Alissa's 4th birthday

Alissa celebrated her birthday on Oct. 8. She chose to have a butterfly cake which she enjoyed decorating herself (with help). We then had a little family party where she got to open her presents and eat her beautiful butterfly cake. During the weekend, she chose to celebrate by having a special date with Mom and Dad. She wanted to have dinner with the animals at the Rainforest Cafe, where she wasnt too sure about the sparkler in her ice cream. But the birds and fishes were great! Afterwards we went to Build-a-Bear workshop, where she picked out and stuffed her new furry friend, a very cute puppy; which she named cuddles. She topped off the night with what she does best, falling asleep on the way home. It was a big success!

Pumpkin Patch Party

Zack Katelin Madison Alissa

Here we are at our ward activity at the Pumpkin Patch. We ate chili and cornbread and went on a hayride...a dark hayride, through the corn field. It was really cold, even the "Hot Cocoa", but the kids had a blast! They especially loved picking out their own pumpkins to take home. What good little Monsters!

Checking out the animals while it was still light out

Katelin & Alissa trying to keep warm

Relaxin on the hayride

Zack with his pumpkin