October Mish mash

  I can't believe it's been over a month since I've blogged.  I enjoy reading everyone else's blogs and am too lazy to upload and post pictures.  However, we've done some fun stuff this last month, so I must document them!  Several weekends ago we went on a day trip to visit Multnomah Falls, the fish hatchery, and the Bonneville Dam.  When we went into the gift shop at the hatchery they were just about to draw for a raffle, so we each stood on a number and Jazlyn's was picked.  She was thrilled with her prizes, as pictured here. 

 

 

 

The hike up to the falls is very steep and we didn't make it too far with all of the kiddos, but got a little taste of the hike and the beautiful scenery.

Here's a first:  the kids let me take their pictures and all cooperated!!  I LOVE this shot of them!

  Apparently our hike and adventures wore Matsen out. He fell asleep in the car on the way home from the day's activities.  I saw him get out of the car when we got home and while I was cleaning up a few minutes later I was thinking how quiet it was and wondering what Matsen might be up to.  I went into the family room to see that he had just barely walked out of the garage and into the house and collapsed to finish his nap on the floor.  Couldn't pass up the photo opportunity!!

  Jazlyn had a four day weekend this weekend and so we went to Seaside for a few days.  Unfortunately I was a lame mom and took one picture the whole time.  I did get a picture of Kelston as we were packing and getting ready to go the morning we left.  He was beside himself and abnormally cranky.  I couldn't figure out why.  Well, right before we got to Seaside I realized he wasn't feeling well, and he had a fever the first half of the trip and a nasty cough AND he's getting his 2 year old molars in.  Needless to say we had some rough nights there and he was not his happy self.  But we had fun most of the time anyways.

 

  Kelston has cheered up much more and is his happy self again by now.  I had to get a picture of his creation he came up with tonight.  Also, last night he pooped and peed in the potty for the first time in one sitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!  It was a glorious occasion.  We all had ice cream to celebrate. 

 

  One more item to note.  Since my last post I had a significant birthday.  I don't know if I can bring myself to say the new digit or type it yet, but I'll give you a hint.  It has a new digit in the tens column that I've never experienced before: AAAHH!!  It was a fabulous birthday though.  I had some kind friends spoil me with my favorite treats, Wes had a big puzzle made for me with a picture of me and the kids on it and I got a break from the kids for a little bit.