Thankful

for a wonderful husband

for a sweet son

for a good job

for freedom

for a warm house

for food every morning when I wake up.

Last Monday morning we were out of milk and Kade wanted some before we made it to the store. I was so sad having to tell him that we didn't have any. I got a glimpse of the insecurity and difficulty for mothers who don't always have enough for their babies. I am very thankful for the many things I enjoy that I take for granted.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween!

Kade was a cowboy for Halloween and a very cute one at that! Here he is on his faithful steed.
Howdy there partner!

Luke and Kade went to our ward Halloween party but I had to work so I couldn't go. I guess Luke was stinky but I laughed when I saw how this picture turned out. Really Kade just has found his nose and walks around touching it and sticking his fingers in it. But a great picture overall :)

We went trick-or-treating to the Frosts, the Byers and to Meg's Halloween party. Hope you all had a fun holiday too!

Addition

Green and purple juice grapes from my parents' yard

+ my mom's steamer

= yummy grape juice!

I claim it as my own even though all raw materials are borrowed/given to me. Hopefully the mortuary doesn't mind that it smells like grape juice :)

We have been busy with the Langtons for the past few weeks and I can't believe I didn't take any pictures of Kade with his cute cousins. We had a fun time seeing all of you and we love you!

Grandpa Robins has a farm

My parents own the farm that my Dad was raised on. They are having a great time raising crops, fixing up the house and farm buildings, and plan to get goats next spring. Kade and I went down on Monday for a quick trip to see them. Luke likes to sing "Old McDonald" to Kade with a little twist as follows

"Grandpa Robins has a farm down in Scipio, and on his farm he has a tractor, down in Scipio"

Luke's Last First-Day-Of-School

It's only the first day of the last year of school but I take it as a milestone! The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. . .Hooray!

Luke is ready for family prayer before he leaves for school and Kade is ready for holding the camera :)

Family Reunion

We spent this past weekend at the Thompson family reunion with my Mom's maternal side of the family. It was up in Idaho along the Salmon River. Kade and Luke met many of my cousins for the first time, including the Canadian side. Food, family and fun lead to a good time.

Dallas and Lindsey's boy Declan called Kade "baby" all weekend and Kade had fun following him around.

Kade was infatuated with the ramp leading to the mess hall and went up and down so many times every day.