PUMPKINS!

This year Ben planted some pumpkins in his garden. They turned out beautiful and we got about 12 pumpkins total. Friday night we decided it was time for some carving, so after gathering my courage (I've never done it myself before, and the inside of the pumpkin is one of nature's most disgusting things) Noah and I picked out a couple of pumpkins and went to work. I thought about letting him have a go at actually carving it, but after seeing the knife in his hand I decided to go with my gut and have Ben carve his pumpkin.

After Hope saw my reaction to the inside of the pumpkin she kept saying "Yucky, huh?" I tried to get it on video, but didn't happen.

Here's the finished pumpkins.

Happy Birthday Ben!

Thirty years ago today my husband was born. Ben is truly one of the smartest people I know (actually he may be the smartest) and the most talented. He is one of the few people on this earth that could not only do anything they wanted, but do it extremely well.

I don't necessarily believe in soul mates. I believe that few people have someone that they were actually meant to be with and that all the rest simply find someone to get through this life with. I don't know if Ben and I started out as soul mates, but I do know that somewhere along life's craziness that we were divinely guided to each other.

Happy Birthday Ben, I love you!!!

"Today I'm Eight"

Noah was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday September 26, 2009. His father, Josh, was able to baptize and confirm him. I asked my mom and Cheryl to sing "Today I'm Eight" which is a song that my mom wrote for my brother Brian's baptism. It was a wonderful day. I am so proud of Noah.

Noah with his father waiting for the program to begin.

Noah with his cousins Liberty and Christian.

Keola, Mom and Ben and Hope.

Noah sitting by grandpa Perkins. Grandpa Perkins gave a talk on baptism.

Me and Noah. Doesn't he look like a little angel all dressed in white?

Noah with Uncle Brian and Uncle Keola.

Congratulations Noah!

Noah Turns 8!!!

My little monkey is eight years old. I can't believe it. The Saturday before his birthday Ben and I took him to see Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Later that night the whole family met at Pirate Island in Orem for presents, pizza and games.

Sunday we celebrated his baptism with cake and a special present from mom and daddio (Ben).

Remembering Summer

Summer started out great...and then things got crazy. We did manage to fit in some fun things, but luckily we all like each other enough that even just hanging out can be exciting.

We visited the little park a couple blocks from our house.

The planetarium at Gateway.

The Discovery Museum at Gateway.

Hope did her best to help daddy with his homework.

Check out the way Hope is looking at her big bro.

Noah rode his cool chopper bike.

Gma Bosley made a cool newspaper hat that the kids quite enjoyed.

The kids built forts with couch cushions and anything else that they could find.

And we could always count on Ben to provide some entertainment.

We got a wading pool to cool off those hot summer days. Cousin Caleb was able to enjoy it too.

We spent an afternoon catching the many grasshoppers in our backyard.

Now summer vacation is over and Noah has started school again. Luckily he really likes his new teacher and is already making new friends.

Pictures A Little Late

These are pics from Hope's birthday party. We just celebrated as a family but Hope enjoyed it all the same.

Ben made this yummy cake from scratch with home-made bavarian cream filling!

Happy Birthday Hope!

Hope is 2 today! I can't believe it.

Here's a few choice pics from the last year.