Did anyone pick me?

As I drove Autumn home from school today she asked "Mom did anyone pick you for president?" I asked her what she was talking about. She said "you know today is election day didn't anyone pick you?" Well as grateful as I am to live in the USA I am also very grateful no one picked me. Autumn was very excited to say election day and kept talking about it after school. I too am grateful for election day, I am grateful for those who run for offices and who want that resposibility. As I was driving to the voting place I was also grateful that we live in a country where we can go vote without fear of our safety. So whether the man you voted for won or not I am sure you are as grateful for today as Autumn and I are.

Halloween

Halloween was a lot of fun for us. Ben was out of town all week so for family home evening, before he left, we had a family halloween party. We carved our pumpkin, ate yummy food, played little kid games and even got Ben to dress up. The kids love that.

I hate to be alone so while Ben was away the kids and I went to my parents. My mom was suppose to be at Ian's house helping his wife with their kids affter their new little baby girl, Marissa, was born. But Stephanie had to have an emergency C-section and my mom had also had a surgery so instead Ian's girls also came to my parents house and we had a week long Halloween party. We had a lot of fun. We did way too much and played way too hard, but it was a lot of fun. My favorite was the boo at the zoo. I love seeing all the kids dressed up and I just love the atmosphere.

After having 7 kids under 6 in one house for five days we were definitely glad to get home and back in our quiet world. I am sure Stephanie and Ian were glad to have their girls home as well. We can't wait to meet their newest baby girl her pictures are incredibly sweet.

My girls love being with their grandparents. Autumn spent Saturday morning as her grandpa's right hand man helping him get his lawn ready for the winter. She then got him to take the kids to the movie theatre - which my mom and I loved every minute of. When we got home I asked the girls "Doesn't it feel so good to be in your own home again." Autumn answered "Yeah but it always feels good to be at grandma's house." What a lucky little girl!

This is Chaz's newest accomplishment - no not the crying from his crib. Look he can pull himself up to standing! He now loves trying to climb on and over things. He is nine months and incredibly fun, he smiles for everyone and makes a new friend every where we go. I love everything about him and love just sitting on the floor being his climbing spot. Isn't he just the cutest!!!