home constuction

 We are finishing off our basement and adding on to the back of the house.  We hired out the framing, sheetrock, HVAC, plumbing, and carpet, but there still is a bit we are doing ourselves.  Jackie and Dallin have been great helpers painting a ton.  Even the little kids have helped a tiny bit.  But most of the credit goes to Jeff, he not only was the general over it all  but spent lots of time and energy doing all the little things and accommodating his wifes crazy demands to have little doors and play places here and there.  He is a keeper for sure, we all appreciate his hard work.

       

 Grandpa even came out to help with electrical.  We all loved having him here not only to do electrical but to play werewolf and to just enjoy being with such a great man.

Peter cuteness

 We love having a baby around.  He is so fun now that he can crawl and grab things.  He loves shoulder rides on his brother, walks in the stroller, eating anything, and hugs and kisses to or from him.  He sleeps best in his crib, on his own, he does not like to snuggle to sleep.  He has a great big smile and darling dimple.  He laughs the cutest full body laugh.  We love our 7 month old Peter.

Alyssa Egyptian Festival

 Alyssa had an Egyptian Festival in 1st grade.  She was excited for the of crafts, games, food, and dancing like an Egyptian.  Mom and Dallin were able to help with some mummy crafts and hieroglyphic bookmarks.

Halloween 2016

 We had a fun crew for Halloween.  We invited the Brooksbys over for dinner and trick-or-treating.  We enjoyed mummy pizza, creamy tomatoe soup, and homemade root beer.  The kids enjoyed trick or treating and it was a warm night for a change.  The really wanted to trick or treat at our old house, which we let the do.

 Brea, Isabelle, and Rose enjoyed hanging out together for the night.

 Lego man Dallin with Wendell in background.

 Our babies are crawling and eating everything.  So fun!

 They didn't stay in costumes long, but oh so cute.

 The kids dressed up multiple times.  This was for a Halloween party at their school.  We spent the morning painting and at Alyssa's soccer game, and then I took the kids to the party in the evening.