Halloween

Here are our little cuties. Thanks to Grandma Brimhall, they actually had costumes:) Sarah is wearing the $1 cat hat I bought 2 years ago for Emily. Derek is Optimus Prime from Tranformers and Emily is a "China Doll," at least that is what I decided to call her. I told her she was a China Doll and she proceeds to act like a dog. She thought I said China Dog:) We didn't go trick-or-treating in our neighborhood, but went to our ward trunk-or-treat. It was fun, and I enjoyed seeing friends I hadn't seen in a while.

Snowflake Adventures

The kids and I have spent the last 4 weeks in Snowflake as part of dealing with our bumpy roads...the kids loved being with Grandma, Grandpa, and Jeanie. They also loved having plenty of space to run off energy, cartoons, cereal, soccer games, football games, park days, snakes, horny toads, swings and other fun times. The weather was beautiful up until the last couple days when it got too cold for my comfort. It snowed the day before we came home. The kids enjoyed seeing the snow. Despite the cold, I did enjoy standing in front of the wood stove to warm up.

This is Sarah enjoying the beautiful Snowflake temperatures and Emily showing off her curlers. Grandma Brimhall put curlers in almost every morning, and Emily loved it!

This is a picture of the new play set that Grandpa bought at an auction. The kids loved playing on it. It was a boat a scene from Lord of the Rings and many other things.

More snakes alive in Snowflake...I'm not sure who is more intimidating in this picture...Derek or the snake. Then of course there is big brother being sweet to little Sarah.

The kids and I enjoyed the time away from home but are also glad to be home with Darrell and with friends in our ward again.

Bumpy Roads

Well I have been neglecting my blog as of late because we have been experiencing some very bumpy roads the past 3 months. The road seems to be smoothing out for now so I have a little catch up to do...not much since along with the bumpy roads I neglected to take many pictures:)

The simple joys of boys...

Snowflake visits are always great...my kids love it! Derek went to work with Grandpa and Dad. He had fun playing and being with the boys.

Darrell was building a rock retaining wall and found a horny toad. Derek loved playing with it and it occupied his attention for a long time. He built a special house for the toad in a green bin. He had a bottled water cap filled with water and grass to eat...too bad the frog doesn't need that:) Darrell eventually let the poor creature go before it died.

Scoop on the Coop

Well, the chickens have moved out of the coop to another owner. It was getting too much for me manage so now Darrell has transformed the coop into a very darling play house. So far the kids love it! They actually go outside and play more than the did.

There is a kitchen and table installed directly. We had a blast going to Goodwill and purchasing pans, pots, spoons etc. Darrell even got a toaster oven to bolt in place. They also have a phone and clock nailed to the wall (no pic of that ). Emily will practically live out there when the weather cools off, she already loves to play out there when it is hot.

Baby Sling

I bought this sling when Emily was a baby, and Sarah loves riding in it now. I don't remember to use it very often, but when I remember to use it, she loves it. I couldn't carry it in her all day but if I'm just wandering for a bit straightening things up or doing light chores, she likes to help by strengthening my back:)

Child's Play

It amazes me the imagination that is blossoming in our little boy:) He can entertain himself for a long time. He spends hours playing army, star wars, restaurant and church. Thus illustrated here:

If you can't tell, he has created a pulpit and a sacrament table:)