Quick November recap

Welp, apparently I did little to document November on my real camera, so these memories are all via my iPhone.  While the pictures definitely lack in quality, I'm glad I can catch the little things.

Took these hooligans with me to VOTE.
Hayden's still wondering when we're going on the BOAT. haha

Annnnnnnd, Hayden took the scissors to her hair.  Thankfully I caught her before she did enough damage.
Thankfully this was underneath so it's not super visible.  I think Brooklyn was about the same age when she
 cut her own hair...  It's one of those rites of passages that all mom's have to go through, I guess~

Time Out for Women --- I look forward to this event every year!  It's a good excuse for a girls weekend.  This year, I went with Shelbi Owen.  They moved into the ward earlier this year and we have become fast friends!  Her husband serves as Matt's 2nd counselor.  They have 4 boys, who are nearly the same ages as our kids and she's pregnant with baby #5!  We did some home decor shopping and grabbed dinner at Cafe Rio before heading to downtown Phoenix for the event.  After the Friday night portion, we stopped by Cheesecake Factory to get dessert, then checked into our hotel, changed into jammies then stayed up chatting until 1:30am!! 

We waited in this ENDLESS line for ice cream during the Saturday session.

After TOFW was over, we hustled back home for dinner at the Stake President's home with all the bishoprics and their wives.  I love these three guys {especially the one in the middle!} and that they don't just serve well together, but they are great friends.

Good thing Brooklyn's bed is queen size, to fit all the nightly visitors she gets!
(Preston & Hayden)

Don't be jealous that I worked out with Ariel this morning....

Watched cousin Emily in her play, Alice in Wonderland!

Phoenix temple dedication 11.16.14
Such a privilege for these sweet kiddos to experience two temple dedications in the same year!

Darn it!  It's that time of year!

Gavin had his 3rd grade music performance ~ short but sweet tribute to the USA

Could've seen that coming.  She kept freaking out that she was "barking."  Darn croup!

Gavin's first basketball game today!
Life is more fun when you're on the same team as a friend! (Joshua Thornes)

Here are our Thankful Turkeys from Singing Time.
I taught the kids "I Am Glad For Many Things" then had them write one thing they were thankful for. 

Spencer's baptism day!  Look at those handsome cousins! #futuremissionaries

32* calls for heavy coats and Eskimo hats.  Can't imagine how we'd ever survive actual snow!

Some days you just think your kiddos are extra cute~~

Dance in the Desert tonight!  Love watching her up on stage~

Annual turkey trot at the school!  Got a couple miles in with my big kids.
Isn't their principal darling all dressed up???

We did it!  THEY did it!!!  Blake and Gavin ran their first 5K!  So proud of them!

Wouldn't be Thanksgiving dinner without olives on the fingers!

We did Black Friday, which really should just be called crazy Thanksgiving day shopping.  Because it's CRAY-ZAY!!
Not a fan that all the sales start Thanksgiving day now, BUT some deals just can't be passed up.
Made a good dent in our Christmas shopping!