It made me count my blessing because there were several families that had 3 and 4 members with PKD. So Muchas Gracias to all of you that supported me! I love you tons! Dad we love you and are so grateful for the example that you are to all of us of perseverance and determination!

Sophia walking (riding) for Gramps

Our Team

Garrett and Grandpa Frisby

Walking in the Rain