Jackson wants a Wii and promises if he
gets it he doesn't need anything else

On Saturday Heather, Jill and I ventured out with all the kids and went to see Santa. This was held at the city park where the kids were given free rides on the carousel. They thought it was awesome. It is a very cool carousel so if any of you want to come visit it will be up and running this summer.

Orion's wish list includes one Lego star wars

Wynne loves babies, horses, purses, anything pink and as you can see Santa
Does not like the carousel
She was holding on for dear life

New Kids on the Block, Let's Rock, It's Christmas Time, We're gonna Celebrate with a Rhyme.

Happy Holidays! Okay I need to do some updating. First, back in November my friend Heather (who is their number one fan) and I went to the New Kids on the Block reunion concert. Okay, Okay I already know what you're thinking, but we had the best time. They were totally entertaining and the concert was way better then the first one I went to almost 20 years ago. It's amazing how I still know all the words from their old songs. Thanks Heather for reminding me that 32 isn't that old. Just so everyone knows Jared did not think it was appropriate for me to post this. He says I am revealing too much about myself.

Johnathon, Danny, Jordan, Joey and Donny

Who's the Pot Head?

A Pot Head at 22 months.
Thank goodness her dad is a drug and alcohol counselor.

David, Naomi and Teagon came for a quick visit. Naomi had a Lia Sophia show and a bridal shower for some of her cousins. The boys enjoyed playing with Teagon. He liked Orion scaring him. He'd laugh and laugh. What a cutie. It was good to see you guys. We'll miss you at Thanksgiving.

Spooks at the Stokes'

Orion

Jackson

Wynne

Sugar Cookies

Yummy

Look at this sunrise! Heavenly Father reminds us of his love in such beautiful ways. We are truly blessed.

We took these pictures right out our back door... Amazing.

Happy Birthday Jackson!
Jackson decided he wanted to have a birthday party with his 10closest friends. Jared and I did a mission impossible treasure hunt where the boys had to shoot guns, bow and arrows and gut a pumpkin to get the next clue. Everyone seemed to have a great time. That night Grandma and Grandpa Stokes, our friends the Allen's and the Clayson's came over for pizza and cake and ice
cream. Thanks to all of the wonderful people who bless our lives and treat our children so wonderful. Jacks we love you and are so glad you are ours.

Orion lost his front tooth

His whole personality has changed since it fell out. Spooky

We went to Island park and had a great time. The weather was terrible but we had a lot of fun

We went to Island park and had a great time. The weather was terrible but we had a lot of fun. Playing cards

Riding bikes, there were some really good muddy trails.

Wynne loves her dad. She is such a sweet girl


She is practicing her elk call so that she can someday call a big one in for her dad.

We went fishing we didn't catch anything but it was fun

Wynne has a handful of dirt and rocks. She's really good at entertaining herself wherever she goes.
(there was a little dog there and between Wynne and Orion tormenting it I am pretty sure it may need therapy now. They both love little helpless animals).

Jackson and Orion freezing but loving every minute of it.

Say "cheese" boys.

Jared and Me hanging out in our camper. It was a super week end.

Yea! Archery season is over Football has come to a halt and we have two days before spud harvest begins. To celebrate we are going camping in our new to us camper. When we decide where we are going I will post it so that if any of you want to join us you can.

Hanging out on Sunday. Our Blond Babes.

Yesterday we went to a pumpkin party. Our neighbors have a contest every year. The winner grew this pumpkin which weighed over 1000 pounds! There was a watermelon there that weighed 94#s. We had a great time. Maybe we'll enter the contest next year (the family who has a hard time growing grass). The boys were there too but had left with Uncle Sam before I took the picture.

Our Baby Girl

Wynne makes us smile everyday. She loves her thumb, hair, ice cream, babies, horses, dogs and cows that say "noo". She is talking a lot and loves all the primary songs (especially the ones with actions she is very good at those). Everyone asks me if she looks like I did when I was a baby and tell them No Way she is way cuter then I ever was. She is adorable. I can't get enough of her.

Broncos Rule!

The boys were on separate teams but they were both "Broncos". They were awesome. Jackson was a maniac on defense he pulled a lot of flags and gained a lot of yardage. Orion got some flags too and made a touch down. They were both really fun to watch and we can't wait for next season. Jackson will be 10 October 17th. WOW! He is enjoying4th grade and loves Idaho History. His class went to Craters of the Moon and he couldn't tell me quick enough how awesome it was. His teacher says he "learns for understanding". Genius! Genius! Orion is 6 and has started Kindergarten. Everyday I ask him what his favorite part of his day was and he says "all of it". I assume that means he likes it. He is always so positive and happy. I'm going to be like him when I grow up.

This summer Jared and I got to take a few motorcycle trips. This is one we took to Salmon. We stayed at "The Grey House Bed and Breakfast" We stayed in the "Lewis" part of the Cabin and our friends (the Allen's) stayed in the "Clarke". It was a very fun trip. We've also been to West Yellowstone for a day trip and went around Quake Lake. We've really enjoyed having a motorcycle during the short Eastern Idaho months that allow us to use it.

The Stokes Family
Jackson, Wynne, Emillee, Jared and Orion.