Fun with PhotoShop!

I thought it would be fun to place us in front of some more authentic backgrounds.  You can check out some of the originals further down on the blog.  The first picture below was actually taken in front of a piano with Monty's foot on the piano bench.  It worked pretty good to have his foot up on the bumper as if we were leaning on the car.

First School Picture

So this is Hyrum's first official school picture.  Obviously, he didn't hear the boys tell him that Dad pays out $3.00 if you show your teeth!  Oh well, it's typical Hyrum...that's why we love him so!

Harvest Carnival

Last night was the ward harvest carnival. We had a chili cook-off, kid's games by the YM and YW, and trunk or treating in the parking lot. It was well attended and lots of fun. As always, we had fun dressing up in costume....

On the lam from the coppers!

Monty "The Saint" Luke with his Jazz Baby.

Puttin' on the Ritz.

Wind Waker Link

Ammon, who said he dressed as a lazy teenager who doesn't do anything. And, Moroni, dressed as a pirate, helping with the Malachi's Tithing Toss game. BTW, McKay was Luke Skywalker, but unfortunately, no pictures :-(

The Wandering Children of Israel cookie walk (because it always seemed like they were going in circles!)

The Lion's Den bean bag toss.

Jonah and the Whale fishing game.

911 Emergency...Just Kidding!

So I was working in the kitchen a couple of days ago when Hyrum hands me the phone and says, "It's 911."  I get on the phone and the emergency person on the other end wants to know if everything is okay since they have received a couple of calls from our residence.  I apologize, telling her that Hyrum must have learned about 911 at school that afternoon.  About 15 minutes later, a police officer shows up at our house, just checking to be sure there is no actual emergency.  We decide to have Hyrum come to the door so that the very nice police officer could talk to him personally.  Hyrum listened to his wise counsel and then replied, "I have a Wii!"  Of which the officer replied in a semi-whisper, "So do I!"  Anyway, at least we know that Hyrum can call for an emergency, if needed.  I just hope its not because his older brothers are picking on him! 

Slippery Trampoline!

We enjoyed a huge hailstorm this afternoon.  It lasted quite awhile and covered the trampoline.  Hyrum had fun "jumping" on the trampoline when it was over.

Hyrum's First Day of School!

Hyrum's first day of school was a success! He goes in the afternoon, which is probably a blessing since he's not a morning person. He likes his teacher and seems to enjoy learning. Although, he wonders why he has to go to school evvverrry day!

First Day

Being typical Hyrum!

Getting picked up after school by Ammon

Diggin' in the Dirt!

I finally came to the realistic conclusion that an underground sprinkler system is something we might never get around to. So, I decided to go ahead and do a little landscaping in the front yard. After a lot of hard work I think it is mostly done...maybe a few more plants in a couple of spots. Anyway, its amazing how a few plants and some fresh bark makes you feel so good! I love the sound of our water feature when we sit out on the front porch. Grandpa is enjoying it also. He likes to sit on the front porch after he goes for a walk.