uh-oh

Cache brought a girl home the other day, the granddaughter of our neighbor across the street. He brought her in, found her a chair to sit in, situated it in front of the TV next to his. Then he called to me, "Mom, can I have some milk?" Then leaned over to her and asked "You want some milk?" she nodded "Mom- 2 milks!"

Summer Lovin'

The kids have literally been outside all summer. We have a pack of kids on our street and they spent the summer playing in the road and roaming from one neighbors house to the next. Somehow managing to pick up treats at each one. But now school has started and there's that chill in the air signaling summer is really over. I'm missing it already- with the kids doing this . . .

While I do this . . .

And the kids do more of this . . .

with their popsicle stained lips . . .

Our newest addition

Our newest family member . . . You should've heard Cache in the back seat when we turned the corner and saw it in the driveway. He was excited.

Jonas informed me that someday they are all going to get motorbikes and then I can have the 4-wheeler. ummmm, thanks?

O Pioneers

On our way to Colorado we stopped by Martin's Cove. After taking this photo a nice lady offered to take one with Delwyn in it. He took his place next to Cache and sat on his poor little hand. He wouldn't stop screaming so that picture never took place. Oh well. Just know that Deli was there. Delwyn and I pulled the kids in the handcart. THEY thought that was great. WE- not so much. Let's just say we won't be pulling a handcart to Missouri anytime soon. You gotta respect those Pioneers! In front of Devil's Gate. I attempted to catch my first frog by the river but mid-grab I freaked out. It had bright stripes on it's back-it could've been poisonous! And it looked slimy. But we had a lot of fun climbing rocks until a storm started to roll in and we were ambushed by mosquitoes. We were literally running out of there (only to pause for a pic) to get away from them. And that's not easy with a baby in a sling.

Fish are Friends

Petting the sting rays. They're very squishy. I had a good video of this but wouldn't download.

This is the reason I'm scared of the ocean, yikes.

Jack was bummed he couldn't swim with them. Crazy kid.

What you've missed . . .

We've fallen in love . . .

It really is that good. Come visit and maybe you'll be able to talk Delwyn into sharing.

More Messes . . .

Teague started solids

Cache caught red handed- literally.

Tractors

Went to Delwyns Uncle's auction where he sold off his prized tractor collection . . .

These are only a few of the tractors -the place was FULL

More Cuteness . . .

Bought a New Place . . .

it's wooded

Comes with a bed and an angry tenant who we're guessing has babies in the bed because he was not about to leave. has that cozy "lived-in" feel It'll be a happy home for us No plans to move in - yet. But, hey, with the present economy you never know.

P.S.- we really do own this - no joke. We bought it about a year ago but this was our first time actually seeing it- about a 1/2 acre in Idaho City- the old 1940's camper was a pleasant surprise!

Baptism . . .

Jack turned 8 years old and was baptized on the 21st!

I like how Jack is looking at his dad to figure out what to do with his hands.

We're very proud of Jack's decision to be baptized! It was just us and the grandparents, Uncle Kevin, the Bishop and Primary President. It was a very sweet experience. 1 down 3 to go.

YOUGOTTABEKIDDINGME!!!

Well, it happened. Regis Philbin and Kelly Rippa called my house this morning. Woke me up out of bed. We shared a few laughs, they spun the wheel. My prize: The Waikoloa Resort on the big island of Hawaii. See above photos. (they have an interactive dolphin lagoon people!) My heart was racing, my mouth was dry, a million things were running through my mind. Is this for real? They don't sound real. They sound like a recording. Did I watch the show yesterday? I can't remember- I think I watched it. Then they asked the dreaded question. Regis (or Reg, as I call him): "On yesterdays show we had actress Kim Catrell (ah yes I remember, I did watch the show, phew) In what country did we say she was originally from?" Country??? You mean she's not American??? I don't remember them saying anything about that! I remembered them talking about playing Cleopatra and how she's not a real blonde (shocker) and her characters name on Sex and the City was Samantha but what country is she from?? My heart sunk. I can't believe they finally called me and I don't know the answer! So use simple logic I told myself. There's no detectable accent she must be from Canada? "Noooooo", I hear from Regis and Kelly (aka Big Daddy and Pippa). Couldn't believe it. And then my consolation prize? Cow. $500 worth. I have to admit, it didn't make me feel any better.

But on the bright side:

#1 I'm glad I didn't know the answer at all, it would've been far worse to know the answer and just not be able to get it out.

#2 I TALKED to Regis and Kelly this morning! They called ME!

#3 Now I know it's not a hoax- I was really diligent this last month and entered the contest every day (pretty close anyway)

#4 It can happen again! I am more determined than ever to win that trip! And I pray if I do win a trip it won't be to Utah. (I mean I'll take a free trip anyday to anywhere but- come on!).

So after cleaning the house, re-living the moment on tv, and re-living it again with my visiting teachers, lamenting over it with my parents, telling everyone I know on Facebook, and involuntarily shouting out "HAWAII!!!!" every 5 minutes, I took out my new Kindle (thanks Deli for the bday present) and read Northanger Abbey and forgot about myself and what 'coulda been'. Awwwwwww . . . what a day.