Our November

Our November

After we finished painting, we started getting things hung back up on the walls.  Curtains, pictures, etc..  We bought these awesome blinds for the doors.  The blinds are inside the glass, and they fit right on an existing door.  So simple, and about 5 minutes to put up.  And we didn't have to put any holes, in the walls, or the doors.  I totally LOVE them!  And they sure are a lot less expensive than buying new doors :)

The pictures are hung... 

It's only snowed once really before Thanksgiving, where there has been enough snow for the girls to go outside and play in it.  They sure were excited!  I sure hope we get a LOT more snow this winter.  Like Tons Please!! :)

The girls were pretty neglected for quite a long time while we were painting the house.  So as a reward for being so good, until mom and dad finished, we took the girls out for a night at Chuck E Cheese.  They had a ball.

Bree had her first Choir concert.  4 Elementary schools in our area all performed at the High School, for the Layton City Park, Christmas Lighting Ceremony.  

At Bree's school, you have to be in 4th, 5th, or 6th grade to join the Choir, and only if you want to.

I was surprised how big the Choir is.  And just how good they are! 

It was wonderful.  

They will perform about 4 more times.  

This thursday, at the Festival of Tree's in SLC.  Can't wait to see that one.  

They perform different songs each time!

 Aunt Adelle, called and invited us to spend a morning at the Ogden TreeHouse Museum.  

It was really fun.  The kids ran around and played like crazy.  Basically wore me out.  

All the kids favorite, is a 50's boxcar diner!  It was seriously amazing.  The food so real, menu's and items all kid sized.  Super fun!

Ruby in the Doll Room.

Bree, Elle, and Libby, all took part in a small play.

Ruby got to use the computer like Mommy.

Playing School...

And then Thanksgiving came....

Pics are a little out of order, but oh well.

Turkey craft the kids made.

The fruit Turkey that Adelle made...

Our Belnap group this year.  

No Camber and Cory :(

It's the ward party!  No wait!  It's just "The Jorgensen Thanksgiving Bash!"

Two tables full of pies!

The house is all decked out for Christmas now.  

And since it was such a mess for so long, Chris and I decided to go all out, and get out as many of our decorations as possible.  I think it turned out fabulous!  

It's nice to be able to relax and enjoy the holidays :)

And our new paint!

Oh, I had to post a couple of pictures of my clean kitchen!  

I've had canning supplies for grapes, and paint supplies etc.. all over for so long.  

And now it's all finally cleaned up, and I have my kitchen back!

Halloween 2014

Halloween sort of snuck up on me this year.  

With painting the house, it's pretty much consumed my every thought and spare moment for quite some time.  It's just a good thing we had a planned activity to Cornbelly's with the cousins, or I'm not sure my girls would have had any Fall fun this year.  We didn't even buy or carve any pumpkins.  

But we did manage to come up with some costumes, and go to a Halloween party on each side of the family.  

First though, I was able to go spend some time with Elle in her 1st grade class for their Halloween Party.  Elle was so excited, she could barely stand it.  Excited that I was going to get to come volunteer in her class.  She talked about it for days, and was so cute about it.  I'm glad that Chris was able to come home and watch Ruby, so I could go to Elle's room.  I took a few pictures, but not many.  They split the kids into small groups, and went around the room to different stations, where there were crafts, food and games.  I read Halloween Books to the kids.

Halloween night was spent with the Belnap's!  We went over to Aunt Jen and Doug's for some super yummy Home made Chili and Rootbeer, and other fun treats.  And of course, we went trick or treating with the gang!  The kids watched a Halloween Movie and played and played together.

Then the next day, Yes, the day after Halloween, because it was a Saturday, we drove to Pleasant Grove for the Jorgensen Halloween Party.  Our family is so big, that most major parties are held at someone's church now.  I didn't take a lot of pictures this year for some reason.  But I was super impressed!  We had a huge spread, with turkey's, all kinds of salads, rolls, desserts, drinks, etc... It was awesome!  The prize table was huge!  I think my girls came home with an armful of goods.  And then out in the hall, in each classroom, there were games, and you won candy and prizes!  It was like a ward party.  Our family being a whole ward :)  

I'm just glad my girls have so much amazing family to share the holidays with!

Elle's Class Party

My girls Costumes

I had one Veterinarian, one Cheerleader, and one Witch!

I made these yummy mini Banana Cream Pies for the Belnap party.  

Found them on good old Pinterest.  They turned out amazing!

And Adelle brought some a yummy Vegi tray, including this cool Vegi Guy!

and of course, Jen and Doug made awesome homemade Chili and Rootbeer!

Trick or Treating Cousins!!

Watch out Cam, I think someone is lurking behind you... he.he.

Adelle, Me, and Monica

The Jorgensen Halloween Party

Elle switched it up, and decided to be a Princess :)  

Why not, if you have multiple costumes to choose from!

The girls in line for games...

Me, the Half Marathoner.... ha!

And it just donned on me, that I forgot my race number.

Like I said, I didn't really think much about Halloween this year.

Aunt Darlene, Aunt Becky, Elle, and Grandma Bump Bump!

Me and my niece Aubrey