Photos

I haven't blogged in awhile, so I thought I would post a few pictures.  Enjoy.

Picking up chicken feed is fun for all.

The boys had fun building their forts with their ice cream buckets.

More forts. 

Jacob was painting but helped the littles put big shirts, so they could watch.  It was pretty cute.  

He is really into abstract art.  It is fun to see him explore.  

Michael and Joshua had a great job at the Klondike.  And they didn't freeze!

The littles like to have their picture taken everywhere.  I should have wiped his nose first, but well, they were just too cute!

They are still enjoying building!  These are my favorite blocks ever.  

Joshua made a bed and built a person to go in it.  He even has a blanket.

Hyrum loves to play with Simon after naps in his crib.  They are just too cute everywhere they go!

I love watching the bigs cuddle with the littles.  

I hope all are doing well!  Love you all!

Blessed

Was more left than I originally thought. Feeling so blessed and grateful to have my family intact. Thank you for all your prayers. 

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Snow

I just thought you would enjoy seeing these photos of the snow.  Most of them you've probably already seen, but, now you get to see them again.  :)

As the snow began on Friday

I think this was Saturday night

Beautiful Sunday morning

Sunday morning front porch

After Dad blew the snow

Yesterday was a sunny warm day.  We probably lost about half the snow yesterday from snow melt. By the end of the week it will probably be gone!  But, of course, still no school.

Holiday photos

I didn't take all of these, but I had to share some of our fun holiday pics!

Hyrum and grandma bonding!

Hyrum was very excited to get new pajamas!

Our one big gift was these blocks and they have proven their worth.  We are still having fun creating with them!

They are so much fun that they show up all over the house . . . including my bathroom!

Michael enjoyed getting a big container of ice cream from grandma.  Hopefully he can go and build with the bucket today!

Hyrum took a fun picture of FHE with grandpa.

He also caught Joe during FHE.  

Apparently if you want Hyrum to like you, take pictures with him!  (Or give him treats.)

Simon loves all shoes including the Petersen's shoes!

But he also likes to read, and this was too cute to pass up!

And now he has daddy's shoes and hat and Jacob's water bottle.  Maybe he would wear his own shoes if I didn't hide them.  Hmmm. . .  

I didn't take enough photos, but there you go.  :)

Photos on a Random day

Ok, so I have a little time, so I thought I would upload some picture.  Enjoy!  Most of these are Christmas preparation pictures.  We decided to teach the boys to make Christmas candy instead of doing all the work.  They did a great job!!

Hyrum loves the star!

Simon loves the box, of course!

He wasn't the only one.  The box is the best!

I love that I don't have to decorate the tree at all.  Older kids are great!

This was just precious!

All done!  What cute boys!

Wresting on the floor is the best! 

The boys love music just like their dad!

The island is a great place to play.  And, yes, Simon love my head bands! 

We took a trip into Chicago to the Kriskindle market.  It was a great trip!  Especially watching movies on the drive.  ;)

We didn't have any bad sleep issues at the hotel.  Phew!  

Michael at the market.

Simon didn't love the market until he got food.

Hyrum is super cute when he sleeps!

Even Hyrum got to help make turtles.  Yummy!

He was very proud of his help.

And everyone likes a taste! 

Joshua was excited to make caramels on his own.  He couldn't believe I let him do it.  I guess I need to work on my control issues.

Michael had fun making toffee!  Yum! 

And amidst all our fun Joshua had a minor toenail surgery to help him not have ingrown toenails anymore.  Gross, but hopefully successful!

And since he doesn't like walking on his feet now he has been having fun with Knex.  Lots and lots of Knex.  

So much fun around here and now we are ready for Christmas.  Yay!  Merry Christmas everyone!

BIRTHDAY

Thought it was about time I share a bit of the celebrations with you. I sure love this crazy, beautiful teenager. She is truly a joy in my life. 

We enjoyed the ice cream cakes very much. They both have oreo crusts. The large one is vanilla with Andes mints and egg nog ice cream on top. The other is chocolate and vanilla frozen yogurt with junior mints.  (Dairy free!)

I can't believe she is already 15. 

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Bedtime quiet

These crazy boys were running around and wrestling until they were a sweaty mess. I decided it was time for some quiet reading before bed. 

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