4th Week of September

 We had an eventful week. Here are some highlights. 

Cute baby Hudson sleeping.  I did another 1000 piece puzzle in a couple days.

The boys did my hair while we read a couple stories in the Friend magazine before bedtime.  

They did pretty good eh?

Cute Carter making a pillow fort.  Steve has been working on making a blind for the boat.

Silly Piper and her bottom teeth.  Steve went up to help Stacie learn how to do drywall, so he went up to help her.  Hudson played w/ while they worked.  The boys enjoying some Halloween Cheetos.  

Hudson is able to pull himself up now on the couches.  He likes to pull himself up wherever he can.  Silly Piper, sleeping on her bed, though her head fell off.

Ironically I took the picture w/ Hudson at the couches on Tuesday.  On Wednesday, he gave us quite the scare.  Steve had just picked up Carter from preschool, then put Hudson down in the living room next to Carter.  Steve then went up to the kitchen and over by the front living room, when he heard some choking/gargling sounds.  He came back around the corner and could see Hudson laying at the base of the stairs on his back, but his face was red.  Steve could tell immediately that he was choking.  He quickly picked him up, turned him over, then hit on his back 4-5 times.  Hudson then spit up a penny, coughed and started breathing.  Steve then turned him over to look at him.  Hudson then threw up on Steve w/ another penny coming out in his throw up.  

I was upstairs working and could hear some noise and was wondering what was going on.  When I got done with my appointment I came downstairs.  Steve was still holding baby Hudson, who was crying.  I then grabbed Hudson (he wanted me) and asked what had happened.  After telling me, Steve called the Pediatrician who recommended we come in for an x-ray to make sure there weren't more coins in his belly.  Steve then packed up Carter and Hudson and left to the hospital/Dr's office.  Thankfully there weren't any more coins in his belly.  Hudson was exhausted after seeing the Dr., and took a nap as soon as they got home.  I cleaned up and vacuumed the living room while they were gone, on my lunch break.  

We found out that Hudson had grabbed the coins from inside one of the cupholders on the couches.  Earlier the week before, Nyles had his piggybank out and some coins came out.  I distinctly remember telling Nyles to pick up his coins and put them away in his room, but he obviously forgot.  We kindly reminded the boys later that we HAVE to clean up small things so Hudson doesn't find them.  Steve went to the chiropractor the next morning to get adjusted and the chiropractor adjusted Hudson's back as well (from Steve hitting it so hard to get the pennies out).

We are so thankful that Steve acted quickly and knew how to give him the Heimlich.  We are so thankful no permanent damage happened to Hudson either and that he's ok.  We are so thankful to have him in our family and can't imagine life without him.  We love him so much! 

The next day Hudson had a little peanut butter on a spoon for lunch, then he shared it with Piper, both on his fingers and his spoon.  So cute! 

Cute baby Hudson sharing his peanut butter with Piper.

Nyles and Carter earned a stripe in martial arts: anger management and intensity.

Good work boys!

Hudson got up on the 1st stair, but when we tried to get it on camera of course he wouldn't do it again.

Another attempt to entice him to get up on the stairs, but he instead figured out how to reach for the phone w/out getting up the stairs. ;)

Friday I took work off since the boys didn't have school (Parent-teacher conferences).  We were planning to go up to the cabin, but I wasn't feeling that great and Hudson seemed to have a little cold as well, so we stayed home.  Steve, Nyles and Carter went up that morning, then came home Saturday afternoon.  Dave/Joann were already up there, as they just put a new propane fireplace in the cabin.  The propane tank was getting dropped off on Friday as well.

The boys checking out the propane tank install.

Friday afternoon they went out fishing.  Ethan came a little later and joined them.

Nyles caught and reeled in his own fish all by himself!  Good work Nyles!

Steve took the boys to the Strawberry Fish Hatchery on their way home to see the Salmon running.

While they were gone, we mostly took it easy.  I cleaned and we went grocery shopping.  I also finished another 1000 piece puzzle again.  Silly baby Hudson over in the corner of his crib.  He moves all over the place in his crib.  He started pulling out some of the toys in the bins and stood up on the chair.  I love his cute chubby legs :)

We also bought 4/5 bushel of Bartlett pears from Winco last week, then Steve and I peeled and sliced them and dried them over a couple nights.  They are super yummy, both fresh and dried!

Sunday we went over to Pauline's house to celebrate Lincoln's 2nd birthday.  

Cute Carter likes to snuggle w/ Piper.

Steve added some grass to his blind to help it blend it even more (grass on the top picture).

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3rd Week of September

Here are some highlights from the 3rd week of September.

Nyles' class and most of his whole school from Altara, went up Millcreek Canyon to Camp Tracy for a field trip.  They did a bunch of fun activities.  Nyles had a great time.

 

Cool Hudson w/ sunglasses on.  Hudson is learning to balance more, such as on his car.  

The boys helped me complete a 1000 piece donut puzzle in just a couple days.

On Wednesday we had a department meeting for 1 hour, then they told us to go do something fun.  We decided to go hike up Donut Falls.  We were inspired from the donut puzzle :)

It was fantastic!  The weather was beautiful and it wasn't very busy on a Wednesday afternoon.

After looking at the falls (if you can call it that, more of a stream), Nyles found a hidden box.  It's part of a GPS game, so we put it back.  They thought it was pretty cool to find though.

We even saw a cute little squirrel on the way back.  The leaves are also starting to change to fall colors.

We made it back in just over 1 hour.  Not bad w/ kids.  We weren't in a hurry, just enjoying the beautiful scenery around us.  It was awesome!  I'm so thankful to have such beautiful places so close to us.

Friday evening we went to the point of the mountain up to the Utah Flight Park.  We can see the hang-gliders from our house and on the freeway, but we wanted to get a closer look.  It was pretty neat to see them up close and watch them go off the mountain and back.

Steve has been working on the boat.  He bent some aluminum for a stand for the lights, then figured out how to wire the lights.  He even put in a panel switch.  Pretty impressive.

The lights works!  He had to show Rob his work.

Baby Hudson is getting more confident at standing up, especially in his crib.  

We have some beautiful flowers in bloom here in the fall, which I love!

Baby Hudson playing w/ a sword.  Saturday morning Steve and Nyles went over to the Wetland Park to help w/ our stake service project.  They helped cut down the reeds (an invasive species).  Nyles did a great job helping until he stepped on a sharp stick that went into his foot, so they had to stop.

Saturday afternoon we went out to Gardner Village to find the witches.  

We made good time and were done w/in 30 minutes.

The boys love to find all the silly witches.  We went over to Winco afterwards to get pumpkins (our tradition), but they didn't have any!  So we grabbed a few groceries then left.  We'll have to go back another time.  We also stopped at Savers and found Carter a Halloween Costume, Spiderman.  

On Sunday we went to the park for a little bit, which was great.

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2nd Week of September

Here are some highlights from the 2nd week of September.  

Hudson is no longer nursing.  He switched over quite easily to cow's milk and loves it!  Thankfully he is also sleeping through the night, from about 7pm to 7am, which is awesome!  I'm definitely thankful he nursed well and was able to make it a year.  Plus I was able to nurse him 100% at home vs pumping while away at work and Steve giving him a bottle.  That definitely made our lives easier overall.  I'm also thankful he can now sleep on his own and I don't have to wake up during the night to feed him.

                                                                Cute baby Hudson sleeping. 

Baby Hudson is learning to stand.  Just like Carter, he's learning to stand even better w/ the water table.  He's determined to stand up since he wants to play and splash in the water.

Friday afternoon Conor came over to spend the night.  Dave and Joann also came over and we had dinner together.  The next morning Steve and the boys and Rob went up to Farmington Bay for a Youth Duck Hunting Festival.  

All ready and excited to go on an air boat ride.  Some of the free gear they received.

Nyles shooting a gun, then a dog would go after a duck.  Carter getting his instructions.  Nyles, Carter and Conor sitting in a Sherp vehicle.

Taking a ride on the air boat: Conor, Carter, Steve, Nyles and Rob.

Boys taking a ride on the air boat.

Nyles learning about archery and giving it a try.  Carter got tired of walking to Rob gave him a ride.

Rob, Nyles and Conor on a boat, Steve and Carter on the other one.

Having a lot of fun going for a ride!

When they got back they showed me all their "gear/stuff" they received.  They got hats, cups, duck calls, duck decoys, water bottles, candy, color books/crayons, and even a camo backpack!  It started raining pretty hard towards the end of the festival, so many people left, which meant they were guaranteed a door prize, which they chose was the backpacks.  They took a shower to warm up after they got home.  We then went outside and enjoyed the sunshine.  Hudson loves to stand at the water table now w/ his brothers.

We went to Lowe's for a couple things as well and enjoyed just being together.  

It was a beautiful sunset that night.

We picked up the kids' kits at Lowe's, and Carter put his together, a bird house.

Sunday afternoon we went for a walk at a duck pond.  The boys of course brought their duck calls and we took some grain to feed them.  Piper came along for the ride as well.

Hudson playing, making car noises.

Hudson making car noises.

Hudson playing music.

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1st Week of September

Here are some highlights from the 1st week of September.

On Wednesday, September 1st we had a Primary Activity for the kids in Activity Days.  The boys group had new leaders but hadn't met them yet, so we wanted to do a "kick off" since school has started and they should be having monthly activities.  We divided the kids into 2 groups.  Half went and made key chains and the other half were w/ me and played Minute to Win it games, then we switched.  

The kids trying to get an Oreo down from their forehead to their mouth w/out their hands.  

Then trying to keep 2 balloons in the air w/ only their hands.

Nyles and Carter are really enjoying their Martial Arts classes.  Here is Nyles working at his class.  He's also working to read a book, then he'll do a book report on it.  He's really enjoying 3rd grade so far!

Cute baby Hudson waking up from a nap.  We got our carpets cleaned, which is always a good idea, and especially now that baby is crawling on them all the time.

Silly Piper looking out the front window.  Piper w/ her silly tongue.  And Piper putting her head under our bed while Steve studies for his test.

Hudson giving Carter a hug while we clean and rearrange their rooms.

Since Nyles' birthday, Carter has been back in his room.  Now that they're in 2 different rooms again, we decided to switch the beds, so they would fit better according to the room size.  We put the bunk beds stacked up in Carter's room, and the full bed back in Nyles' room.  There is now much more room in both rooms.  It was a lot of work to disassemble and reassemble, but it's great now that they're done.

Over Labor Day Weekend the boys wanted to sleep outside on the trampoline.  It got pretty cool so they bundled up really well.  Now that it's getting darker earlier, it's less smoky outside, and it's not as hot, we thought it would work great.   Plus we're at the end of Summer, crazy enough.  They thought it was awesome! They enjoyed it so much, they slept on the trampoline both Friday and Saturday night. 

Nyles and Carter ready for bed on the trampoline. Hudson saying hi before heading to bed himself.

Hudson eating his duck, playing w/ his car, and playing in the mat the boys slept on outside.

Hudson playing.

On Sunday we went over to have dinner w/ LuDean and Diane.  We made burgers, and Aunt Diane made her yummy chocolate cake.  Hudson tried it and loved it, just like his brothers!  It's their favorite for sure!  Thanks Aunt Diane!

Carter fell asleep on the way over.  He's really good at taking short naps in the car.  

Hudson and the boys had fun playing w/ the toys and Aunt Diane and visiting w/ Grandma LuDean.  

Hudson playing at LuDean's house.

Sunday night Nyles and Carter wanted to sleep out one more time.  Since there were some bugs the night before, we decided to set up Steve's 2 man tent for them to sleep in this time.  Aunt Diane gave them some glow sticks too which the boys loved playing w/ right before bed.  

They were only a little excited to sleep in the tent!  They definitely stayed warmer in the tent.

We also picked more of our peaches from our tree, yumm!

On Monday, it was Labor Day, so no school or work.  That morning the 3 boys and I went on a hike w/ Pauline and her family to the suspension bridge by our house.  Steve stayed home and studied.  It was a pretty popular place that morning, but we still had a great time.  

Taking a water break, walking across the wabbly bridge, Hudson w/ a sucker, and Carter, Nyles and Ezra taking a break on a rock.

We also saw a praying mantis on our way down.  Quick picture by the bridge.  Beautiful Sunflowers on our way.  Cute baby Hudson still enjoying his sucker after we got back to the car.

We picked even more peaches that night.  

There are more peaches than we can eat, so we've shared w/ all of our neighbors by us as well.

That night as we put Hudson to bed, we caught him on camera.

He pulled himself up in his crib and took a step for the first time!

When I came to get him the next morning, I found him standing up again!  And so it begins....

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