Solids

Grant has started solids and he is interested but not for more than a few bites. He does like to smile for the camera though. Hey good looking. What you got cooking? Those tufts sticking out of his head are actually some pretty flowers that I got for my birthday, not crazy hair.

What are you looking at?

Pumpkin Patch

In October we went to the pumpkin patch with a bunch of friends. We got a couple of pumpkins and had fun in the corn maze, on the hay ride, going down the slide, and petting some farm animals. October is such a beautiful month in Albuquerque.

Here is Scottie with two of his buddies. The girl is Scottie's only real friend that is a girl. She is so cool she came to his birthday party and was the only girl there but didn't care at all or maybe even notice. She also plays a mean game of cars, trains, or super heroes so we like having her around.

Grant's Baby Blessing

Back in July we had Grant's baby blessing in Monroe, Washington at my parents house. Here is a cute picture of our third munchkin. He is nearly six months already so I guess I better post something more up to date soon.

Ah summer, where have you gone?

Summer is technically over, though on our first day of "fall" it was 90 degrees. We had a great summer complete with lots of swimming, biking, playing in the dirt, and a trip to grandma's house. I didn't take a lot of pictures there but over Labor day we packed up the family and drove all the way to Idaho for a family visit. We stopped in Utah for a few days where we saw some family history sites in Bear River and Brigham City. Hyrum's dad, Scott Anderson number one, grew up in Bear River City and his grandfather lived in Brigham City so we enjoyed checking out the old homesteads and seeing the graves of family members. Then we went up to Idaho for some swimming in the river, playing with the cows, and bottling. We brought home bottled peaches, raspberry jam, and dried apricot leather. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa, and Katie and Josh for taking care of us. We had fun.

Soccer

Scottie is doing soccer this year. It is pretty cute to see a bunch of four year-olds running around the field. Scottie came up with the team name "The Flames" and they have won 2 out of 3 games. Scottie has scored 2 goals so overall he is feeling pretty good about life. I am not sure what is better, the game, the snacks, the new friends, or the shoes with bumps on them.

Scottie and two of his team mates on the field for their first game. Notice the most handsome, best referee in all of Albuquerque four year-old soccer.

Looking cool!

When you are this good looking, you have to wear shades. Also we are still basking in shades and onesies around here. Yesterday it was at least 90 degrees. Welcome fall!

From the Land of Enchantment

Thanks for coming and visiting us in the Land of Enchantment Karissa. We miss you. Look how much fun we are having. Other siblings and friends take note and put New Mexico on your calendar for 2012!

Grant at 1 month

These pictures are 2 months old but they are too cute not to post. My friend Kristine took some wonderful photos of Grant at one month old.

Family Pictures

At Lucy's wedding in June our sister-in-law Katie took some great family photos. Here are some of our favorites. Thanks Katie! Our last favorite pictures were from her wedding so I guess someone else will need to get married for our next set.