FREE FALLING

By some small miracle, Alaska treated us to a magical fall. 

Mason still hasn't changed too much in the last 3 years (love him)!!!

Denton decided it was time to become a true Alaskan and go hunting for some caribou.  He got lucky with the weather and only slightly froze at night.  He managed to get one and we have been enjoying the fruits of his labour.  I am surprised by how much I like it!

While he was away the boys and I checked out a new pump track in Palmer.

We managed to fit in our new Labour day sand dune tradition.  It was a great day.  

Harper once again lived her best life and ingested maximum amounts of sand.

It's all fun and games until you face plant in the sand.

I hope these kids look back one day and realize what an amazing childhood life in Alaska is!  They think it is normal to play on a dune with the inlet and mountains in the background.

Love it when they all play together, these are the moments that make it all worth it

Best part is having this handsome devil by my side!

Ollie shocked us all and made it to the top of Baldy all by himself.  Denton only had to carry him briefly at the very end.  I am starting to feel like he may one day no longer be a liability.  We just have to keep pushing!

Fun to see the paragliders at the top

Harper sure loves the chickens (and so do I).

We found a hidden nest.  This explains why we weren't getting very many eggs.

I love our Sunday tradition.  Smoothies, popcorn and survivor. 

Cohen is rather slender and sometimes accidentally wears his brothers clothes which can be a little short. 

WHO WEARS SHORT SHORTS?

Harper chillin like a villain.

Cohen did a nice family home evening lesson for us.

My friend Lexi threw a fun fall party.  It was amazing because she never does anything small.

Finished up another flag football season.  These boys sure are lucky to have an amazing Dad to coach.

This girl loves to colour

Taking the joyschool kids on an adventure outside.

CRAZY HAIR DAY

Ollie and Roan are best friends.  They usually play so good together.  One time Roan got a car tangled in his hair.  I had a moment of panic and thought I might have to call his Mom and tell her we have to cut his hair.  Luckily I was able to calm down and got it out with minimal hair loss.

I regularly go to playgroup at a local church.  One of the boys favorite activities is to load this car and push it around.  It occasionally end with minor casualties.

Wild-man is HERE

It worked out perfectly that Marv and Bev came up right after Erin had her 4th baby ( i knew she wasn't done at 3).  I seized my opportunity and booked a ticket to meet the newest member of the family.  The second best thing to holding your own newborn baby is holding your sisters.  I am amazed at how instantly I am in love with these tiny little humans. I could hold them all day which is pretty much what I did.  I hope they keep having more babes for me to snug because my oven is officially  closed.

Meeting baby Wilder.  We are both in love.

Took Wilder and went out for a night on the town.

I took Harper with me.  Her and Phoebe were sure an adventure, I look forward to when they can be besties. 

Harper trying to escape Tannis

Elise and I went to check out Tanny's new house and hood.  She has a pretty sweet playground nearby

PIZZA PRANCE - most definitely a highlight.  We tried to help Q get as many tickets for her class as possible.  I also counted it as my morning exercise.

Basically all did was hold this baby.  He is a dream.

Playing out front. Harper loves her big girl cousins.

Linky wanted a turn.  Like the nice aunt I am I briefly let him hold his brother before snatching him back.

He is so loved

Very thankful I didn't have twins.  We woke up to snow one morning.  That made for a more exciting pizza prance.  Luckily it didn't stay around for long.

Harper LOVES babies (even though she is pretty much still a baby herself).  Sometimes she doesn't quite get how close is too close...

We managed to sneak away to the dollar store and Ikea.  We also drank many Diet Cokes and ate good food after all the kids went to bed.

Seriously can't get enough of him!!!!!

What would life be like without sisters (sorry Harper).  These girls get me and I cherish any time we get to spend together.  I am so lucky I got 3 of them!!

I sure am going to miss this perfect specimen!

And I think it's safe to say Harper will too!

Harper was a champ on the plane.  She watched a little tv and then I would follow her around as she would speed waddle between gates.  I sure love this girl.