Justin's 7th birthday. We had a great time!

Decorating a gingerbread house for family home evening. Everyone did such a good job I wanted to look at it for a few days but the boys all wanted to eat it right then, especially Randy! It did make it a little while.

The boys have been asking about their santa hats GG gave them a few years ago and when we got the Christmas decorations out that's the first thing they wanted.

Putting up the train. Another fun thing for the boys after we decorate the tree.

Tyler and I putting up the lights. I'm pretty picky about the lights so I think Randy gave up on helping me but he did help me on the top. I couldn't reach even with a chair.

My Dad and Brothers hunt

Some pictures of my brother Robert and his family and my mom and dad at the annual elk hunt. Robert got a nice elk!

Emma and Harmon with the antlers

packing out the elk

We went in hunt for the annual Christmas tree. It was raining but we had a great time. We don't have a picture of the tree because when we finally found one it was getting dark and all the kids and I were in the truck warming up after being soaked. Randy did find us a great tree!

Some pictures of Alyssa playing on her tummy!

Brandon was a star student in his class this month for being responsible. Way to go Brandon!

Brandon the football player

Justin the fireman

Alyssa

Tyler the DOLPHIN

All the kids before we went trick or treating. FUN

Brandon played in the playoffs for his flag football team. They made it all the way to the end and won the championship. It was pretty exciting and a lot of fun. Brandon played reciever most of the time and really gained some confidence throughout the season and learned so much. He had the most fun when he would catch a pass and run for a touchdown.

Brandon recieving his first place metal!

Brandon and his team and coaches.

Thanks to my aunts and uncle for my new high chair. Don't I look so grown up?

Ally's first attempt at some rice cereal. After a couple of bites she really does like it now.

Justin was awarded a star award for having good manners at the STAR assembly at school. Each teacher choose two students from their class to recieve this award. We are very proud of Justin.

Family picture at the beach. This is one of our favorite family picture spots!!!

Alyssa's first time in the ocean Justin had a great time swimming with his goggles

The cousins

Tyler

Brandon had fun swimming but I think his favorite was finding shells and building sand castles

The kids had such a great time at Naples beach and St George Island beach. Here are some of my favorite pictures of the beach. We can't wait to go back in June!!

We had a great time on our trip to Georgia and Florida. One of Randy's biggest highlights was going fishing with his dad in the mornings. Randy's dad bought a used boat on his birthday and they really enjoyed using it for fishing. Here are some of their great catches.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

fire!!!!

We had an exciting Labor Day! A house that was under construction across the street caught on fire. A spark from the fire flew across the dirt lot next to us and started the field directly behind us on fire. Brandon heard some sirens and looked outside to see the field on fire so he came and told me. I told the boys to get their shoes and lets go. When we were going out the front door someone was there letting us know about the fire. I didn't know about the fire across the street yet so that was a big suprise to see a house engulfed in flames. The boys were scared so I loaded them in the car and we went to a friends house in the neighborhood. Justin didn't want to come back until the fire was completely out and I didn't blame him. Randy was at work and ran lights and sirens home. One of the firefighters gave him a hose that he stood behind our house in case the winds changed direction. All is well and we are very grateful that no one was hurt. Here are some pictures after we came home.

The boys love to play hockey on the back porch with their rollerblades. I caught them playing with their shirts off. I wanted to get pictures without them seeing me but Justin caught me and had to put his shirt on. Brandon and Justin usually are on the same team and make Tyler be by himself. Tyler is pretty good though and can stand his ground.

More cute pictures from the first day of school.

First day of school!!! We had some bus problems so I didn't get any pictures at school. They loved school and are adjusting great. Justin is a little crazy when he gets home but then again he likes to always be moving and talking.