Chimney Rock

 My Siwa came to visit and we went to Chimney Rock for a field trip.  It was really cool.  The boys got to fill a wagon just like the pioneers did.  I'll tell you what.  Those people were amazing.  We learned some really cool stuff.

We went up to the cemetery and saw Wee Granny's headstone.  It was cool to be near where ancestors walked.  I was grateful that we went in the late fall because there were signs that said rattle snakes were around.  Yucky.

Tres Meses

Oh my sweet little T-Bug.  He is growing up so fast.  Three months.  Holy cow.  How come pregnancy never seems to fly like kids growing up?

Here is what he has been doing.

• Talking.  He talks to everyone.  We just wish we knew what he was saying
• Jumping.  One of his favorite morning past times
• Sleeping.  Through the night.  Even better than the Diva.  The other day he slept from 5pm to 7am.  I had to keep checking to see if he was breathing
• Smiling.  His grins are just contagious.  I love to see this happy little man
• Grunting.  Still makes tons of noise
• Moving.  He doesn't like to lift his head up during tummy time, but will push himself off the blanket with his feet
• Flirting.  He loves to smile and flirt with the ladies at church.  When he is not sleeping
• Giggling.  So cute.  He usually does it when we clap his hands together

He is just too much fun.  I can't even stand it.

Blessing

Today was T-Bug's blessing day.  It was a bittersweet day.  We we going to have the blessing in Utah, but due to weather it was decided that we should just stay home.  We had our wonderful Branch family step in and help the Supremo out.

Here he is in the most adorable blessing outfit.  My mom made it.  Thanks mom!

I caught this little gem of a grin.

Oh how we love this boy.

Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto

Halloween was a great time for us.  Trunk or Treating.   Trick or Treating.  Too much candy eating.  Lots and lots of candy eating.  It got to the point where I just got rid of it because I was eating too much.

So here we go with the photos.  T-Bug in the jumper.  He loves it.  He is a natural.  Just like the other kids.

 We had our kids make their own costumes this year.  I really wanted to be the Peter Pan crew.  (Noodle -Captian Hook.  Chief - Peter Pan.  Diva - Tinker Bell, and T-Bug a lost boy)  When I went to look at costumes I couldn't bring myself to pay that much.  Supremo said that we should let the kids be what they wanted.  I relented and this is what we came up with.

The Princess Robot

 The Primary Colors Robot

 Gold BumbleBee

 Close up of the Diva's body.

This was so much cheaper than buying pre made costumes.  So worth it in the end.  Only the Chief wore his costume trick or treating.

Fin

There was some confusion in the last post about whether or not the Supremo is in the photo coaching.  The answer in no.  I had't put these photos on the computer yet, so here is the final game.

The Diva with her kick off.  Hilarious.  She would throw and kick at the same time.

Getting ready for the next play.

Hike!

Touchdown!

T-Bug just hanging out.

The Diva had to try some flags on.  I am sure she will want to sign up when she is old enough.

We're #1

Much Ado About...

 If you know me, since I have had children, you will know that I have given all my grace and coordination to my kids.  I seem to have nothing left.  Just ask Supremo.  Lately I have been beginning to notice that I may have given everything to my first two, and left nothing for the Diva.  Case in point.  I was doing the dishes one morning and she came running into the kitchen.  All the sudden the slow motion kicked in and I watched her fall and smack her lips on the corner of the dishwasher.  There was weeping, wailing, and knocking of teeth.  Lip was swollen and blood was gushing from her two front teeth.  They had been knocked back.  I called the dentist and rushed her over.  My wonderful neighbor took the boys so we could run.  We got some x-rays and her teeth were fractured, but were going to be fine because they were baby teeth.  Then he said to me.  Wow.  She has a lot of fractures on these teeth.  I then began to remember about all the many times she has fell on her face.  Yup.  She missed out on the coordination.  I guess there was just nothing left to give her.  T-Bug is doomed.

Notice in this one that the tooth on the left is down a little bit.  The dentist said that her teeth may turn brown.  FABULOUS!

Flag football finished up for the season.  Supremo got to coach their last game.  It was so fun to watch.

We went on a trip to Washington this month.  It was a really quick trip.  Supremo's Dad had surgery, so we went up to keep him from working.  There is just something in the blood of farmers that won't allow them to take a break once in a while.
On the way there we saw a house moving down the road.  This is something my sister Juicy wants to have one day.  A portable house.  I didn't get very good photos because I didn't have the right camera lens for that.

We spent our time there making swords out of PVC, Foam Insulation, and Duct Tape.  I made quite a few daggers.  I couldn't stop.  It was so fun.  Here is my nephew and the Diva testing their skills.

This was the best part.  Redneck Grass Surfing.  It was a blast.  I watched the kids go around a few times and then I had to try it out.  I fell off a couple times and rolled in the grass.  Hilarious.  I would recommend it.

 That's the Diva and I on the back sitting down.  Going across the pivot tracks really did a number to my bum.  Totally worth it to listen to the Diva say, "I'm doing it."

 Noodle holding onto his cousin.They kept jumping off and helping each other back on while it was going.

Celebrating Grandma's birthday.  The kids blew the candles out more than once.

T-Bug and Grandma

Noodle couldn't get enough of playing the game 'Snorta'.  It's quite comical.  Making animal sounds at each other.

T-Bug and my niece.  The girls had way too much fun with him around.  I don't know if I held him the entire time we were there.

Not Red

Just a little note to my Aunties.

 Cute as I am, my hair is blonde not red.

Deal with it.  Ha ha ha.