Family Pictures 2011

3 grouchy kids + 2 parents + 1 camera + 1 tripod + threats + bribes + 30 minutes later =

 

 

Yesterday was the primary program.  The kids all had speaking parts and did a great job.  Ethan gave a talk about his baptism, Cole shared an article of faith, and Liv had a quick one-liner about preparing to go tot he temple.  They were all very brave and had their parts completely memorized.  The primary program always make me feel so proud of my kids and all their hard work.  I think I cry every year at the program, I'm kind of sappy like that :)

On Friday I went with Cole and his class to a Health Fair.  It consisted of several different booths staffed by nurses, fire fighters, doctors, police department, etc. that taught about different areas of health and how to keep our bodies strong.  Here are a few pics courtesy of my phone.

It's been fun watching Ethan at school.  He is growing up so big and strong.  The other day Shawn and I watched Ethan walking down the hallway in front of us giving hi-fives to friends as they passed.  I would have given anything to have had my camera with me during that time.  It was so cute...and so grown up.   Last night Ethan decided we needed to vote for a family president and vice president.  He set up voting booths and provided the necessary forms.  He was real admit that we all stop and vote.  The President of our family is Ethan Reese, with the Vice President as Shawn Reese.  Ethan was super happy with the results.

And here is Liv's FAVORITE thing to do...  (don't watch if you get motion sick like Shawn watching home videos)

School

The kids are all doing good and progressing at school.  They all have great teachers and are having a great year.  Cole spends a lot of time playing "beyblades" at recess with his friends.  He really likes to challenge the "big kids".

Ethan spends most of his time playing on the bars doing flips and spins with his friends.  Recently we had Grandparents Day and they got to play Bingo in the cafeteria.  Shawn and I got to fill in for the grandparents.

Liv and I just spent this morning on a field trip for her class at the Pumpkin Farm.

Bobbing

We bobbed for apples last night.  I've never actually done it before so we wanted to try it.  Cole had a blast.  He ripped of his shirt, grabbed his goggles and got right to business.  Which made Ethan mad because he wanted to be first, so as you will notice Ethan is not in any pictures.  He immediately threw a tantrum and went inside.  Liv and Cole both were able to take big bites out of the apples, but couldn't really grab it out.  Shawn was the only one who could successfully bob for apples :)

a few more...

Just a few more pictures from last night.  We enjoyed a football game in the field.

 

We had a little impromptu photo-video session last night.  The weather has been unseasonably warm and wonderful.  We have been spending as much time as possible outside before the cold weather freezes us all inside our homes.  Enjoy!!

Once Upon a Time...

there was a princess

who was taken hostage by a mean ninja.

The Pirate came to her rescue

And they fought

and fought

and fought

the Pirate was winning the battle

but don't count the Ninja out yet

They both went down, but the princess used her magical wand to save her warriors

And they all lived happily ever after.

Actors:
The Pirate:  Ethan Reese

The Ninja:  Cole Reese

 

The Princess:  Olivia Reese

Now we are ready for Halloween.  Let the trick or treating begin!