Crazy for Halloween

Well, since about the middle of September we've been getting our Halloween stuff out and slowly but surely we've been putting it up.  Now that the total package is done I must say we're looking pretty festive.  So festive in fact that people around the neighborhood are coming down to our house with their kids and looking.  Also, we've created a buzz at church and everyone keeps coming up to us and telling us how much they love our house.  We're kids at heart.  I blame Jason, but deep down I am just as excited as he is.  Together we make quite a combo as you can see from the pictures.  There are lots of details on the ground by the tombstones to note.  Also, on Halloween we'll be breaking the fog machine and spooky sounds CD out to get the full Halloween effect.  We have one more headstone to put out but it's not quite finished yet.  The ghost in the trees (not on the trees) moves and makes noise, the spider in the branches drops down and one of the signs flashes and screams.  We have a strobe light mounted in the trees flashing out there too.  Over the top...what?? Is there such a thing when the holidays come around?? By the way the kids LOVE it and Ila tells everyone not to be afraid because they're fake and won't hurt us.  Even Aiden loves to watch everything move.  

Aiden Turns One

Well, this weekend we ushered in the birthday of our youngest one, Aiden. It was just a small party with one uncle and us but, it was nice. Aiden didn't mind. In a matter of weeks he's gone from quadruped to biped. Yep, he's walking and trying hard to talk. He made a good haul of presents and if his siblings leave his new toys alone long enough, he might even be able to enjoy playing with them. He is such a good boy and he lights up a room with his smile.


We made him a sea turtle cake for his birthday (because his nickname is turtle, when he was little and you held him to the side, his head looked like a turtle). Okay, I realize it's not as spectacular as Isaac's McQueen cake, but I was sick and inspiration didn't hit me until I was done decorating it; so no comments on the lacking design. But, we gave him a big piece and let him at it. Boy did he go after it too! He picked up this HUGE chunck and attempted to shove it all in his mouth. He was a little leary of the ice cream (too cold I think) but he seemed to enjoy the cake. Needless to say he got a bath when he was done. Then he got a birthday haircut too. Not a buzz, just a little off the top and some clean up on the sides.

Becoming a Lemming

That's right, we've decided to become another lemming and run to the cliffs of the blogger nation. In other words, yes we now have a blog. I really don't understand the difference between this and our other website, but, maybe I'm just not imaginative enough. Anyhow, we're back in Rexburg now, Isaac is potty trained and Aiden is cutting 4 more teeth for a grand total of 10 when they all get here. He is starting to talk more too and make his will known. I hope to get a slide show up of our visit to Oregon soon. It was great for the kids to play with their cousins and see their extended families. It was a break we needed, but it's great to be back home again. We'll be here now until Jason finishes school which should be in 2009 either summer or winter. So, if you're close to Rexburg for the holidays, look us up! We'd love to have you!