Play Time!

I hate when the weather goes from warm straight to cold, and that is what happened this year. We went from playing at the park to being stuck inside all the time. So, that must mean one thing, time to play on the mall toys. Grant discovered them this year, and loves to go and play there. He can crawl around, and go through the tunnels. It is a nice break during the day, and we are so glad there is something to do in the winter.

Sunday Afternoon

My Grandma Bock gave me this keyboard the last time we were in California. I didn't get it out because I forgot the stand with my parents, and didn't want the kids playing with it. Well, one Sunday afternoon we needed an activity. Out came the keyboard, and the fun began. Claire quickly discovered that there are songs on it, that all she has to do is push a button. Grant loved the instant music, and was dancing up a storm. Owen joined in on the fun later, but it was a great Sunday afternoon just watching them have a great time.

A Visit from the Turgoose's

Our good friends the Turgooses decided they needed to move to Boise last May, and we have missed them a ton. Luckily they are an easy pit stop for us on our way to my parent's house. They came to visit us in October. Unfortunately, I wasn't feeling the greatest, but I did get this cute picture of Grant and Abbie in the bath together. Grant was thrilled to have someone his size take a bath with him. We had a lot of fun having you guys, and we hope you can come visit us again soon!

Coming Soon!

There really isn't any point in hiding this anymore. As I sit here tired, thirsty, and wishing I could actually throw up, I thought I would let you in on our family secret. We are expecting baby number 4 in May. Yes, we are crazy, but it is great timing for us as preschool will just be finishing up for the year, and I will have 3 months with the baby before going back to work. Everyone around here is very excited, and Claire is sure that it is a girl because, "We already have lots of boys!" So here's hoping for her because I would love to reuse all my cute girl clothes.

Bladen's Baptism

We were so glad to be able to attend Bladen's baptism. We are so proud of him. I got asked at the last minute to give a talk because Bladen's other Grandpa got the flu, so I gave a short and sweet talk on the Holy Ghost. It was great to be there, and so nice for the kids to have their Grandparent's and Great Grandparent's there. We had a great time!
Roy and Bladen
The Roy Farmer Family: Roy, Cody, Jarom, Bladen, Brittany, Parker, Orrin and Tucker
All the Great Grand kids with Great Grandpa and Grandma Bock
The Farmer Great Grand kids with Great Grandpa and Grandma Farmer.

Hunting 2009

Last weekend we drove to my parents house for 3 specific activities, hunting, a baptism and a baby blessing. It worked out great that we could do all three at once, and we had a great time. Chad did a great job hunting. My parents have a ton of deer around their house, so in the morning the men plus Amber went out back, and shot their guns a few times, and they all missed! But, they successfully scared the deer away. In Chad's defense, he didn't shoot because he wasn't ready when they all started going at it. We did find out later that my Grandpa Bock hit one, so they did have the first deer of the day. Later on, Chad went on our a 4-wheeler ride, and got his deer. Between the dust on his glasses and scope, we are lucky that he got it. Then later on my dad shot another one off the porch. That was plenty of work for those tired hunters for one day. They still have another tag to fill, but it won't take long. Chad was happy with his deer, and it was the first time he had shot anything with his new gun. Owen wasn't to sure about seeing the "reindeer," yes, we have ruined Christmas for everyone, but once he got out there he helped his dad, and was really intrigued with the whole thing. Princess Claire wouldn't have anything to do with the deer, so she got charted around on her chariot all day!

If You Give a Baby Licorice . . .

This is what you get! But hey, it kept him quiet in his car seat, so it was worth the mess!