November 2016

 

November is such a fun month! We get to celebrate our two oldest boys, participate in science fair, and celebrate Thanksgiving.

I never remember to take pictures of Thanksgiving, even though it's my favorite holiday!

Jack turned 12!

In our church, when they boys turn 12 they are ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood, which means they given the authority to serve in a different capacity. Doesn't he look sharp in his new suit?!?

He got spoiled in the morning...

and in the evening!

Happy birthday, our first-born hooligan. We adore you!

Some Sunday family picts after his ordination!

Following is his father's footsteps of service and caring.

We love this goofy kid!

And then, on to everyone's favorite: Science Fair.

Jack experimented to see which solution would make bigger crystals (salt, brown sugar, and white sugar).

Sheridan experimented to see if people preferred a cookie where the dough had matured in the fridge for 24 hours and then baked, or cookies from dough that was baked right after making it.

Spoiler: the matured dough had more complex flavors, and was more preferred by our samplers.

Henry turned 8!

Henry is obsessed with all things Pokémon, but especially Pikachu.

Can you tell?

I even made him a Pikachu cake.

He was ok with that.

Happy Birthday, Henry-boy!

We were able to get to Thanksgiving Point's Museum of Curiosity.

It was warm enough that we got to play outside!

And then it snowed.

Sheridan was determined to make a snowman. So she did.

Amelia made a tiny snowman, too.

And Micah checked out the stability of our drawer.

Henry had the chance to perform in A Christmas Carol as Ebenezer Scrooge.

He adopted a gravely, angry voice and grumpy demeanor.

He slayed!

Seriously, I don't know that I've ever seen a 2nd grade get so much into character!

Henry was also able to have a birthday party!

So many of his friends were able to make it to his dragon party.

There was pin-the-fireball on the dragon

and flaming dragon cake!

(I thought it was such a cute little dragon).

They eventually were too much for the house to contain and ran free outside!

November is crazy times!