4-Wheeler Fun

We started out our Thanksgiving break by going 4-wheeling as a family. This is Hayden's absolute favorite activity so he was very excited to go. I was a little worried about being cold. I got out every possible warm clothing item we had. We were completely covered inside and out from head to toe. We even had the toe and hand warmers. It turned out to be a really warm day. I even got a little hot which is unusual for me. It was a nice ride on a new trail at Heise. I get a little nervous with a new trail because I'm not sure what it will bring. I don't mind climbing up the mountain, but I get very nervous going down if it is to steep. It really was a beautiful trail. We ended up on the top of the mountain with a spectacular view and had cookies and hot chocolate. I only hyperventilated a few times going down the mountain. I am getting to be a better driver but it still takes every ounce of courage I have sometimes. Hayden thinks I drive a little too slow too. It was a great day spent with the family and enjoying the beautiful scenery we have in Idaho.

O'Target!

I remember when I taught Kindergarten you could tell the kids anything and they would believe you because you were the teacher. Why does this principle not apply to your own children? I have learned that while they do listen to what you say, sometimes they don't believe you because they think they are right and you are wrong. For example, we were shopping on Friday and Hannah asked which store we were at now. I told her Target. She looked up at the sign and adamently said, "Mom, this is not Target!" We had a small discussion of what store she thought it was and finally she said, "I don't know what store it is but it can't be Target because it would start with a "T" and that sign starts with an "O". I looked up and saw what she was talking about and it made me laugh. She was thinking that target symbal was an O. I thought that was very smart of her and I realized maybe I'm not always as right as I think I am. Maybe I just need a little understanding in what other people see.

Halloween Fun

We were all excited to get Halloween here. The kids both had school parties, pumpkin parties, and parties with cousins to decorate cookies. On Halloween, we went and visited both sets of grandparents and then there dad took them trick or treating. They had a great time. But who would have known that their favorite part of Halloween was answering the door to give treats out for the trick or treaters. They thought this was the best thing in the world. They even wanted to give away their own treats when we ran out of candy. I loved that they were happy to answer the door and I didn't have to do it. It made me realize that you don't have to go all out wiht a big event but that sometimes it is the simple things that kids enjoy.