And Daddy bless me!

This is just a cute little story about Mya. A couple of weeks ago for Family Home Evening we had a lesson on the Priesthood. We talked about how it is a special power that Heavenly Father gave to Daddy and other men to bless us when we need it. We told Mya that when she was a baby she had a blessing to give her a name. We went on to tell her that Daddy can give her a blessing when she is sick or scared or needs special help from our Father in Heaven. We explained that Daddy would put his hands on her head and give her a blessing. Well, on Monday, I decided that I would take the kids to get the H1n1 shot at the Davis Conference the next day. I figured that I should start preparing Mya so she wouldn't freak out when we got there and she had to get a shot. Mya told me "I cannot like shots" and I told her that it will help keep her from getting sick. Mya immediately responded with "I go to Dr. Rose and Daddy bless me!" I couldn't believe she remembered that Scott can give her a blessing when she is sick. Family Home Evening is not always the easiest thing to do and it usually last about 5 minutes but I guess it is well worth it. Mya always amazes me how much she is paying attention even when I don't think she is listening to a single word I say.

Getting ready for Halloween!

Last night we finally went to get some pumpkins. We went to this cute little place that Mya and I went to last year. It is near my mom's house in South Ogden. I was so sad to find out when we got there that my camera was out of batteries. So no pictures but we had a fun time. We didn't know it, but I guess it was family night at the pumpkin patch. They had all sorts of fun things for the kids to do and some wonderful smelling food. Mya got a ghost painted on her face, the same as last year. Mya is so funny, she likes things just the right way. There was a witch walking around and she made Mya a bit nervous, I even had to hold her at one point. Man, I wish I would have had my camera. All in all it was a fun little family home evening. Here are some pictures after we got home. Jesse was all tuckered out so he was asleep for the first photos.

Jesse with the pumkins this morning.

All the kids! We love you, Toby!

Random Pictures

Just some fun pictures of the kids lately.

Mya and I made a Happy Halloween sign for her room.

Kites and Picnics

Before the cold weather hit, we went to the park for a few picnics. I have been so busy I haven't had time to post the pictures. This is a little park right by our house. Jesse got hungry so we didn't stay very long but it was still fun to get out of the house. Mya and Jesse love to be outside!

I totally forgot about this until I stumbled upon this picture. One day Mya saw me putting on my belt and she said that she wanted to wear her belt. This was the next thing I saw. She tried to put on her pants all by herself, she did a pretty good job. But they are on backwards! Silly little bug.

Another picnic, this one was just days before the weather turned bad. Jesse was intently watching the trees move in the wind.

Sitting up by himself, good job!

Cute Mya!

I tried to get a picture of all of us but it really hard.

My kids.

Big sister feeding cheerios to little brother while mom does dishes. Mya is such a good little helper.

Happy brother

The day before the weather turned bad was perfect for kite flying. So Mya and I got out her kites. We were able to get them up for the first time this year! Mya loved it!!!

For 2 years old, I would say Mya did an awesome job flying her kites!

When it looked like her kite was coming down, Mya would talk to her kite and say "no no kite, stay up high". It was so much fun watching all of her expressions. Mya is such a fun little girl!

Zoo

Getting ready to go stand in line to buy our Zoo tickets. It was the longest line ever and we got there at ten o'clock.

Mya had to get a drink from the Lion's mouth water fountain. She thought it was very silly!

Mya and mommy watching the monkeys. Mya would laugh and say "silly monk, monks".

Cutest little girl ever!

A picture by the elephants.

Baby elephant, Zuri, 6 weeks old.

Jesse was so good the whole time. He really enjoys riding around in his stroller.

Love those eyes!

Mya trying to see the rhinos.

This monkey came right down to see Mya, she loved it!

Daddy and Jesse

A little snack break.

Getting ready to ride the Merry-go-Round.

Waving to Daddy

Giraffe's are this BIG!

Just about right!?!

The annual picture with the gorilla.

Now, Jesse too!

Over all it was a fun day!