October Family Pictures

My cousin Christie took our family pictures while we were in Utah in October. We got some really great shots. Alex cooperated really well for the first couple of pictures. After that, I think he was pretty bored. Brenton on the other hand, did amazingly well. He was wonderful all the way until the end.

Misc. Fun

Crystal's daughter, Stacey, made these hats. Super cute! Now I just need a business card for Stacie. The boys wear them everywhere, and EVERYONE wants to know where they can buy them.

Don't ask. I'm pretty sure it's Spaghetti O's.

I went to CDA one Saturday morning, and this is what I returned to around 1:00 PM. Alex NEVER falls asleep on me. I was amazed. I love my boys!

Halloween

Yup...Halloween. I'm still working on getting caught up on the blog.

We met the Stewarts at the Sevy's house...and went trick-or-treating around there. There was a gorgeous full moon above us, and kids in cute costumes. How could it go wrong? The kids really got into it. We only went to about a dozen homes, but it was enough and the kids enjoyed it.

Notice the reflective thing in the street, that's Brenton's knight costume. :)

After trick-or-treating, we went over to Pinehurst Elementary for a carnival. It was awesome. Every year it's lots of fun, and we weren't disappointed this year.

Alex digging for treasure

Brenton playing pin-the-face on the pumpkin

Alex at the fish pond (one of his favorites)

Alex's other favorite (squirt out the candle in the jack-o-lantern)

Brenton fishing

Alex loved his prizes!

At the end of the carnival, we were able to get a picture of the kids: Alex, Andrew, Molly, and Brenton.

The LOAD

The next day, they wanted to wear each other's costumes. I got a few great laughs.

The Sevy and the Stewart families did get some sort of NASTY bug that day/evening, but luckily, it passed us over. Surprisingly, we didn't even have to fight Alex to get him in his costume. I declare it a success.

Christmas Cards

I am sending out Christmas cards this next week. If you're not sure I have your address or not, please email it to me! Thanks!

email: stephanieswainston@hotmail.com

Grandma Haslem

My Grandma Haslem died a few days ago. We will miss her, but are so grateful that she is finally back with her husband. Grandpa has been gone for a few years now, and besides missing him terribly, she has had horrible health problems. This really is a blessing, even though we'll miss her.

The funeral is Thursday. I am flying in tomorrow (Wednesday AM) and then back home Friday AM. The fun part is, all my immediate family will be there. My parents (of course), both brothers and my sister. So much fun. Too bad it's will be for such a short amount of time.

We love you Grandma. Tell Grandpa hi for us!