Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was a lot of fun this year. We were invited over to the neighbors house, but we declined because we had already bought all of the food to prepare our own. It was a very warm day outside so the kids were in swimming suits playing in the hose. We had about ten neighbor girls over playing (poor Hagen), he was outnumbered. After playing all morning we ate our lunch, which Jason prepared, and took naps. The kids of course didn't eat anything but rolls. The boys went outside later and played basketball, while the girls played in the sand.

I volunteered at Ainsley's school for her Thanksgiving Feast. Ainsley and Avery didn't eat much. 

Kinley, Moo-Nana, and Amelia

Lots of girls playing in the sand

Kinley with her sling on to protect her broken arm. She fell off some couch cushions and broke it. She won't wear her sling anymore. 

Kinley's 2nd Birthday

I can't believe that my baby turned two. Time has gone so fast and she is such a joy in our lives. She always gives hugs and kisses to her big brother and sister when they are hurt, comes and cuddles with mom and dad when we are watching TV, loves dancing, and chases down dogs to pet them. Kinley isn't much of a talker but you always know what she wants either by her facial expressions or grunts.
Her birthday started out with opening presents and trying to put them together. Next we had cake and went down for a nap. We had Christmas photos scheduled that day so when she woke up we had to hurry and get ready. After our cold photo shoot we took her to Chuck E Cheese, where she kept running from ride to ride. She knew that it was her birthday and it was all about her. Ainsley tried opening a present and she took it away from her and yelled. Hopefully she will stay my sweet little angel, but I'm sure that will change once the babies arrive.

Spending her birthday riding rides at Chuck E Cheese

Big Brother helping her out

Trying to get a picture with my baby 

Kids waiting for opening of presents

Kinley wouldn't let anyone touch any of her presents, she knew they were hers!!

She loves Elmo

Opening a present that is bigger than her

Her favorite person "Moo-nana" brought her over a present (Elmo doll)

Waiting to blow out her candles

The cake decorator forgot Elmo's nose

Halloween

As usual we hit the pumpkin patch with some friends. Now living in Mesa it is a lot closer to get to. It was hot and luckily we arrived early. The kids enjoyed spending time with their friends, riding the train, seeing the farm animals, and playing in the maze. In a few years I'm sure that this little pumpkin patch isn't going to be as exciting for the kids.
Halloween started off with me volunteering at Hagen's school for his party. Ainsley was able to come with me and Kinley slept at home with my neighbor listening to the monitor. It was fun to go see the kids in Hagen's class that he talks about and how he interacts with his classmates. He really seems to enjoy school and his teacher.
Every year our neighborhood has a little gathering in the cult-de-sac. It was a lot of fun for all the kids to get with their friends and spend sometime running around before heading out trick or treating. I wasn't going to go because it was so much walking and I wasn't sure if I would be able to keep up with our neighbors, but I wanted to. The kids had a blast going trick or treating and our neighborhood and surrounding areas were insane. There were so many kids that nobody would be able to even drive a car down it. Kinley was a trooper and would jump out of her stroller and run to the door and say "Treat". She was so proud of herself. We were all tired about 7:45 and decided to call it a night. The kids had way more candy than they need, so of course I'll eat it.

Hagen at the pumpkin patch throwing bean bags

Two cute girls 

Riding in the train with big bro and little sis

So excited to drive

Hagen and Aiden 

The girls trying to keep up with the boys

Two handsome fellows

Kinley jumping on a big trampoline

Such a little trooper

Kinley loved the animals

Cheese

Wouldn't smile for another photo

Kinley on top of the pumpkins

Riding in the wheelborrow

The gang

At Hagen's school for his Halloween party 

Ainsley not having fun at Hagen's school 

My little Belle

Kinley and with our neighbor Ameilia

BFF's- Ainsley and Eliza 

Out back in their costumes waiting for the trick or treating

Ainsley's 4th Birthday

Ainsley has wanted a big princess party for months, so of course we had to throw her one. This year was a little different because no boys would want to come to a princess party, so we didn't invite any. Luckily her friends from around the neighborhood were able to come while the rest of the older kids were in school, making it easy. I did have my neighbors daughter come and help me with painting nails, makeup, and doing hair. We also make bracelets, decorated princess wands, and had tiaras. The girls all seem to have a great time and Hagen (he wanted to attend) just hung out and helped with the party. Ainsley also had her dance class sing Happy Birthday to her and dressed as Ariel and for her party dressed as Sleeping Beauty. Overall, I think that she had a great day.

Princesses 

Ainsley opening presents

Picture time

Ainsley opening presents

Such a cute girl 

I'm Four today 

Ainsley's BFF and brother 

Ainsley's dance class

More presents

Ainsley's cake

Blowing out candles

The party crew 

Hawaii

Jason's parents called one day and told him before the babies come him and I should take a little vacation somewhere. It has almost been five years since I left Hagen with them to go to Hawaii and I needed a break. We took them up on the offer and decided to go to Maui. When we went there before we only stayed on the island a few days and then flew to Oahu, so we wanted to go and check out what we had missed. I didn't want to have too much planned other than sitting on the beautiful beaches and reading a good book.
The plane ride was very long being five months pregnant, but it was nice once we got there. Our first two days we went snorkeling, hiking and drove the road to Hana. I was worn out and didn't want to do anything else other than relax. We did want to see some sea turtles so we went to a beach that is known for having a lot. The water was really rough and I didn't feel comfortable snorkeling, so I hung out on the beach while Jason went. A little while later I saw him swim into shore. When I looked over again to where he had gotten out of the water he was talking to two naked men. I guess that beach we went to was a nudist beach, because there were a few more people completely naked. When Jason came up to me he was cut up pretty bad and had lost his flippers and underwater camera. I guess he saw a shark when he was out snorkeling and headed back to shore. When he got out he needed to get past some big sharp rocks and when he was walking past him a big wave came and pushed him into them. He luckily only got a little hurt. I guess it could have been a lot worse. The nudist saw him and went to check on him. I had no clue. Other than that eventful day we were relaxing and eating.
I missed my kids so much that I'm not sure if I will be able to ever leave them again. Kinley was very mad at me and it took her about four hours before she would even let me get near her. The kids had a lot of fun with their grandparents.

Our first day out hiking

View from our hotel room 

One of Jason's many cuts

We needed a few pictures together

View from the road to Hana

This was a climb to the top 

Beautiful View