Permissions

Ok, so just in case you were wondering why I hadn't invited you to my blog... don't worry, I didn't invite anyone.

I got some weird comments from someone I do not know with some links that I didn't like so I set everything to private. I'm not sure if I want to go that route permanently so I'm opening it up again. I'll let you know if that changes again.

Lego Engineers

My boys love legos. They can spend hours every day building and creating. The things they come up with all on their own still amaze me. Today we have a submarine and an airplane.

Thanksgiving Games

So we've been doing lots of practice with Thanksgiving games. We tossed around a bean bag and said things we were thankful for. We ate candy corn and had to say something we were thankful for. Then tonight, we were eating trail mix and had to say things we were thankful for. My oldest child turned to me and said, "Sharing." Then he handed me an M&M. Now that is something to be thankful for. Makes being a mom worth it.

What are you thankful for?

Halloween

Happy Halloween!

I have a bit more blogging to catch up on, but as for today, it is Halloween and I thought I would share. Since it is on Sunday, we didn't do anything today. Friday afternoon we went to Will's work for their annual trick or treating event. Here are the kids all dressed up.

Pirate and Elmer Fudd

Friday night we went to my parents house so the kiddos could join with their cousins to go to my Dad's ward party. Then they went back to Grammy and Papa's for a movie and sleepover. They had a blast. Yesterday we had a "spooky dinner." Candlelight dinner with hot dog mummies, deviled eyeballs, and breadstick bones. The kids loved it! The batteries on the camera died, so no pics of what we did, but here are the ideas I used.


It was a fun time and I think our spooky dinner will be a new tradition.

It all happened last week...

Last week was eventful. Frank got his first tooth. I tried to take a picture of it, but it didn't work out. He also started solids. So far he likes the rice, but the oats he just sits there with it in his mouth and isn't sure what to do with it.

Roger learned to do flips in the tub or at least he did one. He was trying to get his hair wet when... whoop ... and he was flipped. It was funny!

Allen found a new use for the bumbo chair. We borrowed it for Frank, who promptly wiggled out of it, so this was what Allen did with it. The picture doesn't quite do justice to the racecar driving motions and sound effects.




Frank also learned to get up on all fours. He is already scooting and rolling, so now that he can get on his knees, crawling should be soon to follow. Not to mention he can sit up mostly without support.

And here is a picture of the boys having fun together.

How do you like your bread?

I love homemade bread, but I'm kind of finicky with texture. Light and fluffy sounds just about right. I'm still working up to meeting prior years bread quota, what with a baby and all ... I'm doing my best. So last night I made some bread, because it was much needed. Will pulled the loaves out of the oven for me(I think I was falling asleep in the chair), and I thought they looked a little blonde, but still nice looking. I was about to get ready for bed when Will decided he wanted some warm bread. Who can refuse? So I joined him. He handed me a slice of bread and butter, and I almost gagged. Doughy bread!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't stand doughy bread. I gag at almost every bite. I couldn't even finish it, but Will loved it! This morning I baked my toast in the oven just to dry it out as much as possible. The kids didn't even want their bread toasted hardly, and thoroughly enjoyed the soft gooey texture of doughy bread. To each his own I guess, but for me, I like my bread well done, not medium rare.

The Most Important Meal of the Day

This morning my boys woke me up to tell me they were all ready for the day and the table was set for breakfast. When summer started I decided to try to make a schedule of sorts. Each day they have a list of things to do to get ready in the morning to cross off. When it's done, they are ready for the day. Usually I help them through it a bit, but today they did it all. They told me we were having cereal for breakfast too. I took a picture of them and their handiwork.

It was a great start to the day!