School Picture

This is Andrew's school picture. The actual one is not blurry, this is a picture of the picture. I love the missing tooth. I'm glad we could capture this time of life.

Halloween

We went to the ward Halloween party and then did a few houses in the neighborhood. Andrew is dressed as Mario and Ethan is Superman, of course. We brought some friends who are dressed as a Purdue cheerleader and Spider man. Kathleen gave me permission to copy her costume idea and I was able to throw it together in about an hour. Turned out cute. Claire makes the costume work. The funny thing about Ethan's costume is that I had bought him a new!!! dragon costume since he has finally outgrown his dinosaur costume that he wore for like a year straight. But the new dragon costume has a bit of a full belly and he says it embarrasses him, so he wouldn't wear it to the party. However he did wear it to the preschool Halloween party and I should have taken a picture because now he won't put it on again. Oh, well.

Dress Up

Granny Annie sent some fun costumes for Hallween. We love the glasses especially!

On Saturday morning the boys dressed up in the pirate costumes and even drew beards on their faces with my make-up. (note the placement of Ethan's "beard" in the first picture-he was not happy about me taking his picture). Then they made treasure maps, hid some treasure in the yard and went on a treasure hunt! Thank you Grannie Annie for the fun times.

Ward Activity

I thought this was a fun picture. Andrew is "mooing," Ethan looks so lovable and Claire is poking her little head out.

Mike: Talking About Our Times

I'm 30. My cash flow is the negative. Yet, I am able to stay positive because... pause for like 30 seconds...I don't know why. I have my piano for writing music in order to stay sane, which is really fun. I can turn my emotions into sounds. I have an old squeaky aerobic rider for exercise in the garage. I don't like that thing, but I have to exercise. Becca bought me some new shorts. They're too big, but were on sale. No problem, I just cinch'em up with the string and say to myself "you are the best" in that Nacho Libre accent and go exercise. I'm applying for internship to like 15 places. They vary geographically across the United States. Here are the states I'm applying to: Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, New York, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, Illinois, and I can't remember the rest. My dissertation is on "Predictors of Complicated Grief: Attachment Style, Neuroticism, and Affect Regulation." Is that good Becca? She said Yes.

Blessing Day

Toothless

Andrew has lost his first tooth and the second is on it's way!

These are the men who stood in the circle for the blessing. Elder Jonston, Elder Billings (they have been serving in our ward for 7 mon. or so and Mike is the ward mission leader so we have got to know they really well), Ryan Naughten, Mike, and Tony Russell.

Mommy and Me

Claire's Blessing

What a sweet smile. Moments before she was crying.
Thank you for the bow Risa. (my good friend Risa made the bow)
Thank you for the dress Kathleen. (I have good friends don't I)

Field Day

This is Andrew's field day. He had a great time. Ethan and I came to watch. It was super hot!

I am passing my love of pottery on to my children! This is just one of those play wheels for kids. It doesn't work too well but it was a fun activity. Next time we'll use the real one in the shed :0)

Little Pig, Little Pig

The kids did a play of the three little pigs this summer. Complete with costumes and props. These are the Naughtens and the Russells- our best friends. Too bad Ali is missing from the photo.

Claire Elise