Veterans Day

Happy Veterans day to all who have served! Especially you dad.

It makes me so proud to wear the uniform of the U.S. Military. Elisa and the kids and I were able to go down to a veterans day parade in which I got to take part. I wasn't in the parade, but I got to help behind the scenes, and to share this day with all those who have sacrificed overseas, as well as honor those who are serving today! We live in such an amazing country and I couldn't imagine not having the freedoms we have. I felt honored to stand there and pay tribute to the awesome men who have served this nation and given so much so that we could have what we have. To members of all branches of the service; Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and of course my Coast Guard brothers and sisters, I say THANK YOU!!!

We got to go out on Halloween with our neighbors across the street and their kids. Hyrum and Eva both loved it. As you can probably tell...

"Dont even think about taking my candy!"

"Did I get a lot of candy? you bet I did."

Eva's happy she got to go trick or treating, but

She is even happier mom and dad let her have that rice krispy treat.

Well, he did wear the mask for a few minutes.

Hyrum Smith, Tae Kwon Do MASTER!!!

Dinner can get a little messy.....

or a lot messy!!!!!

Our first Texan Halloween party--adults only.

Five years, YEAH BABY!

5 YEARS

Well, today Elisa and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. It is hard to believe that it has been that long already! We have been so blessed and can't imagine our lives being any different. We were lucky enough to go to dinner to celebrate (to a restaurant I wouldn't really suggest) but afterwards we went and walked around the Houston Temple grounds. What a blessing it is to have a house of the Lord so close, and to feel of the presence that is there. We are loving Texas, although we miss our families a ton!

The two luckiest people in the world:

And here is why....

Bath time

Getting ready for Halloween?,

and for church!