Halloween 2013

I decided to take Halloween Day off this year. Every year we are super rushed to get ready at night, so I wanted to make sure we had more of a fun day together. And bonus: Jesse was home....YAY!!!

 

After I picked Ryker up from Kindergarten we went home to paint our pumpkins we got from Packs Pumpkin Patch the week before.

 

Everyday since we bought the pumpkins, Ryker has been begging me to paint them. So when it finally came to it, he was thrilled.



 And what 2 year old wouldn't love the opportunity to paint a pumpkin (and himself)?

 Ryker thought Jesse's pumpkin was really cool and scary. ;-)

 Here's the finished products. Take note of the "eyebrows" on the boy's pumpkins.  Ryker thought to make them out of toothpicks and a fruit rope cut in half. Very clever boy! Ryker also suggested I painted my pumpkin with fire since my costume was fire.

 We had plans to go to Mike and Heidi's Trunk or Treat at their ward house. It's kind of a tradition now. Before we went, I went to the house to help Emily with her hair. She was being a flame princess, so she wanted her hair to look like fire. I think it turned out really cool.

 They were characters from Adventure Time. It's not a show I'm familiar with but they looked cute anyways.

The boys dressed up as Fire Fighters this year. It seemed fitting considering this last year's events. Besides they want to be just like their daddy, so they were more than happy to dress up like him.

 I always like to do a theme for the family. So I made Jesse a Dalmatian costume and me a fire costume. Considering I put them together last minute, I think they turned out really cute. My original plan was to have Jesse wear his fire turnouts as well. But a week before he made it known to me that he would be embarrassed to wear them considering he is ACTUALLY a firefighter already. So he agreed to be the dog. Which actually turned out cuter than having three firefighters.

(A big thanks to my brother Tyson for drawing the flames for me on the felt for me to cut out. They look perfect. And Heidi helped cut and glue the dots for Jesse's sweatpants. Thank you to both of them).

 The trunk or treat is set up in the gym, so the kids got a ton a candy in less than 10 minutes. They didn't even finish the loop because their bags were over flowing.

 They certainly make good fireman huh? I'd be curious when they grow up if they'll want to follow in Jesse's footsteps.

Very low key this year, but that is OK. The boys had a good time and that is all that matters. Happy Halloween!

Jesse's Birthday Weekend!

Last weekend I got the pleasure of taking this guy out for his Birthday! We were lucky enough that on his birthday (10/26) he didn't have a shift or a ride along. So we got to go a date. This year they have been hit and miss due to the crazy schedule. I think we have been on about 5 dates this whole year. Not something to brag about, but it just goes to show how much he has been gone.

 

To make up for our lack of dates I wanted to plan a really fun one for him. Our first stop was Boondocks Fun Center in Kaysville. We were lucky enough to have warmish weather, so we were able to do the activities outside. Such as the Go-Carts. 

 ...and Mini Golf.

 Before we headed to dinner we played in the Arcade games. It was fun to do kid activities. Something else besides the usual dinner and a movie night (which we really do like to do).

I took Jesse to a new Sushi Restaurant at Farmington Station, called Sushi Monster. He loves sushi so it was perfect for his birthday. I have started to like some of it too, so it was a win-win for us. It's nice to be able to enjoy something together.

 We then went to the movie "Gravity". Jesse's choice. It was pretty good. I didn't really care what movie we saw, I was just happy to be spending time with my Birthday Boy!

Because of Jesse's busy schedule we weren't able to celebrate his birthday with the family on Sunday. So we had to plan it on a Monday night when he would actually be home. Unfortunately that wasn't the best night for everyone to be there because of their jobs or school. But we had to do it that night or else he wouldn't get a party. So we celebrated with those who were able to make it. :)

I made arrangements at Mikado. Probably his favorite restaurant. They have the best sushi. So he got spoiled getting sushi that close together. But he totally deserves it for all his hard work this last year.

 The big 33! I feel like I just through him a surprise party for when he was turning 30. I wish time would slow down for just a moment. You have to live in the moment and soak up every memory. Thank heavens for pictures and blogging. I would forget everything.

I ordered a German Chocolate Cake from Parson's Bakery. They are the best. It was so tempting that I actually had to cheat on my no sugar goal (until Thanksgiving) that night. And it was worth every bite!

I think this might be a new favorite picture of Jesse and me. Words certainly can't express how much I love this man! I wrote him a letter telling him this very thing, and the best way I could put it into words was by his name.

J-oy
E-ducated
S-arcastic
S-ensitive
E-ncouraging

R-eal Man
O-pen Minded
B-est
E-xtraordinary
R-esponsible
T-rust Worthy

S-mart
M-eaningful
I-nsightful
T-houghtful
H-elpful

That is to only name a few, but I think it sums it up pretty nicely. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Because of him I have meaning in my life and something to live for. People always ask me what’s new and all I can talk about is him (and the boys). I don’t know why I feel like I need to tell everybody everything that he is doing at the moment? But I think it’s because I want to brag about the dedicated man I am married to. How did I get so lucky? I love him so much and I hope he had an enjoyable birthday amongst this crazy time in his life.  Happy 33^rd Birthday my dear!