Frightmares

 We went to Frightmares in October, which should really be called something like October fest, we didn't do the scary parts and they don't walk around scaring people any more, or at least the couple of times we went. 

 Mike, Ruth, Caitlin, Max & Grace

 Daisy and Max

 The little Halloween walk through's for the kids were adorable.  Each child got a little bag and visited several different characters for a treat.  So fun!

 Max wanted to ride the train, and it had the longest line.  Everyone else ditched us and he still wanted to stand there so we waited for it.  You would have thought it was his first time!  It was nice to do something just for him.  He enjoyed it so much.

We must have went to Lagoon at least 20 times, just for a few hours each time.  It was so nice, one of the best Christmas presents ever!

Grandma Edna's 99th!

 In September we celebrated my Great-Grandma's 99th birthday.  We had a family party at Hyrum Park and enjoyed each others company.  99 years, can you imagine?
 Grandma with my brother Patch -

 Grandma, Me and Bennett

 Max, I'm pretty sure any kid who's grown up in Hyrum has climbed these rocks, and probably has a similar picture.  I wonder how many stitches can be attributed to them.

 Grace deciding she's big enough to carry Bennett -

 Going back to our German roots - my aunt and uncle made spatulas and sauerkraut.

 And Grace devoured it.

 My cousin Shoni, Kenzi, Aunt Jo, Sister Nicole and Mary.

Grace and her Great- Great- Grandma. 

On to 100!

Bennett - 4 Months

At four month's Bennett is still a happy happy happy baby.  He is so good natured I just love it. He is so close to rolling over and started baby food.  He's not so sure about it and keeps spitting it back out.  My other two loved to eat food, so this is a change for us! 

He is 26 in - 84%
15lbs 13 oz - 67%
Head 16.2 in - 20%

The doctor scared me at his check up and listened to his heart for several minutes.  He finally announced he had a heart murmur, he felt it was probably benign and just wanted to watch it for a few months.  I felt comfortable with his recommendation, he told me to check for signs of labored breathing while eating, turning blue or purple or a slow down in development.  Since he's had none of those I'm not too worried.

Bennett has brought the most sweet spirit into our home, he loves to laugh and is particularly fond of Grace.  His eyes light up when she comes home from school and she is so sweet and tender with him.  (Grace?! I know. So out of character, but don't worry, she doesn't let anyone else see it.) 

The Zoo

Right after school started Mike's mom took us to the zoo to see the new Polar Bear exhibit.  Well the polar bear was a dud! I've seen all these pictures of him playing, and swimming and being active. Well, he just sat in the mud and glared at us.  However, we did have an awesome time watching the Grizzlies feed.  We watched as the workers went around placing fish, fruits and veggies throughout their enclosure.  Then they let the bears out and it was a mad dash to the find all the fish.  Then they walked around and after they were sure there was no more fish they started eating certain fruits - bananas and strawberries first, then the oranges, and last the kiwi's.  Then they walked around again and when they were sure there were no more fruits they ate the veggies - it was funny how alike me they were! 

It was so bright and warm the day we went, the kids had a hard time looking at the camera.

Daisy, Grace & Max

As the big kids were riding the carousel with grandma this peacock strolled right in front of me. 

They also told us that the train would be closing down and now that the Rocky Shores exhibit is open they are closing the giraffe's and building a new African Savannah.  They will bring new zebra's and other African animals, I'm hoping they bring hippos back.  But it's not scheduled to open until 2014!  For the life of me I don't know what takes so long to build these things - they really need Zoo Makeover, they could have it done in 7 days. 

Random September

These pictures don't really fit with anything that was happening in September, just my sillies being silly

 sassy

 And a beautiful picture of Sardine Canyon.

Grace's first day of school

 Grace's first day of school - she was so excited!  She couldn't stop smiling. She picked out her dress, and wanted to go to the bus stop 1/2 hour early.

 I can't wait to see all the things Grace learns this year1!