Oh Halloween, So glad it's over!

It did end up being a pretty fun day and of course the most important part of it all was that the kids had fun.

Oh, my man is SO sleepy!

After Madison got home from school I had some Halloween brownies for her to make. Her, Porter and Ryan were very excited about this........

Ryan did a very good job decorating his brownie all by himself.......

Porter's was VERY colorful.....

And Madison painted a cute little girl.....

Hailee came to play with us this day too and she was being so very cute without even knowing it!!

Brayd was saying Coldy because her blanket was falling off her. He was sad about it.

Hailee wasn't very happy about Ry holding her.
All she wanted to do was sleep.
Poor Girl!



That night we went to over to Dixie Downs to go trunk-or-treating with Heather's family.
It was very nice and I love the fact that we could get it done quickly!

Madison and Porter were all done at this point. They were now handing out candy with their grandma.

After Ryan woke up completely he realized how fun this was!

Brayden pretty much just walked around the whole time.
That is what makes him happy.

Aaron was a good sport and handed out, Well...... told the kids to take A piece of candy.
Thanks to Moss and Bud for keeping him company.
Is Brenden kicking?

I guess Halloween isn't too bad, but I for sure look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas being right around the corner!

WE HAD A GOOD TIME!!

I am SO not a fan of Halloween! I don't know what it is but I just hate the stress of dressing the kids up, having WAY too much candy around AND skeletons. Sorry, I'm a bit of a humbug for Halloween, or can that only be for Christmas? However, I do try to find fun things to do with my cute, energetic kids, because I know EVERY holiday is exciting for them(and Christie too). Earlier in the month I bought this cute little set to make haunted houses out of Cocoa Krispies. They looked fun and I knew the kids would have a blast doing them. The only problem was that there was only 2 houses. I thought that may cause problems. Luckily we were able to get 3 out of the kit and the kids were very happy about it. Brayd doesn't really care at this age.

So, for FHE this is what we did.......

Madison, Porter and Ryan hard at work

Brayd wanted to get in on the action too.

They sure did turn out cute, but when we tried to eat them?
NASTY!!!
It was fun while it lasted!

A Day of Waiting for Baby Hailee....

I didn't take too many pictures of the process of baby Hailee being born but I got one of her and that's all that really matters right?

It all started with these two crazy people............

Then we waited........

and waited..........

Just when we thought we were going to burst from all the excitement!

She Came!!! It was worth all the waiting!

Hailee Mae Williams was born at 9:07 p.m. on Tuesday October 21st, 2008.

She was 7 lbs 1 oz and 19 1/2 inches long.

Hailee is too cute and I have been trusted enough with the cute little thing to baby-sit her TWO times! That's good parents to know when they need time for just the two of them!!

Ryan and Brayden love to just hold her, it's so cute. Brayden walks around saying Baby, Baby. In his whiny voice that isn't so cute.

WELCOME TO THIS CRAZY WORLD HAILEE!!!

Funny Story...........

Joanna and Jason had decided that they only wanted the two of them in the room while Hailee was born.......TOTALLY AGREE!! Anyway, Joanna had to push for like an hour, which is weird for us because my mom, Heather and I didn't have to push for nearly that long. So, we were listening to hear if anything was happening. As Heather, Christie and I were leaning against the door all of a sudden it flew open. I fell in the room-luckily I caught my balance before I ended up on the floor looking up at Joanna, and the nurse screamed-I went to school with her so I hope she didn't think I turned crazy and annoying. It was loud and very entertaining I'm sure for all those at the hospital, who usually have a peaceful night at the hospital. However, it didn't scare us, we still went back for more. Even Madison wasn't afraid.

Family Pictures and My Pianist!!

Aaron did arrive home safely from China in case anyone was wondering........Now, it's back to real life for him and I.

The day after Aaron got home-Monday, October 20th Madison had her piano recital. She has been taking lessons from her awesome teacher(Heather West) for 1 1/2 years now. She is doing great and enjoys it more than any of the other activities we have put her in. She doesn't even complain when I tell her it's time to practice. I LOVE IT!!!

Just before Madison's recital I took all the kids outside in their cowboy/cowgirl giddi-up and took some random pictures of them-thanks Nicole-some turned out some didn't but I guess that is what you get with a bunch of kids......

Ry loves the Rhino and can't wait until he gets to drive it all by his big self!!

Madison and Porter love to sit on the top of the Rhino! They're cute!

Brayden looks more like "farmer Joe" Than "Cowboy Bob" but he's still dang cute!

This is pretty much the only picture of the whole family that turned out. Ry isn't even looking at the camera. This is why I don't spend a bunch of money on professional ones!

Taking pictures is TOO much fun! Let's go listen to Madison!

Ryan and Daddy waiting for the recital to start. What cute boys!

For Madison's recital this year she played "The Saints go Marching In". She did an excellent job and didn't even mess up once!

Good Job Madison!! We are so proud of you!

Here is Madison with her two pregant Aunts(at the time) It looks like we took this picture just in time! Joanna had her baby the very next day!!

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED:

So, Aaron is STILL in China, and for anyone that knows me, knows that I hate to be without him, or Adults. Heather's kids had left this morning, I had already gone shopping with Christie, and Joanna was busy with work so I figured I would call my mom. I knew she was up at her classroom so I tried not to bug her. But........she was my last resort.
Madison and Porter had gone down to help my mom run papers off and they were taking a REALLY long time so Ry, Brayd and I wandered down the halls. Ry had to go potty and for some reason he never wants to go in the girls. I figured no one else was at the school so I let him. Did you know they have urinals at Elementary Schools? I thought for sure they wouldn't. Anyway, when I saw where this was going I had to take a picture. But, my phone was in my mom's room across the hall. I ran over there leaving Ry and Brayd in the bathroom. I know, dumb of me to leave a 1 1/2 and 2 year old in the bathroom alone with open toilets. When I came back Brayden was swishing his little hand around in one of the urinals and Ry was looking like this next to the other one.......

That's a cute Bum

As we were walking down the halls I looked back and thought this looked pretty cool of Brayden. After I took the picture he didn't want to walk anymore. I think he realized how dark it was and got scared.

I am SOOOOOOOO excited for Aaron to be home. He said he has had a good time, but ready to be back in America.
"No matter how nice the people are it's never the same as America."
-Aaron Smith-

NO NAP TIME!!

Brayden hates his nap time so every afternoon when I say it's nappy time he says, "nooooooo." It's such a hard life. I wish someone would make me take a nap everyday!

Ryan and Madison were watching T.V. when it was nap time today. When I asked if he was ready he went and laid by them hoping I would think he was busy.
It didn't work. However, it did make for a cute picture!

Hangin' out at Joanna and Jason's

I guess Joanna and Jason must have felt bad for me being so lonely, or something. They agreed to let Ry, Brayd and I come "hang out." Madison and Porter had gone camping with Bud and Moss so I was lonely!! They cooked up some delicious ham, potatoes, and FROZEN spinach. Well, it was delicious-until Jason whipped out the CANNED spinach. As Ryan would say,
"Blow Chunks Jason!"

Ryan and Brayden especially loved the FROZEN spinach. We tried to feed them ham and potatoes but they refused.
The other day I was eating peas and Aaron had a cookie. Both Brayden and Ryan wanted my peas, not the cookie. I might be doing something right?