Fellas Cake Bake
For the November Cub Scout Pack Meeting, they had a "Fellas Cake Bake" which means the Cubs and their Dads make cakes together. Andy and Nathan made this masterpiece.
HALLOWEEN
Andy wanted to be an Enderman from Minecraft for Halloween. We bought the head from Wal-Mart and just spray painted a box black. We got so many compliments on his costume! It was so simple, yet so effective (I guess). Here is Andy during the school parade. Michael was still not back to school because of his eyes, so he did not participate in the parade.
Nate made a "Creeper" face for his pumpkin, he did it all on his own!
We found Michael's pattern online, but it turned out so cute! He had me cut it out and never have I enjoyed carving a pumpkin more.
We also got Andy's pattern online. It's supposed to be Jack Skellington, but it didn't turn out as Andy had hoped. I think it still looked great!
All ready for Trick-or-Treating. Can you see Andy? He kind of blends in. Michael was Bumblebee, Alina was a mermaid, and Haley was a flamenco dancer. This was the first year that Nate opted out of Trick-or-Treating. He went with his friend, Will, to "Ender's Game." When I dropped him off at the movie theater, I decided that Halloween is the best night to see a movie! The theater was practically empty!
Nathan carved Alina's pumpkin. The stem is the nose! So clever!
Michael had an eye appointment on Halloween. Alina and Michael decided to wear their Halloween costumes. One of the receptionists showered them with treats in the form of stickers. Alina decided to decorate her costume with all of her stickers.
While waiting for the doctor, Alina and Michael entertained themselves. This was a great appointment for Nathan and I, when Michael was asked to read from the eye chart, he kept reading letters as we chanted, "Go Michael Go!" His left eye was still healing and he still couldn't see all of his colors, but we couldn't have been happier! He was making a faster recovery than was expected. At this appointment his right eye was 20/50 and his left was 20/150. UPDATE: Michael had an eye appointment on December 12th. His right eye was 20/30 and his left eye was 20/40. His colors were back and the doctor said at this point he doesn't even need to wear glasses! It was indeed a Christmas miracle!
Nate was chosen as Student of the Month for October. His English teacher, Mrs. Edmonson, nominated him. He is an all around great guy!
We have the starting of a driveway! The garage is also taking shape. This picture was taken November 1.
Nathan was invited to the BYU vs. University of Wisconsin on November 9th. Wisconsin won.
November 10: Our basement! Nathan and the kids are standing in our pre-stressed garage which is under the actual garage.
DISNEY WORLD
Alina is helping Mommy pack! Nathan's parents are members of the Disney Vacation Club and they had some points that they needed to use. We were happy to use them up! We met Grandpa, Grandma, Nathan's brothers (Nick and Jack) and their families in Florida. We were worried about Michael's eye sight, but he never complained once about not being able to see!
Michael and his cousin Max. They are 3 months apart in age (Michael is older). They were together so often, we started calling them "M&M".
Nathan got a "Fast Pass" for Alina to see Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty. She was in Princess Heaven!
We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and every night they had a marshmallow roast. We were usually busy, but we got to do it one night. The kids really enjoyed it!
We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this picture from "Splash Mountain"!!! Look at "M&M" they have the same exact face! Andy is next to Nathan, but you can only see the top of his head!
From left to right: Andy, Nate, Michael, Max, Aunt Joanna, Haley, Grandma, Katie, Uncle Jack, Nathan, Jack (Little Jack), Grandpa, and Molly in the stroller.
Joanna, Jack, Nathan, Nikole
Whenever we visit Downtown Disney, we always have to take a picture at this spot. We have pictures starting from when Nate was a baby.
Nick, Miriam, and Charlotte
Miriam took Katie and Haley on "Primeval Whirl" which mostly takes place outside. The ride broke down in the middle of a downpour. The poor girls were drenched by the time they finally got them down. The Disney workers had to take them down from the ride using the secret passageways.
Outside of Das Biergarten which is our most favorite restaurant in all of Disney World. It's located at Epcot in Germany. It's a German buffet filled with very yummy food!
Haley was chosen as Student of the Month for November. She was nominated by her Science teacher, Mrs. Bolin. She admired Haley's worth ethic.
CHRISTMAS
