Here's what we've been up to lately...

Everyone is on the mend though. Some slight coughs still, but I'll take it.

With all the sickness, we've had plenty of movie marathons. It has been a really long week and a half!!

Papa Rucker Fun!

Wow, I've been slacking lately on my blog. My Dad came to visit, I won't say how long ago. The kids loved playing games and riding bikes with Grandpa. It had been over a year since I'd seen my Dad; pretty pathetic, I know. So here are some pictures of my Dad's visit! We love you, Dad!!

The last week hasn't been much fun. Both kids stayed home from school all week with some nasty colds and coughs. Fisher also has a runny nose and has been fevering. Taylor came home on Wednesday not feeling well, and has been home sick since. I have no clue how I have managed to stay healthy. Kolbi has too. It's been a long week, to say the least. I'm just really hoping everyone is better by Thanksgiving; I really don't want to miss out on that!

Crazy kiddos!

This is what happens when a Mom is nursing. All the kids were coloring with markers and Fisher decided to give himself some "sleeves." Along with some facial hair... Taylor said he must be a Cowboys fan. Colts fans don't have sleeves!!

Isn't she an angel?! Oh, I can't get enough of her!! She slept thru the night for the first time last night!! She'd been waking up during the night at the exact same time and a book recommended that her internal clock was stuck; she was just waking up out of habit instead of from real hunger. It totally made sense, cause she wouldn't even eat much before falling back to sleep. So last night I gave her the binkie when she woke up, and sure enough she fell right back to sleep!! I am so excited to be in this phase!

Kolbi's Blessing!

Today was Kolbi's blessing! It was a beautiful sunny day!! We were surrounded by lots of family and good friends. Taylor did an awesome job and I might have gotten a little teary eyed. It really makes me grateful for my family and for an awesome husband who is worthy to hold the priesthood. Kolbi looked like an angel in her white dress. Ohhh, I love her! She is so sweet and has gotten a LOT easier the last week. Not NEAR as fussy as she once was. It's so hard to pick pictures, so there is a little overload. But she is a beauty so it shouldn't be too bad!!

Halloween Fun

We had our first snow of the year. I am NOT ready for that already!! Last year Kenadee wore flip flops on Halloween night. Not quite so warm this year.

Halloween is a fun holiday with kids! Kenadee wore the same costume I wore when I was her age. We went to her parade at school which brought back memories when I was her age. It was kinda fun, I'll admit!

Jackson was Reggie Wayne (a white version) who is a reciever for the Colts. Fisher was a dragon and Kolbi a flower.

My sister-in-laws took the older kids with them while I finished feeding Kolbi, so we only had the younger two for a little while. WOW!! That was A LOT easier!!!!! Fisher was so cute! He'd say "trick or tweet" as he was knocking on the door, then dig thru the whole bowl to find which treat he wanted.

Sisterly Love!

I took these this morning. Kenadee LOVES to hold her sister and the feeling is mutual. She is a really big helper.  Kolbi has been pretty fussy and half the time just wants to be held (I think...) so Kenadee will hold her and rock her to sleep, so I can take a quick shower. She is always telling me the tricks to get Kolbi to settle down. I am SO grateful to have Kenadee around!!! 

Hunting Season

Hunting season is officially over!! I'll admit it, I am SO excited. Taylor shot a cow elk this year. This is the only picture we have of it. It was at dusk when he shot it, and Tay didn't want to wait till morning to take care of it. (he'd be busy finding a deer in the morning)  We are still waiting to get the 176 pounds of meat back, I hear it is really good, plus it's lean. We will make it thru the winter after all!!