Family updates

I have to start with Kyson... he is amazing us daily with his language development! He said his first sentence last week when he said, "mama, ach choo choo," to mean "Mom, I want to watch Thomas." Lately when Ken and are conversing Kyson will repeat some word in each sentence. So if we say lets make dinner, he would say "dinner." So he's definitely listening and very interested in learning language right now. Last night Kyson and Ken were in the office and Kyson takes Ken's hand and points down the stairs to go down, so they go down and he then points to the fridge and says, "cook." So Ken asks him what he wants to eat- he points to the hot dogs so Ken made him a hot dog. He then wanted a banana. After that he decides he's still hungry so he points to the fridge again and sees the eggs and says "egg." I thought that was the cutest story ever... he was one hungry boy!

He is still getting used to Kenley, but the other day he surprised me. I took them on a run in our double jogging stroller and he didn't know I could see him but he was watching her the entire time. It was so cute. I think he will love having a playmate once she gets a little older. He is still very helpful with her too. If I need a diaper, he will bring me one. He loves helping load and unload the dishwasher and washer/dryer. He's good about picking up his toys if you ask him nicely too.

Kenley is growing fast and cooing like crazy. She is the best baby anyone could ever ask for. She rarely cries, and even when she does she is so quiet. She loves smiling, laughing at Ken, and looking around and is focusing on objects further away better. If I knew future babies would be as happy as her, I would have 12 more! Not really, but that's how good of a baby she is!

Our family recently got to have Rachel visit Mesa. She is the only sibling that doesn't live here- so it was good to have her join us for her early holiday visit. We got to go on a run and went canoeing down the Salt River. She also was here on Halloween so she got to enjoy taking the kids trick-or-treating.

Speaking of which... we had a ward trunk or treat that was super fun. They had a mini haunted house they called a "spook house," a chili and hot dog feed, a cake walk, throw wet sponges and the bishop, and of course the trunk or treating. Kyson got a ton of candy and we had a lot of fun. Because Rachel was in town we decided to let him trick or treat again and so he got even more candy... which we have been munching on.

We are excited for the upcoming holidays and this time of year... always one of my favorite... the family, food, and time to reflect on all we are thankful for, especially our Savior!