Monday, October 28, 2013

Pretty sure Eleven is Heaven

You've never met a more wonderful pre-teen than our Parker.  His presence in our family continues to bless us all immeasurably day by day.

He had a fun party yesterday with several of his friends.
All 4 boys climbing up to the slide
Zooming down with Wyatt

 

Ramming Dante's bumper car
Waiting to try the bungee trampoline with Darby & Wyatt


He has also been enjoying his birthday present:
Practicing with the little ones...
...then trying out his new skills against a real player!

Speaking of birthdays, I never posted this pic of Anndra with the carrot cake she requested.
She told me to write "Four and FUN" on it
This girl knows what she wants!

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Conference weekend in Oregon

Anndra and I drove to my parents' house to enjoy General Conference with them.
she liked collecting pine cones for Grandy's basket
an eager helper
sweet kisses





As the only grandkid in the house, she was showered with love and attention!

using the magnifying glass to look at the cricket she caught
Grandy lends a hand
a lopsided wink?




Anndra also enjoyed time with Grandpa
their favorite game was Don't Eat Pete (not pictured)
It's so nice to have them home from their mission!


she did LOTS of napping (especially when the grown-ups were watching conference)
when she's out, she is OUT and will sleep through just about anything



decorating birthday brownies (we celebrated a few days early)
the handsome chef preparing a yummy fish dinner
one candle in each of the 4 heart-shaped brownies






one of our brief sight-seeing stops on the way home

Friday, October 11, 2013

Last of September pics

Parker finishes cub scouts this month - yay!
Hiking in Glacier brought us to more beautiful sights
My hiking buddy
the silly fake smile Anndra does when she doesn't feel like smiling
turning the couches upside down to make a fort
Brothers doing their thing
Anndra loves her new tap shoes - never wants to take them off!
caught mid-laugh
family bike ride

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Pumpkin field trip

Last Thursday Lincoln's kindergarten class went to a pumpkin patch.  It was very cold, but everyone enjoyed it despite the chill.