Matt and the Purple Shirt

So here's Matt and his new shirt.  He likes bright colored shirts, but hates having his picture taken,  Eventually, he will learn that it's easier to give in to mom and smile than to fight it.

Noah

I started tennis this fall.  It's my first sport.  I'm having lots of fun.  I like to read.  Mom bought me a Hardy Boys book today.  I really like it so far.  It's so cool, it's The Tower Treasure.  Then she bought another one, House on a Cliff.  I can't wait to read it.  They are my first Hardy Boys books that I have read.  In school, I'm really enjoying History.  Today we went to Grandpa and Grandma's house.  It was fun!  I'm glad I live close to my grandparents.  Someday I want to play basketball or football.  It looks like fun.  Thanks for reading.  Bye-Noah

Another Busy Week

Well, It's been another fun and busy week.  Brian, Matt, Dani, and Noah went hunting.  Sarah had a birthday.  Noah, Timothy, and Joshua started tennis class.  Sarah went to Idaho again.  Matt made doughnuts(yes, doughnuts), and surprised his dad when he showed up at church in a purple shirt.  Wait 'til he sees the matching tie with it tommorrow.  Never a dull moment.

Timothy's Turn

I started tennis class today.  I had fun playing tennis.  I learned how to hit under hand.  My teacher is a lot of fun.  I am in the same class as Noah.  I also like to make pictures.  I think drawing is fun.  -Timothy 

Happy Birthday, Sarah!

We had fun celebrating Sarah's birthday.  I'm so blessed to have her for my daughter.  She is so fun to be around.  She is extremely helpful.  When she is gone, I remember how much she helps me without even being asked.  She had a good time in Idaho, but I am so glad to have her back.  Happy birthday, Sarah!

October Family Dinner

We had another great Family Dinner!  Mom always makes something yummy.  This time it was chicken enchiladas.  She made the enchilada sauce and it was fantastic.  I know it's a lot of work for Mom but it's fun to get together regularly with all of our busy schedules.  The kids always look forward to it.  When we pull up to their house, Josiah will get excited and start saying " Jamma, Jamma " , this means grandma and grandpa for those of you who are not fluent in Josiahspeak.

Sarah and Josh are the new "Oldest" at Family Dinner!  Sorry Keeri and Hannah.  You've been replaced as oldest!

Joshua's Perspective

Hi.  It's my turn to update our family blog.  I had so much fun camping.  I liked playing in the water.  It was cold.  I found obsidian, pumice and red lava rock on the beach.  The obsidian was my favorite.  The meals were yummy.  I toasted marshmallows and made smores.  I went on the raft.  It was fun.  I liked the chipmunks that came to our campsite.  They would eat crumbs we dropped.  They were so fast.  I went on a hike.  I led the way.  There was lots of obsidian.  I love camping!!!   Joshua