Artwork??
One day Ellie had a friend over and they were playing in the basement. I was upstairs and Ashton poked his head around the corner this is what I saw. Ellie and her friend had gotten out acryllic paint and this was the result. I was laughing so hard! He looked so strange to have his whole face colored. Good times, good times!

FHE Up the Canyon
Could I love my kids anymore? I just love this picture of my five loves!

This was only a week after Brax broke his arm so he was a little on the low down. He had a rough go of things for about a week with his break which was a darn good one, if that is the right term.

Burke's usual happiness at being in the outdoors.

Ashton with pumpkin cookies. They were the treat for the night and they were super yummy.

HALLOWEEN FUN!!
We had lots of Halloween fun this year. It started with our annual Christianson party. This is all of us on our way to Mandi's house for the festivities.
I had to document Ricky and I in our costumes and Brad didn't want to be left out!

Me and Mandi waiting for the fun to begin.

Brigham workin' it.

This was one of my favorite pics of the night. Josie just hopped right up there between her two uncle's and was happy as a clam.

Mandi & Josie

Brad & Zac

Tyler & Mason

The boys.

The darling girls!

Cookie decorating.

Pinata fun to celebrate Josie's birthday.

Beautiful Fall Day
I love Provo Canyon, especially in the fall! We went up the canyon over fall break and it was a glorious day!

Burke Flag Football
Burke played flag football this year and he loved it!
Burke is big for his age. He is taller than his 10 year old brother so he is bigger than almost everyone on the team which meant he was on the line most of the time. He did great at blocking the other team.

I love Burke! He is so happy to just be wherever he is. He does what he is asked without complaint and is just happy to be on the team!

Braxton Arrow of Light
Braxton earned his arrow of light award in October and he was so excited! It is the highest award you can earn in cub scouts. I was very proud of him.
His Weeblos leader is the one next to me with the beard. He is amazing and he had planned an awesome ceremony that made it such a special night for Braxton.

PUMPKIN CARVING
We were able to carve pumpkins outside this year which was great! No sticky, icky mess in the kitchen!
We had out two nieces, Paityn and Briar, with us for the day which was lots of fun!

Brad showing us his guts.

We loved having Briar here for Halloween. She lives in Seattle so we don't get to see her enough- we all love her to pieces!!

Braxton carved his own pumpkin this year and he was so proud of himself. He did a great job!