Happy Halloween!!!

Tonight we went "trunk-or-treating" at Chet's parents' ward. There was a big ward party with dinner, games and then the "trunk-or-treat". I think that is the way to go. Fifty cars all in one place; no doorbells, no crossing busy streats, and you are done in like 20 minutes! The weather was amazing tonight. It was warm! I remember last Halloween it was snowing, so we nixed the "trick-or-treating" and watched Rudolph. Tonight when we were done Harris said, "this was the best "trick-or-treat" day ever!" I think he was right.

We also stopped by Jann's to "trick-or-treat". Harris-Zurg, Liv-Hermione, Ryan-elephant, Cami-Nancy Drew, and Trevor-football player.

Halloween bowling with Chrys and James.

"Trunk-or-Treating"

Yes, I dress up the animals.

Disney Bee and Princess Tiffany

The Johnson's and Rock Band

So tonight the fam went to the Johnson's for authentic Navajo Tacos and to play Rock Band. Jeff Johnson has been Chet's best friend since sophomore year in high school, and Whitney his wife is Navajo. Since Chet and I started dating in high school, I have also been friends with Jeff, he's the brother that I never had. I remember in high school there were times when Jeff and I would hang out while Chet was working. After hanging out a couple of times we had to tell people that we were brother and sister because there were several people that told Chet that I was cheating on him with his best friend! High school is sooo dramatic! Anyways, back to tonight, we had a great time! Whitney made authentic Navajo flat bread from scratch! She has to buy special flour in Salt Lake to make them. They were delicious. After we ate we played Rock Band. It took a while to get it set up because the guitar wouldn't sync with the game for some reason. We finally gave up on the guitar and just had drums and vocals. Harris wanted to play the guitar, even though it was broken, Liv sang along to Paramore and Chet played the drums. I was the designated picture taker, which I was fine with. When the kids had had their fill, Chet and Jeff played along to Thirty Seconds to Mars. Chet on vocals and Jeff on drums. It was HILARIOUS! I got some awesome video of Chet doing his best Jered Leto impression, but have been threatened to be cut off financially if I post it. I will post an awesome picture instead. Thanks for a fantastic night guys! Lets do it again soon.

FHE: Carving Pumpkins

Tonight for our Family Home Evening activity we carved pumpkins. This is always fun, because eventually Livvy cries because her pumpkin isn't perfect, Harris is more interested in watching The Great Pumpkin, and I break out in hives. (I'm allergic to pumpkins) But what would Halloween be without carving pumpkins?

Can you tell who is carved into the pumpkins?

Chet's Inaugural Post

So, Jaime pointed out to me that our URL is chetandjaime.blogspot.com and that there was some serious lack of chet. At first I thought she was swearing at me, but then I realized she meant she wanted me to add a little. So, keeping with the theme of this blog I will limit my posts to anecdotal updates on our regular family life. (I will save my other rantings about life, philosophy, religion and politics for my personal blog, soon to come of course)

Today, Harris and I had some father/son time while the girls went out and purchased a new sunday outfit for Liv.

Harris absolutely loves dinosaurs, he always has. His favorite books have always been fact books on dinosaurs. He likes stories (Dr. Suess etc.) but absoutely loves to sit and hear facts about all sorts of dinos. His favorite is a little known carnivorous biped named Coelophysis. Why exactly he has picked this as his favorite I don't know, but he always picks it out in the various dinosaur books we have. I wonder why he shuns the more "commercial" dinosaurs like T-rex and Stegosaurus and think this may indicated some sort of tendency to root for the underdog.

Anyway, Harris and I spent the majority of the morning reading various facts about dinosaurs and decided to spend the afternoon at one of Harris' favorite locations, "The North American Museum of Ancient Life". For those of you that don't know, this museum is a huge dinosaur museum in a local location called Thanksgiving Point. We did many cool things at the museum today; we ate lunch at their cafe (Harris had dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets), we viewed the various fossils, we spent some time in their erosion exhibit where Harris got the chance to play with sand and water, (see below)

and he also had the chance to "dig" for fossils in the fossil dig exhibit. (see below)

 
We had a great time. I love being able to spend some one-on-one time with the boy. (I am currently in the planning phase for a daddy/daughter date, more on that to come)
Once we finished up at the museum we weren't done yet. Thanksgiving Point is also hosting a seasonal attraction called, "Cornbelly's". Cornbelly's main attraction is a huge corn maze shaped like David Archuleta (awesome, I know) but also has lots of things for kids to do like this giant jumping pillow thing (see below)

And this crazy room chock full of popcorn kernels (again, see below)

Yip, an ocean of dried corn...

Anyway, by the end of the day (around 3 in the afternoon) Harris was exhausted. The problem was that we still hadn't done the actual maze yet (you know, the main attraction) and I was quite determined that we do it (heaven forbid I wouldn't get the chance to get lost somewhere in Archie's left nostril...). So, this final photo I offer to you was the reaction I got from Harris and will officially end this post, enjoy.

Chrys EMO?

In my post yesterday I referred to Chet's little brother, Chrys, as "emo". Since that post there has been some question as to whether or not he really is. Here are the reasons why he may or may not be "emo".

EMO

1. His love of black clothing.
2. His love for the lead singer of Paramore.
3. His love for guyliner.

Not EMO

1. His love of Disneyland
2. His love for my kids.
3. His love of Disneyland.
4. He recognizes that the previous post, calling him "emo", is a joke.

Chet's Nana and Snow

Ever since Olivia was born, we have gone to the Robinson's once a week for family dinner. Having a weekly dinner has given our kids the opportunity to form close relationships with their grandparents and uncles. Even their "emo" Uncle Chrys enjoys playing with them. :) Seriously though, my kids looove the time we spend at Papa's and Grandma Wendy's.

This week's dinner included a special guest, Chet's Nana, who was visiting from California. Nana used to live with the Robinson's but moved back to California about a year ago. We had a great time visiting and catching up. We miss her and it was good to see her. Love you, Nana!

Also, we had our first official snow storm on Saturday night. The kids were so excited. Harris wanted to build a snowman. I had to explain that there wasn't enough snow. He was mad, but it was all melted by the time church was over, so he got over it. I don't think I am ready for the cold. I am, however, excited for all of the fun holidays coming up! We even got our Christmas lights up on the house! We didn't do it. We have Lights Up do it for us. It was either now or not until after Thanksgiving. Since we will be out of town after Thanksgiving it had to be now.

Happy Holiday's! ;)

Field Trip

Today I went with Olivia on her field trip to the North County Equestrian Park. We had a great time. We got to go to different agricultural stations and hear from USU FFA students. I actually learned some things. We got to watch dogs herd ducks! "Why ducks?" you ask. I have no idea! It was so cute though, and the kids thought it was hysterical!

It was also great to be with Liv. It is fun to see her interact with all of her girlfriends. Boys, fortunately, are still "ehh". However, there are two boys (Kobe and DJ) in her class that won't leave her alone. It makes her crazy! For example, when we sat down to watch the herding demonstration one sat on each side of her! (pictured) Then during one of the stations, when I was standing with Kobe and his mom, Kobe said to me "I wish Olivia was in my group." It was funny.

UPDATE

Harris is fine, but looks like he got punched in the face now. There isn't a bump anymore, but the bruising spread from his forehead to his nose, eyes and cheek. Poor baby!