Madi misses school....

Last night Madi went to bed with a bit of a soar throat.  We were hopeful that it would subside by morning...but as luck would have it, Madi woke up this morning really not feeling well.  She was coughing, crying and complaining her throat hurt, but was insistent about going to school, dance and gym tonight.  It was obvious that Madi did not feel well, I think I would safe to say she felt absolutely awful.  I finally convinced her she should stay home and rest today.  The only way she would agree to stay home is if I would go to her school and talk to her teacher.  Madi wanted a new reading book and all her assignments for the day; she was anxious to turn her reading calendar in so she could get a reward, so I agreed.  Madi's teacher was able to give me all of her homework and a new reading book.  I'm so grateful that Madi loves learning.

Christmas Tree Hunting

We had another successful Christmas Tree Hunting expedition, despite the weather.  The wind was blowing like crazy, something like 35 MPH gusts. 

The kids did a little bit of sledding and playing in the snow.  We have no snow at home, so this was their first opportunity this year.  Madi is now worried that we won't have snow for Christmas.

Madilyn

My kids crack me up. Last night as Madi and I were cleaning up from dinner, we had an interesting conversation.
Madi: Mom, I don't think we should have turkey for Thanksgiving.
Me: Really, what do you think we should eat instead of turkey.
Madi: I don't know, I just don't think we should have turkey.
Me: Why not?
Madi: We should save the turkeys.
Me: What do you mean?
Madi: We should save the turkeys. If we don't eat one at Thanksgiving that is one less turkey that has to be killed.
Me: OK, well what about chickens, don't you like chicken, chicken nuggets.
Madi: Oh, we can still have chicken. We don't eat too much.
Me: And cows (beef)?
Madi: We can eat cow, they stink anyway and they are dirty.
Me: Ohhhh Madi.

Gideon Justice Howell

Gabe and Great Granpa Johnson

Gabe's Birthday

We spent the afternoon at Blackfoot Reservoir. Gabe loves to fish and that is what he wanted to do on his birthday. While we were waiting for fish to bite, Madi and Gabe chased and cought grasshoppers.

Halloween Carnival

We are on our way to the Halloween carnival.

This blog of mine...you know the one that I have filed to update since the first day of the 2011 school year….it’s still here and really I haven’t forgotten about you. I promise.

First Day of School

School is now underway and Madi couldn't be more excited. She absolutely loves school; loves making new friends; loves her teacher; loves recess; and most importantly loves to learn.

Madi was nervous for school to start this year, she was nervous about not knowing the kids in her class and was worried about who would want to be her friend. Her nerves have been calmed now that she's been there a few days and is friends with some of the same kids from last year, can play with her cousin at recess, and is making new friends each day. On the third day of school, Madi lost another tooth.

Island Park

The kids went to Island Park to stay with Grandma Katholyn for the week. Grandpa Byron and I joined them on Friday. Unfortunately, Mike had to work all weekend. We picked rounded up firewood, picked wild strawberries, and went to a car show and rendezvous in West, and the girls went to the Playmill and saw High School Musical.

Iron Lake - Day 3

What to remember:

1) The boys have a great time fishing. They literally fished all day long.

2)The bugs.