Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween. Matt is not a huge fan of the day, but having four kids it is nearly impossible to not participate! We started the day by going to The District and having an outdoor lunch with some friends. It was great to be able to eat outside at the end of October!

The kids came home with more candy than I thought possible. Matt has taken some to the school clinic to ensure that he continues to have patients! The kids were so cute. Austin did not want to dress up this year, I told him that was fine but he could not go trick or treating either. He thought about that and then decided to throw on his black robe from last year. It was a little strange to go out on Halloween without having to wear a coat or jacket. I was still wearing flip flops. I just don't think that is right!

Sami and her future husband Jack!

Our neighbor went all out with his decor for the holiday. Austin would not even go up to the door!

Going Private!

I am going to make my blog private on November 15, 2008. If you would like to continue to view our family blog, please leave a comment with your email or email me at schofielddanielle@yahoo.com and I will send you an invitation. Thanks!

Eeezzzz!

Now that Sami thinks that she is old enough to have a schedule, Ava and I have a few hours a day that we are alone. Between pre-school, ballet, and play group Samantha is scheduled out every morning but Wednesday for a few hours. She wakes up every day and asks what day it is and she actullly asks what is on the "schedule" for the day.

I love the time that Ava and I are able to spend together. She is such a happy baby and she makes all of us laugh. She does not want to talk much, but she seems to be able to communicate with us in her own way. Her best trick, and one that the boys think is hilarious, is when she really wants something. She clenches up her fists and holds them close to her face and squeezes really hard. While doing this she tries to say please which comes out as "Eeezzzzz." We all laugh and of course give her what she wants. Her vocabulary consists of about 10 words, but she always seems to get what she wants. I guess that is one of the perks of being the baby!

Tagged Again!

4 Things I love about my husband...
1. He always puts our family first.
2. He is a great dad.
3. He puts up with me and loves me unconditionally.
4. He cooks!

4 Movies I could watch more than once....
1. Pride and Prejudice
2. Sound of Music
3. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
4. Gone With the Wind

4 TV Shows I watch more than once...
1. News
2. The Unit
3. Amazing Race
4. Greys Anatomy

4 Places I have been...
1. Hawaii
2. Mexico
3.Florida
4. Washington D.C.

4 Favorite Foods...
1. Anything Mexican
2. Chocolate Cake
3. Buffalo Wings
4. Chicken Florentine

4 Places I would like to visit...
1. Italy
2. Ireland
3. Tahiti
4. Brazil

4 Things I am looking forward to in the coming year...
1. Being almost done with school.
2. The Holidays
3. Spending Christmas in Utah.
4. Ava being potty trained! No more diapers!!!

Campout!

This past weekend we had our ward campout. We went up to Mt. Charleston, which is about an hour away. It was 104 degrees when we left the city, but it soon turned cool 60 something once we reached the canyon. The kids were so excited. Sami woke up at 5:30 am on Friday morning and wandered in our room to ask if it was time to go on the campout! We have not been camping since we moved here, so it was exciting for all of us. The boys spent hours running around, shooting their slingshots at the squirrels, and exploring.
Sami hooked up with the little girls who's parents where smart enough to bring toys and dolls. She was entertained all night. Ava just loved being able to run around outside.
Matt and I were a little surprised at how cold it got at night. We were not as prepared as we should have been. We made sure the kids were fine, but Matt and I were got a little cold. Most of our camping supplies and sleeping bags are still at my parents house, so we had to make due with what he had.The kids loved sleeping in the tent.
We had enough room that we brought Ava's playpen. As soon as we put her down, she was snoring, and we did not hear from her until morning.

Which happened to be around 6am when Easton woke up and wanted to go out and play. All in all we had a great time. The kids are all ready asking when we can go back.

Super Hero!

I was talking with the kids the other night and the topic of "what I want to be when I grow up" came up. Austin said that he wants to be a nucleur scientist, he wants to talk to Grandpa Schofield about the bombs that he helped build during WWII. Easton wants to be his dads "companian" and be a dentist. When I turn to talk ask Sami, the drama started. She wanted to know where she was going to live when she grew up and she was all distraught and tears started to flow when she learned that she would not be living with mom and dad. I then told her that she could live with us as long as she wanted. She then switched gears and said that she wanted to be a super hero when she grew up. She then turned to me and asked,

"But mom, who will do my hair after I am done flying around being a super hero?"

Mom, "You can fly back to our house and I will fix your hair for you."

Sami,"But how will I find our house?... I know! You can draw me a map!"

She is so funny and comes up with the most amusing comments. Kids are the greatest!

I've Been Tagged!

5 THINGS

10 Years Ago...

1. I was 7 months pregnant with my first baby!

2. I was working full time.

3. Our house payment was less than $600.

4. Matt was starting flight school.

5. I had been married for 2 1/2 years.

5 Things I Need To Do Today...

1.Go grocery shopping.

2. Hold Cub Scouts YEA! (that was sarcastic in case you didn't know!)

3. Soccer Practice.

4. Work on a paper for school, yes I have added one more thing to my plate and I have gone back to school!

5.Go running, which I am going to take care of while I am at soccer practice!

5 Snacks I Enjoy...

1. Junior mints

2. Spicy Guacamole Pringles

3. Strawberries

4. String Cheese

5. Chocolate Cake (All of theses are so healthy,hence the reason I need to run!)

5 Things I Would Do If I Were A Millionaire...

1. Pay off student loans

2. Buy a house with an actual back yard.

3. Travel, Travel, Travel.

4. Buy Matt a car that we don't need to pray will make it to and from school every day.

5. Have a personal trainer and a chef!

5 Place I Have Lived...

1. Henderson. NV

2. American Fork, UT

3. Salt Lake City, UT

4. Sandy, UT

5 Jobs I Have Had...

1. Cool mom! At least I hope I'm a cool mom!

2. Office Manager, at a company whose owner is now running from the law!

3. Closer at a Mortgage Company

4. Target, well for 3 nights does that count?

5. Telemarketer

5 People I Tag...

1. Emilie

2. Emily

3. Brooke

4. Alleen

5. Brittany

Rules: Each player answers the questions themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let them know when you've answered the questions on your blog.