All Cleaned Up!

When Mason got home today he said "This place is cleaned up". Funny thing is that the only thing I did in that room was pick up the toys. Then after his bath we were in his bedroom and he said "it's not gross anymore". I had made his bed and cleaned up his toys, so I guess that made it not gross. He must hear me say how gross our house is a little too often (I'm normally talking about the toilets or kitchen floor)! Glad he noticed that his stuff had been cleaned up. Now if he would just take care of it himself!

Tristyn looked like a dainty little ballerina after the girls at daycare put her hair up today. She still wants to wear skirts even though the weather is cold, so I have to force the leggings on--she doesn't like them a whole lot but I think they're super cute! She also doesn't like long sleeve shirts and always pulls the sleeves up. She's a lot like Melissa in those regards. They also both really like pink and hate close toed shoes.

The sweater and skirt were both hand me downs, so thanks to Suzy and Diane for the cute clothes!

Halloween 2010

This year Tristyn didn't hesitate for a second when we asked her what she wanted to dress up as for Halloween. I'm not sure she quite understood at that point what it even meant, but of course she had to be Snow White! I pointed out a few other costumes for her, but she wouldn't even consider anything but her favorite princess! Mason couldn't quite decide between an Astronaut and Buzz Lightyear, so we went with the cheaper and more original costume (lots of Buzz's out there). He made a super handsome astronaut and it was the determining factor in the theme for his 5th birthday party (I'll post photos of his Astronaut party later).

They had a blast trick or treating at my work and around the neighborhood (the rain cut the neighborhood rounds a little short). We ended up with so much candy that I'm not sure how to get rid of it! It does come in handy when I need a bribe!

Dan dressed up as Bret Michaels from Poison and was a spitting image. He won the best Look a Like costume at his work party! I pulled out my Skeleton Bride costume to wear to work, so it was fun to dress up for the day!

Maybe we'll try a family theme for next year!

Primary Program

This was the day of the Primary Program and luckily my dad was visiting and could snap a photo of us all. Mason had his part memorized and was so excited to say it during the program. He looked super handsome all dressed up just like daddy (Dan's funny in that he likes to dress in an outfit similar to what Mason is wearing). Mason's part was "Jesus was also willing to give up his life for us, to overcome death". He did a great job and we're super proud of him. Next year we need to work with him a little more on the songs. They sang several verses of Follow the Prophet and Tristyn was singing along with them from the congregation! She also memorized Mason's part just from hearing us practice with him! Too bad she has a year before she'll be a Sunbeam and can take part in the program.

Mason also gave his first talk in Primary last Sunday. The topic was "Jesus Christ taught us how to serve others.' Dan wrote the talk and practiced with him every night for a week. Mason wasn't shy at all to get up in front of everyone and he did a great job! He also loved having the spotlight when the Primary sang a birthday song to him!

So proud of you, Mason!