Builders

The boys were very pleased with their building skills. These foam letters haven't received much
attention since the older guys learned their letters. Notice Sam - he spent the whole time sobbing as the boys wouldn't let him destroy their creation until we'd taken a picture.

Happy Halloween!

Here they are - A WWI Flying Ace, a dragon, a clone and an opinionated 2 year old.

Samuel learned a new phrase for this special occasion. It only took two rounds of "treaters" at our door for him to catch on to this great game. Instantly he disappeared, grabbed his pumpkin and the next time the doorbell rang he ran to the door, turned and faced me and said "trick or treat" with the group. He was bitterly disappointed in his mother's unwillingness to cooperate is this most exciting game.

Sunday Best

I guess this is the best I can expect after a five hour church day. At least they're smiling. Samuel loves the suit but refuses to wear the tie. Andrew was wondering... when Sam's suit gets bigger can he wear it :-)? Fortunately I found a sport coat buried away and Andrew is wearing that and an old Joshua tie. He seems to be happy.

If you look really closely you'll notice that Joshua is in socks. He ran in the house so fast and changed that he missed the, "We're taking pictures" announcement. However, I wanted a picture of our beautiful Japanese Maple.

Thanks Grandma

We found ourselves in a PJ bind tonight. Fortunately Grandma had sent us some new ones. Thanks!

HELP!!!

So one day I was in the kitchen doing dishes and I hear a little, "Help!!" I look over and Samuel had gotten himself stuck in my stock pot. At first he was really scared - but when he figured out that I would save him it became a great game. I had to take the "trap" away after the fifth or sixth rescue. I wasn't popular, but I'm getting used to that.

Bubble Wars - Thanks Grandpa!!

The boys had a great afternoon having what they called a bubble war. Thanks again!

Please note - it's OCTOBER 15

You are not dreaming (or nightmare-ing) that's really snow and it's STICKING!! I can hardly believe it. I actually don't mind snow, as long as they don't cancel school for the stuff. Anyway, apparently we are skipping fall this year and heading straight into winter. I'm glad y'all didn't choose this autumn to come leaf peeping.

Along with winter comes the need to heat. I was aware that rain (it's snow, not rain) was on the way and so the whole family pitched in and we've got a good stack inside ready for the weekend.

Samuel LOVES hauling wood. There was a brother in our ward who sent out an emailing asking for help with his wood and I almost sent Sam - he's that good. The kid doesn't get distracted and is distraught when the deed is done. In fact, he sneaks out of the house in order to run over to the wood pile to get more wood.

OH!! The torture!!