Halloween 2010

Eden & bragging about friends

Today Eden finally decided she wanted to be a barbie three musketeer for Halloween. I can't believe we pulled it off. Check out her pose.

I have the most amazing friends here. Melinda MADE her whole families costumes. I cannot tell you how amazing their costumes are. She made their helmets with wire mesh and used a bunch of sculpting clay. She has been working on them for a two months. So awesome!

Their son Dylan is one of Eden's very best friend. Look at those two. Dylan is such a charming boy. Eden's idol is Marcella. She wants to do everything Marcella does. Marcella's mom is also amazing. She made Marcella's Fancy Nancy costume. Marcella is patient and sweet. I cannot say enough good things about her.

Eden attended her very first birthday party this month. Marcella had a Fancy Nancy party. Girls are so fun.

*Minnie, Eden, Marcella

Boo at the Zoo

Family fun at our local zoo. The chicken was the biggest hit! What could be cuter than a wobbly chick walking around?
Also, Eden lost her 3rd tooth.

David & a few funny things

During the sacrament prayer

David whispered loudly, "let your light shine!" After the prayer he falls on the floor crying/screaming saying, "they didn't say let your light shine."

(Background...Eden had a lesson in primary titled 'let your light shine'. Her teachers gave her a little light that she proudly displayed on her dresser. She informed everyone that we should pray to 'let our light shine'. David has obviously caught on...)
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On a family walk

Paul: "David, why aren't there leaves on the sidewalk?"

David: "umm...Jesus. He loves us. Don't smoke. That's bad."

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Offically Sworn

Paul flew to Utah last week and was sworn in at the State Captial as an offical Lawyer.

All legal advice is now subject to a charge :)

Conference weekend

Grandpa & Grandma Ordyna came to Indiana the first weekend in October. We have been looking forward to their visit since we waved good bye in August. It was a wonderful weekend. We were able to go and visit some special places from their past. Grandma had her 50 year High School reunion in Hammond, Indiana. Purdue is Grandpa's old stomping grounds. He briefly went here and played basketball but soon followed Grandma to BYU and convinced her to marry him. Grandpa returned and earned his Masters degree here. After the birth of their third child, they packed up and moved to Mountain Green, Utah.

So...even though Pete the Boilermaker is a ridiculous mascot and the Krannert School of business has captured Paul...I still hold a special place in my heart for you Purdue. This is where Grandma Ordyna grew up. Grandpa Ordyna saw her for the very first time here. She poked her head out the window to inform him her brother was coming out. From that moment...he was interested. He loves her so.

We met up and went to lunch with Uncle Marty (Grandma's brother) who lives in Merriville, IN. He is such a nice man. He was especially tolerant of our kids who are chaotic at restaurants.

One of the most special places we visited was the St. Michaels National Polish Catholic Church cemetery. Where Grandpa's parents are buried. Grandpa has many memories of attending funerals in this cemetery. Grandpa Ordyna has gathered hundreds (maybe thousands) of names for genealogy purposes. He is a man who appreciates and loves his heritage.This is the house that Grandpa Ordyna grew up in. Great Grandpa Joe built it. Grandpa painted that stair railing every summer.

Once we were back in Lafayette we enjoyed a relaxing conference weekend. Grandpa brought little projects for the kids.

Eden & Grandma working on a puzzle.In between sessions we walked to the Frozen Custard shop...but it was closed. Later, I found out it was robbed and a fire started...hopefully they open back up soon!

Ruth walking

One years old

The day came. You turned one. You woke up and decided to walk. You took five little baby steps, fell forward and tried again. You had pancakes with blueberries and whipped cream for breakfast. David blew out your candle three times before we finished singing to you. We went to Hammond, Indiana to see Grandma and Grandpa Ordyna's old stomping ground. You ate two suckers. We smothered you with kisses and said Happy Birthday a dozen times. It has been a long year (I mean that in a good way). A lot has happened in our family.

We love you sack of sugar!