Costume Party

Here are some pictures from our Halloween Costume Party we threw on friday. I loved all the creative and adorable costumes! Thanks everyone for coming. Sorry if you came and I don't have your picture. Check out http://marilynandken.blogspot.com for more pics. Thank you mom for helping out so much with the boys so I could be a gracious hostess.

Carving pumpkins with Keith, Janae, Emily, Elise, Allison, & Hailey:

Pumpkin Patch

Michael made this little line-up of toys the other day and was so proud to show it off. My super-motivated brother Mark just graduated law school and just passed the utah bar and so here is he getting honored. Go Mark!

Afterwards we all went to a chinese buffet to celebrate. Michael and even Wesley loved it! I have never seen them eat so much food in such a short amount of time. They had a blast.

My super-mom sister Lisa came to visit for a few days so we decided to go to the vineyard garden center pumpkin patch. It is only $3, and it was awesome! We all loved it! Here are some pics. This one is of my gorgeous sis and two of her adorable daughters.

Here is our little fam minus Wesley, he was sleeping in the baby carrier on Justin's back.

Michael and his cousin Marissa. She has such a fun fashion sense! What little cuties!

Welcome to October

Hello everyone! I am back from my three week blogging hiatus. I do have a good excuse. Making baby number three has made me sooooooo tired. I have had to take naps when the kids have them, well, if they have them. Luckily, the other pregnancy symptom's haven't been too bad yet. My baby bump is starting to show already, and I am only 12 weeks along. I am excited about that. I love being pregnant. It is such a miracle that a woman's body can serve as a vessel for human life to grow. We couldn't be happier about it and can't wait for another little boy or girl in our home. The Lord has blessed us so much, and for that I am so grateful. Justin does such a good job at being the presiding preisthood holder in our home. Thanks honey bunches.

We had the opportunity to watch General Conference at Justin's parent's house. It was so nice to hear the prophet speak, to tell us just what we needed to hear. One of my favorite talks was given by one of the newest members of the quorum of the twelve, Quentin L. Cook. He said: "We know from the scriptures that some trials are for our good and are suited for our own personal development. We also know that the rain falls on the just and the unjust. It is also true that every cloud we see doesn’t result in rain. Regardless of the challenges, trials, and hardships we endure, the reassuring doctrine of the Atonement wrought by Jesus Christ includes Alma’s teaching that the Savior would take upon Him our infirmities and “succor his people according to their infirmities.”

I testify that I know that what he said is true. The atonement of Jesus Christ is the only way we can be forgiven of our sins, and get through the trials of life and return to live with Him.

Michael and Wesley loved playing with their cousin, Ava. They even played us a few songs. :)

Speaking of cousins, Michael and Wesley got another one this summer. Her name is Samantha, and she is such a jewel! Michael and Wesley loved holding her, except they would get so excited they would forget to keep their arms out. It was way funny. By the way, Wesley can take five steps now! On his own! We are so proud of him and love to see him being more mobile and active than ever. All that worrying about his small size and development are now subsiding. We have learned more than ever lately that the Lord knows us, and knows what we need, we just need to wait for His timing.

On Sunday I initiated a halloween art project. Justin was so confused. "I have never done a halloween art project.", he complained. I told him that making fake hands to spook people with will be fun, just give it a shot. Well, he helped paint the hands and ended up loving it.

As I have been putting together halloween costumes for the family, it has been fun to look back at what we were in years past: This was the Furr Family Halloween 2007. Here we are Halloween of 2006.