Halloween Happenings....

Last Friday, October 24th, my work had a Halloween Party for the kids/family.  Nyles was so excited to wear his costume.  I had gone to a couple places looking for a Halloween Costume earlier in the month, but every time I asked Nyles to try one on he would say "No, no."  So finally after a few times and no luck, I asked him what he wanted to be for Halloween and he said "Tractor."  So I looked around on Pinterest and found you could make one out of a box.  It seemed simple enough, so I showed Steve the picture and asked him to make it.  We used one of his diaper boxes and wallah, we had a tractor!  Steve said Nyles wanted to try it on the whole time during the car ride up to my work.  Here are some pics from my work party:

Farmer Nyles w/ his tractor and bucket

Playing some bowling

Going down the Spook Alley for candy

Nyles wanted to keep wearing his tractor after we got outside.  

It was a beautiful day too!

He even sat down to watch the water fountains for a while

Taking a break on the way to the car

On our way home we stopped to help Dave unload the trailer, so Nyles pretended to drive the Tahoe.  He loves to "drive." 

Last night, October 31st, we went over the to Lake's House in Draper for dinner and trick-or-treating with cousins.  It was a lot of fun.  It was Nyles official first time to Trick-or-Treat.  Last year we did a Trunk-or-Treat.  He did pretty well.  He thought it was fun to get candy, but mostly wanted to eat the candy after getting it.  After a few houses he sat down on a bench and said, "Done."  Conor was a house in front of us and was done too, so we went back.  It was after 7pm by then, so we packed up our stuff and headed home a little while after.  Here are some pics from the evening:

London and Olivia w/ their cute face paintings from Aunt Diane

The kids jumping on the trampoline before dinner

Nyles has to play w/ a truck every time we come

Cute pumpkin face veggies 

Nyles ready to go w/ his tractor.  Steve added another paint job this time, which made it look even better!

Now it's officially a John Deere Tractor!

Here are some family pictures thanks to Brandon :) 

McGraths:  LuDean, Diane, Joann and Dave

The McGraths: Steve, Nyles and Penny

The Hammetts:  Carrie, Lynsie and Ryan

The Lakes:  Ethan, Noah, Melanie, Brandon, Olivia, and Chandler

Half of the Monsons:  London and Stacie

Diane out w/ the kids helping to trick-or-treat.

Phill, Steve, and Dave helping Conor and Nyles trick-or-treat.

Beautiful View of the Draper Temple

Nyles peaking in the door, he didn't realize you needed to knock:)

Conor loving his toy snake he got and Nyles eating some M&Ms

Thanks for the fun everyone!

More Fall Fun

Friday, October 17th, after I got back home from work, Steve went up to Centerville to stay the night w/ Conor and London.  Stacie and Phill went to San Francisco over the weekend for Stacie's birthday/anniversary, so we offered to help.  Carrie took care of them Friday until Steve got there.  The next morning Steve packed up the kids and came down to our place so they could play w/ Nyles.  We had our Primary Program practice that morning at 9am and Steve wasn't quite back yet, so I took Nyles w/ me to the church.  After about 15 minutes Steve showed up and took the three of them upstairs to play in the nursery while we practiced.

Playing in the nursery w/ bubbles

After our practice, we went over to the school playground by us and played for a while and had snacks.  They had a great time!  We then brought the kids back, had some macaroni and cheese, then put Nyles down for a nap.  Steve then took Conor and put him in his carseat and planned to take a drive, but as soon as he put him in, he was out.  Steve then drove around to our carport, parked the car, and turned it off and relaxed/slept a little while Conor napped.  I stayed at the house w/ London and Nyles.  While Nyles napped, London colored a picture for Stacie since it was her birthday, and watched a movie.

After the boys got up from their naps, we jumped in the car and went over to Wheeler Farm.  It was a little busy, but we had a good time.  Conor wasn't feeling too well though.  He must have had a cold.  He had a runny nose and was really lethargic compared to his normal self.  Unfortunately all of us who watched him got his cold (Steve, myself, Nyles, Carrie, Lynsie, Dave, Joann) and are still recovering from it.  It happens :)

Looking at the ducks/geese.  Thankfully it was a BEAUTIFUL day, nice and sunny!

Nyles LOVES tractors, and has to drive one every chance he can :)

Taking a tractor ride.  The kids were so excited to go!

Checking out the double holer outhouse

Looking at the cute bunnies

After Wheeler Farm we went back home for a little while, had a snack, then Steve took them back home for dinner and to get ready for bed.  Dave and Joann came after a little while and took over until the next evening when they got home.

Sunday, October 19th we had our Primary Program.  It turned out really well I think.  All 10 of our kids showed up and did their best w/ their part and singing.  I helped each of them up to the stand and whispered in their ear what to say, except for Lelani who is 11.  All the rest of the kids are ages 4-6, so they don't read quite yet.  The kids did great though!  Afterwards during Sharing Time we watched "The Gift" as a reward and I made some kettle corn to go w/ it.  We then played a couple games of Bingo and did some coloring.  I think the kids had a great time, and of course we're glad it's over. :)

 I took work off on Monday, October 20th.  We made another trip to Cornbelly's during the day. On our way down to Cornbelly's in Lehi we stopped at the DMV for Steve to renew his driver's license.  Oh course it took a 1/2 hour to get through the line and give them money, but at least we got it done.  I'll have to renew mine in February, yeah!  We met then met Kim and Carrie at Cornbelly's.

Nyles figuring out the bean bag toss.  My as well get up close so you don't miss :)

Going down the slide

Getting caught in the Spider Web

Taking a train ride

Nyles loves the train.

 Cameron and Isaac on the train

Steve getting lost in the maze w/ Cameron and Isaac.

Nyles loves driving tractors

Loving the snow-cone aka SUGAR!

Playing w/ HUGE Legos

Riding a horse.

Nyles loves driving this train too :)  He didn't want to leave.

Playing in the firepit, silly boy.

And of course a few pictures on the big chair

After playing at Cornbelly's, we went and got lunch.  On our way back home Nyles of course fell asleep.  We then hung out a little while at home, then Steve had to go to class.  I had class that night as well online.  It was a fun day though!