Family Photos

In October my mom, sisters and I went to Gardner Village's Witches Night Out.

We had quite an interesting night that's for sure: We waited a total of about 4 hours for dinner, we became delusional, were tired, and we were texting each other while we were sitting next to each other, laughed til we cried and the 'twister' event happened. It was defiantly one night to remember!

Well, they also had some giveaways. We all entered our names and phone numbers into the bucket in hopes to win a prize. Well, i must have crinkled my paper just right because I got a phone call tell me that I had won an outside photoshoot with Highlite photography! It wasn't just a photoshoot I won either, it was a 20 x 16 print, 9 x 14 print, 4 8x10's, and 25 christmas cards. WOOHOO!!

So a few weeks ago, we met with the photographer up Big Cottonwood Canyon and had a great photo session. Here is a little sneak peak from our session. 

I am soooo pleased by the way the photos turned out! I can't wait til I get the print back next week!

Halloween

This year for Halloween Lincoln was

THE

CUTEST

LOBSTER

...

EVER!!

Since Lincoln isn't 5 weeks old like he was last year we ..errrr.. I wanted to really dress him up instead of just a onesie.

Just because he's so cute - i had to post a picture of him from last year.

Well, decided to lean away from the traditional lion, bear or monkey costume. 

My Aunti Sarah bought this adorable costume for Linc when he was first born 

and I am so happy she did so.

The outfit originally didn't have leg holes in it

(it's size 0-9 month)

so when I first put Lincoln in it, he was immobile. (and it was quite nice!)

 Halloween day we went up to my parents house for my moms annual Halloween Buffet.

Unfortunately I have no pictures :(

But here are more pictures of Linc a dink

Grandma and Lincoln

 We loved trick-or-treating.

Lincoln loved it to until the neighbors wanted to hold him.

 This picture is priceless :)

 Take the 'traditional' halloween trick-or-treating picture.

Yes I know it's only the second year, but it's a tradition I want to keep doing.

Our neighbors did trick or treating photos at my parents door every year and I thought it was so cute/fun. So I am doing that with Lincoln now at their door.

We had such a fun night!

Trick-or-treating is so so so fun when you have a child.

Next year will be even more fun.

can't wait!

L.I.F.E.

Wow. So much has happened in the past couple months since I last posted. L.I.F.E. happened.
One of the biggest things that happened was that Lincoln turned ONE in September. Yes, he is now 13 months. Like I said, LIFE has happened. But anyways - Lincolns birthday was a hit! We had such a great day on the 14th. We went to the zoo with my brother and his cute family. I do have pictures, but they are on my phone, and I'm in class so I can't upload them right now. (yes, I am in class :) ) Anyways - the following Friday after his birthday we had a great birthday party for family and some close friends. It was so fun having our love ones there to help us celebrate Lincolns birthday. I will do another post on all his birthday festivities once I get the pictures :)

Other things that have happened in our LIFE are Fall festivities. Oh how I love fall. It has been such a good fall season! The weather has been unbelievable. Lincoln is at a fun stage and has enjoyed being outside. I have tried really hard to get us out of the house and enjoy the nice weather. We went to the amazing Pumpkin patch in Riverton. Jana drove up with her kids for a few weeks and it was so fun to have her there with us! Lincoln is such a stud. Check out these pictures...

 

We also went to Corn Belly's with my family. We spent all night there. It was soo fun! We have never been before, even though it's in my back yard. I loved how there were so many things even for Lincoln to do. I loved being there with my family. We always have a great, fun and goofy time together. And can I add - my parents are the greatest grandparents ever!

Maggs helping Linc down the slide :)

Maggs helping Linc walk :) Oh how I love that girl

 I also took Lincoln to Gardner Village a handful of times. If you haven't been to Gardner Village yet - GO! it is so much fun and so festive! It's one of my favorite things about fall!

I need to get some more recent photos of this little guy. He has already changed so much in the last 4 weeks.

The end of September Kelli had her beautiful baby boy! Oh how I love him!! Mackay (pronounced Mack ie) Ushio was born 7 pounds and 21 inches. He is such a sweet baby! it is so fun to see Kelli as a mom - and she is SUCH a great mom!! Did I already mention he is beautiful!? I love my nephew.

On the 7th of October one of my besties Shae Shae got married to an amazing guy! It is so fun that she is married now! We were invited to attend her wedding dinner the night before the big day. It was so fun to be with my closest friends. The following day we attended her beautiful sealing at the Salt Lake Temple. Shae and Jake make such a great couple. Jake is such a sweetheart and treats shae shae so well. The weather unfortunatly was raining, but that didn't stop the day from being perfect and beautiful. And can I add - shae looks absoluetly GORGEOUS! 

Our attempt in getting a photo with all of us. HA

Also, in my LIFE i had another birthday. Yes, I'm 24. woo hooo. My actual birthday was kinda a bust. If you know me, I LOVE MY BIRTHDAY. Call me conceded, but I do. James had a mandatory camp out for scouting he had to be at, So I stayed at my parents house that weekend. Well, my sister and her husband got sick so she asked if my parents would watch their 3 week old little guy. I'm not gonna complain about that one - it was so nice and fun to have a baby around. And let's be honest he is beautiful. Anyways - so when James got back at 8pm, we went out for quick bite to eat. This part was nice because we haven't been out just the 2 of us for such a long time. Even though we were only gone for an hour, it was a great hour not having to entertain Lincoln and we were able to have an adult conversation. Baby talk can get old ya know. 

The following Sunday my family helped celebrate my birthday. Jana pulled in just in time to have some yummy cake and icecream.

And the most recent event was my baby brother in law, David left for his Mission. On Tuesday night he was set apart as a full time missionary by his Stake President. It was such a great experience to be there with family. David received such a great blessing. He is truly going to be an amazing Missionary. On Wednesday morning Lincoln and I met up with David, Layne, Marian, Dan and Joseph in Provo to say goodbye one more time. We will miss David so much! But serving a mission is such a blessing, not only for him but for the rest of the family. I am so proud of him and his decisions. Love you David!

Oh how I love these pictures. Lincoln was not having it!

And in other news-

I am still in school. Blah. I am meeting with my academic counselor today in hopes to figure out the rest of my education. I hope to be done with school in the middle of the summer! Oh boy that can't come soon enough! I am so burnt out with school. It will be so nice to be finish!! This semester is really killing me because i'm so bored in all my classes. I have so many electives to take, so my classes seem pointless because they don't pertain to my degree. Oh well, 2 semesters left!

James is still working hard at Ameriprise. He is enjoying is work there. We also sold his car a couple months ago and bought a new one. It's been fun having a 'fun' car to drive around...that is when he lets me :)

Lincoln is as sweet as ever. He is finally on a good schedule and sleeping better at night. Those dang molars I tell ya! It's so fun being a stay at home mom. I love spending my days with Lincolnator.