Here are some highlights from the 3rd week of October.
Steve had a busy week. His parents and Diane left to Disneyland on Sunday, October 17th w/ Stacie and Phill. Steve drove over to his parent's house Sunday morning, picked them up (switched over to Dave's truck) then went over to pick up Aunt Diane. He then drove them out to the airport. That evening we brought dinner over to Grandma LuDean. Steve then went back every day after picking Carter up from preschool to make sure LuDean was able to get lunch and do a few errands around the house. Friday afternoon, he also went and picked up his parents and Diane at the airport and took them home.
We also had our roof looked at. We've had some shingles come off, and have been wondering how long it'll last us. We knew it wasn't in the best shape when we moved in. Two roofing companies both said that it might last another year, but that's it. So we are contracted to get our roof replaced first thing next year, as soon as the weather permits. Definitely not something we want to do, but something that needs to be done or course. We feel blessed though it's held out this long and should get us through the winter. The company said they'll come fix a leak if needs be before they completely replace it next year at no cost, so that's nice as well.
Nyles also had a Primary Activity on Wednesday for the boys. They had one of our neighbors bring his telescope and they took turns looking at the stars. They had postponed it from last week due to the rain and cloud cover. They had a good time.
We decorated our Halloween pumpkins for FHE on Monday night.
Silly Hudson was supposed to be taking a nap, but grabbed his bedtime book instead and started "reading" it. We put up a baby gate downstairs, which Hudson doesn't like.
Nap time: Piper taking a nap in our room while I work, soaking up the sun. Cute Hudson w/ his bum in the air, and Piper all comfortable on her bed.
I got this email from the librarian at Altara about Nyles. So proud of him!
Steve also went over to Dave/Joann's house every day to check on their house, the bird Rio, and get their garbage cans on Wednesday. One time he came in and Rio was flying around, apparently lost and unable to find his cage. Steve was able to get him and bring him back to his cage. The boys also had fun playing on the trampoline, even Hudson.
Friday afternoon, Steve went to pick up Dave, Joann and Diane from the airport, so I finished up work early to be w/ the kids. We went outside and played for a while, then went over to the park to play as well. It was a beautiful day to be outside.
Thursday night we went over to Lowe's for a quick activity. The kids got a bag of candy and a cup of hot chocolate. Then Friday night after Steve got back, we went over to the Sandy Amphitheater. They had music and did a Trunk or Treat for the kids.
Nyles, me, Carter and Hudson at the Sandy Trunk or Treat. Unfortunately Carter got his thumb stuck in the car door when we got home, so it was hurting. Piper came to cheer him up :)
Silly Hudson in the laundry basket and playing w/ sprinkles. Carter getting so love licks from Piper.
Saturday Steve went out w/ Rob and Nyles to go duck hunting. It rained a LOT and they got soaked. They always have a good time, but they mentioned they might not go out when it's raining that hard anymore. Steve bought some waterproof LED lights to put inside the boat now and installed them. That way they can see inside the boat as well, not just outside, when it's dark.
Saturday night we had our ward/neighborhood Chili Cookoff. I made White Chicken Chili, and to my surprise it won 1st place! Everyone got to try the different chilis and vote for their top 3. I think mine was the only white chicken, so maybe it won since it was different. They also had pies for dessert. Then the kids went around and played some games and got some candy. They even got their faces painted. Steve had a corn hole booth w/ the young men (Deacons). It was his last official activity w/ them. He was released on Sunday as the Deacon's Advisor and called as our Ward Mission Leader now. He taught a combined young men's lesson Sunday even after being released, since he was already planning on it. Since he's been in young men's for 4.5 years, he's actually taught all of the boys that were there (Deacons through Priests), so it was a great opportunity to see them all together and teach them one more time.
Family picture.
We brought dinner over to LuDean's on Sunday and had dinner w/ her, Diane, Dave and Joann. Dave/Joann brought cupcakes. Hudson thought they were pretty good, especially the frosting. He tried a orange frosting one first, then a purple one. Such a cutie!
Here are some highlights from the 2nd week of October.
Cute baby Hudson got tired while we were grocery shopping, so he put his head down on the Halloween candy bag while sucking on a sucker. Hudson w/ a cute fall shirt on. Nyles and Carter decorating their Halloween houses more.
Hudson likes me to read the book " Good Morning, Good Night!" A touch and feel bedtime book (the animals have fuzzy textures), before going to bed every night. Hudson crawled over to pet Piper.
Carter and Nyles earned another stripe on their belts, this time for perseverance.
They're both working really hard and doing a great job!
Cute "officer" Carter w/ the hat he made at preschool. Hudson playing w/ some pop-its.
My pink Mum is finally blooming!
The boys didn't have school on Thursday or Friday due to UEA holiday. They met up w/ Stacie and her kids and Dave at Thanksgiving Point's dinosaur museum, the museum of ancient life.
The boys operating on my stuffed animal bear with their tools.
Friday, October 15th, Steve and the boys went up to the cabin to help winterize it. Joann came over and rode up w/ them also (Parley's was shut down due to an accident). Hudson was a big helper getting things out of the fridge. Rob came up the night before w/ Dave to help also. They went fishing for a couple hours in the afternoon. They also saw a Bald Eagle!
Though it was really cold (the boys wore their snow clothes), they caught a LOT of fish!
They each took turns reeling in the fish.
Nyles reeled in a really big Kokanee Salmon. Unfortunately they had to release it since it's spawning season. He did a great job though bringing it in.
Cute baby Hudson awake from his nap at the cabin.
Hudson checking out the new propane fireplace at the cabin.
Back at home, Hudson watching Piper eat one of her bones.
Saturday morning we went to Thanksgiving Point to see their scarecrow festival at Ashton Gardens.
It was really fun to see all the different scarecrows entered. Here are some we really liked:
-Bernie Sanders (haha), Mike Wazowski and Sullivan, Godzilla, and a bird scarecrow.
Legoman, another Mike Wazowski, the mouse from "If you give a Mouse a Cookie" book and Dwight Schrute from the office.
The boys playing w/ leaves, cute Hudson enjoying the ride, and playing cornhole.
Nyles and Carter playing w/ sticks, then going up the slide, and getting cotton candy.
Nyles and Carter w/ their cotton candy that tastes like Tiger's Blood.
It was shaped like a penguin as well. It was a beautiful day and the festival was fun!
When we got back, Steve went to Farmington Bay to duck hunt. He took Nyles, Carter, Rob and our neighbor Jacob Anderson as well. The weather was nice, and they shot 1 duck.
On their way out at Farmington Bay.
Nyles showing off the Blue Wing Teal duck they shot.
While the boys were out hunting, Hudson, Piper and I hung out. Hudson started "normal" crawling vs his army crawl that he normally does. He's getting it down!
He likes to "play" with Piper also, like his brothers.
Sunday we made Halloween sugar cookies again. We also made chicken noodle soup and took it down to have dinner w/ LuDean. The boys operating on my bear again. And Nyles and Carter playing w/ their shark blankets Aunt Diane made.
Here are some highlights from the first full week of October.
Hudson loves to eat an egg for breakfast. He also recently tried out a swing and loved it, then fell asleep on the way home from picking up Nyles at school He also thought the washer was pretty cool to watch, spinning around.
Hudson says "ought oh" and then makes funny noises.
Carter and I made Jack-o-lantern Pizzas for dinner while Nyles was at his Martial Arts. Carter stayed home since he had a cough. He ended up staying home all week from preschool, just to be cautious and not spread it to anyone else. He willingly wore a mask at home as well to try and avoid spreading it to the rest of us. Turns our many kids in his preschool were also sick at the same time.
Thursday night the boys wanted to make a fire, roast marshmallows, and make S'mores.
Dave and Rob came over as well and joined us.
The boys rode their bikes for a few minutes also after eating their S'mores.
We are finally getting some rain!
The neighbors dog roamed over to our yard and Piper wanted to say hello through the front window.
Hudson so happy after waking up from a nap. Nyles and Carter have continued to play w/ Magformers this week also. They're having a lot of fun inventing different shapes and designs and playing w/ their inventions.
We went to Savers to look at costumes, and Carter tried on a couple. Silly kid :)
We picked up a periscope kit for the boys to make from Lowe's. I helped Carter put his together while Nyles went w/ Steve duck hunting on Saturday. Carter thought it was pretty cool that I could see his eye in it.
Hudson has been enjoying his "car", both sitting on it and trying to walk behind it. He's figuring it out.
Steve and Nyles out at Farmington Bay waiting for the ducks. Rob came w/ them also and another guy named Ivan. It rained a little on them at first, but then it stopped. They only recovered 1 duck that they shot (shot a total of 3-4), but they all had a great time. Steve is loving the boat, to say the least.
Steve did a great job installing the lights on the outside of the boat as well. They work great!
The boys played out in the sandbox Sunday afternoon.
Hudson only tried to eat a couple rocks this time:)
Nyles getting Cute Hudson up from his nap, playing peekaboo w/ his blanket.
That evening we went over to have dinner w/ LuDean, Diane, Dave and Joann. I made cheeseburger soup and Diane made her yummy breadsticks. Hudson ate several of them too!
Then the boys decorated Haunted Houses that Dave and Joann brought. So fun!
The boys LOVED decorating them. Hudson even enjoyed eating some chocolate. Thanks for the fun!
