Its been a while

So, I tried to post a few weeks ago, but I was trying to upload videos and it didn't ever work. Getting on the computer and getting anything done is near impossible during the day. We've been crazy busy lately at night.
This is an official catch up post......with lots of pictures.

McKinley started second grade. She is loving it and has a great teacher. She spends all her time playing with friends and setting up play dates without asking me. Its rather irritating. It would be okay if they lived within walking or bike riding distance, but some of her friends live far enough away that we have to coordinate with parents. Its pretty sad when I have to call the mom back to find out what our children have planned without our knowledge!! Sadly, I don't think I have a picture of her on her first day. I'll have to take a belated first day pic. 

Reagan had her 6 month check up. She weighs in at a whoppin' 13 lbs 10 oz and is 25.25 inches long. Puts her in the 7% in weight and 24% in height. She is a super small little thing, but never stops moving! She crawled at 5 1/2 months. That is earlier than any of my other children. She is the smallest of all my kids as well. She thinks she's pretty tricky when she pulls herself to standing in her crib. She loves her brothers and sister and loves to laugh at them. She likes to eat baby food and doesn't like to nurse. Keep movin, Ray! We love you.  

She is always up on one leg like this. Then she bounces.

I love this little face!

Matthew turned 30!! Thank goodness I have a friend who makes "service treats"! She made Matthew's cake as we were camping and not home till evening. Thanks, Christy!! Happy Birthday Matthew!

Yes, we really put 30 candles on there. Most of them blew out before i got to him. It was too windy.

Here are some pics from our camping trip over labor day. It was super fun. The location is just south of Pocatello in McCammon. I really liked the area.

Cool little creek running through the campsite.

Awesome boat uncle Garrett made for Gavin. Uncles are way cooler than parents!

I hope these two stay close friends! They are so cute together!

This hammock provided lots of fun for the kids. McKinley could turn upside down in it. I have a pic somewhere, but couldn't find it.

Jamison fell off a swing set at our friend's house and hit his elbow. No big break, but too much fluid on the elbow to see if there is a crack. He's been wearing the brace for 10 days now. A second x ray a week after the event still showed too much fluid. So one more week of brace and another follow up x ray. I really like the pediatrician here. He is very skilled with little children. Jamison is super cranky, which we interpret as pain, but otherwise has handled everything very well. A little ibuprofen goes a long way!

Gavin turned 5!!! What? How is he 5? We got him a new bike for his birthday. He was less than enthusiastic in his first response. Oh well, he likes it and is having a good time riding it. His favorite present was given to him by his friend. Its a little basketball hoop that hangs inside on a door. He loves it! He wanted a green cake. It turned out a little girly looking, but he didn't complain. I made it from scratch from a recipe that was published in "the Friend" magazine. Apparently President Monson's mom made this cake when he was a kid. It was yummy. Even McKinley and our neighbor girl ate it, and neither of them like cake! Thanks President Monson, for sharing the recipe with us! I did use cool whip for frosting instead of chocolate frosting.

 As for me, I've been trying not to drown in housework. We've bottle peaches and green beans recently. Froze corn. I am extremely pleased with our corn harvest this year. Our beans and carrots did well. Zucchini has been plentiful. Tomatos have not done so well. We have 6 plants, but only 2 have many tomatos on them. They are heirloom plants. I don't know if that is why, but they blossom, but no fruit. The blossoms just dry up and fall off. Maybe it was too hot. Who knows? 

That's it. Life has been a bit crazy for us lately. Oh, I forgot to mention I'm playing rec league soccer with a bunch of people at the hospital. I'll have to have Matthew take a picture. Its fun. Between soccer, scouts for Matthew, work for me, and life in general, our nights are awfully full. We've been blessed though. So much to be grateful for.
Until next time!