A month in review

Here's an update on our latest happenings: Halloween was great. We used things around the house for costumes and the kids had a great time trick or treating around our neighborhood. Actually, Marah didn't want to go trick or treating so she helped hand out candy and of course we all helped eat it! Hayden had some friends spend the night and they had a great time playing Guitar Hero World Tour on the wii. I love the wii- it is something everyone in our family can use together which is not easy with big and little kids!! My favorite thing so far has been watching Hayden on drums, Ryker on guitar, and Ken singing. The best part is they all have to work together which is a great lesson for Ken and Ryker who prefer to work alone! Hayden came in second place at his taekwondo tournament. He would have been the grand champion but he decided not to participate in sparring because he just got his braces on a few days prior. He also loves school and it is so great to see him excelling in that area. Ryker is actually doing his school work online and it seems to be working for him. He is mostly a pleasure to be around which thrills us all especially when we were in such a bad place with him a year ago! The little girls are the best of friends and love to draw and make little books. Jack is a maniac and I'm so glad I can find humor most of the time with his little antics- like dumping out all our powdered milk on the floor the other day! Ken and I are embracing a healthier lifestyle with better eating habits and exercise. He has lost 15lbs and I've lost 19lbs. I love yoga and step aerobics and Ken loves his 10 minute exercise plan! I'll leave that explanation for another day!! I'm thrilled for this election to be over and cannot even describe how I felt watching Barack Obama give his acceptance speech. I though it was a defining moment in history and can't wait to see what happens next. I also thought John McCain showed so much integrity in the speech he gave. He showed true class in how to handle a situation when it doesn't turn out the way you want! That's it for now- I truly appreciate all the comments that are left on our blog so keep posting them!!