Happy Birthday, Michael

Well, this past weekend was Michael's 11th birthday. For those of you who know us pretty well, we didn't think he would make it to his 1st birthday, let alone his 11th. He was born with an infection and a very severe heart defect. At 6 months, he had open heart surgery, and has been fine ever since. We love Michael and his willingness to always help out, without a complaint, most of the time. He is a sweet and responsible boy, whom his little brother, Matthew, adores. He got a football and a game for his DS. He got to go on his first Boy Scout overnight camp out with his Dad and big brother. We had dinner and an ice cream cake with family. He enjoyed his weekend.



Here is a picture of him with his birthday cake.

Matthew

hijacked

Bette has mistakenly trusted me with her password. needless to say that is why her background is now something that she would love!!! hope she likes it

Finally Twilight

I went to see Twilight this afternoon. It was really good. They had to change things from the book, its almost impossible to make any movie better than its book. But overall, all six of us that went enjoyed the movie immensely. I think I will enjoy watching it at home instead though, because there was alot of giggling during the emotional parts. It was definitely worth all the expectation and excitement. It was just great to see most of the things you envisioned in your head brought onto the screen. GO SEE IT! It'll never be as good as the book but it was worth watching.

Our Trip to Utah

Left to right:
Cait, Steve, Dave and Sara


Matthew (pretending to be a pirate??) and Mom

Halloween we took a trip up to Utah to Steve's family in Provo. The kids had a long weekend due to Nevada Day, so we took advantage of the long weekend. We celebrated Halloween with the Hyde's and the boys "Favorite" cousins. We had many Halloween activities on Friday and Saturday. We went to church and just enjoyed each others company on Sunday and Monday.

Here are some pictures.

Steve and sister, Sara

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Okay, for those of you who know Steve and I very well, we have never in 15 years of marriage ever dressed up for Halloween. Not because we don't enjoy the holiday (AHH, all that candy) Just because we never felt like it. This year we decided since everything was on sale this year, what the heck, we would. (writer's note: our costumes have nothing to do with the books I just finished reading, HONEST, Steve just refused to be a convict) So here is a picture of the Graham family ALL completely decked out for our Ward Trunk or Treat. Yes, you may have fun laughing. Some people didn't even recognize Steve and I at church.

Yes, Steve and I are vampires. Steven is Slim Jim, if you don't know what they are just look up SLIM JIM on the internet. Michael is Zorro, Ben is the black faced Grim Reaper. Matthew, well what can I say, the kid loves candy, but not Halloween. I could barely get him in any costumes, let alone the very cute Wolf costume that he was supposed to be. So he is a very old Woody with no hat from Toy Story. KIDS!

Twilight

Okay since I added the Twilight Widget to my blog, "some" people have expressed their disappointment that I didn't add any text so here it is. I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY AT 3:30pm. I am going to see the movie with a bunch of friends. Afterwards, we are going to dinner so that we can discuss the movie. I am currently rereading Twilight the book. And will probably go on to reread books 2, 3, and 4. I have probably read everything there is about it I can on the internet. I have sent out Twilight E-cards. My desktop screen has Twilight. And yes I am one of the millions who have bought the soundtrack. (Bella's Lullaby, ahhhh........) There is nothing to say. You just have to listen to it. I have been having many conversations with many different people, everyone has loved the books, and can't wait for the movie. Also, not to brag, but I read all 4 books the first time in 5 days. This time I am taking my time. To all those other TWILIGHT freaks, ENJOY the movie.

TWILIGHT

Matthew is so FUNNY!

Just a little story about Matthew. There is always something funny that he is saying. I thought I would share this one with you. So during sacrament meeting at church, I had to take Matthew out and give him a talking to. (I know shock!) So we are walking down the hall and he is resisting me so I am holding his hand pretty tight. He tells me, "Mom, you are going to break my bones!" He is too funny. I don't know where is gets this stuff from?