October update

October is clipping by at an amazing rate.  The kids seem to be happy and that is good.  David and I recently went to the Oso creek clean up project for cubscouts.  It's crazy to think of how much junk, left unnoticed, will find it's way to the ocean.  This is David with his friend, Ethan.  Ethan is very athletic and a jokester... quite opposite from David... yet, they are good friends.  

Jame is at that heavenly kindergarten age.  He is just so adorable and very happy.  He's been on an Emmy kick.  He piles his laundry basket with blankets and takes Emmy all around the house.  She sure loves him for it.

Ruth remains our "sweet little mudda" (a pet name for people that she loves).  Ruth has a talent for falling asleep wherever and whenever.  All the general conference goodies induced this nap on daddy.  Fortunately, she woke up much more cooperative and happy.

Emmy is going on 15 months.  She is crawling and cruising around, but still not confident about walking.  She is obsessed with babies and frequently repeats our words.  She has also developed a cute belly laugh...mostly in reaction to Ruth's antics.

I am afraid that I've overscheduled myself this fall... or perhaps I'm just wimpy.  Sometimes (usually Mondays)  I cry over the silliest things and then remember that it is probably due to fatigue. Joseph has also been busy with his calling as ward executive secretary.  We don't see him at all on Sundays  The bonus is that he's gone from knowing nothing to knowing everything and everyone.  He recently reminded me of the birthday of a gal that I visit teach!