Secret Filming

Found the FLIP video and found out what Sam was filming!

Click HERE to see something really scary!

Lego Exhibit - Kimball Art Center

Took kids to the Lego Exhibit in Park City. Snapped a few shots on the i-phone.

Too much rough-housing!

Had a little accident this weekend. In a tumble with her brother, Vivian fractured her left hand pinkie finger. Notice that Bear too wears pink tape to secure his splint.

Happy

Halloween 2009

Highlights from 2009 Halloween

1. Vivian asking the people at the door (every door) to open the candy they just gave her.

2. Retrieving Vivian out of a house she decided to walk into and stay a while to chat.

3. James Champlin (little Zebra) running after the big kids chanting, "Sam. Sam."

4. Dressing up as a witch (green face and all) for Sam's Halloween Carnival at school.

5. Pizza and a fun evening with the Champlins! Thanks for making our night.

Logan Pumpkin Walk

We went to the Pumpkin Walk - kids enjoyed the displays

{Wild Things - Pumpkin Style}

{WILD Thing!}

{My personal favorite display - a pumpkin garden}

Brian Craig Stewart, Esquire - A few shots from his Swearing In

Brian was sworn in to the Utah Bar last Tuesday. Here are a few snapshots of those in attendance. Hooray Brian!

Trip to Moab

We went to Southern Utah with our McConkie cousins and had a wonderful time! The light was perfect for playing in the shadows.

The last few pictures are of our hike in Fiery Furnace - a slot canyon. Brian and Bryant had a hard time getting through some of the spaces with kids in their packs.

Top of Utah Marathon

Brian ran the Top of Utah marathon this weekend. (Hip Hip!) He grabbed Sam close to the finish line to run across with him. Sam loved it - and gladly took the medal for himself.

The Spectators Phase 1

The Spectators Phase 2

Cello Studio

Notice the "stellar" little student in front.

Remind you of Someone??

Providence Elementary

Sam started school last week at Providence Elementary, and saying he was "ready" for Kindergarten is an understatement.

He walked in, introduced himself to Mrs. Searle (several times) and settled right into his seat. He has had his backpack packed for several weeks now with things like Bionicles to show his class, old art projects, his special crayons, a flashlight . . . you know, the essentials. (Yes, we did empty it on the morning of with some hesitation on his part.)

I was so proud of him as he walked into school. I beamed when he talked to classmates and thought I'd made the whole trip without tears. Until, just after this picture of him on the bus.

He rolled his window down and yelled out:
"Mom! I love you!"
(pause)
"Did you say you love me back? Because it's loud in here."
(big smile and wave)




I love you back Sam!

{New shoes. These ones make him "run really really fast."

{Practicing his Kindergarten moves just before class.}

"Horsin' Around" Miller Rodeo 2009

The Millers (my Mom's side) had a Rodeo this weekend in Millville, UT. It was fantastic! They had mutton busting, pig racing, cattle runs, wagon rides, best pigtail contest . . . such a great time. The kids loved playing outdoors and running around.

Bear Lake 2009

{Hair}

{Cousins}

{Chillin' in the tube}

Went to Bear Lake with Stewarts this weekend. Didn't have much juice in the batteries, but did get a few good pictures. Had a great time.