Do As I'm Doing.

It's good that Parker doesn't get too upset that Lincoln is watching everything he does. Lincoln has recently been saying and sometimes doing all that Parker is doing. I have seen them jumping on the couch together. I love watching Lincoln watch Parker. Lincoln's vocabulary is increasing every day because he listens and says what Parker says. I love seeing Lincoln following in Parker's footsteps (most of the time).I enjoyed watching the boys recently run around in a circle chasing each other then Parker catching up to Lincoln and tackling him. They were having too much fun. I would have grabbed the camera but when I do that the moment has past.

Love One Another.

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One week pictures.

Henry was a week old with these pictures. His bears name is Henry Jr. Erika and Brady have a tradition of giving a build-a-bear bear to their nieces and nephews. We have a tradition of taking the boy's pictures with the bear or frog (Lincoln's). Parker really loves his brother. Lincoln loves him too, but he was napping during the photo shoot.

Sleepy Smiles.

Halloween.

We had fun this Halloween. My parents were with us and I was feeling well enough to head out to our Ward Trunk-or-Treat. Parker told me for weeks that he wanted to be a puppy for Halloween. We granted him his wish. We even let Lincoln be a puppy too.
I didn't get the pictures I had hoped for, but my mind was a little distracted with Henry. We didn't even get Henry dressed up, but that's okay he was asleep and hidden the whole time. I found great joy when Parker and Lincoln's best friends came dressed up as cats. Cats and Dogs, you've got to love it.
The boys didn't make it too far into the house before they had to find out what was in their buckets. They were very excited for all the treats they received. Parker's favorite treat is M&M's. Lincoln enjoys chocolate candy bars.Willie cut out the pumpkins this year. He did a Mike repeat (our engagement involved Mike). Then we did one with shapes so we could test Parker on the shapes he knew. Then the last one could have looked a little like Mickey if we had added ears and removed the tooth.The boys didn't last long with the cutting of pumpkins. They didn't really enjoy the guts of the pumpkin.


I love the Halloween time of year. Colder weather and yummy treats are always enjoyed. I love the fall.

Visitors.

We were very blessed to have a couple of visitors after Henry was born. My Mom and Dad came to visit. The boys (and Willie and I) loved having them come. Their time was short but we tried to take in every moment with them. Mom and Dad thanks for coming to visit with us. You helped us out so much. Thanks for cleaning, cooking, and most especially giving the older boys some much needed attention.
The boys were able to visit a few playgrounds while my parents were here. It's good that neither party became tired of 'dog' or underdog.


The boys love to make tunnels for each other. This particular night they REALLY had fun building tunnels for Grandpa and Grandma.

Parker picked up on Grandpa's humor pretty quick and he loved to get Grandpa to tease him more. Quality time was spent with the boys reading books, watching Grandpa be funny and playing a lot.
Another day at the playground. We spent at least four hours here one day. It was so beautiful and I could relax on the nice swinging bench. When the boys became bored Grandpa or Grandma would take the kids to the playground or down by the lake.


I asked my mom what one of her favorite moments was from the trip. This was the moment she picked.


Brain exercises. Doing a puzzle with Grandpa.
My Mom and Dad did get to spend time with Henry too. Henry was asleep or eating most of the time.

Once again, thanks for coming to visit Mom and Dad. We loved having you here.