Melissa, Andy and the kids' Blog

11/1 - We have another dirt head.  Lilian loves playing in the dirt and sandbox almost as much as Finn.  Zoe's recover is slow and she is required to be on a leash while outside. 11/2 - We decided it was time to get coats and boots and gloves off the floor so we're making a spot.  Also, Hannah and Finn earned their mermaid certificates. 11/5 Melissa arranged a group of ladies to go see the Downton Abbey movie.  They had fun, but strangely didn't do it again... Back in the dirt.  This is the best time of year.  Not too hot or cold and the days are still long enough for fun evenings outside.  11/9 - I'm batman!  Lilian went through a few days were she was happy to put this mask on and run around for a few minutes at a time.  At the USU Native American Powwow at the Blanding Wellness Center. 11/9/19. We were worried the kids wouldn't like it or would be scared by the noise, but they all loved it and stared at the dancers in amazement.  Gran...

This year's family costume was Frozen.  Hannah was Elsa, Finn was Olaf, Lilian was Anna, Melissa the reindeer Sven and Andy was Kristoff. Halloween started on the 23rd at the library.  (Melissa made all our hats, you'll see them featured throughout the following pictures). Well, Lilian learned to climb on the dog cage. So, that's a thing now.  Luckily, Zoe's recover would progress well enough that we could get rid of the cage soon. 10/26 - Our little Frozen girls getting ready for the USU Halloween carnival.  Earning treats at the cake walk. More candy and/or toys at the bean bag toss.  Such a cute family. Thank you USU for a fun afternoon.  And there was an inflatable slide... you know, traditional Halloween stuff.  Our shirts were made by Grandma Darlene on their visit a few weeks earlier. "I'm a fixer upper... I tinkle in the woods."  So cute!  She wouldn't let mom get her dressed up, but let me.  What a cutie! Zoe was on pretty serio...