Shoes Glorious Shoes!

There is a shoe store going out of business near our house. The kids were in need of boots so we went to look. We found the girls some very fun boots! They used to be about $70-$90 we got them for less than $20. Cute huh?

I asked Brian if he minded if I got a pair or two. He asked me how much I thought I wanted to spend. I said $30. He said ok. This is my purchase which ended up being less than $30. I finally know the glory Megan feels every time she shopps! If I had paid the normal price I would have spent over $656!!!!!!

THE GREAT SWAMP

Near Chatham NJ is a protected piece of land called The Great Swamp. After a VERY crazy Saturday morning (and most of the afternoon) Brian suddenly decided he HAD to get out into the country to revitalize...so we took off. We ended up at the Great Swamp. If you ever get the chance I highly recommend going in the fall if you like to see the colors. It was so peaceful back in the woods. I didn't see much wildlife except the 5 nuts that I was traveling with. The kids really enjoyed the outing as well. However, tis the season for Hannah to start struggling, poor baby! She coughed and coughed and coughed. (Yes I did call the dr, we will be in this week to check her allergies again.) She miss out on a little of the leaf fight, but tried to get into things as much as she could. She is such a trooper. The other three couldn't get enough of the leaves. The Great Swamp People say another good time of year to go (if you want to see snakes, frogs and turtles) is in the early spring....April or the first few weeks of May. I can't wait to get back!

Family, Friend, Elder, Clark

This last April we had a couple Elders over for dinner and one of those two just can't seem to get transferred! Elder Clark! We found out in June that Elder Clark and I are related. He's such a great person, good example and friend. We have loved spending time with him and benefit ting from his inspiring spirit. He is a dedicated missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Turns out he is from Blackfoot, Idaho, not 45 minutes from where we lived in Ririe. It is a great testimony to me that my Father in Heaven knows how to get people into my life that will make a great impact. Isn't it fun when you find people in your life you know for a fact you all were friends in the Pre-existence? I love it! (And then to find out you are related too...its great.) He and Brian are so much alike, they can finish each others sentances! Anyway...here's to you Clarkie! Stay humble and strong and work hard. WE LOVE YOU BRO!

A WARM October Saturday

Brian wanted to be outside so bad this last Saturday. Being back in the city has been fun for him, but it was also making him stir crazy! It was 75 degrees so he chose a good day for it! He found a really great park about 2 miles from our house. (Seriously Little Falls is a geographical oddity! Everything is 2 miles from your house! Target, Costco, the schools, the parks, the grocery store, the mall...everything!)

Here are a few pictures from our day at Rifle Camp Park. The park has a telescope on the hill where I took this picture of the NYC skyline. Twice a month you can go for free to check out the stars. IT ROCKS!!!

There are so many deer! It was unbelievable! We really had a great day. Poor Bella had it rough though! She sat in goose poop and refused to do anything for over an hour because of the teasing that ensued from her relentless siblings, had a branch break on her which caused her to scrape her arms bloody, then she was running to the playground and tripped ripping up her elbow, at that point she had had enough and we went home. It was a tough tough day for Bella.

Aren't they a bunch of crazy tree climbing monkeys? Bella mentioned to me that she wanted to try climbing the tree like Mulan does the post. I told her to go for it. She made it up about 3 feet. That kid kills me! NOTHING STOPS HER!!!! She's just like her dad.

Hannah isn't much for trees, but she LOVES to run! She is really quite fast too!

The boys are very much into sports! Ethan and Brian love to throw the football around. E is getting quite an accurate arm. Brock is loving soccer. He plays almost everyday at recess. I love seeing the kids branch out and take interest in their own things.