Albuquerque Fun

We got to go to Albuquerque for a couple of days.  While G was taking his classes to get his plumbing license, the kids and I got to explore the city a little! We went to the Natural History Museum, and ate dinner at It'z (a really fun family place that has themed rooms for dining, and then lots of games), went to the mall, and watched Tangled. We also went swimming a lot in the pool at our motel.  We had a lot of fun. 

Here are some pictures that I took at the Museum.  

This lady told me that Quincey was a natural naturalist! We had a fun time watching him explore.  He may just be our little scientist some day! 

This is Nemo

And Dory

The aquarium was Maiya's favorite part.

Q had fun putting different horns on his head ;)

Luminarias

Our family had a great time walking around the college and seeing all of the pretty Luminarias. 

We are all so excited for the Christmas Season!

More Pictures of my crazy kids.

I guess it's good that my kids don't have as many toys as I would like them to have, because they have found some very creative and interesting ways of entertaining themselves lately.

I was in the kitchen and I heard, " Mom, come find me!" 

 I liked what I found

I think this is pretty self explanatory....

Maiya really is a pretty girl, I promise..... ;)

Halloween all year round!

Quincey is being a 'Micheal Jackson' Batman ;)

Playing Knex!

Ham and Cheese Lasagna

I tried this last night with leftover ham from thanksgiving and IT WAS AMAZING!  (in my humble opinion). 

 

http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pasta/ham-and-cheese-lasagna/
(I halved the recipe).

Making Christmas

We had a good time last night for family home evening putting up our Christmas Tree.  The kids had such a good time putting up the ornaments.  They are so excited for Christmas.  It's fun that they are both at an age where they are appreciating the fun of the holiday. 

My Crazy Kids

Just some of what has been going on around our house. 

This is what happens when big brother helps you get dressed after a shower. 

Mommy! Look at i'm doing!

Maiya loves to play dress-up and by that I mean, trying on every single item in her wardrobe. 

'Helping' Mommy

"Look what we builded!"

Breaking the Blog Silence!

Wow it is so hard to break blog silence.  When I stop for awhile, it is so hard to start up again. But it is always fun to do an update on all of the things that have been going on.

Quincey has been going to Preschool, and has been making improvements as far as I can tell.  His teacher started sending home a behavior chart for him everyday, so that I could reward him for good days (and punish him relentlessly!!! for bad days)  1 star = not so good 2 stars =okay 3 stars = great.  At first it was a lot of 1 stars, but lately it's been a lot of 3 stars.  His main problems are just learning to adjust to the structure and transitioning.  Like when it is time to stop playing and sit on the carpet, he likes to keep playing.  Or sometimes he will randomly decide to start running around her house and 'search for clues.'  I am glad that I decided to start him this year, I think it will definitely help the transition into kindergarten go a lot smoother.  (p.s.  I realized pretty recently (to my horror) that Maiya and Quincey will only be one grade apart in school! Which means I could put Maiya in preschool next year.  (we will see, haven't decided yet.)

I continue to get my blood tested every month.... 4 down, 8 to go!  No problems so far. I have been spending more time with the molar pregnancy group online.  It has proven a GREAT help to me.  I have been able to get lots of questions that my dr. doesn't know the answers to.  To be able to talk with such a large group of ladies all over the world who have gone/ are going through the same kind of loss as I have.  Technology is truly amazing.  It makes the world seem small.

G is staying very busy with his calling as Bishop.  It has officially been one year now!  (since the week after conference).  It has been amazing for me to take a moment and sit back and watch the miracles that take place.  It has definitely been a challenge on our little family to adjust to all of the time that G gives to the church, but to be able to see how God strengthens us and how we are able to get through it all has been wonderful.  We have found a lot of support in ward members, friends, and family. 

Okay, that is all for now... I have been working on this post for a while now, so it is time to get it done! I will post pictures of Halloween soon.  The kids had such a blast with all of the festivities.  Now we can't wait for Thanksgiving and Christmas!