November via Instagram

Instagram is trying to slip in and take me away from blogging, but it's too great of a family journal to stop now! That being said, there were lots of things I captured only with my phone but I do love having records of the little moments too. Looking forward to more in depth posts about Thanksgiving and our trip to Utah. Trying desperately to catch up before the holidays!!

James had an amazing pow wow in his school classroom. they died shirts in tea to look like animal skins, made pouches, talking sticks, headdresses, games, belts, necklaces...really amazing. His school and teacher are awesome.

Pierce's first experience at the zoo. So magical. This is why I had one more. I love moments like this. 

These boys! Never too old to pose on an elephant for a picture.

Our for a morning walk. He is so good at it now!

We took advantage of every warm in day in October and November and loved spending time as a family at Millpond Park. 

Pierce found cheeseballs. We found the remnants of cheeseballs everywhere.

Me and James just waiting for Mike to arrive home.

Halloween bingo. This cute girl strategically sat herself next to Jace!

When Mike heard Hostess was going bust, he bought a few things for the kids to try. Not sure they've ever really had it before, but now they have :)!

Best picture of the fall. Cutest baby ever. 

We had a Christmas Craft day for RS. Look how pretty everything was!

With Thanksgiving early this year, we busted out the Christmas carols. Jace hates them Parker love them! 

Mike and I love date nights. Downtown Ann Arbor is the best.

Jace got his first stick of deodorant. He is hilarious. He walked around the house asking everyone to smell his armpits. We just love him :)

Mike spent election night at the headquarters in Boston. We spent it on our couch. We were both equally disappointed.

Birthday breakfast with dad.

Waiting for our airplane to fly to Utah for Thanksgiving. So excited!

This is how these two sleep every single night. Yes, they have their own beds, but 2 feet away is too far.

Loving the perfect weather and outside play in St. George.

My favorite photo. These boys are the best together. Loving the hot tub!

Arm wrestles. Mike came in second with the men. I came in second to last with the ladies. Do over!!

We did tons of hiking.

We explored lava tunnels

Pierce was in love with Baby Lorenzo!

Though we were sad for the people on the east coast, hurricane Sandy kept Mike home the week of Halloween and James' birthday. We loved having him here.

Watching the ducks.

Sad day but grateful for the opportunity for my voice to be heard.

Our temple got a little remodel and heated sidewalks. We love spending time there. 

Meeting James for his birthday lunch. He was thrilled.

Matching jammies. Cutest cousins!