{Announcement}

I'm due on Cannon's 2nd birthday - June 16th
The baby is 12 weeks along
We are so happy!

Thankful

I'm of the persuasion that Thanksgiving is the best holiday ever. It's all about the things that matter most. Family, food and football. I guess it's kind of tradition to make a post about gratitude on this day. I really feel so thankful today for a lot of things:

• First of all, these two boys. I love them with all my heart. I can't imagine a life without them. My sweet, loving, huge husband. My funny, crazy, precious little son.
  

• My family. They are where I go to feel normal. I love both of my crazy families.
  

• My friends. They are all great. If you are reading this, I consider you a friend and I'm thankful for you.

• My Faith. My Savior. The Restored Gospel.
  

I could really go on and on but I'll keep it short and simple today. I hope you are with people you love today. I hope you have a delicious and satisfying meal. I hope you feel the love of a Savior. I hope you enjoy a great football game!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Deep Thoughts by Ashley

I'm copying Emily today because I have a lot on my mind...

• Cannon chipped his front tooth. We don't know when or how it happened. I was getting him into his pjs on Tuesday night and I saw that part of his tooth is missing. I'm having nightmares of it turning gray and falling out. It's really not too terribly bad, but definitely noticeable. Poor neglected kid.

• I'm so excited about going to Twilight with Jarom and friends tomorrow night. We went and picked up our tickets yesterday just to be safe. It's ridiculous how giddy I am.

• I really want Panda Express for dinner or lunch even though that's what Cannon and I had for lunch on Tuesday. I know, it's horrible for me, but so yummy right now.

• I really hope BYU wins on Saturday. Jarom just gets so depressed if they don't play well or lose. He takes it all so personally. I hate having a moping husband for a whole weekend. Go Cougs!
  

• I wonder if Jarom ever gets sick of ham and cheese sandwiches. That's what I make him for lunch every single day.
  

• We are traveling for Thanksgiving and I'm already stressed about packing . I hate packing for trips. HATE IT!

• Jarom has asked me to make him chocolate chip cookies every single day this week. I still haven't done it. Maybe today?

• Cannon is obsessed with shoes lately. It's really cute. He found a pair that he wore when he was tiny and is determined to wear them. He also really loves to walk around in my high heels. I think it's funny. Don't tell Jarom!

• Jarom NEVER looks at this blog unless I show him something. But, he reads all of yours over my shoulder when I check them.
  

• That's all!
  

Picture Tag

Kelly tagged me like a week ago maybe longer. I'm supposed to post the 6th picture from my 6th folder on my computer. I love that this picture was the one I had to post. It was taken just before my 20 week ultrasound where we found out Cannon was a boy. It's my very favorite picture of my pregnant belly. I also love that Jarom is a part of this picture. It makes me {almost} want a big pregnant belly right this second. Emphasis on the almost.

I don't remember how many people I'm supposed to tag. So I'm tagging Allison, Brynn Losee and Kyrsten.

On a side note - Cannon just brought me his blanky, climbed up on my lap and fell asleep. It's the sweetest thing to see him sleeping. I never get to hold him while he sleeps anymore. I could watch him like this all day.

Sneak Peek for Mandi

Here are just a few of the pictures I took of ridiculously gorgeous little Haven. She turns one on Saturday. She's SO darling. It was nice to be around such a frilly girl too. No trucks or trains for this little princess.







p.s. Mandi - Good luck choosing just a "few" good ones. ;) She really doesn't take a bad picture even when she wants a sippie cup!

Halloween Haunts

Every holiday with Cannon just gets better and better. Last year he was so angry about being in his costume he only wore it for a few minutes. Good thing I bought one in a huge size. He was a lion again and he LOVED it. He walked around the house 'roaring' all day. It was hilarious. He also liked trick-or-treating. His favorite part was handing out candy to all the kids. They had to be really patient while he grabbed the candy and shoved it in their bags. As they were running down the steps, he would throw a few pieces after them too. Jarom and I just laughed at him.

The day started with our preschool Halloween party. It was crazy and stressful. I'm glad it's over. I think the kids had fun. They made pumpkins, and played some games. They also frosted their own sugar cookies for snack time. Yummy! I'm just glad it's over. :) Parties wear my right out. Cannon loved being my destructive helper. Haha!

I made pizza pockets for dinner. Cannon got into the flour while I was making the sauce. What a naughty boy! I got some pictures of him before I threw him in the tub for a quick bath and gave him a lecture to which he replied with a chuckle. Stinker! I love how right on the bucket of flour there is a picture illustrating the fact that you shouldn't let your kids play in it. Duh! Makes me feel awesome!

We dressed up and got ready for trick-or-treating as soon as Jarom got home. Cannon watched all the trick-or-treators while we waited to go.

Jarom was supposed to be the scarecrow but didn't feel like dressing up. I took Cannon down our street to a few houses and his favorite part was ringing the doorbell.

We were all ready for bed that night. Happy Halloween.