Joshua is Student of the Month

Joshua has come a long way...from the beginning of this school year until now. Mike and I are so proud of him!

His teacher picked him as student of the month because he has such great behavior in class and he is doing so well with his school work.

He does not like to be up in front of people because they "Look" at him, this is why he is sporting the grumpy look on his face :)

Piano Recital

Cassady, Joshua & I had a piano recital this weekend. This was my first ever recitals. It was one of the hardest things I have done. I have a new appreciation for what the kids do every time they perform. Joshua & I did a duet to the music "Jingle Bells".

I am living one of my dreams by learning to play the piano. I am so grateful to my family for supporting me.

Thanksgiving

This year Mike, Isaac and I went to Arizona for Thanksgiving. We went there to see Mike's dad Robert, his Uncle Mike and Aunt Sue. Mike's sister Julie her husband Matt and daughter Catherine were there as well.

It was great to see everyone. Isaac was so cute with his grandpa. You will see in one of the pictures that he hurt his finger and is showing it to his grandpa to put a bandaid on. Isaac and Catherine were so cute together. He loved getting his picture with her and wanted to see it right away every time.

We got the opportunity to go to the Arizona Temple while we were there to see the lights. It was so beautiful! Mike was able to go inside the temple but I had the FLU so I could not go with him. He said it was wonderful.

Growing Up Fast

These photos were taken by their dad's friend. I about died when I saw them. These two gorgeous children have grown up before my eyes. I am amazed by how time has flown.

Cassady recently begged me to let her cut her hair. I finally gave in and it turned out so cute!

Making Cookies

I thought it was so cute that Cassady had Isaac help her make cookies. She is such an amazing big sister...so kind, fun & good with Isaac.

The cookies tasted awesome!!!

Halloween

Isaac was a pirate for Halloween this year. He loved the costume!!! Mike took him house to house trick-or-treating. He would not say anything until he got home because he was being shy. He told me about the house with the scary spider that he "DID NOT LIKE". Other than the spider he had so much fun.

The entire month of October he told me "I don't like the OOOO-AHAHAHAH...it scares me".

Cassady & Joshua had fun at their dad's this year. We missed them terribly!!!

Football Season Ends

We were sad to see the end of Joshua's football season. It has been a great growing experience for him. He is, all of a sudden, so grown up. Mike & I are so proud of his dedication and hard work.

He is already looking forward to next year!