Halloween 2018!

We got home from the hospital on Tuesday and Halloween was Wednesday. 

Levi took the kids over to his grandparents house and then to my brother's subdivision to walk around with them. This has become our new tradition which is really fun for all the cousins to do together and they live in a pretty fancy neighborhood so the treats are always super generous. 

No driving around is an amazing plus for the county kids! 

Grandpa Rick comes too and passes our candy while we take the kids. 

They got TONS of candy and were not out very long. 

Next Year TWO more will be joining the Crew! 

We are now anxiously awaiting the Ashby Number THREE! 

Pirate with the Cheerleader

Craziness!!




Here are some pictures from the church Trunk or Treat

Date Night with TWO

Grandma Moni has a tradition that she comes over and takes the older two to the movies and we go to dinner with just the little girls. They went to go see Little Foot.
We went to Red Lobster or maybe a mini zoo....

The hostess got out the lobster for the girls to hold and had it take crayons from them. They were not scared at all.

Primary Program 2018

Every October our church has a Primary Program during our Sacrament service. 

They sing songs and also each get to go up to the podium and say a part that they have chosen themselves. It is not necessary to memorize but I always encourage and practice with our children to do so. 

This was Coraline's first time doing her speaking part. 

"I Can Choose the Right by Helping my Mom Cook Dinner" 

Nephi's Part

"Because the Priesthood was Restored, my dad gave me a Father's blessing when I was getting ready to start CC and it helped me a lot."

CC is our homeschooling program and Levi gives us all (including myself) blessings to start off our school year. 

Clairana's Part

"I followed Jesus Christ by being baptized and confirmed. I am trying to keep my baptismal covenants so when I repent I feel happy."

Soccer Season 2018

The crazy soccer season has come to an END! 

It was fun to have three on different teams but this pregnant mama is glad we can rest on Saturday mornings now. 

The weather went from completely hot to freezing cold....

We had lots of visitors on our last game day which was lots of fun! 

Nephi's Team

Coraline's Team - So adorable! Hopefully we never forget how she had to hold the coach's hand to help him run almost every game. We will see how she feels about soccer next year.....

Clairana's Team - PS this may be the only year Levi does not coach her.... I am just guessing.....

Kelly & Reni (Levi's dad and stepmother) showed up for the last game and Kelly played a little soccer with Cabella too! 

Conner Prairie - Family Day

We have had lots of appointments and craziness in our house lately with the upcoming baby I wanted to do something before we stayed home for a few months and settled in for winter. 

We have had lots of ideas but summer was fading fast so Levi took the day off work and we headed to Conner Prairie with the kids. 

It was such a nice day and we got to ride on the hot air balloon which went up 400 feet and was WAY higher and neater than we thought it would be! 

Corn Maze

Show on the Civil War battle in Indiana - Battle of Corydon

Soldiers!

Over 400 pieces ready to be finished - they only light the kiln twice a year.

This is Clairana's favorite part - the pottery lady 

Levi hanging out with these two while the rest of us were in the bathroom. 

They were getting ready for an orchestra to play so we had to go check out the large set-up.

Farm Life

Pumpkin Patch!

We planted pumpkins last year - mostly by accident and we thought for sure we would have lots of large pumpkins....instead we have LOTS of little 'fancy' pumpkins. 

It has been so fun to give them to people as gifts. 

Plus, I didn't realize how expensive these little pumpkins are at the store!

We decorate Mamaw & Papaw's porch as a secret surprise and we gave one to each of our CC friends after our family presentation. 

We met friends to help pick up hay before the storm came.
 

Smith Party - Fight Night

Our good friends always throw parties when a boxing or UFC fight is happening. 

Its super fun for our whole family because we get to stay up till the wee hours of the morning and each yummy food in our pajamas at their house. 

They have three boys and have two nephews (who they have very often due to their brother in law passing away unexpectedly) so the fun is crazy with all the littles. 

It always ends with lots of carrying little people to the car around 2 am. 

I remember having memories of my parents playing cards with family or friends till the wee hours of the morning while we got to play.

Not the best pictures but around midnight we started them a show.