The Pumpkin Patch

This year we returned to our favorite pumpkin patch. They have a train ride that takes you around to the pumpkin patch. It was perfect weather. Reagan enjoyed the train ride though she was a little apprehensive at first. She wandered through all the pumpkins looking at them. Todd pulled the wagon this year. The last time we were there he was the passenger.

Our Halloween Party

The Killebrew family loves Halloween. Every year we gear up for this frightfully fun holiday. We start planning out our costumes as early as September. I love this time of year. I love when the weather starts to cool off and you feel that Spirit of the holidays in the air. I start searching for pumpkin recipes and pumpkin scented candles. This year we implemented our first Halloween countdown. It has been fun pulling down a number each night. Time has flown by.

We had our Halloween party last Tuesday night. We had everyone come in costume. Reagan was Alice from Alice in Wonderland. I was the Queen of Hearts. Todd was the swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow. We had magicians, Batmen, Robin, a spider,an octopus, a fairy, a skeleton, Speed Racer 1 & 2, a ghost, farmers and their pea pod,a puppy, a lawyer with his latest client, an accident victim, two dinosaurs, two Steve Nash basketball players, a witch, Belle, Spiderman, a rabbit, gypsies, some 60 and 70's lovers, a Phoenix Suns fan, a Wild Child biker chic, and a few Wonder Women. It was so much fun! We had a cupcake walk, a Guess How Many game, Pin the Nose on the Pumpkin, a Craft, Marshmallow Race, and a Mummy Wrap race at the end. There were three prizes for our Pumpkin Contest. Todd's favorite pumpkin award went to the Hull family. The pumpkin that scared Adam the most went to the Kelly family. The Most Original pumpkin went to the Whitehead Family. Greg Whitehead also won the Mummy Wrap race. We did have winners for the Guess How Many game but I didn't write down the results. Sorry :(

Reagan and Brooklyn were so cute and just walked around at the different games. I think they both had three cupcakes a piece. If you had a fingerprint in one it was most likely by one of those sweet girls. At the end of the night we had Rootbeer floats with popcorn. We finished the night off with a fashion show. We ran out of light at the end but I think everyone still looked fabulous. We are so grateful for everyone coming and making it such an enjoyable party. I cannot thank my helpers enough. It would not have been so successful without you. Happy Halloween!

October so far...

We have had such a wonderful start to the month of October. We had our birthdays. Adam came home with a cake from the store. He had bought candles for both of us. I asked him why I received a 24 and he said, from now on I am turning 24. Wasn't that sweet! Very sweet husband I have.

Next, we had FHE and invited the Quinns and Tom and Sherry (Adam's parents) over for a "family campout". We had trail burgers that were delicious. Sherry brought a dip tray with chips to graze over before the food was ready. Again, it was delicious. The Quinn's brought soda in the bottle, just perfect for the occasion. For dessert we had Smore bars that I burnt. Then, Michelle had to scrape off the top layer of marshmallow and do it again. It turned out perfect. The kids later did sparklers and Adam and Michelle set off a few big fireworks. Our neighbors enjoyed them as well.

Then, we had Wii night. The Sharps are looking to buy Wiis for their four sons and had never played. Donelle suggested we have a Wii night. All the kids went to the Quinn's house while Michelle graciously babysat them. (Except for Reagan and Trevor, who weren't feeling well) We had hot wings and french fries from Wing Stop (my favorite) and then Robin made the best chili, salsa, cornbread, and dessert. Pat won bowling. He also has one of the best Mii we have on record. Spencer Key is a close second.

It was a lot of fun! Thanks guys for coming!

Last night, we went to the BYU/TCU game. I wasn't sure who to root for. I sat in the TCU end zone with my BYU blanket. We decided we would cheer for both teams. It was so much fun to spend a night out with friends and of course, Michelle.

There were fireworks and balloons for the Breast Cancer Awareness celebration. We look forward to our Halloween party and trick or treating on Halloween.

100 Reasons Why I Love You!

I recently wrote a list for Adam of 100 Reasons why I love him. I sent it to him via email for his birthday. Since we couldn't be together I thought this might brighten his day.

Affectionate
Anniversaries
Audiobooks
Baths
Beautiful Teeth
Birthday presents
Blue Eyes
Cards
Changes diapers
Chips and Salsa
Christmas
Christmas lights
Christmas songs
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Texas Temple
Date nights
Decorating for Christmas
Diet Coke
Disney Princesses on Ice
Disneyland
Engagement Ring
ER visits
Experienced Camper
Family Home Evening
Family Photos
Fishes
Fixes Cars
Flowers
Football
Funny
Generous
Going to the Temple
Great laugh
Haircuts
Halloween
Handsome
Handyman
Hardworking
He shares my birthday
He thinks I'm Beautiful
History Channel
Holds my Hand
Holidays
Hot wings
Hugs
Hunter
Hunts
I can't beat him at Chess
Icecream
Jamaica
Jokes
Kid at heart
Kisses
Kitchen Aid Mixer
Kool-aid
Laundry
Likes to be on time
Listener
Love Songs
Loves that I am short
Loves to Cook
Loves to learn new things
Makes me Happy
Massages
Mother's Day
O'duels
Old movies
Pankcakes
Pedicures
Phone Calls
Popcorn at the movies
Prayers
Priesthood Blessings
Proud of his family
Reading in bed
Reagan
Republican
Romantic
Roughneck
Ryan
Saved Reagan's life
Scriptures
Sentimental
Shopping
Sings
Spiritual
Swimming
Talker
Tall
Testimony
The Nutcraker
Thoughtful
Todd
Trans Siberian Orchestra
Trips to Utah
Valentine's Day
Wants to serve a mission
Whataburger Parking Lot
Word of Wisdom

One Lucky Girl!

I consider myself one lucky girl. Not just because of my amazing family but also because of some amazing friends. I turned the big 3-0 this year. It could have been really depressing but knowing that my friends were throwing me a birthday party made it all bearable. The theme was Twilight! There were games, food, cake and lots of laughs! Emily made a blood red velvet cake that was as beautiful as it tasted. Lindsey made a salad for the vegetarian mortals. Donelle must have baked all day making lasagna. It was so nice for us girls not to worry about making dinner. Everything was delicious. It was actually Michelle's 17th birthday so I was glad that she let me rain on her parade. I also received gift cards to two of my favorite places, Macy's and Sonic. Thanks to: Margaret, Sherry, Maria, Sharla, Cassidy, Emily, Lisa, Lindsey, Melissa, Michelle, Donelle, and Randi for coming and sharing with me a beautiful birthday party that I will remember forever! You see, I am one lucky girl!

Pre-school, Pigtails, and Pink Princess shoes

Random pictures and thoughts from September... We started off September with an ending. We ended the debut of the snow cone stand. I am so glad it's over. I have my life back. It was fun but again, I am glad it is over.

Todd started pre-school. His new teacher is Ms. Leah. His best friend is in his class. The teacher not knowing they were such great friends sat them next to each other. School started on Tuesday. Todd was moved on Thursday. She said they were a little too chatty. My kid chatty?

Reagan sat still long enough for me to put pigtails in her hair. I found that if I let her brush her teeth and run the water she will stand there and let me attempt to fix her hair. The pigtails didn't last very long. They were oooh soooo cute though.

Our Princess's toes grew? We had to send our beautiful Pink Princess shoes to our little cousin Sawyer. We loved these shoes. Daddy picked them out and said she had to have them. We loved them and will miss them. We hope you love them like we did Sawyer!