It's The Little Things

The other week it rained and rained. Lincoln and Grant thought the puddles looked like so much fun. I don't think I've ever let them jump in the puddles before, though Lincoln has asked numerous times...

I thought to myself - What little kid hasn't experienced the joy of jumping in puddles before? We pulled into the garage, I got them out of the car and told them to go jump!

Lincoln looked at me apprehensively. I told him again to go jump, that it was okay. He hesitated about a minute more and then took Grant and ran to the puddles. Within a few minutes he said, "I'm having so much fun!" Within a few more minutes they were wet and cold and ready to go inside for lunch and hot chocolate!

I need to remember more often that it's the little things that make for a happy childhood, and a happy family. Sometimes I get so caught up on the schedule of the day that I forget about the fun...and what would be fun to these little guys.

All Smiles

I love this sweet little baby's smiles and his happy calm personality. He brings so much joy to our family and our home. Everyone loves little Eli so much and he gives so much love back. He is really so patient and calm and just a happy baby! He is a little snuggler and loves to be held. I am so happy to have our 3rd little boy and am just so in love with him.

He just turned 2 months and had his check-up. He was born our smallest baby, but is growing so big so quickly....24 in (90%) and 12.3 lbs (75%)!

To Infinity And Beyond!

For a year Lincoln has been reminding me that he wanted to be "Woody" for Halloween and that Grant would be "Buzz" and the baby would be "Rex." Thankfully we were able to pull through!

The boys had so much fun dressing in their costumes for most of October and then finally Trick-or-Treating at our ward's annual Truck-or -Treat. It was fun to watch them play while they were in their costumes. They of course had to act the part and refer to each other as Woody and Buzz. They usually would try to save Jessie (Mommy) and ride Bullseye (the couch or Daddy). I think they make a pretty cute pair! They love Halloween and dressing up. Lincoln thought it was the greatest night ever!

Cute baby Eli as "Rex"

Checking out their loot before the Great Pumpkin comes!

Daddy.Grant.Lincoln

Mommy.Eli

Making Halloween sugar cookies...gotta LOVE dumping the sprinkles on!

Lincoln was so excited to make these...really he was probably mostly excited to eat them!

Pumpkin Carving night!