Monday, January 25, 2010
This past Sunday we had Stake Conference. I was pretty nervous, and just banking on the fact that we would be leaving early due to Kate's behavior. I packed TONS of treats, her Church Book, books to read, paper to color on, more treats, and her big sippy cup filled to the brim with milk. We got there a little early so we could somewhat stake out the best spot to sit. We chose a spot near the back but in the middle of the row. To the right of us we had 2 little girls the same age, and to the left were more little kids. We didn't know anyone around us, but us mother's figured it would be best if our girls shared the books and toys to entertain each other. The other two little girls were acting up quite a bit, and had to be taken out several times throughout the two hours. It was a whole different story for Katie Baby! She did amazing! We didn't have to take her out once. She didn't act up and do her silly little tantrum. She just played with her own toys, and when she was bored of that, she would pull out a treat, and when she was done with that she would play some more, then do the routine all over again! And it wasn't like we had space at all. Every seat on the row was taken by the adults, then the kids had the space at our feet to play with. If anything, I had to take Ryan out and sit him in time out! I am so proud of my little girl! I'm not holding my breath, but now I'm hoping this is how she'll act at Church so I can maybe get something out of it.
For some of the time, she would just sit there admiring her table.
Jon had the coolest idea where he was going to do a little village. 
Including our house! The frosting just wouldn't hold.
And it paid off! Their's was by far the best!
After eating, we thought it would be fun to play some big group games. Jamie taught us the funnest game. I'm not sure what it's called, but we pretty much make a fool out of ourselves! She tells us a saying, and we have to act it out. One was you have to get five people in a boat and pretend your rowing. One was you have to pick someone up and hold them like a baby. Another one was act like a pirate with a bird on your shoulder. Another one was man overboard, one person was on all four's and the other one puts their foot on your back, and pretend to look for someone overboard. The point is, if there isn't enough people to do that task, they are out of the game. You keep going until you have one winner!
Kim's birthday was on thanksgiving, so we helped her celebrate. 
Ryan was complaining that we never to a "traditional" Thanksgiving dinner and 
Some of the best food ever! She makes everything by scratch.
Here are all the "True" Utah fan's in our group! Although we were in Cali, we were still rootin' for the Utah Utes playing that day.
This picture of Jackson is a funny story. The last day we finally got him to go on the Haunted Mansion. The first part was too scary for him, so during that part he would plug his ears, close his eyes, and zone out! After the ride, he would always say it was his favorite ride!
