Boo at the Zoo +snake+ fun kids

Boo at the Zoo. A great Halloween festival at the local Columbian park zoo.

A visitor on the front porch last Saturday.

Horsey rides...their favorite.

Carved pumpkins

A ladybug, lemon meringue & a dragon

Fall fun

3 facts about Ruth

1. Her sweater is too small.

2. She never wants to be left out.

3. This picture of her jumping in the leaves makes me love her more.

3 facts about David:
1. Ruth really does pick on David...because he reacts.
2. He loves steak.
3. He can't stay mad long.
3 facts about Eden:
1. She hates getting her hair combed.
2. She is very good about brushing her teeth.
3. She loves to color.

When they are not fighting and unite forces...they have a great time together.

400 meters

I was in Utah for 5 days by myself. Paul did a great job taking care of the kids & house. On Saturday Eden & David participated in a 400m race. Eden has been practicing for a few weeks. David was so proud of himself.

Ruthie poo is 2

Making the cake

I can hear her loud voice in my head. This is a spam of a few minutes: "no, mine. I 2. no, mine. crib. baby. mine. up. gum. gigi, papa. no, mine. baby. jump. carry me mom. please mom. drink. no, mine. Day-Day push. Candy? Gum? baby. crib. hat. blanket. no, mine."

Happy Birthday Roof.

2 babies

Everything has to be 2 with Ruth.

She sleeps with 2 babies.

She brings 1 wipee + 1 diaper = 2 to me.

She always wants 2, one for each hand.
When you ask her how old she is going to be she says TWO.

Eden talking

Eden said this to David in the car:

"David, when you grow up and get married. Remember to pick a girl who does NOT smoke! Always remember that."

Later that day:

Eden: "What happens when I'm an adult and someone asks me to marry them but they smoke?!"
Me: "Then you can say no. You choose who you marry."
Eden: "I'm not getting married....even when I'm a grandma."

On Sunday:

Me: "What did you learn about in primary?"
Eden: "We talked about the wizard of word."
(aka word of wisdom)

Utah & Bear Lake pictures July 2011

We saw the Blaus in Logan, Utah. What a cute family!
Grandpa took us to see Grandma & Grandpa Royers grave.
Alyson, Aubryn & Eden

Bear Lake

Lexi & Ruth

3rd day of kindergarten

Eden rode the bus today. She also lost another tooth while brushing her teeth. Crisp clothes, bouncy curls and a shiny white backpack is so cute. The 3rd day still feels like the first. I wonder when the novelty wears off?

First day of Kindergarten

Before schoolAfter school

It wasn't my most tender moment of Eden this morning as I took her to kindergarten. She stayed up way too late last night. Tired, anxious, hungry (she refused to eat breakfast) and a swore thumb made for the worse morning.

She cried the whole way to the classroom. The teacher had to hold her back as I left the room.

Of course when I picked her up later that day she was ready for a proper photo shoot.

Sunday before school. Father's blessing. 5 year olds are so cute!

Fire pit

As you can see the kids are over the moon with the fire pit Paul made in the backyard.

Bear Lake

*Paul in the 'posterity' race.

We had the best time this summer at our Ordyna family reunion. Joe & Julynn did an outstanding job. Lots of fun. Too many pictures to sort. This one is my favorite.

Move

We moved earlier this month. We actually bought a house. Yes, that's right. We bought a house. It was a moderately painful process. So glad the bank & title drama is over. It really has become quite the ordeal to get a mortgage.

While I have been trying to settle in, this has been what is going on.

David riding his 'motorcycle' barbie trike down the street (he seriously loves this bike) with a blanket. He did this all day. Until he started riding in the street with the blanket over his head. He couldn't see anything and literally almost got hit by a car. Sheesh....

Everyone wants to sleep with Ruthie. Everyone (except ME) is trying to get Ruthie to sleep in a toddler bed. What is wrong with these people? Why would I ever want her out of the crib? When she has mobility she never sleeps.

With empty totes around the kids found a new pool.

Fishing with grandpa

While we were in Mount Green we went fishing with grandpa Ordyna.

We had a wonderful time. We caught 4 fish, the kids gobbled them up that evening.

Thanks for the memory grandpa.

Looking older

Ruthie playing in her own room with her baby. She is getting so big. Everyday I see her baby-ness fading away.

Two front teeth

Eden lost one tooth half way through our trip in Utah. Just a few days later the other one came out.