We are in Mourning

The loss of a loved one has cause us to pause our lives and reflect on what is really important. You never really appreciate those who are always there for you until they disappear out of your life forever. This tooth has been with us through thick and thin and never falters. Sara was blessed with 21 baby teeth - that is one more than most (average, ungenious, unspecial) kids. It has always been crooked and sticking out and definately gave her a unique look. When it started wiggling (for the second time) we were sad to see it go, but you can't hold on to baby teeth forever. You know a tooth is loose when you can close your mouth and the tooth hangs out! After its pulled! Much Better! Before again! (who's posting this anyway and can't figure out what order to put the pictures in?)

Zoo Boise

My sister Susan and niece Britney came to visit us and the highlight of the weekend was our trip to the zoo. It was so fun to spend time with them. The kids have really been having withdrawls from family. Watching some funny animal, it doesn't look like the monkey spot, but the monkeys were definately our favorite. Carter didn't really want his picture taken. I love fall in Boise, in the summer everything was so green and now everything is red, orange, and yellow. What a cute turtle Allie turtle I told Scott he didn't look like he was having fun The kids loved this giraffe slide

Allie's Photography Skills

Allie loves taking pictures lately, so I download my camera to my computer today and find more random pictures that she has taken than good pictures that I''ve taken. Here is a sample, I left all the the pictures that are just solid red from her finger covering the lense off as well as the shots of the ceiling. The view out her bedroom window Carter This is Scott taking a "day off" work - I love the way she has captured his mood!

Carving Pumpkins

We went to Aunt Jeanne's house to carve pumpkins (we are so happy to have family here in Boise) and the kids had a great time. Then Scott and Allie went to her school for a kindergarten program/daddy pumpkin carving activity. Hanna's pumpkin with a spider nose Sara's pumpkin was big enough to do two pictures The pumpkin Scott and Allie did at her school Allie All the kids eating carmel apples while carving pumpkins (have I mention that Jeanne is the best cook?)

Life in Boise

This is the first day of school - Hanna 3rd grade - Sara 2nd grade - Allie Kindergarten Carter loves this bear - after he gets hurt he gets a cold rag to put on his "owie" and then sits with his bear - this day I was lucky and he fell asleep I love Sara's blue eyes and dark hair combo, especially after a long day in the sun giving her pink cheeks. Allie has the opposite look, blond hair, olive skin, hazel eyes The front of our house The cul-de-sac we live on (this is the view from our front yard) Our kitchen Our backyard - Scott hung some swings from the big olive tree and the kids love to play out there. They also love that there is a little hill and they ride down it in Carters tonka truck. This yard is a definate crowd pleaser with our kids and their friends.