Hey everybody! We are getting VERY excited to see everyone next month. I've been thinking of some things to do while everyone is here, so if anyone has any ideas leave a comment so we can plan a fun week.

I have done quite a few blogs this week to get up to date. Here's the link: www.joshandshantelle.blogspot.com

New posts include:

New Trees and Shrubs for our house
Gateway Discovery Museum w/Justin and Ali
Brayden's Birthday

Hey everyone, so the kids in the family need to decide what we are doing for presents this year. I think that since everyone will be in town we should mix it up. We always give to couples, so I think we should give individually this year. I already drew names and stuff, but I don't want to make it official if people have already bought gifts. So let me know what you all think. If I don't hear from anyone I will assume this plan is fine. If is is not ok, call me, 801-209-7510. thanks, ali

So Sean and I have been going over the dates we are going to be in Utah and trying to work out when we are going to be where and such. Here is what we have so far...

Leaving Texas Tuesday Dec 22 at 5pm Stop in Dublin TX to get Dublin Dr Pepper (honestly if you want a case of Dublin Dr Pepper with pure cane sugar, let me know) and stop in New Mexico for the night. Finish driving Wednesday.

Wednesday Dec 23 arrive in SLC late

Dec 24 - no idea yet :)

Dec 25 - Christmas morning at Mom and Dad's, Cindy's for Christmas brunch, stop by Grandma and Grandpa Brewers and then spend the rest of the day at Mom's and Dads.

Dec 26 - Saturday. If everyone would be able to, i think it would be fun to have a super saturday of Brewer family fun!! I know Mom has inventory but we could have stuff planned for all day so she can join us when she gets done, let me know who is in for this and we can start making plans.

Dec 27 - church with mom and dad. Spend day with family at mom and dad's or whereever...another family day.

Dec 28 - Still in SL, will be meeting up with Sean's Sister and Step-Bro who we won't be able to see in Cedar City.

Dec 29 - travel to Cedar city

Dec 30 - go skiing for our anniversary at Bryan Head(I've never been so this should be interesting)

Dec 31 - in cedar

Jan 1 - family party at Sean's Mom's house

Jan 2-3 travel back to Texas.

So thats what I have so far so let me know your thoughts! The only thing that is really set in stone is Sean's Mom is having her annual extended Christmas party on the 1st.

Well I finally am getting on to blog about our Halloween. The night before Halloween we carved pumpkins, Paige got her own and was loving it, I didn't think she would get that into it but she had a good time. She really is our little copy cat, so if we are doing it, she wants to join in.On Halloween we went to my parents and had a Halloween Breakfast Party. We all dressed up and played games. We even went Trick or Treating at like 11 am around their nieghborhood.It was fun, the rest of the day was pretty relaxing, we really did not do much and stayed home for trick or treaters for the night.
Other than Halloween things are going well. Unfortunatly I have benn pretty sick with this pregnancy and it has definatly slowed me down. (Hence not bloggin.)I am just counting the days until my first trimester is over, which is a week, and praying that I start to feel better. Justin is being awesome about it and taking such good care of me and Paige. She sure loves her Daddy, as do I. He really is the perfect man for me and I appreciate him soooooooo much.
We are getting excited about Christmas, and cant' wait to see everyone. Hope all is well out there, luv ya all.

We had a great Halloween weekend. We went to our ward's trunk-or-treat, mom and dad's Halloween carnival/trunk-or-treat, a random party downtown, and trick or treating at Josh's parent's neighborhood. My blog posts are pretty lengthy, so check them out here:

www.joshandshantelle.blogspot.com.

Hope everyone had a happy Halloween and I can't wait to see pictures of everyone!!!

We have been working in the garage these past few weeks. We're finishing the insulation and sheet rock on the walls that don't have it. Here's a picture of the wall we've started. I also posted a picture of the second set of shelves I finished building. They will go around the window against the wall we're sheetrocking.

As it has started to get cold, we've had to bundle up, so I couldn't resist taking pictures of the kids in their cute hats and jackets.

The other day Brayden was naughty so I put him in time out. As soon as he was done, Brooklyn quickly followed and put her nose in the corner. It was hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing as she did it over and over again.

A few weeks ago Josh took the sugar glider cage outside and deep cleaned it, then he brought it inside so it could dry off. I came around the corner and this is what I found. (Look closely at the cage) She had way too much fun climbing in and out and playing with the little wheel. She's just as curious as her brother!

Hey everyone! I know Christmas is still 2 months away....but when you live as far away as we do, it takes a far bit of planning!!!

That said, Sean and I will be coming home for Christmas!! We are really excited to see everyone. We have decided that the cheapest option for us is to drive so we will be leaving Texas Tuesday the 22nd at 4pm, stopping somewhere that night and continuing to drive the rest of the way Wed the 23rd until we arrive in either Cedar City or Salt Lake.

This is where you come in. We want to plan our vacation around when we are going to be able to hang out with the whole family. Whether that is the beginning of our break or the end is up to what everyone is doing. Please leave a message on this blog about any conflicts or times you know you are available or not available and when you are coming in to town!!

Lastly, since we are driving, this means that we will be driving through Dublin, TX on Tuesday and stopping to buy us some Dublin Dr Pepper. We are offering to pickup some up for anyone that wants them. They cost $10 for a 24 can case. Let me know if you want any!

Well I noticed that Justin was good and posted a blog, so I guess I'll do THE pictures. These are just some fun ones of Paige.