Ethan's Christmas Program

so last week we were able to go see Ethan in his very first pre-school program. He had been working really hard practicing all of his songs while we were in the car. He did such a great job and it really brightened our holiday season to have him do it. We think he did really well for singing in front of so many people he didn't know. Sharifa took some videos, but we can't get them to load up. We hope these pictures will suit you all. We also hope that you have a wonderful holiday season and hope you have a very Happy New Year!!!

Thankful- by Sharifa

Ok, so I can make lots of excuses but the truth is I'm just lazy and tired. It's a little late for the Thanksgiving holiday, but we can all be thankful all year long. There is so much to be thankful for and I just want to list a few. I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful husband who goes to school, goes to work, and makes time to spend with his family. He also makes sure to play with his kids, who love him more than anything in the world!!! I love my two wild firecrackers that keep me on my toes and never makes my life boring. My family's health is another blessing that I am grateful to have. Oh how I could just go on, but I won't. I'm just so grateful to have such a wonderful family and to be able to add another one into this crazy mix. Also, all the great people that I'm able to have in my life, whether it be external family or just really great friends that make my life so much brighter! Thank you all for being in my life! I love you and wish you a very happy holidays!!!

--Sharifa

BIG SURPRISE!!!

So for those of you who don't know yet, yes we are adding another little firecracker to our family. The little one is due in the spring and is a BIG surprise to all of us. We had planned on having another child a year later and ended up getting our plans changed for us. Though this is not what we planned for we are excited to see what this new little baby will bring into our family.

Halloween!!!

On Halloween we were able to have lots of fun. Sharifa and the kids went up to Idaho Falls to see Grandma T and Grandpa Steve. They were able to visit, have some lunch, and play for a little while. That night we went to Brigham and went Trick-O-Treating at Grandma Colleen's and Grandpa Mike's neighborhood. We came out with a lot candy and had lots of fun that night! Here are some pictures of our fun filled day!

Family costume picture!Super Mario!!!Mommy and Daisy

Sharifa and the kids.

Daisy playing the piano at the Grandparents' house!

Picture with the cute Minion Beckett. He was just so adorable!!The kids helping Grandpa pass out candy.

Pumpkin Carving and Trunk or Treat Night

So for Family Home Evening, which we don't do that much (we know "naughty us"), we decided to start carving pumpkins and we all had so much fun. The next night we were able to join our ward with Trunk or Treat. It was a lot of fun. Here are some pictures of the fun we were able to have the two nights. Daisy having fun eating while everyone works on pumpkins.
Ethan showing mommy Bill's top.

"EEEEWWW!!!!"Dad showing Ethan that it's not going to kill him. Trying again.

Success!

Mommy finishing hers and Daisy's pumpkin.

Dad and Ethan with the finished Bill.

Daisy and Mommy with Beatrice.

The Pumpkin Family( Bill, Bob, and Beatrice)

Mario and our little Lady Bug.

Mario with Luigi.

A Bumble Bee and a cute Lady Bug.

Our sweet Family!!!

Meet Bob

So we wanted to introduce you all to Bob the Pumpkin. One day for Pre-school Ethan got to go on a field trip to a pumpkin patch. Each student got to pick their very own pumpkins and take it back to school to decorate it. Ethan decided he wanted to name his Bob the Pumpkin. So here is the newest member ( that won't be around for long) of our family! Ethan enjoying his new buddy Bob while Daisy wants to play with Ethan's backpack.
Just Ethan and Bob.

Ethan is Now 4!!!!!

Ethan is now 4 years old! We can't believe that it's been so long since our baby boy came into this world and changed our lives for the better! We were able to do lots of fun things with friend and family, both on his birthday and a few days before. Thursday night, before his birthday, Grandma Colleen and Grandpa Mike and Great Grandma Phillips came over to do dinner and present since they would not be in town for his birthday. Sharifa got some pictures, but she lost the SD card (typical Sharifa). The next day Grandma T and Grandpa Steve came down and took us to the Dinosaur Park in Ogden because they wouldn't be able to come celebrate on his actual birthday either. We did have lots of fun there. Finally Saturday came and we had a lot of fun at the bowling ally because the weather decided to be yucky!!!!! IT RAINED!!! Oh well it turned out to be so much fun for everyone. Later that night we were able to have Uncle Matt, Aunt Sierra, Cousin Beckett, Aunt Becky, Uncle Matt (Becky's husband), and Cousin Sophie come over to have cake and ice cream with us. Thanks everyone that were able to spend the time with our little family on such a great day!!! We love all our family and especially the little boy that came into our lives four years ago. WE LOVE YOU ETHAN!!!!-Mom & DadAll the fun gifts Ethan received from family that weren't able to be here on his birthday.( Thank you everyone!!)Ethan just getting going. "Birthday!!" His new bike and all the fun presents. Making sure everything is okay. Mom had to go back to the store and get a bigger helmet for his big head! Everyone trying out the new bike. Riding the bike while the rain took a little break. Ethan's very 1st strike! He beat mommy in two games!!! Mommy isn't that good! Daisy keeping score. Trying to smile for another picture while watching Dad take his turn. Everyone bowling at once. So excited to get a cool new game from Uncle Matt, Aunt Sierra, and Cousin Beckett. Along with the new puzzle he got some really nice PJs that he wore that night!(Thanks guys, he loves playing this game with us.) Ethan loves his Mario racer that he got from Aunt Becky, Uncle Matt, and Cousin Sophie. They also got him a really cool puzzle that he loves to put together!(Thanks guys, you did great!!) His birthday cake. He has been on a Winnie the Pooh kick.Make a wish and he's blowing. This boy loves to blow out candles. Look closely and you can see cute little Cousin Beckett. He reminds us of Ethan at that age. What a cute little guy! Ethan wanted to be 'Woody' while Dad could be the pretty girl. Daddy's turn to be 'Woody'. Ethan and Daisy showing their love for each other. "Yee Haw!!!" Ethan kept telling us he wanted to get a picture as 'Woody'. Daisy enjoying a nice little walk by herself. Daisy and Daddy with Dino the Dinosaur from the Flintstones. Ethan on Dino the Dinosaur. Hanging out with Fred and Wilma.Ethan on top of the red rocks having such fun. Digging for dinosaur bones. Ethan helping his new friend find dinosaur eggs.Daisy checking out the red rocks.Mommy found Ethan's hiding spot.We loved this sign. Look really close and you'll get the giggles.You can see the sign better in the picture. "World's Most Dangerous Creature".The little creatures trying to escape! ;P