Quick Thanks post this year- I asked the kids to name what they were thankful for again. 

Kaden: "Legos & his family"

Kyson: "Just Legos"

MiaJolie: "Ummm....thanks for  treats?"

 Well at least 1 out of 3 gets it...maybe next year! I'm thankful for our continued blessings- sometimes it's easy to get down and think about the things you think you're lacking- but really we are so lucky to have everything we really need and more. I'm most grateful for my wonderful family- they are my whole world. I'm also thankful that during these uncertain times Tyler has a good job and that I've been able to be there for the kids at home.

Aunt Erica got married to Uncle Lenny on November 12th! She had Kaden, Kyson and MiaJolie in her wedding as ring bearers and flower girl- it was kind of stressful for me not knowing how Mia would react- and she almost threw a big fit and cried down the aisle! Then right before she went down the aisle she pulled it together with Kaden's help- he is the best big brother!

Mia wins toddler of the year award for this- she wore these hot rollers for 30 minutes! She didn't want to but she left them in because I asked her to! <3 that girl!

Mia looking gorgeous in her dress from Aunt "Ca"

Here she is- afraid but doing ok with big brother's help :)

With the bride- a handsome bunch!

Awe, look at us! Our new family pics had this pose that reminded me of our engagement photo! Crazy huh? What a fun coincidence. I'm not sure how I got him to stick around for 8 years but I hope he'll stay for a few more...love you, Ty!

Halloween was fun this year- the kids are getting more into it! Mia was a pro, saying "tick a tweet!" at 90 miles a minute :)

With faces!

3 hrs of decorating- good thing my room deco partner brought a tall ladder and her husband! (That's butcher paper hanging from the ceiling beams!)

Trick or Treaters! Batman, Venom (da Bwack Spidaman) and Abby Cadabby (from sesame street- surprising how many people didn't know she existed!)

Halloween was fun- though 3 days is TOO much! We had a church trunk or treat, the next night the school carnival, and on Monday the actual DAY of trick or treating. We got to hang out with Parkers though so it was fun :)

I'm SO glad these turned out- Mia was a mini-monster for most of the shoot and I was certain that NONE would work. I've been wanting Heather to do our pictures for a few years now and thanks to her awesome mini-session special we were able to do it!

Blowing out candles- my 6 year old!

Thanks, Bryon for the Lego kit!

Kaden's school friend, Nicholas- thanks for the Ninjago!

Thanks, Benton for the pin thingy (what are they called!?) Kaden loves making funny faces in it :)

Thanks Landon and Kyler for the Hero Factory guy- VERY cool

They played lots of lego challenge type games-

Tyler made his fondant cake! It was much better than our first attempt :)

Sorry all of my writing is at the bottom- blogger is being dumb! Kaden turned 6 and it was Lego paradise around here! Thanks to all the family and friends who were able to come and make him feel special :) (Incidentally I have no family party pictures- SORRY! I was occupied with the festivities I guess. If anyone has any they want to email me that'd be great :)

 Papa is here for a visit from Michigan- the kids haven't let him out of their sight for a minute.

Cuddling on the couch- they haven't moved for about 2 hrs

Mia didn't take long to warm up to him- she hugged him over and over.

They love joking around with him.

She is glued to his side!