3rd Week of October

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.

Hudson crawling in the grass.

Hudson trying to go up the slide.

Nyles and Hudson going down the slide.

Hudson enjoying the swing at the park.

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!

Nyles and Carter trying on some eyeball glasses.

Hudson loves playing w/ balloons.

Great quotes.