Family Pics

There hasn't been much to report that I have pictures of, so you get to see what our attempt at self-taken family pictures turned out. Needless to say, I am not blowing anything up to put in a frame and hang on the wall. I will give the kids the benefit of the doubt and tell you that it was 32 degrees outside and even colder in the shade.

The Edahow Cowboys are 6-0!!

Riley ended his last flag football season this week. His team ended up undefeated. It was a good time for Riley, despite having to play on a team called the Cowboys. He his a proud and true Bears fan. He even wore his bears stocking hat at the team picture.
He played middle linebacker and strong safety. His stong safety position allowed him to get an interception and he also pulled a few flags. His parents are very proud of him and the progress he has made.
In the pics he plays defense and is number 14.

The interception!!

A Legend, Fairy, and a Rock Star

Another Halloween has come and gone, and now all we are left with is two giant bowls of sugar filled, cavity causing candy. The kids had a a wonderful time dressing up. After walking up and down the aisles at the Party Palace, Riley finally decided he could be Zorro. Madison and made her mind up months ago to be Hannah Montana. She already had the wig, so all we needed was some very fashionable clothes. After much deliberation and searching the costume box, Alaina chose to be Barbie Mariposa (it was a birthday present from Grandma May).

After getting all dressed up, the evening started with a 2 ward trunk-or-treat at the church. As soon as the kids came home and dumped out the candy they were ready to head out around the neighborhood to the houses that weren't at the trunk-or-treat. Alaina was so excited to go up to each house. Madison was running to every door, while Riley was having a hard time keeping his shoes on.
After the evening was over, we definitely ended up with more that we started with. Bring on the cavities.

Fall Pumpkins, Leaves, and Fun!

You can't have October without carving those pumpkins and playing in the leaves. The kids did both this weekend. Alaina helped me pick out the pumpkins at the grocery store and said she wanted a small one. The other kids (and Josh too) got big ones. I just helped the kids with the carving. This is what we came up with.

Then we went over to the Buchanan's to play in their leaves. They have the best leaves for jumping into big piles. Riley, Madison, and Alaina had a great time.

Too bad we're not Rams fans. . .

My mom got her mission call today. She is headed to the Missouri St. Louis Mission on December 8 (unless her mission president decides to bring her out sooner). Sister Payne talked to her president and found out that the mission hasn't had a secretary since March, so she is desperately needed. She was pretty excited to finally know where she is headed. The good thing is that St. Louis is in Josh's territory, so he will be able to go out there a few times a year. Maybe he will have to stow Carla or the kids in a suitcase one of the times.