Quinton's 5th Birthday

Quinton is 5 years old! Time is just zooming along. He's such a special little guy and we're so glad to have him. We had a really fun day for his birthday. Barry even had the day off for Veteran's Day so we went to the aquarium in Boise and had lunch at Carl's Jr. where they got some energy out in the play place.

The aquarium was a pleasant surprise. It was very hands on and they could touch all sorts of animals.

The kids even got to feed and pet some sting rays and sharks. I stayed far away. Barry was the lucky one to get bitten by a fish.

Here are Quinton and Clara feeding the Larakeets.

Nemo even made an appearance.

It wasn't quite as hands on for Warren.

Barry made an awesome Diego pinata.

Warren observed with delight.

The birthday boy with his fish cake.

Can't you just see the pure joy on his face?

And breakfast in bed with blue crepes!

Halloween 2012

We love Halloween at our house. This year we had a Peter Pan theme. Quinton was Peter Pan, Clara was Tinkerbell, Barry was Captain Hook, Warren was the crocodile and I was supposed to be Wendy. Unfortunately I ended up having pneumonia that week and could hardly move off the couch so I had to miss out on the fun. The kids had a great time at the ward party and trick or treating, though. The kids had a good load of candy - we used the leftovers in Quinton's pinata for his birthday, we'll probably use some for Clara's birthday, and some may even end up in our Christmas stockings!

These pictures were taken on a freezing and very brief field trip with Quinton's preschool to the pumpkin patch. Quinton got a pumpkin and went on a hayride, but Clara, Warren, and I stayed in the car most of the time!

Goal!

Quinton was old enough to play soccer with Parks and Rec so we got to experience having our first kid on a sports team. He did really good and seemed to have fun most of the time. We might wait until he's a little older to try it again though, so we don't have to talk him into playing and practicing so much. He was really cute to watch run around with the herd of kids on the field. He liked to watch his feet as he was running more than the ball, but by the end he was a force to be reckoned with.

The Boise Temple

Last year the Boise temple was closed and completely remodeled inside and out. It finally opened again in October for an open house and we were able to take the kids. Amy and Jared and Gage came from Montana to see it too and we had the pleasure of their company for a couple days. Quinton and Clara loved playing with their cousin Gage and we were sad to see them go. They also went to the sand dunes, but I'll have to steal those pictures from Amy.     

The rededication was beautiful. President Monson came and it was amazing to see and hear  him in the same temple we attend regularly.

Riding Horses

One of our friends found out that Quinton and Clara have never been on a horse and she was so nice to have them over one day to ride theirs. Despite the looks on their faces, they loved it!

Warren couldn't quite get on the horse, but here he is at 5 months rockin' the Bumbo.

Warren's First Foods

Here is Warren at 4 1/2 months trying rice cereal for the first time.

Feeding babies is always exciting. Warren likes food, but is kind of picky. He likes fresh made baby food a lot better than the stuff from the can!

Barry Hikes Mt. Borah

Barry went on a grueling hike with some friends from Mountain Home. Mt. Borah is the highest peak in Idaho at 12,662 feet.

Preschool

Quinton is going to preschool at Little Sunbeams Academy this year. His teacher is in our ward and just loves her. 

Labor Day

We took a trip over to Eastern Idaho for Labor Day weekend. It was a fun-filled trip!

On our way there we stopped at the state fair. We enjoyed the yummy food and seeing the animals. Clara's face loved the cotton candy on the way home!

Monday morning we attempted to find huckleberries, but there were none to be had this year so we went to the Tautphaus Park Zoo instead. Taking little kids to the zoo makes life fun again.

Clara's First Day of Dance

Clara started a dance class on August 21. She's such a cutie dressed up like a ballerina.

She did so good her first day we celebrated with an ice cream cone. I can't believe how old they are!

Warren at 4 Months

Has it really been four months? Warren is such a sweet baby. He makes our family complete and we love him so much!