Halloween

playing with Cody while he listens to my IPod.

Pumpkins

Cody and Tyler as Darth Vader

without the mask

decorating halloween cookies

Keep us warm and cool!

We finally were able to get some insulation into our attic due to an awesome sale at Home Depot. Just one of the projects we would like to get done. But already we can tell a difference at night time. We really hope it will save us some money come late winter and summer time. I know most of you out of state don't believe that we have cold winters but for us who live here, it's cold to us!!

September Update

I haven't updated the blog in quite awhile but I've had a few requests to do so. This is what we've been up to lately.

Cody began Kindergarten this year at Cleveland Elementary school. He's had a bit of an adjustment period but is doing well and coming home with lots of papers that they worked on in class. We attended his back to school night last night and got to see their daily routine and all of the stuff they will be learning this year. His teacher has been teaching for 43 years and is quite a spunky lady, but firm with the rules so Cody has had to adjust to that since his Preschool teacher wasn't as firm but more loving. Anyhow, Cody loves his recess and P.E. time and has made a few new friends.

Cody's teacher, Mrs. Collins greeting the kids on the first day.

Cody was not thrilled to do homework that first week.

We also purchased a new elliptical for me since I have pretty much run my other one into the ground. After having it for 2 weeks it started making noises and not working as it should so we tried everything, from taking the whole thing apart to contacting the company that made it and we decided that it was just defective so we finally took it back and exchanged for a new one. As we were putting the new one together we realized that some of the holes were not drilled to put the screws in and some of the parts didn't align as they should. Poor Daniel, so frustrated decided to drill his own holes and maneuver the unfitting parts to fit. Boy was it fun! 3 hours later it was put together!! So far this one is working okay. But just for the record...don't buy a Norditrack elliptical!!

The final project put together.

I have not been crafting too much lately after doing a million burp cloths and onesies for friends and family, but I did decide to make my first diaper cake for my sister-in-law. I've also joined a craft group from my ward but wasn't able to go to the first craft night. I can't wait for the next one. I also got to attend our ward's Super Saturday were I made some cool cards, and etched my name on a pan. Fun times!!

Could it be?

The sun is out yet the air not too hot...
a slight breeze in the air...
a few leaves changing color...

Could it be...Oh, how I wish it would be... FALL!!!!!!

or it could be mother natures way of teasing me!

watering can

After a tuff week and as the close of another ruff day came I was excited to get a few minutes of peace and quiet when Cody asked me if he could take a shower. Happily I said yes...

As he is in the shower I hear the shower door open and then close and I figured okay, he went to the bathroom as he usually does at some point of his showers. Next time I heard the shower door open and close I told myself "oh he's probably just getting another toy from the tub where he keeps some of his toys (we have separate shower and tub) without suspecting anything else. Well, after about 15 minutes in the shower I looked at the clock and was trying to be better about not letting him take too long of showers so I told myself "it was sweet while it lasted but it was time for him to get out". As I stepped into the hallway to go grab his towel from his room...I didn't know weather to scream of anger or calmly walk into the bathroom and find out what had happened. I choose the ladder and calmly walked in until I saw the rest of the bathroom. Cody had flooded the entire bathroom floor. I opened the shower door and turned his water off and tried to keep my cool as I made him get out and started running for the towels to start cleaning the water up. Needless to say it took all of my towels to mop up the floor. In my fury and being grossed out that the same water that touched around the toilet touched my nice towels I asked Cody what he was thinking and he very honestly told me "I was watering the bathroom with my watering can"...

Staycation

As promised

Porter getting buried
Cody getting buried

beach fun with cousins

Circus elephants

Cody and I at the circus

Colby and Emily at Wild Rivers

friends enjoying the water at Wild Rivers

going down slides at Wild Rivers

Daniel and Cody playing in the water at Wild Rivers

Relaxing in the cabana at Wild Rivers

Fun times at the Rosenlof's

Without even planning it, we ended up having a staycation week. Daniel had the time off so we took advantage starting on his Birthday. We went kayaking, to the beach a few times, to the Circus, swimming lots, saw friends and family that came into town, and went to Wild Rivers. I will be posting pictures soon.

Son to Father advice

Cody and I went to Daniel's church softball game the other night and before we got out of the car Cody insisted on giving Daniel the following advice:

Cody: Okay Daddy, no fighting, don't fight over the ball! Just let the other people get the ball when it goes to them.

Daniel: Okay Cody, thanks for the advice.

This is so cute only because this is what we use to tell him every week before his T-ball games. I guess he was listening.