Sunday, November 28, 2010

Happy Halloween


Officer Mark -wanted to be just like his big brother, of course ;o)


The Trick or Treating Crew-our good friends, the Vance's were in town, I'm hoping to post a few more pictures soon.

My beauty, who decided to go as a Spanish Dancer because this costume was too itchy. Thanks Gramps and Grandma for the back-up!

Sharon, VT and Sugarbush Farms



We have had such a great fall here in Boston, I am so sad to see it go. About a month ago we traveled up to see the birthplace of the prophet Joseph Smith. On the way home (sorry, the pictures are backwards) we stopped at Sugarbush farms to let the kids run and play. We drove through Quiche Gorge to get there, which eeked of New England charm. We even had our first snow fall in the car on the way.

Sugarbush farm makes it's own maple syrup and wraps and waxes their own cheeses. We were able to watch them work and sample some of their amazing products. I don't think the kids will forget drinking syrup from a spoon for a while. Does life get any better?

The kiddos love these things. Even Mark is playing peek-a-boo with the camera.

It took a while to get this picture because a tractor had just driven by. Ezra was mesmerized by counting the wheels.

This cute little calf thought we were it's afternoon snack and tried to eat Ava and my jackets. Silly guy!


The beautiful monument at the Joesph Smith birthplace. We were able to go into the visitor's center and learn a little more about the leader's of our church. What great sacrifices they made.

The hearthstone of the home where Joseph Smith was born.

Such lovely countryside.


Saturday, November 06, 2010

Stitches



So cute! And just in time for Halloween! Ava was being a little wild on Halloween Eve and was tossing her head around when it smacked into our piano bench. It resulted in a late night trip with Dad to the ER. Two stitches and five hours later they were home. Fairly traumatic, but she did get an amazing syringe which is her new favorite bath toy. The Dr. who stitched her up happened to be the same doctor who saw her not too long ago to help get a jewel out of her nose. I think she's looking for a little extra one-on-one with Dad. Maybe we should be more structured about Daddy Daughter Dates. :o)