Five Little Monkeys - October 31

The kids dressed up as "Five Little Monkeys" for Trunk or Treat at our church. Aren't they just the cutest?

October Updates - October 28

Just some quick updates on each of the kids...

Wyatt's newest fascinations are his toys cars (notice they are all sorted by color) and maps of any sort (something which thrills Danny!).

Sabrina is such a big helper, always ready and willing to do whatever needs to be done - she even asks to change Zane's diapers!

Colter got some new shoes this month. He is loves them because he says they make him jump really high!

Monique spends her days taking care of Baby Emma. She is even learning how to multi-task!

Zane just loves life! He is such a joy and loves to make us laugh.

And baby number six is growing and growing...

Fall Leaves - October 24

The leaves are finally starting to fall off the trees and the big kids couldn't wait to get outside this afternoon and start raking them into piles. Can you tell we love fall around here?

Happy Birthday, Monique! - October 21

We had the party early, but today is the real day. Happy Birthday, Sweet Girl! We love you so very, very much!

Baby Doll Birthday - October 18

Monique celebrated her fourth birthday with a baby doll party. All of her friends - and their favorite dolls - helped her celebrate the important occasion.

We started the party making burp rags for the girls (and the brothers!) to take home for their babies.

Later we enjoyed baby doll cupcakes, complete with pacifiers.

and the girls played with their dolls and took very good care of them.

Monique was very excited to get lots of "girlie" presents on her special day (notice Zane eyeing the Barbie!)

Today - October 13

The weather was absolutely beautiful the past few days! Here are just a few random snapshots of our afternoon spent outside...

Colter and Sabrina riding their bikes...

Monique practicing the hula hoop...

Wyatt drawing on the sidewalk...

and Zane enjoying a messy snack of oven smores!

Painting Pumpkins - October 10

One of Danny's patients brought by some mini-pumpkins for the kids, so we decided to paint them today. Zane didn't quite get the concept of painting a face on his pumpkin (he just painted the whole thing black!), but they had fun and now I have something to decorate the front porch!

Aspen and Elk - September 30-October 3

We usually take about a week or so every fall to enjoy the changing aspen and bugling elk. Because of the move and the baby we didn't have quite as much time to take off this year, but we did manage to sneak away for a few days. Danny's blog (www.griffisfamilyoutdoors.blogspot.com) has all of the details...