Edit about Ethan's Teeth

I guess I had better clarify the facts about this picture.

When my sister saw this, she wanted to know what was wrong with his teeth & how I got them to look this terrible.

They are Hillbilly teeth from our Halloween dress-up.  We thought since he looked so scruffy, that he might as well add another "scary" feature to his attire.

So I hope I didn't "scare" anyone too much--or lead anyone to think that I have let my son neglect his teeth to this degree ;)

Thanksgiving 2010

We have a lot to be thankful this year. 

Each year, we add feathers to our "Thankful Turkey"--listing things we are grateful to have in our lives.

 Emmalee handed the feathers to me as each person in our family took turns saying what they were thankful for.  

 It is always fun to list our blessings.  Then after Thanksgiving, we "pluck" his feathers & put him away until next year.

 This year we went to Rusty's sister's house between Rigby & Ririe, ID.   Because of the storm/blizzard we had earlier in the week, the roads were not the greatest, so it took us a bit longer to get to her house (a little over an hour).  

 We brought a turkey (that Rusty got up early & cooked in our electric roaster), 2 pies (just frozen Sara Lee pies that Rusty also cooked earlier that morning), green olives & cranberries.

 I also made the gravy from the drippings of the 2 turkeys.  We had plenty, plenty of yummy food.  Tammie is busy getting things set out on her counter.

 The kids getting their food.  (Zane, Colter, Brienna, Cody, Ben & Callum)

 Callum loading up on olives & pretzels--silly kid!  

 This is what Benjamin was more interested in doing while we were eating--sliding down their stairs.

 Way to go, Emmalee--yummy veggie tray!

 Kids table (18 & under--sorry, Ethan.  There just wasn't room at the "adult" table this year)  

 Grandma Marge (in red), Rusty (behind her), Mike (Tammie's husband), Pamela, Callum (back to us) & Zane (eating some yummy turkey). 

 Hey, Ethan.  What are you doing at the "adult" table???? 

 Stuffing your face???  He was able to sit there for about 3 minutes--until all the adults got their plates loaded up! 

 What's that????  Benjamin is actually sitting at the table for a second?  Good thing I got it on film--because he quickly disappeared to the stairs. 

 The "adult" table:  Rusty, Pamela, Tammie, Mike, Uncle Reed,..Reed (Rusty's brother), Liz (Reed's wife).

 Mike, Uncle Reed, Grandma Marge, Grandpa Stewart, Reed.

I do have to say that this is the first year that I ate just enough to be full, but not stuffed.  I guess it helped that I didn't eat any pie (since I have been sugar-free for 7 months & didn't make me a sugar-free dessert).  I did have some sugar-free jell-o w/pineapple, though. 

 It was an awesome day for us--we had good food, good visits, and more good food!  

Haircuts

Ethan--scary!!  Not only does he have long, shaggy hair, but he is in need of a dentist.  

 That's right--he has an appointment on Monday!

 His long hair--actually looks manageable when it is wet.

 I could have braided his hair, or put pony tails in it. 

 Benjamin's hair cut--sitting on Brienna's lap reading a book.  (of course it's Toy Story!)

 Zane asked for a flat top--I have never tried to do a flat top before, but he said if I messed up he could just have a buzz.

 So I guess I did ok for my first attempt at a flat top.  I cut all the boys' hair to save money.  I can usually give everyone a hair cut in a little over 1 hour.  It took a lot longer on Saturday when I cut their hair, because of the amount Ethan had (he has thick hair!), and trying to get the flat top flat.

 Callum & his long, long, hair--over his ears.  He wanted it to still be long in the back, so.....

 Here it is--nice & combed & handsome.  I guess I need to take a picture from the side, so you can see it's still long.

 Ready for church.

 Ethan...after the hair cut.  He is ready for church.  He was ordained an Elder today (click here to find more information about Elders in the LDS church).

Benjamin--all dressed up for church.  He looks a little sleepy because he just got up!  He was really tired, I guess (resting up to get into as much mischief as possible!!)  And he is a growing boy.

Ethan's Arrival Home

I tried to post the video of Ben's reaction to Ethan's arrival, but it didn't upload.  So I might try it again tomorrow.  So here are the photos I took of him.

 He looks really happy to see Ethan again.

 The love & bond of brothers.

 Wow, Ethan--you really could use a hair cut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Emmalee missed him too.  He had to read "Arthur's Thanksgiving" to her--in his own goofy way.

and Benjamin had to join in too. :D  

Coming up......HAIRCUTS!!

Grandma & Grandpa Fun

I finally got the pictures to upload today.

So here are some pictures of the fun the kids had with Grandma & Grandpa (who live in Wyoming)

Grandma reading to Benjamin (of course it's Toy Story!) 

 Eating dinner at the extra table.  We had 11 people at our small, small house.  

 Yummy pork ribs!

 Relaxing on the couch.

 Playing in our first "real" snow--about 6 inches or so.

 Our angel making a snow angel.

 Benjamin trying to make a snow angel

 He had a blast in the snow--he is still intrigued with the snow--it's cold, can be squished into a ball, and it's fun to throw!!!  ha, ha!

Brienna helping with the snowman

 Ta-da!  The snowman--with an apple (from Grandpa Stewart's tree) for his nose.

 We tried to get Benjamin to stand by the snowman

 He looks really happy--doesn't he ;)  

 They made a snow chair for the 2 little ones to sit on.

 Cool cheeks??

 Taking off all of the wet snow clothes & heading in to make hot chocolate.

 Brienna & Ben all tuckered out.

And momma too!  It was nice to get a nap in--even if it was for about 5 minutes!