Thanksgiving Trip

Why can't we fit all our stuff in the car for a week in Utah? Let the pictures explain, this is just most of the stuff that Brady "had" to bring. Good thing my parents have an empty basement so we don't have to rent a storage shed while we're there! It looks like we've moved in every time we visit. Thanks for letting us stay!

Bryn couldn't wait to see the "thousands of snow in Utah", so she could make snow angels and a snowman. The kids love playing outside and going up to the barn with Grandpa.

The following pictures are from Ridge's blessing. It was nice to be able to have so many of our extended family there. Ridge is lucky to have all of his Great Grandparents here. And we are blessed to have such wonderful families! Next time we come down we'll have to get a pictures with the Grandparents/Greats we missed on this trip.

Great Grandma & Grandpa Allen

Great Grandpa & Grandma Murray

Great Grandma & Grandpa Merrill

Us

Grandpa & Grandma Allen

Grandpa & Grandma Murray

Nash and Grandpa Allen

Jordan, Arica, Adam & Amber

Hadlee, Keaton, and Brynlee

Mardee and Nash

Paige and Ashlyn

My cute dad and Ridge

Nash and Ry

Bryn and Arica

Can I barrow Oreo's cage? It's just the right size!

The RCM's

Nash pretty much stayed out of trouble while we were there, until I was alone with the kids for the morning. I got Nash out of the tub, put his shirt and diaper on and let him go while I got Brynlee dried, dressed and ready. During that time he found a cake mix that he was enjoying when I found him. He was very upset that I didn't let him finish it.

Bryn was so excited when the actual Thanksgiving day came, she thought we should take her picture with the cute Easter basket she found?

We had our first Thanksgiving dinner with the Merrills and our second with the Murrays. I feel bad I didn't get any pictures at Grandma Murray's, but we had a great time spending the day with people we love!

Brynlee was in heaven with so many cousins everywhere!

Before the meal...and I forgot the after picture!

The cute turkey Danya made, look for her on Martha Stewart someday!

Ashlyn and Brynlee

To finish off our wonderful trip, we drove though the City of Rocks. It was beautiful and really amazing (this picture doesn't do it justice). It was also really cold so we didn't get out, but we want to go back in the summer. We are so thankful that we were able to spend time with family! We had a great time and missed those of you that we didn't get to see!

You know your house is dirty when...

You know your house is dirty when your four year old tells you that you need to let the dog in to clean all the food off the floor, then in the same sentence she looks out the window, and excitedly says, "Look mom it's snowing!" but it's not, there's just little drops of milk splashed all over the window. I really should get off the computer and go clean.

Like Father Like Daughter, Oh Deer!

Doug, Keaton, and Brady-Wyoming Elk Hunt Oct 09

Brady and Brynlee - Our House Deer Hunt Every Night

I don't know who has more fun on these hunts, Brady or Brynlee?

Brothers

His Old Self

I think its safe to say Nash has made a full recovery from getting his tonsils removed. Today he has been back to his usual business of emptying cupboards, unrolling rolls of toilet paper, dragging shoes around, emptying the garbage cans, and making sure all of the toys are out. It's a big job, but somebody has got to do it.

I just have to add a disclaimer because when Brady saw all the things Nash has been doing today he asked, "Where were you? Weren't you watching him?" So if you're wondering the same thing, Yes I was home, and yes I was sort of watching him, I took the pictures after all! I think I know what he's doing so I'll feed the baby or clean up a mess and before I'm half way through he's into something else. You may also be asking why I don't keep the bathroom doors shut? Same reason there was yucky stuff in the toilet while Nash was playing in it, sometimes Brynlee forgets. It's really quite amazing because Nash is super fast and super quiet. I'm sure that someday he's going to be able to clean up messes as fast as he makes them right?

This picture has nothing to do with the messes, I just like it!

Ridge

Two dimpled hands,

Ten tiny toes,

One rosebud mouth,

One snubby nose.

A pair of bright eyes,

Twin pools of blue,

Sunshine and showers

Reflecting though.

A soft gurgling laugh,

An innocent smile,

A good healthy yell

Once in a while.

I'm lost in wonder

Of life's greatest joy

As I gaze on the face

Of my wee sleeping boy.

-Milly Walton

3 Weeks

Our little Ridge is growing so fast! He is already 3 weeks old. He is such a wonderful baby. He is very strong, and alert and he loves to grunt and wiggle around. He is a sweet little man!

He is very animated when he cries.

Nash likes to lay his head on his little brother and give him loves.