2011 Ice Fishin

Ahhhh new pictures finally. We are little behind, but I am ok with that. We went Ice Fishing in Feb with MaryAnn and Leonard. (Thad's Mom and Dad) it was so much fun. It was really cold and we all got sick after it but it was good while we were there. The kids caught some fish this year and Creed caught the big fish of the day, a nice Blue Gill. He was so proud. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for driving all this way to go with the kids. They had a blast.

Twins Birthday

The big 4. They are such good kids that I would take twins again any day.
There is a small size difference between the two. Azlyn is about 3-4 inches taller and weights 7 lbs more. Crew will one day catch up. He does not let that stop him from "taking her down" all the time. She is not a fighter at all and does not like to rough house. Crew on the other hand is a rough and tough little boy. Loves to get dirty and be outside. They are as different as oil and water, but they get along so good. They are lost without each other.

Thanksgiving

Aprons. Mom, Ty and Mandy made a lot of aprons. This is just two of them. They helped out a lot with all the cooking we had to do.

We played a lot of cards. The kids really got into it.

Misty loved just playing by herself. She loved the lid drawer.
Jeff got a little tired and could not find a place to get some quiet time so he made his own. He just need some place dark.


While we were playing cards the kids looked outside and thought they saw a rabbit or something out side the house, what it really was, was a badger. It was huge and of course it took two guys with guns to bring him down. We couldn't have one of those so close to the house.

Recap

So I was getting the pictures off the camera today and realized that I am REALLY far behind. I never posted pictures of some great times. So let me start it may be long but just keep reading. :)
First Creed turns 8 and gets baptized. His birthday is in November and we had his birthday party. Then for Thanksgiving he was baptized when everyone was here for turkey.

Finally Some New Pictures

Azlyn, 4 going on 16. Where does the attitude come from. I am sure I still have mine and Mom and Dad say that I deserve whatever I get but I wonder sometimes. She is a little fire cracker and will not take NO for an answer EVER.
She is the best help. She takes care of the boys and always is thinking ahead.









Crew, 4 and just fine to be that age. He can do anything that Creed can do, and is going to be a fast runner when he grows up. He is a mild manner little man, but just as goofy as Creed.

















Creed, this pictures says it all.
He is a complete goofball.
What can I say he gets it from his Dad. He wants to go back to ID any chance he gets and cannot wait to go Camping in the Summer. (Little does he know the baby coming in June is kinda going to mess that up just a bit.)
He loves recess and only
likes school when there is a day off


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We had a great fall this year camping and having a great time just hanging out with each other. We can't wait for the next baby to come along in June and add to the mix of the family.

September

Crew and Azyln love to jump together and the other day I was outside and Crew couldn't get on the tramp so Azlyn yells I will help you. and she runs over and kneels downs so Crew can stand on her back. It was the cutest thing ever. I love having twins!


Ok So I know that I still need to do July and August but September won't take me very long and the other two months had quite a few activities.
This is when I kick myself for getting so far behind :)


Creed Loves to mow. It is his favorite job now and it makes me happy because 1 When he is on the mower he is not fighting or antagonizing Crew and Azlyn and 2 it is just less lawn I have to mow :)




For Labor Day we went over to Scottsbluff and climb around the area and went and saw the Mormon Pioneer Trail. They still have some ruts out there that you can see. It was awesome.

We had so much fun in South Dakota with the Woodwards!! They can come back anytime.
We had a very eventful week. It was a FIRST for many things.Going to South Dakota, Mt. Rushmore, Alpine Slide, Jewel Caves, Camping in a one bedroom cabin with 10 people :), Cathedral Spires, Sylvan Lake ( this was my favorite place that we went to.. (WE just drove past it but I will be going back). Feeding "wild" donkeys or burrows, seeing buffalo up close. (man are they big), Crazy Horse, Fire works in Ogallala, a fierce hail storm/tornato. What a week...






















It was a great week and I won't complain at all. We made it out of the Storm with just a few scratches and a great story to tell. We had a blast in South Dakota. There are so many things to do up there I don't think we even scratched the surface. I am hoping that we live here a long time to go and explore and hike around up there to see the beauty that God has created for us.

No more Tomato

We took a "SHORT CUT" on our way to Boise. We went up through Bear Lake and the stopped in Logan and took some pictures at the temple and then on to Boise. It was a beautiful short cut and it was nice to see the temple. The kids loved to walk around it and ask a ton of questions. "Is this a castle", "Why can't we go in", "when can we go in", "why is it so big" on and on it was great to see their little wheels turning.







This is Creeds last day of school. He did very well in the sporting events and I think he loved this one the best. Look at him fly.

Tomatoes

I have had a pet tomato plant that I have kept alive all winter in my bed room. It has gone crazy and we actually get cherry tomatoes every now and then. It has been a good learning experience and I can't wait to plant in the spring as well as see what I can grow in the house next winter. I will plant a early girl next year the cherry tomatoes just don't go to far with everyone picking them off the plant.