Friends

I pick friends for all sorts of different reasons. My sister Michelle can make me laugh from my belly and is just plain fun to be with. Heather is loyal and kind and my want-to-be-better Inspiration. Angie is genuine and good and a fantastic listening ear. Jodi, well not only is she brilliant, but I think what really drew me to her is he savvy sense of fashion. Love you friend.

Any Guesses

Any Guesses?

A mini GC

This is what happens when a brilliant friend of mine attempted to vacuum seal a loaf of whole wheat bread. In many ways it reminds me of a mini Grand Canyon, and perhaps it tastes as good. I don't know, it is in my freezer waiting . . . waiting for just the right comedic moment to makes its formal introduction into the ward white elephant party.

Halloween Hike

The boys elementary school, in conjunction with the Eagle River Nature center, offered a Halloween hike today. I had so much fun hiking today with the kids. It was chilly outside and the boys and I were layered, but it was an absolutely gorgeous day.


Hy did a great job tromping around with all the big kids.

Here are the beautiful ice formations on the river. Can you believe that I saw Salmon in the river. Amazing. Hibernation doesn't begin until the food supply is all gone. . . so we were still on bear alert.



At the Education Yurt there were all sorts of fun games for the kids, oddles of treats, and hot chocolate. I really appreciated and enjoyed a reason to get out and explore together. Last week was a really rough for me personally, I am realizing more and more the comfort I find in these five little boys of mine, who are allowing me to grow up with them. I cannot say enough good things about them. To spend a great day with them, a really, really great day with them refuels me for the haul of life ahead.

Halloween Hike 2

New Love

Warner busting a groove. . .

Sam's Scribbles

I love Sam's Scribbles . . .he's got the best handwriting in the family.

Wobbly Warner

Warner wanted to try his hand at feeding himself.
A bit wobbly, but he got at least 50% of the Chocolate Pudding where he wanted it to go. . . now if we could just get him to hold his own Sippy Cup. This kid is more than capable, but I have never seen a more stubborn soul who is completely satisfied to have you hold it for him (it resembles feeding a baby lamb).

Our #5 is #1

Warner has been part of our family for 365 days.



When C&T turned one 1 believe I frosted a cake. Three kids later, I have come to the conclusion that cakes and birthday parties in general for a 1-year-old are over rated. I remember when Hyrum turned one. We lit the candle, sang a hearty rendition of Happy Birthday, put him to bed and ate the cake.

Poor W. had a birthday injury after grabbing a pop top container of baby food out of Eric's hand . . . it wasn't anything three applications of liquid bandage couldn't handle.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

It was 30 degrees today and the boys were coatless, having the time of their lives building snowmen and forts in our yard. I have to keep resisting the urge to pull out the presents, set up the tree, and start singing a merry tune.

Me and My Hy

The Family Must Be Strengthened

I loved this video on Heather's blog. November 4th. . . here I come!

B. Style

When the thought of playing General Conference Bingo ONE MORE TIME became too daunting and the "accidental" injuries started to tally (this was hour 7 of 8), Eric ran into the kitchen to pop some popcorn. I couldn't help but grab the camera to capture the Bacon Conference Viewing 2008.

We are so, so, so grateful for the Internet which allows us to enjoy these broadcasts in our own home!!!

Random Photos

Super Hy

Sam wears this hat every chance he gets.

In memory of all those bathtub pictures my parents have of me (and Eric's have of him for that matter), I couldn't help but snap this shot of Rub-a-Dub, Dub three Boys in a Tub.

Hy snapped this picture of me today.

Say Cheese

Warner recently learned how to camera smile . . . so whenever I pull out the 'ole canon sd 450 he plasters on his toothiest grin.

I cannot help but think he's the cutest thing in the world. And Sam hands down has to be our most photogenic child.