We told the kids we were expecting a baby by framing a photo from my first doctor/ultrasound visit. The younger kids had a hard time figuring out what it was, but Burke got it right away. It was really fun to see how excited they were.
Burke receiving several awards at a court of honor:
The Andelin family moved to Chandler in August and stayed with us for a few months. The kids loved having their cousins around to play with.
They came right after I started feeling sick which was great timing as we REALLY appreciated all of the help we received! Sue took on more and more responsibility as I got feeling worse and worse in September. She did all sorts of things like help make school lunches, drive my kids to and from school, laundry, cooking, etc. etc. We joked about Sue being my "sister wife" as she and Rob made a great team keeping everything running and even packing us up to move!
The fantastic brother/sister duo!
Tosh taking a break from packing up boxes:
Liv dressed up as an artist for "Community Helper Day" at kindergarten. She is looking more and more grown up!
This was taken just before leaving for our primary program in sacrament meeting (late October). Liv was really hoping to wear her bunny in this great style she came up with. Also, for the record our primary presidency was released a couple of weeks after the program. I had been the first counselor in primary for about 3 and a half years and now I am an instructor in the Relief Society (fourth Sunday--Teachings for our Times).
We carved pumpkins for family home evening the Monday before Halloween which was fun (but too early as it was hot and they started rotting before Halloween hit just a few days later).
All of the kids were really good at cleaning out their pumpkins:
Cool jack-o-lanterns!
Tosh wanted to be "Steve" from Minecraft for Halloween. Aunt Sue is the best and helped him make the coolest costume out of a box and paint samples!
The finished product:
Liv was a mermaid fairy:
Burke and I laughed about this candy he received--clearly leftover from Valentine's Day! Poor Robbie...
Liv was listening to some of Rob's music one night (after our neighborhood festival--thus the face paint) and when she heard a song with me singing said, "You sing, Mom?" Where has she been? Ha!
Liv and August taking a rest while playing outside:
Silly cuties:
Probably the best thing about our new home is that it is across the street and next to HUGE fields! It's like living on several acres of grass that we don't have to mow or take care of! The kids have spent so much time playing outside and it's fantastic!
I just had to document this event as it is likely to never happen again--simultaneous foot rubs by Tosh and Burke!
On "Auntie Duty" one day with Kiefer and August:
Liv missed a day of school due to an ear infection in November. After going to the doctor we went to Subway before picking up her prescription. Liv was super excited (she loves Subway!) and toward the end of her lunch she said, "When we're done eating can we talk here for a little bit?" She is such a sweetie. I just love and appreciate having a little girl.
Rob took Liv's training wheels off one night in November. He simply came in and announced that I should come outside and see Liv. She was such a pro--she can ride and pose (smile) at the same time!
I discovered this gem while going through a stack of Hewitt's school work; the assignment was "Draw the superhero you would like to substitute in your classroom." I can't get enough of Hewitt's drawings (and I love how much he likes to read!):
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I have to admit, I thought you were crazy to move from the Elmwood house, but after being in your new place a bunch over Thanksgiving I think you made an awesome choice! Love all the photos.
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