Home By the Creekside

Today was Brayden and Lyndee's first primary program. Last year, I admit that we stayed home due to the fact that Brayden was known for tantrums and did not like his sunbeam class as we were new to the ward and still adjusting to our life in Idaho. This year was supposed to be different as Lyndee would be up there as a sunbeam and Brayden a CTR 5. We went to the practice and even endured practicing the songs with the kids in the van. The kids were so excited about being "higher" up than us in the chapel. We went into the chapel and even sat closer to the front (on the soft seats) as we always hide in the back so we can't be heard. Then as sacrament was passed and the little ones were called up, my little ones went so eagarly. I was elated! Then the extremely loud crying began. I thought to myself...please do not let it be. It was.. I was so disappointed in her. I snatched her up and brought her back to sit with us with Brayden following. She calmed down after like

We took my brother and his family to the 85th Annual Spud Day parade down in Shelley. I think it was his last time as well. Last year, Clay and I really enjoyed it because it was Brayden and Lyndee's first parade. Brayden was having a hard time wondering why people kept throwing candy at him. This year he and his cousin Tyler loved it! Even if it did start raining..... I love this parade even if they do honor the "potato".

My beautiful fairy princess This is my favorite time of the year. I love the colors of Fall. I love seeing the changes from summer greens to vibrant autumn colors of oranges, reds, yellows, and brown. I love the smell of pumpkins and cornstalks. How random! I love Halloween decorations. I am putting mine out this weekend. I know it is early but hey! I love FALL. I even already bought my kids their costumes. Brayden and his cousin, Tyler are Batman or should I say BatMEN. My beautiful girl is going to be a princess fairy. We were going to have her be Batgirl but she would be too cold in it. Who is scared of big black bat? I was thinking about my favorite fall memory. I went back into time.....high school. Remember the dances and the crisp cool air at night. The outside games or bonfire before the game. Here is one of my favorite fall memories. Do you remember Sadie Hawkins...where girls ask the guy? My friends, Bobbie, Amber, and I asked our guys and decided to make dinner for them. W

Lyndee is going to start dance lessons tomorrow. She loves to dance and sing. Next year, I am going to sign her up for singing group. However, for now we are going to settle for preschool ballet. We put her leotard on and she started twirling and dancing.