There they go!

The boys (mostly Jonah) have been making different marble run structures over the past couple of years, but they found a new one this past week and had to have a picture. It may not be their most elaborate one but it definitely was a good one. Way to go guys! And it worked perfectly.

Jonah is really detail orientated when it comes to these things. He loves to "make things work." I guess that is why he is obsessed with the Discovery Channel, he is always "discovering" new things. :)

New Recipe Site

I have been wasting my day away (Jacob is home sick) looking at a site I found on my Sister-in-laws blog "The Sisters' Cafe." Anyway there are all kinds of "real" recipes that I can't wait to try out and pictures to go with them. They look so easy, even for me. I think today I will start with the Banana Bread, because I have some bananas I need to use. I will let you know how it goes. Now it's your turn to check it out. Thanks Michelle. http://sisterscafe.blogspot.com/

Done First!

Jonah has been the king of "I will get it done first" lately. He gets dressed, makes his bed and says his morning prayers before ever leaving his room. He is the first to brush his teeth, say his night prayers and pick out a book at night. This has been a HUGE change from our normal complaining son. Well as you can see that on Sunday he needed a little help. He came stumbling down the stairs a little sleepy but ready for breakfast and church. Well we had to tell him the vest goes on the outside of the shirt, but other than that he did pretty good. At least his pants were over his underwear. :)

Now I am ready for church!

OK We Went Private

On request of my mom, who watched some creapy thing about blog stalkers this week on the news, we have decided to go private. If you know anyone who I didn't contact that want to read our blog just tell them to email me and I would be happy to set them up with a "Special Invitation." Yes I am sure you all feel blessed to be invited on this list and you should be :) Just kidding. Hope all is going well with you fellow bloggers. Keep on posting!

Free Labor

If anyone is looking for some really nice people to come gut your yard, clean it up and haul it off, or to clean your house and watch your kids. . . I know the perfect people. Yes Nana and Papa came to visit last week and we had so much fun, and not to mention a newly revived house.

While they were here Nana and Papa took us all on the MAX train to the Zoo, something Jonah has wanted to do forever. We had a great time, but I think all of the animals go into hiding around 4 pm so we didn't get to see many in action.

While they were here we also got a date night, an early birthday shopping trip, lots of babysitting, lots of clean-up help and some competition in Rock Band. We had a great time Nana and Papa can't wait to see you again.

End of the Sports Season

Each of our kids were involved in some type of sport this fall and it is time to say good by to our endless running around of getting them to practices and games.

Jacob just finished his T-Ball class over at the Recreation Department. This was so much fun to go watch. He was so excited to be apart of something and never stopped smiling during the class.


He didn't have the best cordination, but he definitely had the best attitude.
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Next is Jonah: Man what an athlete. He ended his soccer season like a champ. I was amazed to see the growth and improvement in his game.

This is a picture where I asked if I could take a "head shot." He was happy to do that for me, but I am sure he was wondering why I would want that for a picture. What a great head.
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Savannah: She has done incredibly well this year. Her coach thinks that if she really loves the game she is good enough to put on a higher level of play.

We have a lot of video of her playing soccer, but here are some pictures from the end of the year party at Costa Vida.
Savannah "worked" that night as you can see she is in Costa Vida Uniform. Here she is with Coach Mychal and Coach Joe. She was a little goofy trying to win her friends over while she was getting her trophy.

Trick Or Treat

We're home!


Savannah Montana. Costume #3

Spiderman with a mouth full of chocolate, so he gave his closed mouth "cheese."

Jonah the Football player.

Getting ready to go. And yes we lost the mask to Spidie before we left, but found it when we got home :)