Black Friday Purchases

So last year I woke up early in the morning in Virginia to join the rest of the crazy crowd in front of Kohls to receive some really good deals on a few items. There were tons of people, but I did get the luggage set I was looking for, even after going on a goose chase throughout the store to find them.

This year I got up at 3:00 AM to partake on another Black Friday special. This one was at Sears. My competition: only 12 other people, but in a small town that can be quite a bit of competitors. I was the first one there and instead of standing in a line to freeze your butt off, everyone stayed in their car until 10 minutes before opening.

So what super great deals did I come away with? I do not know if they can truly be titled "super" deals, but I did get my Christmas shopping done for Kurt. He has a 55" television, a stand to put it on, and a barbeque on its way. At least I know that he is going to love his present this year (he told me what he wanted.)

One other random splurge that Kurt was not too thrilled about: a kayak. I know, really random, but when you take in account that I have a lake right across the street from my house it is not too crazy. You should have seen the look on his face when I came home with a kayak strapped to the car's roof. (Priceless) I will have you know that I loaded, strapped it, and unloaded it all by myself though.

And We're Off...

Tomorrow will start our 12 hour drive to Colorado. I know 12 hours is not that far but when you have Kylee, Kade, a cat and me going, the smallest destination can take forever. (Once this summer a usual 3 ½ hour drive took 6 hours with all of us, minus the cat.) We are only traveling to Spanish Fork, UT tomorrow so we can spend the night at his sister’s house.

Along the way we are making a few stops: Ikea and random dude’s house. Kurt is so excited for the stop to Ikea to purchase a hamper and bookshelf; he can barely contain himself. It is a fair trade though because I am going to be waiting with two kids while we stop to have his Xbox modified….AGAIN!

The rest of the drive is planned for Wednesday. Anyone want to watch my kids Thursday so that I do not kill them after an 8+ hour drive Wednesday? I have the feeling that Wednesday is going to be one LOOOONG day. (Expect the worse because anything less will seem wonderful and like a walk in the park.)

Happy Halloween!

We originally planned to be in Colorado for Halloween but we made a last minute change in plans. Instead, Kylee and Kade were able to spend a last day hanging out in Rexburg with the family.

Kade wore his Halloween pajamas with a little pumpkin hat while Kylee dressed up as a cowgirl; horse included.

Now before you start thinking too much, I did not choose Kylee's costume for her. I actually thought she was going to be a ladybug. After sifting through her cousin's old costumes this is what Kylee chose. I will admit to being ecstatic about her decision though.

Along the way we stopped at papa's shop where Kylee enjoyed trying out every single snow machine, dirt bike, and motorcycle. That took awhile.

Kade was dragged along with Kylee to go trick-or-treating. Poor guy can't eat any of the treats. (However, mom was given a few treats for carrying brother. Score for mom!)

After trick-or-treating we had a little party for all of the cousins. Kylee was thrilled to see everyone's candy and to have a final good-bye until Christmas.

How many faces can Kylee make in 30 seconds?

1) Happy hands

2) Upset and drama is coming

3) Expressionless

4) I call this the "Kent Stance"- she looks just like her Grandpa

This is what happens when you ask Kylee to smile or look at you for pictures now. It is impossible! But you can see how our household can be very dramatic with this 2-year-old. (Thank goodness Kade is a boy!)

Sneak Peek

So I know this outfit did not take a lot of thinking or creativity, but it is pretty darn cute. Kylee's baby tiger costume is hidden in a box somewhere so I had to come up a with a Plan B for Kade.

Kylee is still trying to decide what she is going to be. We have a costume that she chose herself. However, the question is will she wear it?

Snow

About 2 1/2 weeks ago we had our first snowstorm. I do not say this with excitement and delight, but rather with grief and astonishment. I definitely had a rude reminder of what weather is like here in the west. (I do miss Virginia's nice long and warm falls.)

 A rain storm quickly turned into a snowstorm and by the end of the day, we were greeted by 2 inches of snow. Kylee loved playing in the snow, but quickly realized if she touched the snow too much, her hands became numb.

  Kade was not too sure what to think of the whole situation at hand.

Three Months Old

Some people, who will remain nameless, have commented on how behind I am on taking up-to-date pictures of Kade.

Well, here are two pictures I took yesterday.

You can't get much more up-to-date than that. Ha! :)

By the way, Kade is 3 months old now. Big accomplishment for such a little guys: he has survived me, his sister Kylee, and his 9 cousins.