Catch Up...

I am so sorry I haven't blogged in a while. The kids are getting big and I am getting busier by the day. Payton is enjoying second grade and has started Boy Scouts and Kevin is his den leader. Gavin is in preschool and is doing very well. He is so excited to know how to write letters and is constantly writing on any paper he finds. Olivia is growing and thinks she is a little princess. (I wonder why?) She is funny and says some funny things and I wish she would stay 2 (almost 3 can you believe it) forever!! Or at least until I am like 50... So here she is being crazy. This summer we used our clothes line outside and she had this love of clothes pins, as you can see....

A few weeks ago I had a primary presidency meeting in Grand Forks and Olivia came with me. Gavin didn't want to go so we just had a girls day....(the first of many I hope) We did errands after the meeting Target, oil change, etc...and she found a bracelet, her crown and a slushy (sp). She is so fun and loves to have her picture taken.

It also has been getting colder and fall has been wonderful. My apple tree was overflowing with apples and we have been enjoying them. We had a hard frost on Sat night so I need to get the rest off the tree but here is a picture of the beauties.

Another big deal for us, Payton is able to mow the lawn now! (Kevin is so grateful!!) Kevin was out the other day mowing up the leaves and Payton wanted to try. Off he went and he does a great job. Kevin figured he would have to at least start the mower for him but he surprised us again and started it himself. He is getting so big. I can't believe he is going to be 8 in 2 months.

Kevin volunteered (I volunteered him when he was at work) to be the den leader for Payton's Boy Scouts and they have been busy. Last night was his Pack meeting and Payton won 3rd place for is pumpkin. He did a great job carving (with a bit of help) his wolves. He thought that it would be appropriate since he is a wolf. Smart kid that one.

Then, last Saturday, was our town Halloween parade. The kids had fun and the weather kind of cooperated. It was in the 50's and nice but the wind picked up a bit and it cooled right off. They had fun walking in the parade then after we went to the local businesses on Main Street and they got some candy.

Olivia did wear a jacket but she wanted to take a picture in her ballerina outfit, complete with crown!!

That is about all for now. I guess I should also mention to those of you who don't know yet, we are expecting a boy in March. Olivia is a bit disappointed (she wanted a sister) but the boys are ecstatic. Thing are bound to only get busier around here.

xoxoxo Kirsten