Melissa, Andy and the kids' Blog

Great Grandma Flick's cabin 9/30-10/3 for General Conference/Clean up weekend. Grandpa with both. Grandpa Aurich with Hannah, Great grandma Flick with Finley and Grandma Darlene in the far back. Finley gumming an apple into submission for the first time.  Having the wise, old, experienced mothers around really pushed the envelope on childcare. I don't think there were any rules back then. The twins first Rhino ride, headed to the group dinner after work day. Their car seats were ratchet strapped down. Group dinner. Hannah gets to attack an apple. Great grandma gets a moment of quiet with Hannah. Cuties enjoying some tummy time. Front porch pictures before heading out, a cabin tradition. 10/4 Melissa took a picture of the man lift being dropped off for 7 days of shop building fury. Having 2 in the basket and one of the ground helped get walls up much quicker.  Ben Haws brought his buddy Charles to help. Of course they usually...

September is a special month. The beginning of autumn, my birthday and the end of ridiculous summer heat.  The kids had to come to the shop construction site if they wanted to see me on my days off. Tightening the cross bracing. Just kidding, I still took a little time to be with the family.  Here we are enjoying the 4th Reservoir in Blanding.   The water was quite high. Enjoying the beautiful scenery. Babies in chest carriers, they weren't as impressed by the views. Looking pretty on September's fast Sunday.  The backyard flowering bushes were still in bloom. Beautiful girls soaking in the sun. And a crazy boy trying to fly. Getting mom's attention to steal a kiss. Just being adorable. Fighting with the wild invading toys from above! A local friend, Edwin Hawkins, told Andy that he ran an appliance store in Blanding when he was a younger man and his brother was a radio repair technician.  Well, there cam...