So I had an idea to get pictures of each of the boys. What Style? What colors? It took me a couple of weeks, hey I am just starting out. And I am still not in love with Emmett's, but here they are. I love them.

OH and I love the kids too!!

Burton's Legos

To say that he is obsessed with legos is an understatement.

He is just fascinated by them. Sits and looks and plays with them for hours.

He can play with them in peace when the other boys are at school. When they get home it usually involves tears.

Looks happy here. That is how I like to remember it.

I got a fairly good shot of each of the boys and put up my own photos on the wall. I think they look pretty good.

Halloween 09

Our Neighborhood had a party at the park. Bouncer, pizza Where is the candy?... my kids kept asking me.

Burton doesn't like me taking pictures of him. Especially when he is busy. So I have to get them when I can.

On the other hand.... Wesley is always ready with a smile.

They are just so fun.

Yes I had my hands full as usual.

My little pig. People accused me of dressing him in pink to get the girl effect. I really didn't. I just couldn't find the bat costume.

Love this one of Nate and Tyler. Like Father like Son.

Preschool party

Party at Miss Stacy's today. They had a carnival. Candy, Costumes, the works. It was just a quick shot. Not everyone is looking but oh well. I posterized it to make them look like cartoons.

Flag Football Game

Tyler and Oscar are doing flag football and are on the same team. Phew. They are really enjoying it. Tyler got a touch down in the game and Oscar was the center.

I went to watch but I also went to practice taking action shots. Boys are fast, you see why I need to get proficient at this right?
They did win. And everyone was so excited. Go Cardinals.
I think I like football better than the other sports the boys have played.

Turkey Killin: not for the faint of heart

My Uncle Keith is quite the man of the earth. He has a big lot and has a garden and fowl. He offered our family a turkey from his flock. Kyle helped us catch it.

When I told the boys we would be killing a turkey they said ya. One said, "I am going to shoot it with a gun." Another said, "I'm gonna stab it with a knife!" I am thinking "Ok we will see" So when my uncle offered the knife to the boys and asked who was going to do it Oscar stepped up and said I am. He took the knife and we walked with the turkey to the execution. When we got there Oscar had walked in the other direction. No he didn't get lost he Turkeied out. So Uncle Keith did it for us. THanks
Uncle Keith made the executive decision to skin instead of pluck. Lots of work plucking.
Aunt Sandra helped with the babies.
Wesley ran over to show me the windpipe cut out.
Then we had popsicles in the shade. It was a beautiful day.

I wanted to practice action shots with the camera. So I had the boys jump in the hole. They were great.

There is the turkey. Alive and flapping 2 hours before this shot. Kind of weird. Probably not going to make a habit of this. But it was a good experience for the boys.

What the Heck?

I got a new calling this week. Stake Primary Secretary. This is what you say "Oh Whitny isn't that calling for more mature women?" I would answer that yes it is. and Now I AM a Mature woman. I HAVE AN AGE SPOT ON MY HAND> This has been more of a blow than any of the other signs of age. Oh my gosh this is weird. In my head I am about 21. I look at my kids sometimes and wonder when their mother is going to come and get them. Then I realize they are mine and I am very happy they are. They are just great kids. I am loving the challenge of helping them develop into responsible young men. Come on? Age spot at 33....

I took these while the boys were taking videos of them selves. Luckily for them they are their own critics.

Trying to get a good one of each of the boys for a picture wall in the house. This one might work for Oscar.