Oct. Events

October has flown by! Here's a few of the things we've been doing.

Rather than save all of the kids artwork I sometimes just take pictures of them. Tyson drew these for Andrew & I and put them on our bed. I love when kids start to draw people, it is so cute. A few Saturdays ago Andrew had a whole day planned and all he told us was that we were going to find the end of Hitt road. He had delivered a few times in Menan and found some things he wanted the kids to see. We ended up in Rexburg and got to see a bunch of cool things along the way...

This was an elk refuge we passed and we got to hear them bugle.

This was a park we stopped and ate lunch at.

This was a little (very little, because the kids and I were not liking all the snake holes along the path) hike that we went on. Grant just sat there and licked the backpack like a popsicle the whole time :)

Here's Ty a few sundays ago. He kept asking for one of those "things that hang down" like dad's.

Baby is super mobile now. He doesn't actually crawl but he can get where he needs to and doesn't stay on his back for more than a second.

My baby's 10

Hallie turned 10 on Oct. 2. Where has the time gone....10 years!? She had a really fun friend birthday on Friday night, then on Sat. a picnic at the park with family. Hallie is such a fun, sweet girl. She always tries to choose the right and not hurt anyone's feelings. She likes everything perfect, is very tender hearted and super shy. (There is also a sassy, bossy we side we only get to see at home!). Love you babe :) Happy Birthday!!

Arby's gave her this special extra curly fry 'cause they knew it was her b-day ;)

Family Pictures

Yeah! I've been wanting these for a long time..... It didn't feel right having a family picture on the wall without Grant in it. -He even gave us lots of smiles :)

Grant 4 Months and New School Year

Why do pictures turn? I can't figure it out! Here's a little update on baby Grant. He had his 4 month well-check yesterday and he weighs 17lbs. 12 oz.!!! At 4 months! He's is just such a big happy boy. Most of his clothes are size 12 months. He was 95% for weight and 97% for height. He's starting to use his hands more and can roll from stomach to back. He gets tons of attention and is probably a little spoiled :)..... we love him so much.

Aug. 31st was Hallie & Janess'a first day of school. They are having a great year so far and love their teachers.

Hallie 4th grade--

Janessa 2nd grade--

Tyson started his second year of pre-school on Sept. 8th and loves it also.

Boys 'n their toys...

Andrew's latest dirt bike wound-. This was 3 weeks ago today and it looks a little better now, but not completely. I probably shouldn't have posted this picture first... Ty got his new riding gear. Love the squished cheekers.

Trying it all out...in the rain. He couldn't wait!

Even Grant got his first bike outfit from Uncle Doug and Aunt Marcie :)

A couple of funny close up's-

Disneyland

My awesome parents (and brothers) took Hallie, Janessa, and Malarie to Disneyland July 25th- 31st. They got to do tonz of fun things and had a great time together. I'm so grateful they got a fun vacation this year. Grandpa was awesome at taking (and texting) lots of pictures! It was so nice to get an update every few hours and see their big smiles. :) I missed them like crazy but thankfully they kept super busy and never got homesick. Grandma & Grandpa are the best!!!