Don't tell Charlie!

For the past few weeks we have had to buy eggs from the grocery store for the first time in over a year. Our chickens have not been laying, because they are moulting (replacing old feathers with new ones). They have not had a constant laying process in over a month. I hope this ends soon so I don't feel guilty when we load a carton of eggs into the shopping basket at the grocery store.

We are thankful for?

For our FHE this week Kristi prepared a poster board with a Cornucopia that would be filled with things we are thankful for. Here is what each member of the family was thankful for:

Adeline:
Colors
Books
Light
Coloring

Isaac:
Mommy
Hugs
Daddy
His friend Tanner
The body Heavenly Father created for him

Kristi:
Her job as a nurse
The Gospel
The Scriptures
Her mom
Her Family

Bob:
Temples (and that we live so close to one)
The YM & Scouting program
Kristi
Our home

Halloween (Late Posting)

Sorry this is a late posting. Both Isaac and Adeline choose to dress up as their alter egos. Adeline was the pretty princess, and Isaac was Spiderman. Kristi put a cap on Koda so he could be Isaac's sidekick, but Isaac said that Koda needs to go out as a "dog." Oh well.

How much gravy is too much?

I was reading the Sunday Paper and there was a part on making the best Thanksgiving dinner. With all the tips and helping guides, the article provided a gravy serving chart. I had to ask myself, how much gravy does one person need to consume in one sitting? Well, thanks to the wonderful researchers at Campbells, we now have a chart of how much one would need to make to supply the eaters with a good supply of thickened, fatty oil/water.


Here is some great sites on how to make the perfect gravy.

Simple Recipes - Gravy

Soul Food Gravy

Potted Meat Gravy

The Mister & Baby

It has been a long time since we have had professional pictures taken of Isaac & Addie. They turned out really good. I wish I could say the same about our family picture, hence why it is not below.

The many personalities of Adeline

For Adeline's birthday, we bought her some costumes and a mirror. Like her brother, she likes to have some article of clothing on that explains her personality. Unlike her brother though, who always has a Superman cape on, she will want to be a "Pretty Princess" one day, and the next Spiderman. Whatever she chooses in the morning, I still think she is the cutest little girl.

The end of a great summer!

Well, Fall officially begins this weekend. Summertime always goes by too quickly, but we were still able to have a great summer. We went camping twice (Kristi wishes it was more), grew a lawn, painted a house, had a wedding in the family, went to fairs, had an addition to the family (Koda), lost a member of our family (Jello the chicken), Isaac's first time fishing, and many play dates for Kristi and the kids. Long list huh?