Monday

Farewell Georgia... for now.

There has been some last minute changes in my plans and I now leave this week to go out west. I will be gone a full month this time and I am really sad to be leaving Ryan for so long and over Halloween! So this will be my last post for a while but when I get back I'm sure I will have TONS to post about. Love you all!

We had a little Halloween celebration at the Cersey's house this last weekend. We let the kids paint their own pumpkins and tried to prevent them from eating the paint... well mainly that was Maggie that tried to eat the paint but it was really funny! (It was nontoxic!) Aiden feels he is an artist and would get so frustrated if we tried to help him. (Look at his little determined/focused face in those pictures.) This also meant he had a meltdown when we tried to take the paint brush away. We made sure to dress Aiden in his pumpkin shirt so he could celebrate in the full spirit of Halloween.
Since I will be gone for the next month I am missing the rest of Ryan's flag football games so I decided to take pictures at the last one I would be at. As it turns out, the other team got the time wrong and forfeited the game. I was so bummed! I was there to see some football and wanted to see some. Well, it worked out fine because team Swagger (us) decided to play a game any way with just their own team. I was happy cause Aiden and I got to watch some football. Go Swaggers! I hope you win the Championship this year!

This picture documents perfectly Aiden's newest obsession. See that look of pure joy on his face? That is because I just handed him his car. Yes, he LOVES cars. He loves watching movies with cars (aka Disney's CARS) and he will carry a car around with him most of the day and "vroom, vroom" it on every surface. I sure do adore this little boy.
Also, this last month for me was taken up with planning our Relief Society's Super Saturday crafting activity. I was soooo happy when it was over! We had a fun time though and the activity turned out great. Thanks to everyone who made it! Here are a few pics...

8 comments:

Chelsea said...

Funny, we just had OUR super saturday that I've spent forever planning! I'm glad yours was fun! That will be a long time to be away from Ryan, but I'm sure you'll have a blast.

Joy said...

That is a long time to be apart! Pace & I were apart for 3 weeks in the summer when both my sisters got married. It was hard, but if you're with family, it's not too bad. The best is when you get to reunite again!
I love it that Aiden thinks he's an artist. PRECIOUS!
What's the reason for the month-long vacation? Sounds like an adventure! Please call me so we can meet up sometime if you are in Utah at all during your trip. It would be so much fun to take the kids to the park together or something! Let me know if you forgot my phone #. Happy travels!

The Cersey Family said...

I'm mad at you for leaving me...again!

Traci said...

Are you going to be in Utah? We should hook up for lunch! Or I have a Halloween party you are welcome to attend! It will be on the 30th. (Aiden can trick-or-treat with Jessi & Lara's kids)

Amber said...

I hope you gave Ryan some good lovin' before you leave... Stephen would never let me and the kids go away for a whole month. I willhave to make sure to invite Ryan over for dinner. Have a safe trip!

Kipn n' Sarah said...

Kip and I have for sure had those long periods apart so girl I can totally understand where you are at there. It just makes you stronger as a couple, I promise you :) You can tell you love one another so you will be fine :)
Where you gonna be??? Looking for a house by us? I would LOVE THAT!!!
You have a super cute little fam! Love all the shots and the new car obsession!

Jen Bird said...

I hope we can meet up sometime! I'd love to see you!!!

nicole said...

Good night. Aren't you back yet?