Halloween 2022

Halloween was fun.  We started it off with our ward truck or treat a few days before which is always a blast.  Corbin won a costume prize and the twins won goldfish.

The day of Halloween we had our annual party at our house.  

Brooklynn and KK dressed up like their dads before she went to her party

Colton and KK ready for their party

Trick or treating didn't last very long before they all came home and traded candy and then were outside to play soccer and ping pong.  

Gilcrease Orchard

We made it to Gilcrease Orchard the last weekend we could.  We came in between soccer games to keep the tradition alive.  WE had a fun time picking our our pumpkins and then cooling off with some sno cones.

Davyn and Jade

We then went home and some of us carved our pumpkins, some painted pumpkins and others painted themselves.   

 

VGK Games

VGK Games are my kids favorite. They love getting dinner before and they love to ride the bus.  I love making memories with them and love seeing how intense and into the game they get.  We are grateful Gma and Papa share this experience with us.

Aidan, Jade, Davyn, and Dad

Corbin, Davyn and Dad

 

Prank

We love our neighbors especially Hank.  We have fun playing pranks on each other.  This year he gave us a wolf that howls to loud so we bought this and told him his wolf ate our dog and that we needed cookies as compensation.  Much to my surprise they made us cookies and returned our "dog" which was really a skeleton pig.  Corbin dressed up for Prank the Hank so he wouldn't be recognized.

 

Aidan's cross country meets

Aidan killed it this season and truly gave it his all.  Once he puts his mind to something he gives it everything he has.  I hope he keeps that drive and determination through out his life.

 

Senior Homecoming

KK went to her Senior Homecoming.  She was running late so I didn't get any pictures but these are the ones she sent me.  I love seeing her smile and hope she finds people and things in her life that keep her smiling.  Cant wait to see what the future holds.

 

Oregon Girls Trip

I had never been to Oregon before so was totally on board to do a girls trip there.  It was so nice to get away and chill while seeing some beautiful places and doing fun things with my Besties.

Walked through the rose and botanical gardens

tried many different donut places...none of which blew me away

our hotel's view from our deck

A walk to Haystack Rock

Road bikes to 6 different waterfalls along Oregon Pacific highway

Michelle stole a cone to save our parking spot with 

Walked through a farmers market and ate some yummy fruit and carmel

We had campfires on the beach and then dared Christina to jump in the ocean...which she did

Walked a cool hike that took us from beach to forest which was so cool

 

General Conference

The Waite Family Tradition of the Waite General Store was a hit again.  It was the best thing to help them concentrate and pay attention to each talk.  I love watching conference and getting insight and direction for the next few months.  I hope my kids come to love and understand the blessing to have a prophet on the earth.