This is what happens when daddy leaves town....

Something big seems to happen every time Wes goes hunting. Last time a pipe broke that was coming off the hot water heater. Had he been home, he could've fixed it because he is handy that way. I, on the other hand, am not quite that handy so I had to call the plumber. The time before that, I was up at the kid's soccer practice and my car battery died, good thing Jonathan is handy and could help me replace it. Well this time my little Bella was running, tripped and fell, hitting a kitchen chair at Grandma's house. It bled pretty good for a few minutes and since it was so late all of the urgent cares were closed so we had to go to the ever so exciting ER. They did a great job, although her screaming was probably a little unsettling. They numbed her pretty good but what really made her mad was being restrained. They wrapped her body up real tight in two sheets so she couldn't move and then they put drapes all around the cut so that all we could see of her was the cut. This did not go over well, she couldn't see anything, and she screamed. But she is doing better now and I hope no one gets grossed out easily cuz it's a pretty good split. Thanks to Audrie who watched my kids and did my dishes while we were gone and thanks to Gwen for coming to the hospital and supporting us through.

Before:

After:

Almost 24 hours later: (It's really swollen)

The annual Trunk or Treat

Noah is always happy and up for anything!

 Easten and his usual happy face!

 Bella Bee!

 Katelynn was helping me get them ready. Thanks Katie-lynn!

 That's a little better!

The kids had a great time trunk or treating. They always do, and this year my husband was able to join us. He is usually working every year, don't think he has joined us since before Easten was born. The kids all looked so cute. I love being able to be at home and do fun things with them. Grateful to have a husband who works so hard for us so I can be at home.

Picture day!

First day of preschool

Noah has been wating for this day for a long time. Every time Easten would get on the bus to go to preschool last year, Noah would ask when it would be his turn. Today he finally gets to go and he is thrilled. The preschool here is really an awesome deal. First of all it's free, can't beat that! The bus stops right in front of our house and it's only preschool kids, they feed the kids lunch, keep them for about 4 hours and they get to socialize with kids their age. So glad Easten got to go, they really worked on his speech with him and he needed that interaction before starting kindergarten.

The first day of school

School has finally started! I'm not sure who was more excited, probably me. I love my kiddos and we had a good summer but I also love to wave to them as they get on the bus. : ) Abbie is a busy girl and she is in constant need of something to do, so school is perfect for her. Easten was excited to get to go to Abbie's school this year and ride on her bus. Abbie is in third grade with Ms. Franklin and Easten is in kindergarten and has Ms. Greenwade. They both love school and are doing really well.

Baseball/Softball

Abbie played baseball this year and was the only girl on her team. She had the option of playing on a girl's team but she wanted to play with her cousins. She did really well, she's a good batter and she's fast. She even tripped and fell once while running the bases and she still got up and made it home. Her team was really good this year and they got second place in the tournament. It's always fun to get a trophy!

Abbie's baptism

 Katie and Abbie

 Katelynn and Bella

 Colton and Noah

I can't believe I have a child old enough to be baptized, time is really flying. Abbie was baptized with her good friend Katie Parsons (Noel Bloomfield's daughter) and her cousin Kristoffer. It was really a special day for her. Her dress was so pretty, she loved it. She's been looking foward to this day for a long time. So grateful for the gospel in our lives and a worthy priesthood holder in our home.