Lets get to Christmas as quick as we can

Okay people, I really want to get caught up on here, so, this is going to be fast. Besides, October through November were pretty quiet anyways.

We made carpet angels one day.

We went out for half priced sushi for Matt's birthday, and it was absolutely delicious, especially the FRIED cheesecake and bananas. Anyone in Ogden interested, let me know and I will send you the info. Totally worth it.

We did more for Halloween stuff this year than any year previously. Maybe it was because I totally rocked it this year and made Beckett the best costume EVER, and I had to show it off.

I think he likes it

One of the many festivities was a fair with Cousin Ally. Beckett had to have some pizza before he could get over the scary masks, but then he had a great time.

Belle on the other hand, was miserable the whole time.

And just because I am super prideful about this, one more picture of the awesome Thomas

Another thing we went to was the YM/YW Halloween carnival, which Matt helped with since he is now in young mens. It was a lot of fun. We also went to the Treehouse Museum for their Fairy Tale party. This time we went with our friend Krista and Aspen. This might have been our favorite thing we did that month.

They got goodie bags. How nice is that?! - Sorry Livia, I didn't get a picture with Aspen

Then, of course, there were the school parties. I did Anabelle's hair so pretty for hers. She let me use my 3 barrel crimperish iron. It was a little nerve wracking, but we made it through and she looked so beautiful.

Beckett's Halloween parade was fun and brought back lots of memories of when I was in Elementary. All the kids were super excited. I felt really cool when a lot of the older kids at Beckett's school commented on his costume. I don't know if I will ever be able to top it. Okay, I'll stop bragging now.

Halloween night we spent at my brother's, in Kaysville, which is becoming a tradition. Honestly, it is mostly because I don't want to trick-or-treat in my neighborhood. Plus my brother's neighborhood gives out good stuff, like full size pixie sticks, which should not be given to toddlers I might add.

Guess what this is a picture of...

Nope. Those are bats. Beckett watched a Wild Krats episode where they talked about bats. He then made a bat of his own. He clipped a little sheet of paper with a bag clip and then began flapping it. His invention did sound like a bat flying and kind of looked like one flapping its wings. Anabelle had to join in as well, only she used multiple sheets in a sandwich bag. It didn't sound quite the same as Beckett's.

Beckett had a puke day during November. It was awesome, especially when he puked all over in the car, right after we had all went out to eat dinner. Not cool. I did feel really sorry for him while he was sick. He kept saying, "I don't want to throw up any more." in a sad and frightened voice. Poor kid. At least it was for only 24 hours.

Thanksgiving was spent with Matt's brother, Nate. We had a great time and ate lots of super good food. We played lots of games, shopped Target on Black Friday, and saw the Black Canyon near Nate's house. Matt had been to the canyon before, but the rest of us hadn't. It was really cool. It is a canyon made of black rock that is almost straight down, and super deep. I would never go hiking around the edge of that place. It was uniquely beautiful, but I think it would be much more pretty in the summer or spring. If you are ever in Montrose, you should take a detour and see the Black Canyon.

Well, those two months are down now. Just December and Christmas to go.

Angels among us

I know that a lot of moms have a hard time going grocery shopping with kids, but I am really lucky and my kids like it. They love driving the car shopping carts all around the store. They also enjoy spotting things for me to buy. Apparently, Beckett does not like to go back in after we have already left and started to get in the car. Yesterday, I had to go back in and return some things I had bought and Beckett was not happy about it. He threw the biggest fit I have ever seen from him. He would not sit down. He would stay as ridged as possible so that I could not get him to sit down. He was screaming and crying and I was just so embarrassed. I kept wondering why the baggers at the checkouts wouldn't bring me some of the smartees they have hiding in a drawer. I knew everyone was staring, wondering what was my sons problem and why couldn't I get him under control. I was trying, believe me.
When my transaction was finished, one of the baggers finally came over and gave me smartees. It didn't work. Beckett still wouldn't sit down so we could actually leave the store, which is what he wanted. I was about ready to sit down on the ground and just start bawling. Then a sweet angel (a woman in her mid 60s) walked up and asked if I needed some help. I said "Yes, I do." and she started to talk to Beckett. No sooner had she start talking to him, then he immediately calmed down and just sat there so I could actually push the cart out of the store. She walked with me to my car and then wished me a Merry Christmas and went on her way. It meant so much to me that this stranger was so willing to see my need and then act. I really did need help and she answered my prayers. I don't know her name but I know that she was an angel to me.
There were three other people that offered to help me that day as well. I feel so blessed that Heavenly Father sent so many angels my way yesterday. I really needed them.